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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 | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review Aussie Test
8.8
11 months ago

Bike Review | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review Aussie Test

In December I hit Los Angeles for the launch of the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, the fourth 650 Twin model, joining the Continental GT, Interceptor and Super Meteor. It was …
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Yamaha NMAX 155 Review | Staff Bikes, update 1
8.8
11 months ago

Yamaha NMAX 155 Review | Staff Bikes, update 1

A scooter is a fun thing. I’ve always had a soft spot for them, as you can read here, particularly Yamaha’s, as I’ve owned a few. My rehab from injury …
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Bike Review | Used Ride 2014 Nakedbike Shootout | Six of the Best a Decade On
1 year ago

Bike Review | Used Ride 2014 Nakedbike Shootout | Six of the Best a Decade On

Exactly a decade ago we headed up to The Farm, a magical 22-corner near 6km ribbon of tarmac that we used for over a decade, and put the best six …
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BMW R 12 and BMW R 12 nineT | Launched at Deus Cafe, Sydney
1 year ago

BMW R 12 and BMW R 12 nineT | Launched at Deus Cafe, Sydney

By  •  New Model, Naked, BMW

The new 1200cc R 12 & nineT, which broke cover back in May 2023, have been launched with a party at Deus Ex Machina Cafe, Sydney, yesterday. Their debut comes …
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SHOEI GT-Air 3 | Premium Sports Touring Lid Product Review
9.4
1 year ago

SHOEI GT-Air 3 | Premium Sports Touring Lid Product Review

SHOEI released the new version of the GT-Air, the GT-Air 3, back in August 2023 and by early September, my own shiny new white one arrived by courier, ready to …
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Bike Review | Torrot Motocross Two | Long Term Test Part 6, Final
1 year ago

Bike Review | Torrot Motocross Two | Long Term Test Part 6, Final

The Made in Spain Torrot Motocross Two has proven to be bullet-proof. We’ve done 100 hours of riding, and there are zero signs of wear and tear, and it has …
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Fat Boy Review | Harley-Davidson FLFBS Test, 2023
8.3
1 year ago

Fat Boy Review | Harley-Davidson FLFBS Test, 2023

Harley-Davidson’s Fat Boy is in its third generation now, having arrived almost 35-years ago powered by the 1340 Evo, then getting progressively bigger cubes as the Twin Cam engined versions …
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Bike Review | Harley-Davidson Sport Glide | 2024 Video, Full Test
9
1 year ago

Bike Review | Harley-Davidson Sport Glide | 2024 Video, Full Test

Harley-Davidson introduced the Softail based Sport Glide back in 2018 here in Australia and it has been a popular model since. With engaging handling, that sweet 107 M8 engine, hard …
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YZR500 Yamaha | Rainey Replica, Two-Stroke Tuesday
1 year ago

YZR500 Yamaha | Rainey Replica, Two-Stroke Tuesday

Two-stroke Tuesday time! Any readers over the age of 35-should have fond memories of watching Wayne Rainey make his magic happen on the best looking 500cc Grand Prix bike ever …
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Phillip Island WorldSBK | Schedule, Map & Ticketing Info
1 year ago

Phillip Island WorldSBK | Schedule, Map & Ticketing Info

Phillip Island is hosting the opening round of the 2024 WorldSBK championship this weekend, with two test days first, then all of the action kicking off from Thursday. It includes …
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