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    REA TO RETIRE FROM WORLDSBK

    Jonathan Rea to retire from WorldSBK at the end of the 2025 season. Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) has announced he will retire from full-time racing at the conclusion of [...]
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    Bike

    TESTED: ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650

    How does the Royal Enfield Bear 650 handle Aussie potholes and corrugations? Let’s find out… PHOTOS TOM FOSSATI & MATTHEW HAYMAN  Before ARR Editor Deano splurged out on his own Royal Enfield Bear 650 he [...]
  • BMW R 1300 GSA O719 - 2
    Bike

    TESTED: BMW R 1300 GS ASA OPTION 719

    The BMW R 1300 GS ASA Option 719 is a big, burly benchmark setter that can be configured to do almost anything an owner asks of it. TEST: SEAN MOONEY PHOTOS: ERIN MOONEY & DEAN MELLOR [...]
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    NEW GEAR FOR YOU AND YOUR BIKE

    Check out this selection of grouse new gear for you and your bike…   BEELINE MOTO II In the fast-evolving world of motorcycle navigation technology, Beeline Moto II stands out as a beautifully simple motorcycle [...]
  • Triumph Originals
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    BRAZIL CROWNED TRIUMPH ORIGINALS WINNER

    Brazil has taken out the Triumph Originals 2025 custom competition, with São Paulo-based builder Shibuya claiming top honours for its striking Speed Twin 1200 café racer, Gaijin. The Triumph Originals contest brought together eight international teams, each [...]
  • Ducati Superbike Experience
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    DUCATI SUPERBIKE EXPERIENCE

    Ride Ducati’s Latest Superbikes on Track with the Ducati Superbike Experience Australian riders will soon have the chance to experience Ducati’s latest Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S in their natural environment – on [...]

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Rea to retire
News

REA TO RETIRE FROM WORLDSBK

Jonathan Rea to retire from WorldSBK at the end of the 2025 season. Six-time FIM Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea (Pata Maxus Yamaha) has announced he will retire from full-time racing at the conclusion of […]

Bear-650-Launch-High-Res-Tom-Fossati-144
Bike

TESTED: ROYAL ENFIELD BEAR 650

How does the Royal Enfield Bear 650 handle Aussie potholes and corrugations? Let’s find out… PHOTOS TOM FOSSATI & MATTHEW HAYMAN  Before ARR Editor Deano splurged out on his own Royal Enfield Bear 650 he […]

Screenshot 2025-08-18 at 1.13.45 pm
Gear

NEW GEAR FOR YOU AND YOUR BIKE

Check out this selection of grouse new gear for you and your bike…   BEELINE MOTO II In the fast-evolving world of motorcycle navigation technology, Beeline Moto II stands out as a beautifully simple motorcycle […]

Triumph Originals
News

BRAZIL CROWNED TRIUMPH ORIGINALS WINNER

Brazil has taken out the Triumph Originals 2025 custom competition, with São Paulo-based builder Shibuya claiming top honours for its striking Speed Twin 1200 café racer, Gaijin. The Triumph Originals contest brought together eight international teams, each […]

Ducati Superbike Experience
News

DUCATI SUPERBIKE EXPERIENCE

Ride Ducati’s Latest Superbikes on Track with the Ducati Superbike Experience Australian riders will soon have the chance to experience Ducati’s latest Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S in their natural environment – on […]

Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup
News

2026 HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP have officially announced the world’s first global bagger racing championship, unveiling the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup and its full 2026 calendar at Austria’s Red Bull Ring. The six-round Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup […]

2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000R
Bike

2026 SUZUKI GSX-R1000R UNVEILED

2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R unveiled, celebrating the GSX-R family’s 40th anniversary with major updates to its engine, chassis, electronics and styling. Euro 5+ emissions regulations have forced an update to the 2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R which is good news for those […]

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Bike

RETURN OF THE TRIUMPH THRUXTON

The Triumph Thruxton is making a comeback… but in 400cc guise. The Triumph Thruxton nameplate is making a comeback, but not in the form of the 1200cc beast that was discontinued in 2024, but rather […]

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News

GIFT CARDS TO BE HONOURED

Motorcycle Holdings will honour Peter Stevens, Harley-Heaven & Savage Motorcycles gift cards. Motorcycle Holdings Limited has confirmed it will honour all eligible gift cards and vouchers from Peter Stevens Motorcycles, Harley-Heaven, and Savage Motorcycles – […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON APPOINTS PRESIDENT & CEO

Harley-Davidson appoints President & CEO Artie Starrs. Harley-Davidson appoints President & CEO – Artie Starrs previously CEO of Topgolf and senior manager at Yum! Brands’ subsidiary, Pizza Hut – replacing Jochen Zeitz. PRESS RELEASE: MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 4, […]

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MOTORCYCLE HOLDINGS COMPLETES ACQUISITIONS

MotorCycle Holdings expands with confirmation of major Peter Stevens and Harley-Heaven acquisitions. MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (MCH), one of Australia’s largest motorcycle dealership groups, has confirmed the strategic acquisition of key assets from the Peter Stevens and […]

MV Agusta Australia
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MV AGUSTA TO OPEN AUSTRALIAN SUBSIDIARY

MV Agusta to open new Australian subsidiary soon. MV Agusta has announced its new subsidiary will open in Australia in Q4, 2025. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion efforts and […]

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THE BEST TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE CUSTOMS IN 2025

Here are the five shortlisted Triumph Bonneville customs that best meet the brief Icons of British Originality. The shortlist has been announced for the Triumph Bonneville customs competing to be crowned the most original custom Bonneville […]

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Bike

GOAN CLASSIC 350 HERE SOON

The order books are opening soon for the Goan Classic 350, a trippy take on Royal Enfield’s classically styled Classic. Royal Enfield says the Goan 350 Classic is inspired by the stripped-down and tripped-up creations […]

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Bike

CFMOTO 700MT AVAILABLE NOW FROM $10,490

The MY25 CFMOTO 700MT has landed in Australia and it’s priced from just $10,490 ride away. Those looking for an affordable, well-equipped midsize adventure bike will be pleased to learn that the second-generation CFMOTO 700MT […]

Kangaroo Valley Streetscape
Travel Stories

FABULOUS SOUTH COAST LOOP RIDE

From the Illawarra to the Southern Highlands into the Shoalhaven and back again, this South Coast loop ride up and down the Illawarra Escarpment offers fabulous roads, spectacular views, tasty treats and much more… This […]

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Special Features

MEGA RIDE DAYS 30+ YEARS OF ACTION

MEGA Ride Days celebrated 30 years of operation late last year. We headed to SMSP for a taste of the on-track action. MEGA Ride Days celebrates 30 years?! For many of us, non-competitive ride days held […]


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