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Month: September 2015

BMW C650
Bike

Side View Assist: BMW’s blind-spot technology

September 23, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

BMW is introducing the world’s first blind-spot monitoring system for motorcycles as part of the upgrade of its C650 maxi-scooters. Side View Assist (SVA) gives the rider a visual warning if there other vehicles in […]

Riding in the Dolomites, Italy
Travel

Riding the Dolomites: Perfect passes

September 17, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

What’s the number one reason to treat yourself to a ride in Europe? Pass! Number two reason? Another pass! Mountain passes, that is. Specifically, Alpine ones. I’m sitting in the bar having a beer after […]

150914_Suzuki demo
News

Suzuki dealers to host GSX-S1000 test ride day

September 14, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

Want to ride the new Suzuki GSX-S1000? Many Suzuki dealers all around Australia are putting on a special demo-ride day on Saturday, September 26. Suzuki recommends you get in touch with your nearest participating dealer […]

First Aid for Motorcyclists
Blog

Don’t learn first aid by accident

September 13, 2015 Mick Matheson 1,027

Today was not such a good day. Most of it went splendidly, but none of the good stuff cleared the cloud from seeing a rider in front of me crash. She went wide on a […]

150910_Sydney Show
News

2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show “will be the biggest”

September 10, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

The 2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show will be a big one when it opens at Sydney Showgrounds on November 20 with more than 100 exhibitors showcasing all kinds of goodies. “The 2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show will […]

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S LAMS
Bike

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S LAMS is here

September 10, 2015 Mick Matheson 9

Kawasaki’s 649cc learner-legal cruiser, the Vulcan S, is now available in its new 2016 colours, matte orange and metallic matte grey. Meanwhile, the sandout 2015 purple model is being offered with a free screen kit […]

THE FAR ISLAND FOX HUNT
Blog

MIA: Missing in Adventure

September 10, 2015 Stuart King 2

The Far Island Fox Hunt: On being away on an adventure An elite few of you out there who read these mildly manic manifests may have noticed I’ve been MIA for a little over a […]

Motorcycle riding in Kadaku
Travel

Kakadu, NT: magical Top End ride

September 5, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

The Top End tops all for its wonder and beauty, and there are few better ways to see it than on a motorcycle with people who know all the top spots. A road map of […]

First Aid for Motorcyclists
News

Special courses: First Aid for Motorcyclists

September 5, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

First aid courses specifically for motorcyclists are being conducted all around Australia as the course providers set out on a national tour. First Aid for Motorcyclists was established by Tracy Hughes and Roger Fance and […]

Moto Guzzi California
Bike

New: Moto Guzzi Eldorado and Audace launched

September 5, 2015 Nigel Crowley Comments Off

Moto Guzzi has just launched the latest versions of the California 1400 in Australia, and what an impressive sight they are. There are two very distinctive models available, the Eldorado and the Audace. At first […]

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Honda CMX1100
In the Spotlight

Cruising to different beat – Honda CMX1100 [ARR164]

by Nigel Paterson in Bike Comments Off

Not heavy, not a V-twin and not expensive. What’s not to like? Words and photos Nigel Paterson   Honda, the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, doesn’t offer many big bikes for sale these days. There are [...]

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