Needing a perfect companion for your next long distance tour? BMW’s R 1250 RT is built for Australia’s wide open roads. Featuring the legendary BMW ShiftCam Boxer engine, the bike delivers steady power across the rev range, allowing for quick accelerations off the line and top end speeds. Able to cruise comfortably on long stretches of highway or carving up mountain roads, it’s surprising how versatile BMW’s R 1250 RT really is. A...
Start your kids on the right track with Yamaha’s PW50, a minibike that many claim to be one of the best on the market. Ideal for young motoring enthusiasts and their parents, the PW50 ticks many boxes when it comes to what makes a great kids bike. Approachable, durable and affordable, the PW50 introduces two wheeled fun to children, on a safe and controllable machine. One of the most innovative features that the...
One of the most revered learner approved sport bikes on the market, the Ninja 400 delivers excellent performance for value. Ideal for commuting or carving the twisty mountain side, the Ninja 400 takes elements from other models in the Ninja range, and then adapts and refines them for a 400cc package. So what makes Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 so appealing to the Australian market and how has it become one of the most appraised leaner sportbikes?...
There’s a lot to like about Indian’s 2021 Scout Bobber Twenty. From its aggressively powerful motor to its old school bobber look, the Scout Bobber Twenty is just as stunning to look at, as it is to ride. The bobber style is in full swing with a relaxed riding position. Further adding to this unique styling are the wire wheels, which work to help control the throwback power. Talking of power! The 1133cc, liquid...
The new 2021 Gold Wing is big, plush and more convenient than ever before. Built to endure long-distances, the Gold Wing inherits upgrades that are set to impress touring enthusiasts. Amongst the improvements are a redesigned passenger section, upgraded audio and an increased capacity in the Touring version’s trunk. Nearly 6kg lighter than the previous generation, the latest 1833cc, six-cylinder engine is famously smooth and powerful. Handling has been significantly enhanced by the radical,...
The new 2021 KTM 690 SMC R offers riders a world of two-wheeled fun! With a lightweight chassis, the legendary 690 LC4 motor and advanced electronics… What more does one need in a Supermoto? The latest fully-adjustable WP APEX suspension offers superb handling. Paired with a lightweight frame that uses top-quality chrome-molybdenum steel, the design offers high torsional rigidity for enhanced mobility. Powering this Supermoto is the LC4 690cc single-cylinder engine, which combines...
Yamaha’s MT-07, is one of the most recognisable and revered models Yamaha has to offer. The younger sibling to the MT-09 and MT-10, the MT-07 continues the family’s MT (Master Torque) legacy of affordable, street enjoyment. The launch of the new 2021 MT-07 promises an engaging engine with more linear response, more powerful front brakes and next-generation bodywork. Now this is worth looking forward to! In dealership now! The new MT-07LA is available in...
The KLR has been around for decades and continues its reputation of keeping things simple and reliable. So what has Kawasaki done to revamp the legendary KLR 650 for 2022? Powering the new KLR650 is the bolt proof 652cc single-cylinder engine, now fuel-injected for the first time. An increase in performance and mid-range torque is the result of the revised intake and exhaust cam profile. Retaining the 5-speed gearbox, the 2022 model undergoes several refinements...
“This is more of a Speed Triple revolution than an evolution,” says Stuart Wood, Chief Engineer at Triumph Motorcycles. “It’s the best Speed Triple Triumph has ever built.” And this is no understatement. Triumph has built this new Speed Triple RS from the ground up and is without a doubt… impressive. The specs alone are attractive! The new 1,160cc motor claims to push out 180hp and weighs a staggeringly light 437 pounds (198kg). The newly...
Where to begin with MV Agusta’s Brutale 1000RR? Well aesthetically, it’s hard to fault. Even when stationary, the bike looks like it’s barking to be red lined. The bodywork is tight and meticulously designed, seamlessly integrating the front and rear end. From the front, the distinctive Porsche-like headlights make it immediately identifiable as a Brutale. The cut-away rear seat section featuring four-protruding silencers and a sculpted single-sided swing-arm, making the Brutale have one of...