As a styling exercise the BMW R nineT Scrambler has a lot of appeal, but how does it perform and...
When Polaris pulled the pin on Victory Motorcycles in January to concentrate on Indian, they suggested they could make electric...
Honda has announced prices for its 2017 300cc models with the CBR300R up $150 to $5399 and the CB300F naked bike (pictured above) down $500 to $5199. There are no changes to the models for 2017, so the $150 ride on the CBR300R may simply be because it is already...
The most popular of the Harley-Davidson Touring range is the Street Glide Special and it is easy to see why...
There is no doubt the new 1200cc Triumph Bonneville Bobber is an elegant styling hit, but does its handling and...
Indian Motorcycle Australia is continuing with its release of limited-edition Scouts with the fourth model, the Scout Franklin Edition. It’s named after Indian Motorcycle designer, Charles B. Franklin. He not only designed the original 1920 Scout, original 1922 Chief and the 1928 101 Scout, but was also a motorcycle racer of some note. He...
The first of three new models to be released by Indian Motorcycle is the new Roadmaster Classic with brown leather...
The best value model in the new SWM retro range is definitely the Gran Milano cafe racer. For just an extra...
A friend who has been a devoted Honda Goldwing fan for years is seriously considering buying a BMW K 1600 GTL now that it comes with a reverse gear. He’s tested the big Beemer before and was impressed with the handling, light feeling and features, but the lack of a reverse...
BMW Motorrad and Roland Sands Design are cementing their affiliation by offering specific R nineT accessories through BMW dealerships. The...
British motorcycle company Clews Competition Machines has released images of a street tracker based on the World War II Supermarine Spitfire...
Think of a motorcycle manufacturer and chances are Harley-Davidson comes to mind. From humble roots to becoming one of America’s most iconic brands, join Custom Lids, retailer of Bell motorcycle helmets, as they delve into some of the key moments in the rich history of the world’s best-loved biking brand:...
Benelli plans a product assault this year, among them a new 750cc naked bike that looks incredibly like a Ducati Monster....
The simpler the motorcycle, the more scope there is for customisation, or so it would seem from these two very...
The new BMW G 310 R and GS models could become the company’s top-selling motorcycles, says BMW Motorrad Australia GM Andreas Lundgren. “The segment below 500cc is the biggest worldwide and we want to get a piece of it,” he says. “That’s why we decided to develop this entry level...
Kawasaki has ditched the Z800 for a Z900 with more power, more sound, but the same price of $12,499 (plus on-road...
The BMW R nineT model range jumps from two to five this year, but it could be the last of...
Honda has signed a deal with Hitachi Automotive Systems to develop and make motors for electric vehicles. While the Memorandum of Understanding doesn’t specify electric motorcycles, Honda has already confirmed it will have the EV-CUB electric scooter (pictured above) available from 2018. The move by the world’s largest motorcycle company...
You can save yourself a lot of hassle and money converting a small-capacity motorcycle into a scrambler by checking out...
Harley-Davidson has announced its first black Milwaukee Eight engine in the new Road King Special bagger and will no doubt shoehorn...
BMW Motorrad Australia confirms they will introduce a host of new models in 2017 including the K 1600 B (pictured), three more R nineT variants and two learner-approved models. The Bavarian company says 2017 will feature their widest range of new motorcycles in their 101-year history. The new models include R nineT derivatives Pure, Racer and Urban...
Indian tractor manufacturer Mahindra has bought BSA and Jawa and plans to revive the brands, but we’re not sure the...
Harley-Davidson will introduce 50 new models in the next five years to counteract stalling sales, including an electric bike, says...
Only 120 limited-edition Kawasaki H2 Carbon models will be released worldwide this year and Australia may get almost 20 for customers. Kawasaki Motors Australia marketing co-ordinator Milo Dokmanovic says they already have orders for the limited-edition supercharged Carbon model. “Unfortunately I cannot divulge pricing until this model is officially...
Ducati Scramblers have doubled in number since they were unveiled in 2014 with four models … and there could soon be...
The biggest barriers for electric motorcycles are range and recharging times, but now a couple of achievements are set to...
The big Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has arrived with new electronic rider aids, marginally wider fairings for increased wind protection, redesigned seats, an all-new dash and many other upgrades. And all this for just $300 more than last year’s price. It comes in a choice of Candy Lime Green / Metallic...
Indian Motorcycles is believed to be launching three new models as soon as next week called the Chieftain Elite, Chieftain...
For the second time in as many years, Erik Buell Racing is ceasing operations, following closely on the heels of...
Harley-Davidson might extend their 107-cube Milwaukee Eight engines to some members of its Dyna and Softail range in the next couple of months. That is purely speculation on our behalf, but it is based on history and mechanics. History Harley releases its next year’s models in September, but they also...
Kawasaki continues to lead the Australian market in learner-approved motorcycles with the launch of the Z650L and the Ninja 650L. We...
Kawasaki does the new Z650L a disservice by referring to it as a learner motorcycle. This is a bike that...
If Ducati ever builds an electric motorcycle, it could look like this Ducati Zero futuristic design concept from the Milano Scuola Politecnica di Design (Design Polytechnic School). Design students Bart Heijt, Fernando Pastre and Raquel Villani came up with this design for an electric-powered Ducati in a collaborative project with the...
Cash-strapped MV Agusta is not introducing any new models this year, but has promised several model variants and special editions...
The 2017 range of Royal Enfield have launched in the UK with dual-channel ABS, a rear disc instead of drum...
Kawasaki is the undisputed leader of learner motorcycles with 13 models from cruiser to adventurers to sports bikes, increasing soon to 15. Motorbike Writer is currently on the way to Sydney to test the new $9699 Z650L (pictured at top) and updated Ninja 650L launch. Both bikes fit into the...
With the demise of the Victory brand, the future of the Victory Empulse TT electric motorcycle could be as an...
Ducati haven’t converted the Diavel to diesel power, but they do have a limited edition of 666 (the devil’s number) in...
No, you haven’t developed numeric dyslexia, the Triumph 675cc Street Triple is now a 765cc Street Triple although there is still a 660cc learner-approved model available. They will arrive in Australia in March/April with pricing announced in February. We should expect a hike in price, at least for the new-fandangled 765cc...
A Chinese company is about to launch a small electric motorcycle with retro styling and a retro named to honour...