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The time to ride

December 21, 2021 Nigel Paterson Comments Off

It’s 6am, the weather is clear and there’s no wind. It’s time to ride. Getting up early is the cure to beating the heat, at least in an Australian summer.  Sure, if you live at […]

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DesertX: Ducati’s mammoth dirt bike

December 10, 2021 Nigel Paterson Comments Off

With its 8-valve Testastretta engine, Paris-Dakar styling, dirt bike features and adventure bike capabilities, the new DesertX looks like being an incredible bike for those talented enough to throw such a big, powerful bike around […]

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MV AGUSTA ELECTRONICS PACKAGE STANDARD

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Complete MV Agusta electronics package to be included as standard fitment on 2026 models. MV Agusta has confirmed that every motorcycle in its 2026 range will leave the factory with the brand’s complete electronics package [...]

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