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    GONE RETRO | HONDA GB350

    Inexpensive, attractive, modern and styled from the 1960s, there’s a lot to like about the new Honda GB350. Before I go into details about the Honda GB350, let’s take a look back at when Soichiro [...]
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    ADVENTURE TWIN | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP

    We were impressed when Honda launched the XL750 Transalp in 2023. Here’s what ARR thought of the adventure twin after riding it at the bike’s launch… I was thinking about this new adventure twin when the back [...]
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    MIDDLEWEIGHT STING | HONDA CB750 HORNET

    Old became new again when Honda re-introduced the Hornet nameplate in 2023 with the CB750 Hornet. This was ARR’s launch report at the time… I was on the Honda CB750 Hornet and the corners were flowing, left, right, [...]
  • Harley-Davidson Nights
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    HARLEY-DAVIDSON NIGHTS

    Harley-Davidson Nights are set to kick off at dealers this month with reveals of the new 2026 H-D line-up, as well as live entertainment, food and drinks. Harley-Davidson has announced a new dealership-based event series, “Harley-Davidson [...]
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    BMW R 1300 R SUPER HOOLIGAN

    BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan revealed for Daytona 200. BMW Motorrad has unveiled a one-off BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan custom ahead of the 84th Daytona 200 weekend – marking 50 years since Steve McLaughlin’s [...]
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    ALL-NEW DUCATI DESERTX HERE SOON!

    Second-gen Ducati DesertX will arrive in Australia in June 2026. The second-generation Ducati DesertX has been revealed and it’s a comprehensively redesigned travel enduro machine powered by the brand’s new 890cc V2 engine and equipped with [...]

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Honda GB350
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GONE RETRO | HONDA GB350

Inexpensive, attractive, modern and styled from the 1960s, there’s a lot to like about the new Honda GB350. Before I go into details about the Honda GB350, let’s take a look back at when Soichiro […]

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Bike

ADVENTURE TWIN | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP

We were impressed when Honda launched the XL750 Transalp in 2023. Here’s what ARR thought of the adventure twin after riding it at the bike’s launch… I was thinking about this new adventure twin when the back […]

Honda CB750 Hornet
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MIDDLEWEIGHT STING | HONDA CB750 HORNET

Old became new again when Honda re-introduced the Hornet nameplate in 2023 with the CB750 Hornet. This was ARR’s launch report at the time… I was on the Honda CB750 Hornet and the corners were flowing, left, right, […]

Harley-Davidson Nights
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON NIGHTS

Harley-Davidson Nights are set to kick off at dealers this month with reveals of the new 2026 H-D line-up, as well as live entertainment, food and drinks. Harley-Davidson has announced a new dealership-based event series, “Harley-Davidson […]

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News

BMW R 1300 R SUPER HOOLIGAN

BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan revealed for Daytona 200. BMW Motorrad has unveiled a one-off BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan custom ahead of the 84th Daytona 200 weekend – marking 50 years since Steve McLaughlin’s […]

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Bike

ALL-NEW DUCATI DESERTX HERE SOON!

Second-gen Ducati DesertX will arrive in Australia in June 2026. The second-generation Ducati DesertX has been revealed and it’s a comprehensively redesigned travel enduro machine powered by the brand’s new 890cc V2 engine and equipped with […]

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2026 YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ RALLY

2026 Yamaha Ténéré Rally set for NSW South Coast adventure. Yamaha Motor Australia has announced the 2026 Ténéré Rally, a five-day adventure ride along the spectacular NSW South Coast, with the GPS-navigation event set to […]

Indian
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INDIAN 125TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

Indian Motorcycle reveals exclusive 125th Anniversary Collection, arriving in Australia mid-2026. Indian Motorcycle has unveiled an exclusive, limited-edition 125th Anniversary lineup consisting four models to celebrate the milestone, with the special-edition machines confirmed for Australian and New […]

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JEMMA WILSON’S 10,000KM OUTBACK ODYSSEY

SW-MOTECH supports Jemma Wilson’s 10,000km outback odyssey. Australian enduro champion Jemma Wilson has completed an unforgettable 10,000km outback odyssey – an unsupported adventure ride across some of Australia’s most remote and demanding terrain, partnering with […]

Route 66 Centennial Tour
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EAGLERIDER ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL TOUR

Route 66 Centennial Tour lures global riders and there are only a few spots left.  EAGLERIDER says its 2026 Route 66 Centennial Tour is attracting strong international interest as motorcyclists line up to celebrate 100 years of America’s […]

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QUAD LOCK LAUNCHES DUCATI PHONE CASE RANGE

Quad Lock has announced a new officially licensed Ducati phone case range. Quad Lock has announced a new officially licensed Ducati phone case range, celebrating the Italian manufacturer’s centenary with a limited-edition collection designed specifically […]

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INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE FROM $31,995

Indian Motorcycle has expanded its heavyweight cruiser lineup with the all-new Chief Vintage, a model that leans heavily into heritage styling while incorporating contemporary technology and rider-focused features. Priced from $31,995 ride away, the Chief […]

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KAWASAKI AND BIMOTA AT PI WSBK

New Kawasaki and Bimota models will be on display at the upcoming WorldSBK round at Phillip Island over the weekend 20-22 February. Several new Kawasaki and Bimota models will be on display at the WorldSBK opener […]

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5 STARS FOR BLACK PUP MOTO

Black Pup Moto ‘Ol Bobber 2’ jacket earns five-star MotoCAP rating. Australian gear brand Black Pup Moto has scored a major safety win, with its Ol Bobber 2 leather jacket awarded a five-star protection rating […]

World Ducati Week 2026
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WORLD DUCATI WEEK 2026

World Ducati Week 2026 tickets on sale for centenary celebration. Tickets have gone on sale for World Ducati Week 2026, with this year’s event set to be the biggest in the brand’s history as Ducati marks 100 years […]


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    If Bellingen isn’t the prettiest and most welcoming town on the NSW North Coast, I’m not sure what is. These days it seems the coastal towns from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour are all too [...]
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    The editor gets to ride some of the highest roads in the world… Words & photos: NIGEL PATERSON I saw the big Tata truck about the same moment I saw Dean swerving to avoid the [...]

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