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About Zane Dobie

Despite his fresh age, Zane has a wealth writing, racing and riding experience behind him. Racing go-karts since the age of 5 before moving to motocross and then going down the road racing path, he has always been infatuated with engines. Zane has worked in the motorcycle journalism field since high-school and all through his Uni Bachelors.
Latest Posts | By Zane Dobie
Bike Review | Video 2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid
8.1
11 months ago

Bike Review | Video 2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid

If you’re after one of the most off-road capable adventure machines to ever grace the mass-produced market, look no further. Yamaha Australia has finally presented to the Aussie public their …
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Bike Review | Video 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 121
9.2
11 months ago

Bike Review | Video 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 121

Ever wonder what nearly $63,000 gets you on two wheels? Look no further than the new Harley-Davidson CVO range; welcome to premium luxury. I took on the heavily updated CVO …
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Bike Review | Video Review: 2023 Vespa GTS 300 Range Test
7.3
12 months ago

Bike Review | Video Review: 2023 Vespa GTS 300 Range Test

It’s new Vespa time! I flew down to Melbourne to check out the 2023 Vespa GTS 300 range and have an all-Italian fun day out and find out just how …
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Feature: Touring All Four Arai Helmet Factories In Japan!
12 months ago

Feature: Touring All Four Arai Helmet Factories In Japan!

Arai gave international journalists a once-in-a-lifetime experience to check out how their helmets are made at the Tour-X5 world launch. I headed to Saitama and Shinto, Japan, to tour all …
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Bike Review | Staff Bikes: Goodbye To The Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail
1 year ago

Bike Review | Staff Bikes: Goodbye To The Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail

Well, a year has come and gone so quickly that I didn’t even realize it was time to give the Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail long-termer back. The noble stead has …
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Bike Review | 2024 Royal Enfield Continental GT & Interceptor 650
8.3
1 year ago

Bike Review | 2024 Royal Enfield Continental GT & Interceptor 650

The Royal Enfield 650 Twins had remained unchanged since they hit the market in 2018. It’s been some time since we’ve taken these two bikes for an uninterrupted ride. Let’s …
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Deputy Ed: Zane’s Year Of Motorcycling Adventures
1 year ago

Deputy Ed: Zane’s Year Of Motorcycling Adventures

It’s Christmas already, and what a year it has been! In terms of my motorcycling life, I’ve had some once-in-a-lifetime experiences around the world and some I’d rather forget. There …
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Feature: Triumph Motorcycles Factory Tour, Hinckley, U.K.
1 year ago

Feature: Triumph Motorcycles Factory Tour, Hinckley, U.K.

Ever wonder how your motorcycles are constructed? If you find yourself in the U.K., Triumph Motorcycles is one of the only major manufacturers that offer a proper, fully open-to-the-public factory …
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Bike Review | 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 121
9.2
1 year ago

Bike Review | 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 121

Ever wonder what nearly $63,000 gets you on two wheels? Look no further than the new Harley-Davidson CVO range; welcome to premium luxury. I took on the heavily updated CVO …
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Feature: Tour Of The New Norton Factory In Solihull, U.K.
1 year ago

Feature: Tour Of The New Norton Factory In Solihull, U.K.

Norton’s recent history has been an extremely rocky one for the British marque. Essentially revived from the rubble by Indian motorcycle giant TVS, they’re on the road to recovery. I …
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