Bike
BMW M 1000 XR: Long Range Sports
BMW has announced its third ‘M’ series motorcycle, the 2024 M 1000 XR. Based around the S 1000 XR with the S 1000 RR motor, the M XR is for “country road, long-distance riding and […]
Articles by Nigel Paterson
Blog
Don’t take riding for granted
I have mates still riding in the 70s… blokes who have been motorcyclists for decades, probably since they were kids or teenagers. Blokes who never stopped riding because of a wedding, mortgage or kids. Blokes […]
Journeys
INDIA’S HIMALAYAS (Part 2 of the Editor’s tour)
The mountains on the motorcycle, both named Himalayan, where altitude, isolation and adventure meet. Click here for part 1… DUST, ROCKS AND ROADS After a few days of air travel, acclimatisation and riding in the […]
News
Royal Enfield Super Meteor launch video
The editor attended the launch and brought back this video.
Blog
Money, vehicles and the Road Toll
I’ve been a little surprised, over the last year or so, at the lack of vitriol from the media about the road toll, especially in the wake of some serious crashes resulting in multiple deaths […]
News
New Iconic Harley-Davidson Electra Glide King
Harley-Davidson’s Icon collection of limited-edition retro-styled machines based on important historical models is continuing with the announcement of the Electra Glide Highway King. Based on the 1968 model FLH Electra Glide, the new bike is […]
News
More CVO Harleys!
If you want the most stylish and well-equipped Harley-Davidson, it’s the CVO range you need to look at – the Motor Company describes them as “the ultimate in refinement of styling, design, craftsmanship and attention […]
Tips & Tricks
Reduce your riding costs!
Coming in issue #173 the Australian Road Rider team is putting together an article on how you can enjoy motorcycling at a lower cost than typically experienced. Based around the editor’s Kawasaki Versys 650, we’re going to […]
Events
XSR’s up the mountain
Fans of Yamaha’s XSR700 and 900 recently came together for a cool ride and get-together in Queensland. Yamaha tells us all about it: Yamaha twins and triples summit Tamborine Mountain A stunning Autumn morning […]
News
Tiger’s price bitten
A $2000 trade-in bonus plus free panniers just made the entire range of Triumph Tiger 1200s a whole lot more attractive. Available until June 30 or until stocks run out, the promotion applies to all […]