Husqvarna’s Svartpilen 701
Husqvarna’s Svartpilen 701 STYLE is a new version of the high-regarded neo-retro that incorporates wire wheels, bronze paint scheme, CNC-machined footpegs and bar-end-mounted mirrors. We reckon it will cost north of $18K when available in a few months time. Start saving.
Aprilia Unveils The RSV4 X
Ten years ago Aprilia launched a decade of V4 decadence with its RSV4 Superbike. To celebrate the birthday, just 10 track-only versions, called the RSV4 X, go on sale for $63K. Based on the latest RSV4 1100 Factory, the X is lighter (165kg, dry), more powerful (165.5kW) and featu
Honda give you wings
We’ve heard of wing mirrors but Honda’s got the idea fitting bikes with mirror wings to cash in on the fast-growing trend for downforce-creating aerodynamics on sportsbikes. A new patent application reveals it’s is out to grab the intellectual property on an idea of usi
Yamaha’s turbo twin
Forced induction is gaining popularity as a way to increase performance while meeting tightening emissions rules. Now Yamaha is joining Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda, who all have turbo or supercharged bike projects underway. Recent patent applications from Yamaha show a boosted
Boom time for Euro bikers
While Australia’s motorcycle market fell 8.7 percent in 2018, European sales rose 9.9 percent. The biggest markets were Italy (219,694), France (177,460) and Spain (159,946). Germany was fourth with 156,108 new bike registrations. The UK was a distant fifth with 100,439 sales,
Suzuki reimagines the GSX-R1000
Next-generation Suzuki superbike takes shape
BMW’s X-File opened
The bike we all want is a goer
YAMAHA MOTOR AUSTRALIA FORCED TO CEASE ATV SALES IF ACCC LAWS PASS
Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) has today claimed it will be forced to cease selling utility ATVs in Australia if ACCC recommendations in their current state are passed as law. The announcement from YMA comes one day after Honda Australia released a statement saying it would also b
HONDA TO STOP SELLING ATVS IF PROPOSED STANDARDS BECOME LAW
Honda announced today that it will stop selling ATVs in Australia if a draft standard proposed by the ACCC becomes law.
All New 2019 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC
Exclusive, ultra-premium limited edition
Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS - $17,990 Ride Away + Bonus Bi-Directional Quickshifter
For a limited time sportsbike customers can ride away on the championship-winning Suzuki GSX-R1000 ABS for a special promotional price of $17,990 Ride Away including a bonus Genuine Suzuki Bi-Directional Quickshifter, from participating Suzuki Motorcycle Dealers. Totally redes
Hybrid Piaggio Elettrica X
In July this year Piaggio plans to launch the Elettrica X, a serial hybrid version which will double the range to 200km or even more. That’s because the self-same brushless electric motor in it will be paired with an air-cooled 100cc two-valve four-stroke combustion engine with