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ANTHONY GOBERT, 1975-2024
One of the most talented, exciting and controversial riders ever to throw a leg over a motorcycle has succumbed to his demons and died. The Go Show was excellent at putting on a show, from […]
Articles by Nigel Paterson
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British sport: Triumph brings back the Daytona
Triumph has announced a new Daytona, with the latest machine to carry the legendary name being a street-focussed middleweight sports bike, and it’ll be here in March. With 95hp (70kW) and 69Nm of torque, […]
Bike
Out of Africa – Honda NT1100 Road Test
This article was first published in Australian Road Rider issue #170, Feb/March 2023. Born of the Africa Twin, Honda’s new touring bike is built for long rides… By Nigel Paterson I’d left the freeway behind […]
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Harley-Davidson’s new model announcement January 25
Australian Road Rider is expecting some interesting new model announcements from Harley-Davidson on January 24 (January 25 Australian time) as the company attempts to grow into new market segments and appeal to wider range of […]
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Limited-Edition Ducati Bentley
Bentley is famous for being big, fast, powerful and comfortable – just like the Ducati Diaval V4, so the two companies have collaborated to create a very special model limited to 500 units, plus an […]
Blog
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE (ARR175)
“Mate, if I’d been by myself I might have pushed the thing over and set fire to it — but all my mates were having the same problems.” I was talking to a bloke I’ve […]
Bike
BMW’s Heritage Classics re-imagined
They were built to celebrate BMW’s 90th, but they’re still with us for the 100th… BMW’s heritage models are now a significant part of the company’s Motorrad offerings. For 2024 BMW is offering the R […]
Bike
Royal Enfield’s liquid-cooled 450 Himalayan launched
Making the Himalayan a better bike without taking away it’s retro economic charm – and keeping it affordable – was a challenge for Royal Enfield, but first reports for the world launch – where we […]
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2024’s New Bikes
Bookmark this page for updates on what’s coming for 2024! The New Triumph Daytona 660 A midrange sportsbike for the road, in LAMS and full-power versions. BMW’s new R nineT and R 12 Changes to […]
Bike
Triumph updates the Tiger 900s
Triumph’s Tiger 900s have been a great balance between size, weight, performacne and price, a formula which is looking even better in 2024. From the press release… TRIUMPH RAISES THE BAR NEW TIGER 900 RANGE […]