Journeys
Melbourne to Adelaide the fun way
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 […]
Articles by a Road Rider contributor
Gear
Gear of the week: Spidi Tank Jacket
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 […]
News
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 100 Years in Australia
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 […]
Bike
Video: Yamaha Tracer 700 review
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 […]
News
Throttle Roll keeps it street
Riders converge in Sydney’s inner-west for the 2017 Throttle Roll Street Party If you ever wanted to understand what the rising cafe-and-custom movement is all about, then your best bet is to immerse yourself in […]
Bike
Suzuki SV650: Long term update
By Spencer Leech There’s a good reason why we try to test bikes over an extended period of time. There are a lot of things you pick up on when you have to live with […]
News
Ducati Adventure Riding Experience
Ducati Australia announces its new and exciting D-A-R-E program powered by Motor School The program has been developed to enhance the off-road riding experience of Ducati owners and enthusiasts. Geared essentially to the adventurer and […]
Gear
DriRider Scrambler Jacket
More and more, do I find myself attracted to plainer bike gear. In fact, I’ve been known to spray paint my favourite lids flat black to hide the busy graphics. I don’t want flames drawn […]
Gear
Saint Unbreakable 6 Jean review
I remember when I bought my first pair of Kevlar riding jeans. They were the new Big Thing. “Casual-looking pants with a special lining to protect you in an accident”. Okay, the latter was true, […]
News
Throttle Roll Street Party
The Throttle Roll Street Party is back and celebrating its 5th birthday with a bang! Shaking the streets with birthday celebrations, the roar of vintage engines and amazing Australian bands. On Easter Saturday the 15th […]