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THE POPE’S RIDE

September 11, 2025 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

This is the Pope’s ride, a BMW R 18 Transcontinental blessed by Pope Leo XIV before being auctioned for charity. The Pope’s ride is a specially modified BMW R 18 Transcontinental has been presented to the […]

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Bike

2026 KAWASAKI KLX300 UNVEILED

September 11, 2025 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

2026 Kawasaki KLX300 Dual-Sport priced from $7849 +ORC. The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 will land later this year. It is a lightweight dual-sport designed to balance daily usability with genuine trail-riding ability. Priced at $7849 plus on-road […]

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Events

HARLEY RIDERS RAISE $150K FOR UNITED WE RIDE

September 8, 2025 Dean Mellor Comments Off

Thousands of Harley-Davidson riders across Australia and New Zealand have joined forces for the inaugural United We Ride event, raising $150,000 for The Salvation Army. Harley-Davidson’s first United We Ride – National Harley Day saw […]

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TESTED | BEELINE MOTO II

September 3, 2025 Dean Mellor Comments Off

The compact and easy to use Beeline Moto II makes navigation a cinch. Compact, minimalist and purpose-built for riders, the Beeline Moto II is a sleek navigation device that packs impressive functionality into a unit […]

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NEW YOSHIMURA AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR

September 2, 2025 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

A1 Accessory Imports appointed new Yoshimura Australian distributor. A1 Accessory Imports has been appointed the new Yoshimura Australian distributor and exclusive wholesaler for the brand. The partnership means A1 will handle supply and support for Yoshimura’s […]

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Bike

BMW VISION CE – NO HELMET REQUIRED

September 2, 2025 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

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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REA TO RETIRE FROM WORLDSBK

August 26, 2025 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

Jonathan Rea to retire from WorldSBK at the end of the 2025 season. Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) has announced he will retire from full-time racing at the conclusion of […]

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Bike

TESTED: ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650

August 22, 2025 Dean Mellor Comments Off

How does the Royal Enfield Bear 650 handle Aussie potholes and corrugations? Let’s find out… PHOTOS TOM FOSSATI & MATTHEW HAYMAN  Before ARR Editor Deano splurged out on his own Royal Enfield Bear 650 he […]

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TESTED: BMW R 1300 GS ASA OPTION 719

August 22, 2025 Dean Mellor Comments Off

The BMW R 1300 GS ASA Option 719 is a big, burly benchmark setter that can be configured to do almost anything an owner asks of it. TEST: SEAN MOONEY PHOTOS: ERIN MOONEY & DEAN MELLOR […]

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Gear

NEW GEAR FOR YOU AND YOUR BIKE

August 19, 2025 a Road Rider contributor Comments Off

Check out this selection of grouse new gear for you and your bike…   BEELINE MOTO II In the fast-evolving world of motorcycle navigation technology, Beeline Moto II stands out as a beautifully simple motorcycle […]

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2026 KAWASAKI KLX300 UNVEILED

by a Road Rider contributor in Bike Comments Off

2026 Kawasaki KLX300 Dual-Sport priced from $7849 +ORC. The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 will land later this year. It is a lightweight dual-sport designed to balance daily usability with genuine trail-riding ability. Priced at $7849 plus on-road [...]

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