September 6, 2021
The middle brother of the beginner-friendly CB300R and the performance-focused CB1000R, Honda’s CB650R combines street-oriented power, with comfortable ergonomics to deliver a well-refined LAMS approved motorcycle. Rivalling that of Yamaha’s MT-07LA, Triumph’s Trident 660 and the Suzuki SV650, Honda aims to lead the middle-weight naked class, with many improvements seen for the 2021 model. To get a better taste of what this bike is all about, I took the CB650R out for the day, putting it through its paces on the street...
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September 6, 2021
Following on from last month’s Group Ride Safety Tips series, this is Part 2 of 3 – Formation, Signals and Etiquette. This month will be looking closer at riding formations, hand signals and rider etiquette during a group ride, in an aim to increase group riding safety and knowledge on the road. Group riding is a lot of fun, so to make sure you and your riding buddies are safe and aware on the road,...
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September 6, 2021
When talking to people that don’t ride motorcycles, I often found myself struggling to fully justify or grasp all the advantages of riding a bike. This got me thinking… What are some of the most noteworthy benefits of riding a motorcycle? As you’d expect, there are literally dozens, if not hundreds. I’ve chosen a personal few that I’ve found to be incredibly enriching and has resonated strongest, so far, throughout my riding journey. All About...
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September 6, 2021
When riding as a pillion on a motorbike, there are certain responsibilities you must consider, to ensure the safety of yourself and the main rider. So before saddling up on the back of a motorcycle, check out these riding tips on how to safely and correctly ride pillion. Before all else, ensure the motorcycle is up-to-date with the correct configurations for pillion riding. If the pre-load can be adjusted on your bike – then do...
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August 3, 2021
The last time we had a glimpse at the highly anticipated CFMOTO 800MT, it was through leaked images and an unpublished press release. Finally CFMoto has officially revealed the 800MT in Shanghai, and it’s looking pretty impressive! Here’s the rundown… As established earlier this year, the specs of the powertrain don’t come as a huge surprise. For those of you that don’t know, the 800MT uses KTM’s 799cc LC8c parallel twin engine. With 94 horsepower...
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August 3, 2021
Titled UK’s #1 selling electric scooter, the CPx has been designed from the ground up to meet the needs of the urban commuter. Having the highest power output in the Super SOCO range, Australia eagerly awaits the arrival of the new CPx electric scooter. Hosting the latest technology and features Super SOCO has to offer, the CPx includes an advanced battery management system, keyless ignition and full LED lighting. Something you don’t see too often,...
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August 3, 2021
Honda’s CB125e represents fun and economical motorcycle riding. With a 124cc, air-cooled, single cylinder engine powering this lightweight chassis, CB125e is an affordable bike to start your motorcycle journey. Honda spares no expense when it comes to quality, and the CB125e is no different. Having a reputation for being rather bullet proof, CB125e have been known to run with tens of thousands of kms on the clock, without any issues. Year after year, Honda refines...
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August 3, 2021
Mirroring elements from the YZ450F (Motocross Model), Yamaha’s 2021 WR450F combines incredible enduro performance, with an agile handling chassis and a compact new 450cc engine. According to MCNews, the Yamaha WR450F was Australia’s most popular Learner Approved motorcycle sold in 2020. Aiming to maintain this position, Yamaha has spared no expense in making the 2021 model, the most advanced and modernised WR450F to date. Here’s what’s new for Yamaha’s 2021 WR450F! Frame: Extracting the Controlled Filling technology...
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August 3, 2021
It’s near to impossible to escape the constant appraisal you hear about Yamaha’s highly sought after Master Torque series. Known for their street friendly, low end torque, distinctive bodywork and affordable price tag, it’s hard to fault a series as refined as this one. Well over the past week, I’ve taken the liberty in testing out a used 2016 Yamaha MT-07LA (LAMS), arguably the series highest selling model, to see if the hype was justified....
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August 3, 2021
Released only a few years ago, Honda’s CMX500 became an instant hit in the Australian market, offering riders a unique bobber inspired, entry-level motorcycle. Interested to see how this sport-cruiser fared on Brisbane streets, I took the CMX 500 out for an afternoon… So how did it perform? First of all, when seeing the CMX500 in the Honda showroom, it truly stands out from the Honda line-up. The stocky tyres, bobber inspired aesthetics and modern technology...
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Australian Moto
Bike Review: Honda CMX500
Slacks Creek
QLD
4127
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