There is nothing cruisy about the Ducati Diavel. Despite some thinking that this would be the Italian bike manufacturer’s first...
The new Harley Softail Breakout started life as a Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) model. While that models cost $42,990 (plus on-road costs),...
This stunning Italian beauty not only has looks, but also the personality to win the hearts of many riders. Moto Guzzi has been making California cruisers since the LAPD bought it back in the 1970s and turned it into an icon. CHECK OUT THE PIX The classic styling hasn’t changed...
The Victory Cross Roads soft bagger is set up to cross this wide brown land in comfort, style and safety....
The Suzuki C90T is a cruiser set up for long-haul touring. It’s been a long time between drinks for Suzuki...
There is a swarm of bees heading our way this spring. Well, not exactly bees, but Suzuki Boulevard M109R Black Edition cruisers. They come in a stinging black and yellow paintscheme that makes them look like bees. I haven’t made my mind up yet if I love or loathe the...
There is no replacement for displacement and you’ll buy the Yamaha Star Tourer (XV1900AT) just for its thumping engine....
Versatility is the key word for the Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback. It’s a tourer with hard panniers and a big windscreen,...
Suzuki has added a touring addition of its 1462cc-powered M90 Boulevard. For an extra $2000, the C90T comes with hard leather-look bags, rider floorboards, touring windscreen and a blacked-out engine, instruments, handlebars, pipes and wheels. Cost is $17,490 plus on-roads. Despite the touring accoutrements, it’s still a stripped-down boulevard cruiser...
The Harley Fat Boy has been a top seller for the company for several years but in the past couple...
There are no frills, bells or whistles on a Harley Super Glide. This is a blank canvas for owners who...
Harley riders love a bargain, so it seems as the FXDB Street Bob is one of its top sellers at the moment, probably because it’s only $21,495 (plus on-road costs). It’s good buying at the moment because it’s one of the few models left with the 96 Twin Cam engine. As...
When you have a classic design, there is little you can do to update it without tampering with the basics...
If a Fat Boy went on a diet it would become a Harley Softail Slim. That’s what Harley has done...
Yamaha Bolt is the new star in its “Star” stable of cruisers. The youth-oriented, stripped-down Bolt hits Australia in September 2013 at a very reasonable $11,999. Looking alarmingly like Harley’s grungy Sportser 883 Iron, it is powered by a 942cc V-twin with similar mid-mount controls, clean and quiet belt drive, a low 69cm...
The new Yamaha Bolt cruiser is expected to become the brand’s top-selling non-LAMS road bike with about 500 sales in...
Yamaha Australia has just announced the pricing on their new bobber-style Bolt cruiser. The base model will cost $11,999 and...
Harley-Davidson has axed the Road Glide for 2014. But I doubt it will be the last we see of the big frame-mounted fairing Touring model. While the Road Glide has an ugly “bull nose” that some refer to as a shark nose, I reckon it’s the best handling of the...
Has Harley really gone water-cooled? When Harley launched the 2014 model range this week they introduced a new Twin-Cooled 103...
Harley admits that customers had asked for an adjustable windscreen on the new Touring range, but they rejected the idea....
Harley-Davidson has solved a raft of “first-world problems” with its new Touring range. It’s not as if they have discovered a cure for cancer or how to feed the poor, but they have solved some very important problems that, for me at least, were deal breakers. I have loved the...
It took some time, but Harley-Davidson has suddenly come thundering into the 21st century, thanks to its Project Rushmore. The...
There may have been a revolution in the Harley-Davidson Touring line-up, but the rest of the 2014 fleet has only...
Yamaha XV1300: Most cruisers are air cooled and low revving, but the Yamaha XV1300A and T (touring model) are delightful exceptions. And now Yamaha Motors Australia has increased the appeal with a new industry leading five-year warranty with unlimited kilometres. It covers all nine Yammie cruisers from the entry level...
Riders in hot climates should appreciate the cool, new Indian Chief. Indian Motorcycles product manager Gary Gray from the USA...
A day riding the Indian Chief Vintage with brown leather saddle and bags leaves you feeling a bit like an...
The Victory Judge was Number 10 in my top 10 sexiest bikes, so I thought I’d take another look at this gorgeous muscle cruiser. For 2014, the Victory Judge has become less aggressive with the bars moved back 10cm, the pegs moved forward 10cm, a two-piece seat and modern side panels...
The Suzuki C50T is an aptly named cruiser. The C stands for classic, referring to its traditional big fenders, two-tone...
Usually I review new bikes, but recently I was offered a 2012 model Victory Jackpot that rolled out of their...
Honda doesn’t seem content following the herd. Consequently the CTX1300 was unveiled at the Milan motorcycle show. It’s a cross between a tourer and cruiser. There’s also a little bit of scooter in there and even some F6B GoldWing. The CTX1300 is powered by the VFR1200 V4 engine with 62kW...
The Valkyrie is riding back! The trimmed-down Honda GoldWing was a big hit back in Australia until it was phased...
Victory Motorcycles just keep getting more and more attractive – in looks and price. For 2014 they have optional factory...
2013 has undoubtedly been the year of the Indian Chief. Thanks to Polaris profits and industrial acumen, the iconic American brand was reborn at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August and has this month finally hit Australian shores. It’s a bold statement and a classic ride, but with modern technology...
Despite the numerous changes to the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, there are two that stand out the most. Well,...
While this year will be remembered as the year of hi-tech, my pick for bike of the year is more...
Victory Motorcycles is clearing its stock of 2013 with a range of incentives to make way for the 2014 line-up. If you buy a 2013 Victory Vision, Cross Country or Cross Roads this month you will get $1500 worth of victory accessories or apparel. If you buy any of the...
The Victory High-Ball is a badass machine full of aggression and attitude. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE With its...
Now that’s what I call service – the technicians from Victory and Indian Motorcycles in Brisbane travelled 526km to Walcha...
Victory has added the word “Tour” to its Victory Vision and made it one of the best options for those who want to tour the country. The Vision Tour now has cruise control, heated seats and grips, ABS and adjustable floorboards, all for $30,495 ride away. That’s cheaper than many...
The Harley-Davidson Street 750 motorcycle will make its motorsport debut on ice well before it hits the streets. Australia...