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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
Bike Review | 2025 Suzuki SV650
7.2
9 months ago

Bike Review | 2025 Suzuki SV650

Suzuki’s SV650 enters 2025 with the same V-twin charm, everyday usability and budget-friendly appeal that’s kept it alive for more than 25 years. In a mid-capacity market defined by rider …
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Bike Review | 2025 BMW F 900 R Road Test
8.7
9 months ago

Bike Review | 2025 BMW F 900 R Road Test

Sharper, lighter and better equipped, the 2025 BMW F 900 R builds on its predecessor’s strengths with updated handling, refined electronics and thoughtful revisions for today’s competitive middleweight market. We …
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Rally | Sheilas Shakedown
10 months ago

Rally | Sheilas Shakedown

Roaring into its 10th year, Sheilas Shakedown is Australia’s only motorcycle rally exclusively for women and gender-diverse riders. What began as a humble campout has evolved into a defiant, joy-fuelled …
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Triumph Scrambler 400 XC | New Models 2025
10 months ago

Triumph Scrambler 400 XC | New Models 2025

Triumph has added a new off-road-biased variant to its 400cc Modern Classic line-up with the 2025 Scrambler 400 XC, priced from $11,490 rideaway and available from August.

Set to arrive …
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Travel feature | NZ South Island & Burt Munro Challenge
10 months 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
11 months 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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