Blog
An electric bicycle
I own two bicycles, mainly as a result of sorting pedals for children a few years back… the kids have grown up and moved on and I’m left with the pedal power. I don’t like […]
Articles by Nigel Paterson
Gear
Motocell Lithium Batteries
With a weight saving of up to 8kg over standard batteries, uparralled options for custom mounting and strong, efficient and reliable starting, lighting and ignition power, Motocell batteries offer a high-tech option to run your […]
Gear
Airoh’s bargain race-developed lid
Airoh’s new Connor sports helmet is now available, wind-tunnel developed and priced at just $199. Shaped to punch through the breeze with excellent ventilation while being comfortable thanks to the Textiles2dry Microsense Sanitised (removable) liner, […]
Gear
MOD COMMS – Motorcycle communicators do a whole lot more than let you be heard…
Motorcycle communicators have come a long way since the early units of a decade ago, with the 50 series the pinnacle of Sena’s maturing capable and versatile units. They do a lot more than communicate […]
Bike
CFMOTO’s new 800cc road bikes
CFMOTO’s new 800NK Sport and 800NK Advanced will arrive next month offering a KTM-derived engine and a list of specifications unmatched by the competition. At their core is a 100hp machine weighing in at under […]
Bike
Higher Performance LAMS Duke for 2024
With a new engine and chassis the 2024 KTM 390 Duke represents a major step-up in performance and capability to the version it replaces. The new chassis features a steel trellis main frame and die-cast […]
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ZEN AND THE ART OF METAL WELLNESS
Custom, classic and electric motorcycle workshop, Zen Motorcyles, is proud to welcome renowned designer, building expert, TV presenter and certified good bloke, Barry ‘Baz’ Du Bois, to its next Bikes & Beans community event. On […]
News
NEW TRIUMPH TIGER 900 ARAGÓN EDITIONS LAUNCHED
In July 2022, Iván Cervantes secured a class victory in the Baja Aragón, one of the most demanding races known to two wheels. Finishing 11th overall against many professional riders on 450cc enduro bikes, Cervantes […]
Journeys
Great roads to Phillip Island
In issue 173’s travel feature ‘The Pilgrimage’ author Phil James mentions a series of great roads to get you there or home. Here are links to Google Maps of those roads. Great Ocean Road Alternative VIC: […]
News
Walcha Rally’s Earlybird tickets
Australian Road Rider loves Walcha… it’s at the top of a couple of great riding roads, it’s got great adventure riding areas and the townspeople love bikes. And it hosts a rally, every November. Here’s […]