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BMW Concept 310
Bike

BMW’s back-to-front stunt with single-cylinder Concept 310

October 9, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

BMW has revealed a new engine with a single, rearward facing cylinder and reversed cylinder head … and they’ve wrapped it in a stunt bike chassis so that Chris Pfeiffer can show off its agility […]

Indian Scout hillclimb
Bike

Custom Indian Scout honours hillclimb heroes

October 9, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

Indian has revealed the Black Hills Beast, a custom-made Scout that pays tribute to legendary hillclimb bikes with its outrageous chassis and massive chain-wrapped rear tyre. The Beast is almost as impressive as the historic […]

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News

Yamaha, BMW, Honda unite for future-tech

October 7, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

Yamaha, BMW and Honda have joined forces to spearhead development of revolutionary safety technology to be introduced on motorcycles in 2020. Together the three makers will work on integrating Cooperative-Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) into motorcycles […]

Rampless Trailer
Gear

Rampless Trailer: the easiest way to move bikes

October 6, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

Motorcycle trailers don’t come any better than the Rampless Trailer, an Australian design that lets you load a bike at ground level, all on your own. There are no ramps because you don’t need them. […]

BMW C650
Bike

Side View Assist: BMW’s blind-spot technology

September 23, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

BMW is introducing the world’s first blind-spot monitoring system for motorcycles as part of the upgrade of its C650 maxi-scooters. Side View Assist (SVA) gives the rider a visual warning if there other vehicles in […]

Riding in the Dolomites, Italy
Travel

Riding the Dolomites: Perfect passes

September 17, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

What’s the number one reason to treat yourself to a ride in Europe? Pass! Number two reason? Another pass! Mountain passes, that is. Specifically, Alpine ones. I’m sitting in the bar having a beer after […]

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News

Suzuki dealers to host GSX-S1000 test ride day

September 14, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

Want to ride the new Suzuki GSX-S1000? Many Suzuki dealers all around Australia are putting on a special demo-ride day on Saturday, September 26. Suzuki recommends you get in touch with your nearest participating dealer […]

First Aid for Motorcyclists
Blog

Don’t learn first aid by accident

September 13, 2015 Mick Matheson 1,027

Today was not such a good day. Most of it went splendidly, but none of the good stuff cleared the cloud from seeing a rider in front of me crash. She went wide on a […]

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News

2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show “will be the biggest”

September 10, 2015 Mick Matheson Comments Off

The 2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show will be a big one when it opens at Sydney Showgrounds on November 20 with more than 100 exhibitors showcasing all kinds of goodies. “The 2015 Sydney Motorcycle Show will […]

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S LAMS
Bike

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S LAMS is here

September 10, 2015 Mick Matheson 9

Kawasaki’s 649cc learner-legal cruiser, the Vulcan S, is now available in its new 2016 colours, matte orange and metallic matte grey. Meanwhile, the sandout 2015 purple model is being offered with a free screen kit […]

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