Derived from the FIM WorldSBK Championship, the Ninja ZX-10R encapsulates decades of world-class road racing innovation. Carrying Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) rider, Jonathan Rea, to six consecutive championship titles, the ZX-10R is built for maximum performance, power and adrenaline. So what’s new for Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-10R in 2021? The redesigned front end features integrated winglets, which Kawasaki claims to create 17% more downforce. With an already impressive aerodynamic design, this increased downforce further helps plant...
Indian has continued to inject a much needed “sporty” model to their 2021 range. First rolling out of dealerships in 2019, the Indian FTR 1200 and 1200 S captured street riders, with its aggressive power delivery and agile handling. Influenced by elements from their track-racing history, the FTR 1200 range inherits the brand’s legacy, yet repositions itself as Indian’s sporty, practical street bike. INDIAN FTR 1200 2021 Powered by a grunty 1203 cc V...
When should you replace your motorcycle helmet? Generally, the rule of thumb in the motorcycling world is every 5 years. But why? Is this just a conspiracy constructed by motorcycling retailers or is there legitimate safety reasons for it? The most academic explanation for the rule comes from the Snell Memorial Foundation, a highly credible organisation that does extensive research into safety lifespans and quality of all types of riding helmets. “The five-year...
Tapping into the saturated middle-weight naked sports bike market, Triumph’s new Trident 660 aims to knock out all other competitors such as the Suzuki SV650, Yamaha MT-07 / XSR 700 and Kawasaki Z650. In a division that is dominated with twin-cylinders, the Trident offers customers Triumph’s unique triple-cylinder-powered engine. With an aggressively affordable price tag, the Trident contains an impressive number of premium features, such as ABS, switchable traction control and selectable ride modes. Powered...
Innovating the cruiser division, Honda’s new CMX 1100 aims to reinvent Australia’s perception of cruiser performance and character. The CMX 1100 embodies the primal ingredient for a classic cruiser motorcycle, featuring a low comfortable seat height and a twin-cylinder engine. However, the CMX 1100 undercuts the competition by packing a punchy motor, an aggressively built chassis and a suspension package that lets you carve up your favourite twisty mountain road. Welcome to the future of...
For the ninth year in a row, it was announced that Yamaha had won the Red Dot – Product Design Award, for their 2020 Ténéré 700 motorcycle. This was a huge accomplishment for Yamaha, engraving the Ténéré 700 as one of their flagship adventure bikes. The Red Dot Design Awards, organised by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, are widely recognised as being the most prestigious design awards in the world. Classed within 3 award categories,...
Announcing the 2021 Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Supersport range, back in 2020, the highly anticipated line-up will be hitting Australian dealerships early 2021. Unlike other countries, all three supersports GSX-600, GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 will be available in the 100th Anniversary treatment, due to our emission legislation. It is important to reiterate how strictly limited stock levels are of the 100th Anniversary Edition. (Australian Wide) GSX-R1000 – 30 Units – Pre Orders have now...
When was the last time you checked your tyre pressure? After all, it’s the air contained within that carries the load, not the tyre itself. Safe to say, ensuring the correct psi is vital as it makes your riding experience safer, increases the longevity of your tyre’s and improves bike performance. So what exactly is the most ideal tyre pressure for your motorbike? Well…it depends. Each motorcycle will have its own recommended psi pressure set...
Ideal for the solo rider, the Freecom 1+ is packed with the most innovative technology. Listening to music, taking phone calls or enabling GPS smartphone navigation have never been more accessible. Bikers that often ride with a pillion will be happy to know that the intercom is also available as a dual pack, allowing communication, audio sharing, and other smart features between rider and passenger. There’s no wonder why Cardo is one of the leading...
