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2021 Yamaha MT-09, new engine, frame, electronics & more
4 years ago

2021 Yamaha MT-09, new engine, frame, electronics & more

Yamaha Motor Australia has reinforced its dominance in the Hyper Naked category here in OZ with the launch of the new MT-09. Lighter, more powerful, more technologically advanced in every …
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Updated BMW R nineT range set to launch Down Under in Q1
4 years ago

Updated BMW R nineT range set to launch Down Under in Q1

BMW Motorrad Australia will launch the updated line-up of R nineT models, which boast a range of key revisions, in Q1, 2021. The R nineT, which first launched in 2013, …
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Throwback Thursday: Troy’s Last Ride, testing the BMW Motorrad Motorsport S 1000 RR
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Troy’s Last Ride, testing the BMW Motorrad Motorsport S 1000 RR

Almost a decade ago I headed to Portimao to ride the WorldSBK machines. The BMW was of particular interest, as I had ridden the first model at the same circuit …
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BMW R 1250 RT updated for 2021, DTC, ABS Pro and Cruise on Aussie models
4 years ago

BMW R 1250 RT updated for 2021, DTC, ABS Pro and Cruise on Aussie models

The 2021 BMW R 1250 RT has increased standard equipment including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), BMW Full Integral ABS Pro and Dynamic Cruise Control (DCC). It also has a big …
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Comparison – H-D Sportster Forty-Eight & Forty-Eight Special
7.5
4 years ago

Comparison – H-D Sportster Forty-Eight & Forty-Eight Special

The H-D Forty-Eight comes in two versions, upright Special or rider forward Standard. Both are identical in spec aside from seat height, weight & handlebar height but offer different ride …
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Racer Test: Bimota YB5 T-Rex Racing Classic Superbike
9.3
4 years ago

Racer Test: Bimota YB5 T-Rex Racing Classic Superbike

35-years-old and this highly modified and very rare Bimota YB5 could well be one of the best handling retro motorcycles on the planet. Back in 2016, Jeff headed to the …
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V4 Granturismo: the engine for the next generation of Ducati Multistrada
4 years ago

V4 Granturismo: the engine for the next generation of Ducati Multistrada

Ducati have presented the new V4 Granturismo engine. It will power the new Multistrada V4, which will be unveiled on November 4. Ducati say the V4 Granturismo has been developed …
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Video Review: 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3 sportsbike
9
4 years ago

Video Review: 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3 sportsbike

Yamaha’s 2020 YZF-R3 is a small-capacity sportsbike that brings a lot to the table despite it’s small displacement and LAMS label. Jack picked the R3 dressed in a special edition …
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Video Review: 2020 Suzuki V-STROM 1050XT, Voyager Pack
8.8
4 years ago

Video Review: 2020 Suzuki V-STROM 1050XT, Voyager Pack

The Suzuki V-STROM first appeared in 2002 and 18-years later has been developed into one of the most refined and reliable motorcycles on the planet. It was already good but …
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Review: 2020 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory
9.3
4 years ago

Review: 2020 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory

Fairly major updates last year saw the Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory taken to the next level. Check out our launch report from Mugello here. For this year, the addition of …
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