Yamaha MT-09 streetbike arrives
The all-new Yamaha MT-09 naked bike has arrived at $10,999 (plus on-road costs). It promises to be a flexible weapon able to mix it with the big boys on weekend jaunts, handle weekday commuting duties...
View ArticleBMW S 1000 R naked motorbike
BMW has stripped off and gone naked with the S 1000 R roadster. It’s basically an S 1000 RR sportsbike without the fairings but with the same technology. It has 160hp, weighs just 207kg and features...
View ArticleKTM steers to road motorcycles
KTM is steering more and more toward the road with its latest releases. Instead of unveiling a swag of dirt bikes at the Milan motorcycle show this week, the Austrian motorcycle company displayed...
View ArticleMoto Guzzi V7 and Black Devil
The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer was number 4 in my top 10 sexiest motorcycles and for 2014, very little has changed … thankfully! The retro range of V7 models gets a new, wet flywheel to replace the dry...
View ArticleYamaha MT-07 & MT-09 Street Rally
The “Masters of Torque” range has increased with Yamaha unveiling the Street Rally version of the recently released MT-09 895cc triple and a new MT-07 689cc parallel twin. The Street Rally is a...
View ArticleHonda CB650 bikes not for learners
Honda Australia has confirmed we will get the new CB650 motorcycles that debuted at the recent Milan Motorcycle Show. However, the CF650 naked and CB650F faired sportster will not be restricted to fit...
View ArticleDucati unveils ‘supermid’ Panigale – Price
Price in Australia will be $19,990 (+ORC) and available now for pre-order, arriving in December/January. The post Ducati unveils ‘supermid’ Panigale – Price appeared first on Motorbike Writer.
View ArticleHonda Fireblade SP power boost
Honda has released Fireblade models in special livery before, but never a one-off special edition with so many performance as well as cosmetic upgrades. The CBR1000RR SP Fireblade features special...
View Article2014 CFMoto 650NK review
Chinese brand CFMoto is learning quickly. Last year I tested the CFMoto 650NK, their top seller and a real bargain. Although it was a bit heavy and the brakes were light on, the bike was well built...
View ArticleKawasaki adds two 2014 sports tourer models
Kawasaki has launched two new 2014 sports touring models. The new 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS SE has more power, torque, sharper acceleration, a more exciting induction roar, new forks, better handling,...
View ArticleCheapest Italian motorcycles available
The cheapest Italian motorcycle available in Australia has just hit the showroom floors. Benelli’s BN600R is listed at $9990 plus on-road costs and comes standard with exotic components such as...
View ArticleLotus reveals its first racing motorcycle
These are the first images of the new Lotus motorcycle, the C-01. The single-seater is a lightweight super bike with futuristic looks, but a traditional twin shock rear with massive front forks,...
View Article2014 Honda CBR1000RR is more aggressive
More power and torque, a more aggressive riding position and a racier windscreen has added $900 to the price of the 2014 Honda CBR1000RR coming in March. The standard is $16,899 (+ on-road costs) and...
View ArticleMV Agusta going turbo-charged with 800 Dragster?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2RkFwOpJLw MV Agusta looks like it might be chasing Italian compatriot Ducati into the muscle bike category. With sports bike sales in the wane, MV Agusta has introduced...
View Article2014 Honda NC750SA heads for the highway
Honda’s NC700SA “new concept” commuter has grown some highway legs, as well as more manners and grunt. It’s now the NC750SA and costs $8799 (plus on-road costs) which is just $309 more than the...
View ArticleMV Agusta adds ABS to motorcycles
The Italian marque will make their bikes safer this year with the introduction of ABS on Australian 2014 models. The new models to get the anti-lock braking system will include the coming Dragster...
View ArticleZero electric motorcycles coming
Electric motorcycles have just taken a step closer to reality in Australia with a new importer for Californian Zero electric motorcycles. While BMW will not import its C-Evolution electric scooter...
View ArticleHonda CB1100 updated but not for Australia
I hate to tease, but the Honda CB1100 now comes with ABS and a sixth gear … but Aussies won’t be getting the retro-flavoured bike. Honda Motorcycles Australia discontinued the model last year over poor...
View ArticleTriumph Street Triple 660 motorcycle
The Triumph Street Triple 660 learner-approved motorcycle will be unveiled at the Troy Bayliss Motor Expo in Brisbane next month and even learners can take it for a test ride. Triumph Australia will...
View ArticleDucati Monster 1200 gives service
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piS_c1ZD2Ak The Ducati Monster 1200 not only delivers more power than ever, but also “monster” service intervals of 30,000km for valve clearance checks. CHECK OUT THE...
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