Australian Road Rider

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Australian Road Rider

MORE BIKES, MORE RIDING • There are worse problems to have than too many motorcycles to ride.

BSA IS BACK • BSA returns to Australia with three distinct models blending classic style with modern performance.

HONDA EXPANDS E-CLUTCH RANGE • Honda’s clever E-Clutch technology is spreading across its Australian range, with the 2026 CB750 Hornet, XL750 Transalp and NX500 combining conventional gearboxes with automatic clutch control.

QJMOTOR AND VOGE SET IN AUSTRALIA • Chinese motorcycle brands QJMOTOR and VOGE have launched in Australia under new distributor Nexa Auto Imports, with an initial range of 16 motorcycles.

APRILIA 457 RANGE EXPANDED • The Aprilia 457 range has been expanded with the addition of the naked Tuono 457 and a MotoGP-inspired RS 457 GP Replica.

MOTO GUZZI TO OPEN NEW FACTORY AND MUSEUM

ROYAL ENFIELD SHOTGUN 650 X ROUGH CRAFTS

MAILBOX

SEVENTH HEAVEN • The MY2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 is sharper, smarter and better equipped, but its greatest strength is still how easy it is to enjoy on road and track.

GLIDE TIME • Bimota's supercharged flagship is a fire-breathing Japanese dragon cloaked in an exquisite Italian suit. It's totally unique with top-drawer specs, but does the Tesi H2 live up to the hype… and can it justify its eye-watering price tag?

DOUBLE RED • Ducati lets you have your Panigale in two fabulous formats. The V2 S is a light and nimble machine that’s easy to throw around while the stonking V4 S is a technological masterpiece that demands respect. We ride them back-to-back…

THE SENSIBLE SUPERBIKE • Ducati’s new Panigale V2 S proves you don’t need more than 200hp to have a seriously good time on track.

THE SUPERSONIC SCALPEL • Ducati’s Panigale V4 S delivers ferocious performance, advanced electronics and razor-sharp handling in a breathtakingly accomplished track-focused road bike package.

SECOND OPINION

ADVENTURE, MILWAUKEE STYLE • Harley-Davidson's Pan America 1250 Special remains one of the most distinctive big-bore adventure bikes on the market - and with off-road rubber and a stack of genuine accessories fitted, it's ready to get dirty

BACK TO THE BULLET • Royal Enfield’s most enduring nameplate returns with 650 twin-cylinder power, old-school style and a familiar easy-going charm

GUERRILLA GRIP • Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 gets a sportier Apex variant, with road-focused rubber, sharper styling and a more committed riding position.

FROM RADIO TO RACING • Earlier this year, Ducati celebrated its 100th anniversary, so we take a look back at the remarkable journey from radio components to racing royalty

FULL THROTTLE IN MANDALIKA • A look at the heart-stopping motorcycle trackday experience at Mandalika, one of the world’s most technically challenging circuits.

OVERSEAS RIDING HOLIDAYS • Organised motorcycle tours take the stress out of riding overseas, combining local knowledge, suitable bikes, luggage support and ready-made travelling companions.

THE VOLCANO RIDE • Volcanoes, wilderness roads, giant redwoods and the Pacific Coast combine on a spectacular 6503km ride through America’s north-west.

TRACK PROVEN • A cool day at Sydney Motorsport Park put the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IIIs on our old FireBlade to a much tougher test.

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