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Model Update: 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 & 1050XT, EICMA 2019

By  •  November 8, 2019

For MY20 Suzuki will introduce a new generation flagship V-Strom model line-up – the V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050XT. Powered by Suzuki’s highly acclaimed 1037cc, 90° V-twin, DOHC engine, the …
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Vale Peter Molloy, motorsport magician, 1934 – 2019

By  •  October 13, 2019

Legendary motorsports engineer and team manager, Peter Molloy, has passed away peacefully in Gosford, NSW, aged 84. Peter, who was a long-time columnist and contributor of ours in Rapid Bikes, …
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Feature: Arai Race Service, behind the scenes in the pits…

By  •  October 4, 2019

Arai have been at the forefront of motorsport for many decades and still use race experience to help develop their top of the line helmets. We luckily got the chance …
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Review: Launch report, 2020 Suzuki GSX-S1000 KATANA

By  •  August 8, 2019

The new Suzuki KATANA was first unveiled at EICMA last year and Suzuki Australia began to roll out a sales drive for the much hyped model. Pre orders for the …
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Review: 2019 Suzuki SV650X ‘Cafe Racer’

By  •  August 3, 2019

We recently spent a few weeks with the full power version of the SV650X, a cafe racer styled SV that arrived last year. We still only have this, the 2018 …
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Fightin’ Words with Dave Manning. Spare Cash? July 2019

By  •  July 20, 2019

OK, so it is 18-months since my last column. I’ve been flat out and had to dedicate some important time to family, but I’m back rambling again! Have you …
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New Product: Asterisk Ultra Cell 2.0 Knee Protection

By  •  June 26, 2019

McLeod Accessories have introduced the new Asterisk Ultra Cell 2.0 knee protection system, which continues the ultimate support as in the current Ultra Cell, while trimming down the profile of …
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Review: 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

By  •  June 25, 2019

While the adventure-touring segment is receiving plenty of accolades at the moment, as people get adventurous, there’s plenty happening in the sports-touring segment as well, especially when there’s no doubt …
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Tyre Test: Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II – Long Term Results

By  •  June 20, 2019

Last year Kris attended the World Launch (read it here) of the all-new Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II tyres at the amazing Kyalami Circuit in South Aftrica. The tyres were …
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Model Updates: 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX & NEW YZ125X

By  •  June 18, 2019

For 2020 Yamaha have introduced the all new YZ125X to their YZ Off-Road family – a perfect entry point to the world of enduro – offering a lightweight two-stroke that’ll …
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