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Motorcycle accident compensation
Filtering, counter steering, mutterings of “Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You” (SMIDSY) – and even prejudice – it’s fair to say riders face a distinct set of challenges, both on and off the road. As […]
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Stacey Heaney tops the podium at Mt Tarrengower
Stacey Heaney took her Yamaha XS650 to victory at the recent Mt Tarrengower Historic Hill Climb In her second time running, Stacey Heaney set a blistering 43.9 second time up the steep and windy track […]
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Gear of the week: O’Neal Shorty Street boots
These new kicks from O’Neal are perfect for the street. They are called the Shorty Street boots; aptly named for their low height and compact design. The boots feature upper and inner suede leather reinforcement, […]
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2018 Indian Motorcycle pricing
Indian Motorcycle Australia has announced its 2018 pricing. New to the Indian Motorcycle range for 2018 are the Scout Bobber, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Dark Horse, plus an expanded Chieftain Limited Range. “For this new […]
Gear
Kabuto launches Aeroblade 5
Japanese helmet manufacturer Kabuto are launching their new Aeroblade helmet model, and we were on hand to meet the Executive Director Hiroki Kimura and their overseas operations manager Ryohei Wada who’d come all the way […]
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Robbie Maddison to ride motorcycle on Sydney Harbour
Renowned stuntman Robbie Maddison will ride his one-of-a-kind, water going motorcycle on Sydney’s Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour as part of the 2017 Sydney Motorcycle Show at the Sydney International Convention Centre on November 24-26. This […]
Bike
MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso review
In a hurry to get over the horizon? MV has created one very sporty tourer to help get you there I was sitting at the red light, staring intently at the gear-position indicator in the […]
Bike
Fast Blast: Benelli TnT 125
Benelli responds to the emerging ‘compact’ market with more features, more power and a lower price tag When Honda came out with the Honda Grom last year, it left a lot of us scratching our […]
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Honda Fireblade SP models released
The 2017 CBR1000RR SP and CBR1000RR SP2 Fireblades will be joining the standard Fireblade in Honda dealers around the country this month, to complete the 25th Anniversary line up. The SP can be purchased for […]
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Indian Chief Vintage review
Swinging through the bends in the hills north-east of home in sunny Melbourne, early morning, with the easy beat of a giant V-twin, comfortably settled in the leather seat, enjoying the cool morning air. It’s […]