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About Kellie Buckley

Kel Buckley is a respected motorcycle journalist and editor best know for being part of over 450 issues of Australian Motorcycle News Magazine, where she had roles from staff journo to news editor, road tester and then making her way to editor. With 20-years of experience testing motorcycles and motorcycle products, there are very few riders on the planet with Kel's experience and knowledge of all things on two wheels.
Latest Posts | By Kellie Buckley
Travel feature | NZ South Island & Burt Munro Challenge
19 hours ago

Travel feature | NZ South Island & Burt Munro Challenge

Remote, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, New Zealand’s South Island is motorcycling nirvana. As well as its wild landscapes, thrilling roads and breathtaking scenery, it’s home to one of the most …
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Legends | Interview, American Racer, Eddie Mulder
1 month ago

Legends | Interview, American Racer, Eddie Mulder

Even at 80 years old, AMA Hall of Fame Inductee Eddie Mulder carries the easy confidence of a man who’s spent his life in motion. From the sunbaked …
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Interview | FTN Motion co-founder Luke Sinclair
2 months ago

Interview | FTN Motion co-founder Luke Sinclair

From a backyard BMX experiment to NZ’s newest motorcycle manufacturer, Luke Sinclair’s journey has been anything but conventional. Now, as FTN Motion launches its Streetdog range in Australia, …
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Feature | Interview, Honda Australia’s new GM Chris Schultz
2 months ago

Feature | Interview, Honda Australia’s new GM Chris Schultz

After a decade away, Chris Schultz is back with Honda Australia, as GM of Power Sports and Products. At a moment of change and opportunity, we caught up with Chris …
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Bike Review | FTN Motion Streetdog80 electric commuter
7.5
3 months ago

Bike Review | FTN Motion Streetdog80 electric commuter

FTN Motion is the third Antipodean electric motorcycle start-up to launch following in the wheeltracks  FONZ Moto and Savic. After garnering a decent following in its domestic New …
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Bike Review | 2025 Lambretta X300
8.6
5 months ago

Bike Review | 2025 Lambretta X300

Dutch owned, Austrian designed and assembled in Thailand, on paper the 2025 Lambretta X300 couldn’t be further from its namesake’s rich Italian legacy. But its design, build quality and execution …
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Bike Review | 2025 Italjet Dragster 300
8.9
5 months ago

Bike Review | 2025 Italjet Dragster 300

The Italjet Dragster 300 combines eccentric styling with advanced engineering. Featuring a 300cc liquid-cooled engine, tubular-steel trellis frame and hub-centre steering, its stability and handling are a cut above, while …
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Bike Review | Launch, 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 350
8.6
5 months ago

Bike Review | Launch, 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 350

Inspired by the Bullet 350, Royal Enfield introduced the Classic 350 in 2008. Powered by a 346cc unit-construction engine it remained a mainstay in the firm’s line-up until it became …
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Bike Review | 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Launch
8.7
7 months ago

Bike Review | 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Launch

The LAMS-approved Trident 660 was launched onto the OZ market in 2021 and was an instant sales hit. Outselling anything else in Triumph’s range, its approachable price point, …
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Christmas Gift Guide 2024 | New Products
7 months ago

Christmas Gift Guide 2024 | New Products

Sherco Balance Bike, 

Designed for kids aged 18 months to four years, Sherco’s balance bike is made from a lightweight, quiet and durable nylon frame matched to eight-inch …
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