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A quick ride on BMW’s 40th Anniversary R 1250 GS
It’s been a while since I rode a GS of any sort, so yesterday’s Australian media launch of the R 1250 GS was welcome – it’s a great bike, an evolution of the earlier models […]
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Swappable batteries the future of electric motorcycles?
Yamaha, KTM, Honda and Piaggio are combining to use the same swappable batteries for electric motorcycles. In the process they have created a consortium which could result in you pulling into a service station and […]
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Harley-Davidson’s Pan America Revealed
Harley-Davidson has officially launched the Pan American 1250, its first adventure bike. Powered by the new Revolution Max 1250 engine, a 60-degree liquid-cooled V-twin which produces 150 horsepower, the Pan American looks to be competitive […]
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Bigger, faster, better…
It was once a truism that the easiest way to make your bike go faster was to sell it and buy a bigger one. There was certainly an element of truth to that old saying, […]
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Riding for savings and sanity
In the face of Covid-19, social distancing and a collapsing economy, Australian Road Rider brings you the definitive guide to how motorcycling can keep you sane, without costing a fortune… By the RR Crew Various […]
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Queensland celebrates the motorcycle with major exhibition
The motorcycle, as we know, is more than a simple form of transport. It is a celebration of life and an embodiment of freedom. It is also an expression of personality through customisation and a […]
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Near Varna – A motorcycle adventurer tries to settle down – by Graham Field
In issue #157, we published a feature about Near varna, but we hadn’t read it at that stage. Here’s the review – below the picture is the original article. Graham Field’s latest book, Near Varna, […]
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Attracting Youngsters to Motorcycling
The barriers to becoming a road riding motorcyclist these days are huge – onerous licensing requirements, years of restrictive rules and costs which many youngsters can’t bear along with about a million other popular activities […]
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Macna Talon Glove video review
Check out the latest Macna Talon Gloves, perfect for cool Spring weather. More information from macnaridinggear.com.au
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Video: Staying Warm on a bike
Want some tips on staying warm this winter? Nigel has some ideas… Links to the gear in the video: Macna Vosges Nighteye jacket Macna Hot Vest The Current Oxford riding gear catalogue (Nigel’s is out […]