Old Bikes
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Matchless L/R2. A rare beast.“The Model L/R2 is fitted with the famous MATCHLESS overhead camshaft engine, the pioneer of its type.”. If it were ever famous it was for a very short period; it blossomed in 1924 and died in 1929. -
BMW R68 - With a dash of speedThe R68 is the rarest post-war BMW, with a sporting pedigree that rekindled the marque’s interest in competition. -
1973 Yamaha TX 750 - Not quite rightYamaha’s TX750 was its entry into the Superbike class, but it all went horribly wrong…
MotoGP
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Jorge Lorenzo wins back to back Grand Prix events with Ducati!Jorge Lorenzo threw his hammer down and crushed his competition in style to win the 2018 Barcelona-Catalunya MotoGP race. -
Remembering LS39 and Andreas Perez as the Riders Talk Catalunya ChallengesAs we remember the fallen rider of Luis Salom, we were also remembering Andrea Perez who tragically passed away in the FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World Championship last week. -
Jorge Lorenzo Victorious at Mugello with LorenzoLand Back!The 2018 Mugello Grand Prix has concluded and what a race it was to witness with Jorge Lorenzo winning his first ever race on board the Ducati machine.
Australian Motorcyclist Magazine
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My Way or the Highway - Sydney to Gloucester/NabiacSooner or later you’re going to want or need to ride up or down the east coast from Sydney to Cairns or points in between. In this first of a series of guides to the two most easterly options for these routes we’re going to go from Sydney to Gloucester (my way) and to Nabiac (the highway). -
By Hook or By Crook - Trips out of GeraldtonWhether you travel by hook (via Kalbarri) or by crook (out to Denham) or even in a more or less straight line (to Mullewa), Geraldton’s surroundings have a lot to offer. -
Darling Downs Part 1 - Don’t Sass Billy HughesWarwick on the Darling Downs has a few claims to fame but by far the best is being responsible for the formation of what is now the Australian Federal Police.
Road Rider Magazine
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Kawasaki Z900 RS - Jaffa IronThe original member of the Zed lineage was spawned way back in 1972 with the Z1. If you’ve ever had a hankering for one, Kawasaki has just brought it bang up-to-date with the launch of the Z900RS, and it might just be about the coolest retro on the market -
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S - Serial ThrillerExclusive, fast and drop-dead gorgeous. Harley-Davidson’s hot rod streeter hits the mark, big time -
Launch Report: BMW S 1000 RR: S 1000 R, S 1000 XR and K 1600 GT - Elite FleetBMW wheels out its very biggest guns to the Aussie press in an epic trip to take on Tassie’s challenging tarmac.
Bike Reviews
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QUICK FANG: Triumph Rocket III Touring - Heavy ReignThere’s no denying the Rocket III Touring is big, but does it still live up to its larger-than-life legend? -
QUICK FANG: CFMOTO V-Night 150 - China MiteCFMoto’s V-Night 150 looks classy, modern and sporty. The entry-level beauty is powered by a willing 150cc four-stroke single that’s liquid cooled. The pretty little package can be yours for only $2690 (plus ORC). -
QUICK FANG: Yamaha XVS950CU Bolt - Insane BoltYamaha wants the Bolt to capture the hearts and wallets of the next generation of cruiser riders, the younger Gen-X and Y-ers. While they’re not as cashed up as the baby boomers, they’re a discerning bunch when it comes to style, taste and individuality. And in this custom-bike era many are looking for a blank canvas like the Bolt to work with.
Bike Rides
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South Australia: The Fleurieu Peninsula - Smugglers’ CoveJust 90 minutes south of Adelaide is one of South Australia’s best-kept tourism secrets. -
New South Wales: Gwydir Highway - Over the HumpHere’s the latest (or at least most recent) way of getting from the coast to the hills in NSW. -
Tasmania: B-ing there - Sixty kliks of fun‘Ze B34 is, per’aps, our verseeon erf zer Oxley ’ighway and zer Grett Ocean Road,’ said my informant who shall remain nameless although his French accent has probably given him away.
Bike Tips
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Dirt Riding Tip: BermsWhen riding motocross it's imperative you know how to do a Berm. Bernie Hatton explains. -
Riding Tip: CorneringBernie Hatton provides 4 riding tips for cornering. -
Dirt Riding Tip: StandingWhen racing a dirt bike it's really important to know how to stand up on your motorcycle. Bernie Hatton provides tips.
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