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Yamaha launches MT-09 with auto gearbox

Nigel Paterson — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:37:24 +0000

Y-AMT stands for ‘Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission’. Let’s leave the contradiction inherent in ‘automated manual’ to one side and focus on the new MT-09 Y-AMT and whether the new technology is any good and if [...]

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Punished, over and over again

Nigel Paterson — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:48:51 +0000

I totally accept there needs to be consequences for breaking the law. Without punishment, it’s difficult (but not impossible), to achieve broad compliance with laws, so coping a fine for a traffic violation is probably [...]

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Something for Everyone – Editorial

Nigel Paterson — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:36:35 +0000

From issue 179 | BY NIGEL PATERSON Way back in the 1950s, Harley-Davidson realised it needed some lighter bikes — so it built the Sportster. Now Royal Enfield is building a bike that has been inspired [...]

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Carpuride motorcycle CarPlay display

Nigel Paterson — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 02:23:26 +0000

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are fast become ‘must have’ functionality in modern cars, providing an interface from your smartphone while you’re driving – the technology is becoming available on bikes too, but the roll-out [...]

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The clutch is doomed

Nigel Paterson — Mon, 13 May 2024 06:24:04 +0000

Even if the world doesn’t move to an entirely electric-driven motorcycling future, I feel the clutch is doomed. Elsewhere in this magazine you can read about the Honda E-Clutch, an innovative way to eliminate the [...]

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Another ridiculous road safety campaign…

Nigel Paterson — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:35:31 +0000

The NSW Towards Zero road toll plan is another example of the unachievable providing an excuse for a government marketing campaign. While the title of the campaign is Towards Zero, the website says “Our goal [...]

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CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE (ARR175)

Nigel Paterson — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:53:17 +0000

“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 [...]

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Motorcycle Guide: How to Transport a Bike

Brendan Alder — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:38:41 +0000

When you want to journey hundreds of kilometres to an event, venture out of state for an adventure ride, or to conclude a sale, bike transport becomes important. To help you make the best decision [...]

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An electric bicycle

Nigel Paterson — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:41:11 +0000

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 [...]

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Don’t take riding for granted

Nigel Paterson — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:33:45 +0000

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 [...]

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