Australian Motorcycle Reviews

Bike Review | 2026 Norton Manx R Signature

Jeff Ware — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:30:29 +0000

Jeff rides the all-new 2026 Norton Manx R Signature in Spain, putting the 206hp V4 superbike through wet and dry track conditions ahead of its Australian arrival. What

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Bike Review | 2026 Kawasaki Z1100

Nick Ware — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:41 +0000

Kawasaki’s Z1100 has a bigger engine, more tech and a stronger focus on real-world riding for 2026. Peak power may be down on the Z1000, but after spending time with

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Throwback Thursday | The Francis Beart Norton 350

Alan Cathcart — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:32 +0000

Francis Beart transformed Norton’s Manx into one of the most successful and meticulously prepared racing motorcycles of its era. Alan Cathcart traces the history of Beart’s final 350cc masterpiece before

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Bike Review | 2026 Norton Atlas, World Launch Test, Iceland

Bernie Hatton — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:30:03 +0000

Iconic British motorcycle manufacturer Norton motorcycles have entered the adventure-sport motorcycle segment with the launch of its all-new Atlas, unveiled to the select motorcycle media at the TVS

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July Bear Tracks | Half-litre winner to Wombeyan Caves

Peter Thoeming — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:56:46 +0000

Peter ‘The Bear’ Thoeming takes Kawasaki’s new KLE500 along the damaged, dramatic and officially complicated Wombeyan Caves Road, where gravel, cliffs, potholes, wildlife and legal grey areas make

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Bike Review | 2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650

Axel Martin — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:43 +0000

Royal Enfield’s Bullet nameplate carries plenty of history dating as far back as the 1930s, but the new Bullet 650 – with comfort, performance and braking to suit modern riding

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Bike Review | 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex

Axel Martin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:30:23 +0000

Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 Apex takes the familiar 452cc roadster and gives it a sharper street focus, with lower ’bars, road-biased tyres, revised modes and louder styling. We

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Bike Review | 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 and YZF-R7LA

Tony 'Pommie' Wilding — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:30:03 +0000

The 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7HO and LA get a sharper chassis, smarter electronics and useful engine updates, but it is the LA LAMS-approved sportsbike that still makes its biggest impression by

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Bike Review | 2026 Kawasaki KLX300

Nick Ware — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:05:45 +0000

Kawasaki’s 2026 KLX300 is now fully road-registerable in Australia, giving riders a simple, affordable dual-sport option for commuting and casual dirt riding. Nick spent two weeks testing it on the

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Bike Review | 2026 Ducati Panigale V2 S

Jeff Ware — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:30:25 +0000

The 2026 Ducati Panigale V2 S sheds weight, gains an all-new 890cc V-twin and delivers a more approachable take on Ducati’s already popular supersport formula. Jeff tests it on his

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