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GEAR TEST: MIDLAND R1 MESH

Dean Mellor — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:32:56 +0000

The Midland R1 Mesh intercom combines straightforward installation and glove-friendly operation with excellent audio quality. Motorcycle intercoms have become increasingly sophisticated, but the fundamentals remain the same: they need to be easy to fit, simple [...]

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THE RISE OF CHINA

Dean Mellor — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:24:24 +0000

The rise of China on the Australian motorcycle market is happening fast with new entrant ZXMOTO set to announce pricing details on 8 October. The rise of China in the motorcycle world seems to be happening at break-neck speed. [...]

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BSA IS BACK… AND WE RIDE THEM

Dean Mellor — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:36:33 +0000

BSA is back in Australia with three distinct models blending classic style with modern performance. BSA is back in Australia, with Leisk Moto Imports appointed as the official local distributor for one of motorcycling’s most famous [...]

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TESTED: SUZUKI DR-Z4SM SUPERMOTO

Dean Mellor — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:06:03 +0000

The Suzuki DR-Z4SM drags the supermoto concept into the modern era… while still feeling like a dirtbike on slick 17s. It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since Suzuki launched the DR-Z400SM supermoto in Australia. When [...]

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LAUNCH REPORT | 2026 YAMAHA YZF-R7

Dean Mellor — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:39:32 +0000

The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 lands with new electronics, revised chassis hardware, sharper styling and Australian pricing from $16,549 ride away. Australian Road Rider has just sampled the new 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 on road and track, [...]

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TESTED: BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS AND R 1300 RT

Dean Mellor — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:21:30 +0000

Earlier this year we attended the Aussie launch of the BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS and R 1300 RT. Here’s how each model interprets the 1300cc boxer formula. The BMW R 1300 R, R [...]

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TESTED: AGV K7 SUPER 46

Dean Mellor — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:13:53 +0000

Light, compact and well sorted, the AGV K7 Super 46 blends sporty stability with touring comfort. AGV’s K7 lands in that sweet spot where a helmet can feel special without being a full-blown track lid. [...]

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TESTED: HONDA CB1000 HORNET SP

Dean Mellor — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:02:11 +0000

The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is a Fireblade-derived naked loaded with premium kit at a modest price. We take it on a 1000km+ road ride and spend a day on it at SMSP to see [...]

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KAWASAKI AND BIMOTA AT PI WSBK

Dean Mellor — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:10:39 +0000

New Kawasaki and Bimota models will be on display at the upcoming WorldSBK round at Phillip Island over the weekend 20-22 February. Several new Kawasaki and Bimota models will be on display at the WorldSBK opener [...]

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TRIPLE TREAT: YAMAHA YZF-R9

Dean Mellor — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:45:51 +0000

The Yamaha YZF-R9 sits somewhere between a road-going sportsbike and a bona fide track weapon. Earlier this year we rode it at Sydney Motorsport Park’s South Circuit to see just how well this middleweight triple balances [...]

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