Bike
New Brutale 1000RR touches down in Parramatta
It takes MV Agusta Paramatta dealer principal, David Song, a bit more than just a new bike to get him excited. But he was clearly as proud as a new dad with the sparkling pre-release […]
Articles by Roderick Eime
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New riders’ cafe puts Berrima on the roadmap.
Sydney road riders are always on the lookout for new rides and venues. North and northwest have always offered a surplus of routes and venues with such evergreen rides as the Old Pacific Highway, the […]
Bike
DOHC or Pushrods for new H-D Revolution Max?
It’s not very often we see The Motor Company introduce a completely new engine, so our ears pricked up when we learned the new Bronx, Pan America and as-yet-unnamed ‘flat tracker’ 2021 Muscle bike will […]
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Is it Okay to Ride during Coronavirus?
UPDATE Tues 31 March: So, there have been some developments. At the time of writing, leaving your place of residence ‘without reasonable excuse’ was not punishable by law. That has changed. As we move closer […]
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Rides We Love: Blue Mountains Time Machine
NOTE please check for COVID-19 closures and follow all instructions and alerts Words and Photos: Roderick Eime Riding the Blue Mountains is a well-known weekend excursion for most Sydney-based road riders. We know these roads […]
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Rides We Love: Going ‘Round The Bend
Story and pics: Roderick Eime Test Bike: courtesy Harley-Heaven Adelaide I can’t count the number of times I have driven through Tailem Bend on my many journeys between Adelaide and Sydney over nearly 40 years. […]
Journeys
USA: Your Own Ridin’ Idaho
Words: Roderick Eime When I received an invitation from Idaho’s petite and glamourous official tourism manager, Diane Norton, to ride a Harley-Davidson around her state, I didn’t expect that she would be coming along for […]
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Harley’s 2.1 litre upgrade
Just when you thought we’d seen Harley-Davidson’s largest motor, The Motor Company surprises us yet again with this brute; The Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight® 131 Crate Engine. But it doesn’t come in a bike. It’s what’s called […]
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Onya Bike for Two-Wheeled Adventure
Based in Da Nang, Central Vietnam, OnyaBike Adventures is headed by Australian long-time rider, Jeff Burke. His passion and in-depth local knowledge sets OnyaBike Adventures apart from other motorcycle tour operators. The choice of modern […]
Journeys
Rides We Love: Getting High in New England
Words: Roderick Eime Photos: Roderick Eime, Hema Maps/Matt Williams “So, who’s been in my room?” asked Paul, “all my stuff has been moved around!” As Paul paced the hallway of the Walcha Royal Cafe, […]