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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
Review: 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 Supercharged Nakedbike
8.5
5 years ago

Review: 2020 Kawasaki Z H2 Supercharged Nakedbike

Where was this beast when Rapid Bikes was around? It’s a question I asked myself as the Z H2 wheelstood over a small railway bridge just up the road from …
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Throwback Thursday: Riding Checa’s Title Winning Althea Ducati RS11
5 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Riding Checa’s Title Winning Althea Ducati RS11

Carlos Checa dominated WSBK in 2011, winning his first ever world title at the ripe old age of 38. With 15 wins and 21 podiums all up on the privateer …
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Review: 2020 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR
9
5 years ago

Review: 2020 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR

BMW say the F 900 R & XR set the techno benchmark in segment with their stock spec and wide range of options; Dynamic ESA, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant …
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Tweaked: Suzuki PTR GSX-S1000 KATANA video review
7
5 years ago

Tweaked: Suzuki PTR GSX-S1000 KATANA video review

Just over 12-months ago Suzuki Australia launched the new KATANA here, holding a two day press event on the Gold Coast. You can read our review here or watch our video …
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Throwback Thursday! Norton Commando 961
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5 years ago

Throwback Thursday! Norton Commando 961

Back in 2015 I tested the then new and much anticipated Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer. The bike turned out to be a sweet handling, great looking machine with a …
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Motorcycling Australia celebrates Brendan Ferrari
5 years ago

Motorcycling Australia celebrates Brendan Ferrari

For Brendan Ferrari, what started as a fill-in flag marshall role at Calder Park to ensure racing could start one weekend in 1982, turned into a life-long passion for officiating …
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Classic Turbos: CX500T v CX650T v GPz750T v XJ650T
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5 years ago

Classic Turbos: CX500T v CX650T v GPz750T v XJ650T

Ah, the 1980s. The decade of Back To The Future, Night Rider, Culture Club, Madonna, wild hair, crazy colours and the digital watch! As a motorcyclist and a huge fan …
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Video Review: 2020 Harley-Davidson Breakout 114
8
5 years ago

Video Review: 2020 Harley-Davidson Breakout 114

The Harley Breakout 114 features the mighty Milwaukee-Eight motor and is based on the new Softail platform. With a 240 rear tyre and raked out front end the Breakout is …
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Review: 2020 Harley-Davidson FXLRS Low Rider S
8.3
5 years ago

Review: 2020 Harley-Davidson FXLRS Low Rider S

The new Softail based Low Rider S replaces the dropped Dyna version. It has a stiffer, lighter frame, upgraded suspension, sportier geometry and more power – while maintaining the unmistakeable …
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Video Review: Fonzarelli NKD electric motorcycle
5 years ago

Video Review: Fonzarelli NKD electric motorcycle

The Fonzarelli NKD electric bike is a mini dual-sport machine capable of anything from daily commuting to camping trips out in the bush. Robust, rugged and a load of fun, …
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