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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
Gear review | Shoei NXR2 helmet plus Dainese Metractive women’s riding shoes
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4 weeks ago

Gear review | Shoei NXR2 helmet plus Dainese Metractive women’s riding shoes

When road tests are back-to-back, how comfortable riding gear is can be just as important as its protective qualities. After a few months of riding I have to say that …
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Bike Review | 2026 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
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1 month ago

Bike Review | 2026 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Supermotos make ordinary roads entertaining and the DR-Z4SM is no exception. We recently took delivery of both the SM and the DR-Z4S enduro version. First up, the tarmac fun machine …
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Interview | Zero Motorcycles’ Adrian O’Donoughue
1 month ago

Interview | Zero Motorcycles’ Adrian O’Donoughue

Electric bikes have never had an easy run in Australia and Zero knows that better than most. As the brand approaches its 20th year in 2026, its Australian reset is …
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Interview | FONZ founder and CEO Michelle Nazzari
3 months ago

Interview | FONZ founder and CEO Michelle Nazzari

Electric motorcycles in Australia have never had an easy run, yet FONZ has managed to outlast many bigger, better-funded players. Founder and CEO Michelle Nazzari talks through the decisions, setbacks …
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EICMA 2025 | Suzuki unveils SV-7GX crossover
4 months ago

EICMA 2025 | Suzuki unveils SV-7GX crossover

Suzuki has unveiled the all-new model called the SV-7GX at EICMA 2025, introducing a middleweight crossover developed from the legendary SV650 platform and aimed at riders seeking a balance of …
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EICMA 2025 | Ducati reveals next-gen V2 range and MotoGP-inspired Panigales
4 months ago

EICMA 2025 | Ducati reveals next-gen V2 range and MotoGP-inspired Panigales

Headlining the Ducati stand at Milan’s EICMA show were two new Hypermotard V2 variants, the most powerful yet, a re-engineered Monster and Monster+ and special-edition Panigale V2s celebrating MotoGP riders …
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EICMA 2025 | 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR
4 months ago

EICMA 2025 | 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR

Kawasaki has unveiled the 2026 Ninja ZX-10R and limited-production ZX-10RR at EICMA, showcasing new aerodynamic bodywork, revised geometry and an upgraded interface. The first major overhaul since 2021. Of 500 …
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EICMA 2025 | All-new BMW F 450 GS Revealed
4 months ago

EICMA 2025 | All-new BMW F 450 GS Revealed

Set to replace the outgoing G 310 GS single, BMW has unveiled the much-anticipated 420cc parallel-twin GS at EICMA. The F 450 GS is built around a new 420cc twin-cylinder …
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EICMA 2025 | Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Headlines Lineup
4 months ago

EICMA 2025 | Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Headlines Lineup

Royal Enfield celebrated its 125-year milestone at the Milan show in EICMA with the global debut of the Bullet 650 and the Flying Flea FF S6 electric scrambler. Both headline …
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EICMA 2025 | Honda CB1000GT, WN7 electric & V3R 900
4 months ago

EICMA 2025 | Honda CB1000GT, WN7 electric & V3R 900

Honda unveiled a broad range of new and forward-looking models at this year’s EICMA show in Milan, led by the all-new CB1000GT sports tourer, the global debut of the WN7 …
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