Learner Archives - Bike Review https://bikereview.com.au/category/motorcycle-reviews/lams/ Motorcycle reviews, Product reviews, News, Features, by leading experts. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:51:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://bikereview.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-favico.fw_-32x32.png Learner Archives - Bike Review https://bikereview.com.au/category/motorcycle-reviews/lams/ 32 32 Bike Review | 2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-bullet-650/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-bullet-650/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:43 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=167519 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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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-bullet-650/feed/ 0 Bike Review | 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-apex/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-apex/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:30:23 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=167527 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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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-guerrilla-450-apex/feed/ 0 Bike Review | 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 and YZF-R7LA https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-and-yzf-r7la/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-and-yzf-r7la/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:30:03 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=167521 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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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-yamaha-yzf-r7-and-yzf-r7la/feed/ 0 Bike Review | 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-kawasaki-klx300/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-kawasaki-klx300/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:05:45 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=167159 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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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-kawasaki-klx300/feed/ 0 Bike Review | Royal Enfield Himalayan Old 411 v New 450 https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-royal-enfield-himalayan-old-411-v-new-450/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-royal-enfield-himalayan-old-411-v-new-450/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:30:55 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166967 Back when I tested the original Royal Enfield Himalayan, I came away impressed by its honesty. It wasn’t fast, refined or particularly sophisticated, but it was affordable, capable

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-royal-enfield-himalayan-old-411-v-new-450/feed/ 0 BIke Review | 2026 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-goan-classic-350/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-goan-classic-350/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:04:03 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166820 When Royal Enfield first unveiled the Goan Classic 350, I’ll admit I wasn’t entirely convinced. The bobber-inspired styling, mini ape-hanger handlebars, floating rider seat and whitewall tyres seemed

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-royal-enfield-goan-classic-350/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | Nick’s New Kawasaki KLE500 SE Part 1 – The Plan Ahead https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-nicks-new-kawasaki-kle500-se-part-1-the-plan-ahead/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-nicks-new-kawasaki-kle500-se-part-1-the-plan-ahead/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:06:37 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166751 This isn’t just another long-termer for us. In many ways, the KLE500 SE is one of the most important motorcycles Kawasaki has launched in Australia for years. The

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-nicks-new-kawasaki-kle500-se-part-1-the-plan-ahead/feed/ 0 Bike Review | 2026 CFMOTO XO Papio Trail https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-cfmoto-xo-papio-trail/ https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-cfmoto-xo-papio-trail/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 04:47:53 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=165361 Fuel costs are forcing a rethink, and the CFMOTO XO Papio Trail presents a lightweight, low-cost option that prioritises efficiency, usability and practicality. With finance options that’ll cost you around

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/bike-review-2026-cfmoto-xo-papio-trail/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | Yamaha XMAX 300 Part 1 – The Scooter Journey Continues https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-yamaha-xmax-300-part-1-the-scooter-journey-continues/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-yamaha-xmax-300-part-1-the-scooter-journey-continues/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:40:44 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166688 After an injury years ago I found myself in the position of needing to rebuild strength and confidence before returning to my regular test duties. Yamaha Australia kindly

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]]> https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-yamaha-xmax-300-part-1-the-scooter-journey-continues/feed/ 0 Staff Bikes | Axel’s Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Part 3, Full Test https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-axels-royal-enfield-super-meteor-650-part-three/ https://bikereview.com.au/staff-bikes-axels-royal-enfield-super-meteor-650-part-three/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:39:36 +0000 https://bikereview.com.au/?p=166723 Royal Enfield is pushing boundaries in 2026, producing and selling more bikes than ever. And after spending three months living with the BikeReview Super Meteor 650, I reckon

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