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BMW S1000XR first ride
BMW’s new S1000XR “adventure sport” bike is a superbike at heart with a civilised riding position and love of wild routes instead of race tracks. Based on the superbly sporty S1000RR, the new flyer is […]
Articles by Mick Matheson
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Victory for electric bikes: Empulse plugs in
Victory Motorcycles has confirmed it will release the Empulse TT electric motorbike, but no decision has been made about bringing it to Australia. The production Empulse follows on from Victory’s success in electric bike racing […]
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Australia’s rules force us to wear dangerous helmets
Australian riders are forced by law to wear potentially dangerous helmets that must meet “a standard that is in direct opposition of all known science in regards to the safest helmet design possible,” according to […]
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Honda Africa Twin for Australia!
Honda’s CRF1000L Africa Twin has been built for hard-core travel and will make a big impact on adventure-touring in Australia when it is released here for the first time ever. The all-new motorcycle is powered […]
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Concours 2015 will dazzle this weekend
Club Laverda’s feast of bikes, displays, music and two-wheeled fun will fire up in Cleveland, Queensland, this Sunday, July 19. With a $2000 prize for Best Bike and 60 trophies to be awarded, the Concours […]
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Incredible Isle of Man TT tour with Leod Escapes
See the 2016 Isle of Man TT, ride the course and experience one of motorcycling’s greatest events with the intimacy only the locals can offer. Leod Escapes has announced a new two-week tour of the […]
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Historics, MotoGP make tempting tour
The Aussie MotoGP and the nation’s major historic race meeting are being held just a week apart this October, forming a tempting itinerary for a motorcycle tour. The Australian Historic Road Racing Championships are being […]
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Raising speed limits in Australia
Simply talk about raising speed limits in Australia and it raises the ire of many people. It’s a very polarising subject, but you make a big mistake if you see it as a black-and-white argument. […]
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WA to host Vulcan Riders World Rally
Australia will host the inaugural Vulcan Riders World Rally on 4-8 November, 2015, and they’re expecting hundreds of enthusiasts from all over Australia as well as overseas. “It is turning out to be a truly […]
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Crossing the Simpson Desert by BMW R 1200 GS
Two riders have just conquered the daunting Simpson Desert on a BMW R1200GS Adventure and BMW F800GS … unsupported on the longer, less trafficked WAA Line! Proving that he doesn’t make idle boasts about the […]