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Melbourne to Adelaide the fun way
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Melbourne to Adelaide the fun way

May 29, 2017 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

No deadlines. No itinerary. Just a couple of mates with an unrelenting desire to have fun I’ve always tried to add a degree of spontaneity when I go for a ride. I think it adds […]

Gear of the week: Spidi Tank Jacket
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Gear of the week: Spidi Tank Jacket

May 26, 2017 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

Every now and then a nice bit of kit catches our eye and we feel compelled to let you all know about it. This is certainly the case with the SPIDI Tank motorcycle jacket you […]

Free & Easy: HD Freewheeler and Tri-Glide
Cruiser Trikes

Free & Easy: HD Freewheeler and Tri-Glide

May 26, 2017 Mick W Comments Off

After many years of being asked when, Harley-Davidson Australia staff have finally responded with more than a smile and an evasive answer. When we were at the Milwaukee 8 launch in Washington, Mick spotted a […]

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Harley-Davidson Celebrates 100 Years in Australia

May 4, 2017 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

Riding royalty Bill Davidson embarks on an epic ride across Australia 100 years ago Harley-Davidson opened its first dealership – Morgan & Wacker Motorcycles – in Australia, marking its entry into the fabric of Aussie […]

Video: Yamaha Tracer 700 review
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Video: Yamaha Tracer 700 review

May 4, 2017 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

We were recently privileged to be invited on the official Australian launch of the new Yamaha Tracer 700 and sent our resident Pommie road tester Nigel along for the ride. Good job too as he’s […]

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BMW VISION CE – NO HELMET REQUIRED

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BMW Motorrad Vision CE Revealed at IAA Mobility 2025. BMW Motorrad has pulled the covers off its latest concept at the IAA Mobility motorshow, the Vision CE – a radical look at the future of [...]

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