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About Jeff Ware

Jeff is a syndicated motorcycle journalist and editor/owner of BikeReview.com.au, which he launched in 2015. Jeff has over 20-years and 400 races at A grade level racing under his lid, and has been a full time motorcycle journalist since 2001. In the 1990s, Jeff completed his apprenticeship as a motorcycle mechanic, before moving to journalism in early 2000s as Staff Journo at Two Wheels and Live To Ride. His first editorship was at Streetbike Magazine, and he founded Rapid Bikes, Retrobike and Knee Down with Peter Pap. He also publishes a racing and track day website called pitboard.com.au and is a regular car reviewer for exhaustnotes.com.au. Jeff is a long time contributor to Classic Racer, Classic Motorcycle Mechanics and many overseas publications from MCN UK to motorcycle.com USA.
Latest Posts | By Jeff Ware
Bike Review | Staff Bikes | 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 SE Adventure Part 2, Tested
8.2
4 hours ago

Bike Review | Staff Bikes | 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 SE Adventure Part 2, Tested

After 1000km in every condition from Sydney traffic to Ourimbah State Forest, it’s clear Kawasaki has built a capable all-rounder with the KLE500 SE, provided you understand its …
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Tyre Test | Metzeler SPORTEC 01 vs SPORTEC 01 RS review
1 day ago

Tyre Test | Metzeler SPORTEC 01 vs SPORTEC 01 RS review

Metzeler’s new SPORTEC 01 and SPORTEC 01 RS take the company’s long-running sports tyre story in two different directions, so we headed to Sydney Motorsports Park for the …
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Staff Bikes | Yamaha XMAX 300 Part 3 – Daily Life
5 days ago

Staff Bikes | Yamaha XMAX 300 Part 3 – Daily Life

Since the first service, the Yamaha XMAX300 has become my true daily rider and I’ve become quite attached to the little 300. I’ve just clicked over 1500km and …
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Preview Ride | Honda CB1000GT First Impressions
1 month ago

Preview Ride | Honda CB1000GT First Impressions

Honda’s E-Clutch model launch threw in an unexpected bonus, with the all-new CB1000GT sitting there in preparation for the National Dealer Launch. Our editor Jeff was lucky enough …
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Bike Review | 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 S
8.9
1 month ago

Bike Review | 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 S

Adventure bikes regularly commute during the week, tour across the country, tackle dirt roads or trails and still often embarrass sportsbikes through the twisties. And Ducati’s Multistrada V4 …
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Bike Review | 2026 Norton Manx R Signature
9.3
2 months ago

Bike Review | 2026 Norton Manx R Signature

Jeff rides the all-new 2026 Norton Manx R Signature in Spain, putting the 206hp V4 superbike through wet and dry track conditions ahead of its Australian arrival. What …
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Bike Review | 2026 Ducati Panigale V2 S
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3 months ago

Bike Review | 2026 Ducati Panigale V2 S

 The 2026 Ducati Panigale V2 S sheds weight, gains an all-new 890cc V-twin and delivers a more approachable take on Ducati’s already popular supersport formula. Jeff tests it on his …
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Staff Bikes | Yamaha XMAX 300 Part 2 – The First Service
3 months ago

Staff Bikes | Yamaha XMAX 300 Part 2 – The First Service

In Part 1, I hit the 1000km mark on our Yamaha XMAX 300, which meant it is time for the first service. Before getting into that, though, I …
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Bike Review | Royal Enfield Himalayan Old 411 v New 450
8.6
3 months ago

Bike Review | Royal Enfield Himalayan Old 411 v New 450

Back when I tested the original Royal Enfield Himalayan, I came away impressed by its honesty. It wasn’t fast, refined or particularly sophisticated, but it was affordable, capable …
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Bike Review | 2026 Yamaha YZF-R9, Road Test
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3 months ago

Bike Review | 2026 Yamaha YZF-R9, Road Test

Ever since the original MT-09 arrived and turned the nakedbike class upside down, I’ve been waiting for Yamaha to build a proper supersport around the CP3 triple. I …
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