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DUCATI SHARPENS PANIGALE V4

More power, revised chassis stiffness and smarter braking electronics headline Ducati’s 2027 Panigale V4 update, while V4 S buyers gain access to factory customisation. Ducati has given the Panigale V4 another round of performance upgrades [...]
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CFMOTO LAUNCHES MT TREK

CFMOTO’s inaugural MT Trek will take MT and MT-X owners from Eildon to Canberra over three days of supported adventure riding, with packages starting at $1490 per person. CFMOTO is giving owners of its MT [...]
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BABY BMW F 450 RR SUPERSPORT REVEALED

The new BMW F 450 RR combines a 420cc parallel-twin with S 1000 RR-inspired styling, cornering ABS and an optional clutch system that takes the left hand out of the equation. The new BMW F 450 [...]
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KAWASAKI VERSYS 900 COMING TO AUSTRALIA

The new Kawasaki Versys 900 and Versys 900 SE combine a 948cc inline-four with a new chassis, electronic rider aids and touring equipment. Australian pricing is yet to be announced. Kawasaki is adding a sporting [...]
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TRIUMPH GOES SMALL WITH NEW BONNEVILLE T40

Triumph’s new learner-approved Bonneville T40 and T40 Black combine classic styling with a 400cc single, cruise control and cornering rider aids. Australian showroom arrivals are expected in the first quarter of 2027. The Bonneville name [...]
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DUCATI MUTLISTRADA V4 S GRAND TOUR

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour heads Down Under in 2027 from $43,725 ride away. If your idea of a good ride involves a distant destination, a pillion and a pair of packed panniers, [...]

DUCATI SHARPENS PANIGALE V4

October 16, 2026 Comments Off

More power, revised chassis stiffness and smarter braking electronics headline Ducati’s 2027 Panigale V4 update, while V4 S buyers gain access to factory customisation. Ducati has given the Panigale V4 another round of performance upgrades […]

CFMOTO LAUNCHES MT TREK

October 16, 2026 Comments Off

CFMOTO’s inaugural MT Trek will take MT and MT-X owners from Eildon to Canberra over three days of supported adventure riding, with packages starting at $1490 per person. CFMOTO is giving owners of its MT […]

BABY BMW F 450 RR SUPERSPORT REVEALED

October 16, 2026 Comments Off

The new BMW F 450 RR combines a 420cc parallel-twin with S 1000 RR-inspired styling, cornering ABS and an optional clutch system that takes the left hand out of the equation. The new BMW F 450 […]

KAWASAKI VERSYS 900 COMING TO AUSTRALIA

October 14, 2026 Comments Off

The new Kawasaki Versys 900 and Versys 900 SE combine a 948cc inline-four with a new chassis, electronic rider aids and touring equipment. Australian pricing is yet to be announced. Kawasaki is adding a sporting […]

TRIUMPH GOES SMALL WITH NEW BONNEVILLE T40

October 6, 2026 Comments Off

Triumph’s new learner-approved Bonneville T40 and T40 Black combine classic styling with a 400cc single, cruise control and cornering rider aids. Australian showroom arrivals are expected in the first quarter of 2027. The Bonneville name […]

DUCATI MUTLISTRADA V4 S GRAND TOUR

October 5, 2026 Comments Off

The Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour heads Down Under in 2027 from $43,725 ride away. If your idea of a good ride involves a distant destination, a pillion and a pair of packed panniers, […]

CONTINENTAL CONTIMOTION EVO TYRES ARRIVE

October 5, 2026 Comments Off

Continental ContiMotion EVO tyres have arrived in Australia priced from $449.90 a pair. Continental ContiMotion EVO tyres have arrived in Australia, with pricing starting at $189.95 for a front tyre and $259.95 for a rear. The […]

BMW F 450 R REVEALED: FROM $10,290

October 5, 2026 Comments Off

The BMW F 450 R has been revealed, the new small-capacity naked bike packing a 420cc parallel-twin, cornering ABS and heated grips, with an Easy Ride Clutch available on the range-topping M Sport ERC. Pricing has been announced for […]

BENDA MOTO AUSTRALIA REVAMPS WEBSITE

October 1, 2026 Comments Off

BENDA Moto Australia launches revamped Australian website with new online tools that let riders compare models, check ride-away pricing and book a service, with more motorcycles on the way. BENDA Moto Australia has launched a […]

CONTINENTAL TYRES JOINS A1 ACCESSORY IMPORTS

October 1, 2026 Comments Off

A1 Accessory Imports takes on Continental motorcycle tyres. A1 Accessory Imports has been announced as the new Australian distributor for Continental motorcycle tyres, adding the German manufacturer to its portfolio of powersports brands. Based in […]

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AUSSIE CARTER THOMPSON WINS

September 28, 2026 Comments Off

Carter Thompson takes breakthrough world championship win at Cremona. Australian Carter Thompson has claimed his first FIM Sportbike World Championship victory, giving the new 2026 Yamaha R7 its maiden win in the category with a […]

WHITESMOTO IS BECOMING MOTOFACTORY

September 24, 2026 Comments Off

A new name is on the way for motorcycle parts and accessories outlet WhitesMoto, with the business promising the same people, service and support under its new MotoFactory identity. WhitesMoto is becoming MotoFactory, announcing the […]

ARCHIE MCDONALD ON WINNING BAGGER WORLD CUP

September 22, 2026 Comments Off

Archie McDonald wins inaugural Bagger World Cup. Australian racer Archie McDonald has claimed the first FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup title, dedicating his championship to his late brother Toby after a tense Austrian finale. Archie […]

DUCATI DESMO450 SM

September 18, 2026 Comments Off

The Ducati Desmo450 SM is the first production racing supermoto packing desmodromic power, Showa suspension and a full suite of electronic rider aids. The Ducati Desmo450 SM has been unveiled, a competition-focused supermoto built around its […]

SAM SUNDERLAND TAKES ON THE WORLD

September 7, 2026 Comments Off

Two-time Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland has begun an attempt to set a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by motorcycle aboard a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Two-time Dakar Rally Champion […]

QJMOTOR AUSTRALIA IN DEALERSHIPS SOON

September 7, 2026 Comments Off

QJMOTOR Australia expects its first motorcycles to reach showrooms in October. QJMOTOR Australia expects to have its first motorcycles on Australian showroom floors in October, with applications now open for dealers as the Chinese motorcycle […]

2027 SUZUKI SV-7GX INCOMING

September 4, 2026 Comments Off

2027 Suzuki SV-7GX priced from $14,990 ride-away The new Suzuki SV-7GX will arrive in Australia from January 2027, priced from $14,990 ride-away. Suzuki’s new middleweight crossover combines its long-running 645cc V-twin with contemporary rider aids, touring […]

Midland R1 Mesh is easy to fit to your helmet

GEAR TEST: MIDLAND R1 MESH

September 4, 2026 Comments Off

The Midland R1 Mesh intercom combines straightforward installation and glove-friendly operation with excellent audio quality. Motorcycle intercoms have become increasingly sophisticated, but the fundamentals remain the same: they need to be easy to fit, simple […]

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