News
Shannons are hiring
Like to work for a company which looks after riders and is a pssionate about bikes? From the press release: Are you passionate about motoring? This is your opportunity to turn your passion into a […]
Month: February 2022
Bike
The Motorcycle as Art: Ducati XDiavel Nera
If I had the money, motorcycles would be ornaments. The bikes I lusted over as a kid, some of the machines I rode as a teenager, some of the special ones I’ve ridden as a […]
Blog
Staintune back manufacturing
Iconic Australian exhaust manufacturer Staintune is back producing pipes in a new factory outside Newcastle. The brand has been purchased by Torqit, a manufacturer of exhaust systems and electronics for the 4WD industry. Initially building […]
Bike
A new Indian tourer – the Pursuit
A new premium, high-end American V-twin tourer has been announced by Indian – the Pursuit. With the latest PowerPlus motor, a frame-mounted touring fairing with power screen, massive infotainment-equipped dash and an IMU-equipped configuration to make […]
Travel Stories
RIDING THE NULLARBOR [ARR163]
If you missed issue 163 you won’t have read Chris Day’s great article about crossing Australia… The sign at Nullarbor Roadhouse warned of kangaroos, wombats and camels on the road ahead. That’s right, camels. […]
Bike
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000 – Blue Terrier
Could this be the most versatile, best-value hypernaked available today? Rip out a few wheelies. Drop a rolling burnout or two. Set some lap times. Commute to work. It won’t do everything, but the new […]
News
A chance to invest in Forcite
Aussie smart helmet manufacturer Forcite has attracted six million dollars in investor and crowd funding as it prepares for the launch of the Forcite MK1S, an updated version of its first smart helmet, in the coming months. […]
Gear
Plugfones – Earplugs with Bluetooth
More than 30 years ago, a friend inserted a sound probe up inside her helmet and went for a ride. She discovered riding on the freeway generated enough wind noise to cause permanent hearing loss […]
Gear
Nelson-Rigg’s Journey Backpack
Designed to carry everything from an (optional) hydration pack to a 15-inch laptop, the Nelson-Rigg CL-1060-B Journey backpack is tough, versatile and well priced at just $139.95. The water resistant Ultra-Max construction has UV protection, […]