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RIDING THE ROOF OF THE WORLD ” THE HIGH TIBETAN PLATEAU WORDS/PHOTOS ROBERT CRICK This is riding like you’ve never imagined; and could never experience anywhere except in this mysterious and enchanting land called Tibet “ If your dream ride is an almost endless,...

‘APP’LY THIS TO YOUR RIDING GO GADGET! GO! WORDS JOHN CONNOR Meet – the Gadget Man! This new technical feature for Australian Motorcyclist is all about the gadgets that we motorcyclists like to have on our machines. Ranging from GPS systems to electronics and those general...

HIGH QUALITY… TRIPLE TREAT WORDS STUART WOODBURY PHOTOS NICK WOOD Stuart is wearing a Shoei NXR helmet, Yamaha MT techno jacket, Held Backflip gloves, Draggin jeans and Sidi Vertigo boots. “ALL THIS TECHNO GUFF MEANS THAT YOU HAVE A PRECISE, STABLE AND GENERALLY EASY TO RIDE...

Royal Enfield, a brand synonymous with tradition and rugged simplicity, has teased motorcycle enthusiasts with a new avatar of its iconic Himalayan model. The teaser has sent ripples through the motorcycling community, hinting at a blend of the old with a touch of the new. The...

Honda has updated its CB650R and CBR650R, giving the middleweights new styling, a TFT display, and, in an industry first, an optional electronic clutch. The E-Clutch combines the benefits of a quick shifter and Honda’s own dual clutch transmission system, allowing for both up and...

The electric vehicle, or EV, has been slow to take hold in the motorcycle world. Power to weight ratio is the biggest problem, but with the continued advancement in battery and fast charging technology, this is slowly being alleviated. Righteousness is another major hurdle that...

Coming off their most successful year ever, Ducati continues that run into the first quarter of 2023. In the first three months of 2023 Ducati delivered 14,725 bikes to customers around the world, with all their major markets registering increased demand. Italy remains the...

Hero the Indian motorcycle company and the largest per unit motorcycle manufacturer in the world, has signed an agreement to collaborate with Zero Motorcyles – an LA based electric motorcycle and drivetrain manufacturer, in a move promising great interest in the EV bike world....

MOCAP, or the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program, is an independent, free resource supported by governments and private road safety organisations across Australia and New Zealand, and a very useful initiative for riders looking to buy protective riding gear. Up to now MOCAP...

Meet Janus motorcycles where all your expectations are turned upside down. Not the fastest, not the highest tech, not the cheapest, but the overwhelming response from many reviewers and passers-by is that Janus delivers the biggest smiles. Janus Motorcycles is an American niche...