Bike
Urban Warrior
Some bikes are built for the open road. This one was built for the city. This beautiful bike, a customised Royal Enfield Classic 350, ‘Dark Genesis’ is a rolling billboard for its builder, Carlo Hallacq. […]
Australian Road Rider
Gear
Understanding your motorcycle tyre
They are round, black and stop your rims being scratched by the asphalt, right? And it’s a known fact that motorcycle tyre manufacturers are ripping off bike riders because car tyres easily last three, four or […]
Gear
Staying comfortable and warm while riding
Winter is a great time to ride motorcycles in Australia. In many parts of the country it’s actually the dry season, so clear blue skies and empty roads, thanks to the lack of grey nomads […]
Special Features
Sharper, Sportier R3
By: Spencer Leech Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) has subtly updated its R3 lightweight supersport as it hits local showrooms with refreshed styling, improved ergonomics and enhanced corner stability, courtesy of an all-new suspension setup. According […]
News
2020 Suzuki Katana – First impression
By Nigel Paterson. Photos Paterson & Suzuki Australian Road Rider attended the recent launch of the Suzuki Katana we’re impressed! Make sure you get issue 153, out in November, for the full, detailed test… It’s […]
Special Features
Majestic Twins
By Nigel Crowley The Royal Enfield boasts the longest continuous production run of any current motorcycle manufacturer, stretching back to 1901 and manufactured exclusively in India since 1967. Recently they have released their 650-twin Royal […]
Special Features
Half-Century of Performance: A preview
By Nigel Paterson The road-going Superbike was born 50 years ago, when Honda released the CB750 onto an unsuspecting public. It would change motorcycling forever, ushering in a new era of multi-cylinder bikes, starting a […]
Bike
Ride & Stay Snapshots – Mary Valley
The Mary Valley Scenic drive rewards riders with a patchwork landscape of pineapple plantations, grazing cattle, macadamia farms, rainforests and endless rolling hills. If you are heading north out of Brisbane take exit 244 off […]
Blog
The Black Dog Ride
Depression and suicide suck. The Black Dog gets on your back and drags you down into a spiral of hopelessness, depression and, all too often, suicide. The Black Dog Ride started 10 years ago as […]
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The Globe Hotel
Located in the Mudgee region, along the Bylong Valley Way Circuit, The Globe Hotel is just 3.5 hours out of Sydney. As Rylstone’s oldest pub it is full of charm and renowned for its good […]