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29 October 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 400 to replace the Ninja 300

Kawasaki's Ninja 300 has been a perennial favourite but there’s no denying its age.

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28 October 2017

Do Michelin tyres travel business class?

Do Michelin tyres travel business class? In air-conditioned comfort? The question brought laughter from technical boss Nicolas Goubert, but he admitted it was not a million miles from the truth – though in fact it is cold that can damage the compounds rather than excessive heat

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28 October 2017

Kawasaki Z900RS launched at last

After months of teasers Kawasaki has finally unveiled the Z900RS retro naked bike. And it looks good.

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27 October 2017

2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 is available now

The 2018 Suzuki GSX-R750 is now available from Australian dealerships, in two striking new colour schemes.

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27 October 2017

New Product Release: Ixon Cross Air 2.0 Jacket & Pants

3 in 1 technology in these pants and jackets mean rider comfort can be customised for every ride. With two layers of removable inserts, one for waterproofing and one for warmth, and a fully ventilated mesh fabric outer. Ixon Cross Air Jacket Technical Specifications · 3 in 1

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25 October 2017

Suzuki Australia's 2018 MX & SX Racing Program

Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend participation in the FIM World MXGP Championship and all Japan Motocross activities from 2018.  SMC will continue to actively suppport various National MX and SX championships. Evidenced by the recent release of the all-new 2018 R

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25 October 2017

New motorcycle gear in

Track Suit The Dainese Misano D-Air track suit has airbag technology and features D-Skin 2.0 leather construction, Bi-Axial elasticised inserts, aluminium shoulder and knee inserts, titanium elbow inserts and replaceable elbow sliders. Designed exclusively for the track, itâ€

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19 October 2017

Zero Engineering single

Boutique Japanese cruiser company Zero Engineering (not to be confused with electric bike pioneers Zero Motorcycles) revealed a single-cylinder concept bike – the K2C – at the Tokyo Show in March. Now, patents reveal it is heading for production. The bike marks a major depar

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18 October 2017

Predictive polymers

An exclusive two-year deal with a mob that can simulate and predict tyre behaviour might be giving Ducati an edge

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18 October 2017

Confederate becomes Curtiss

Some 26 years after Matt Chambers founded Confederate Motorcycles, he has confirmed that the brand is to stop making petrol-powered machines altogether and will be renamed ‘Curtiss’ to reflect its new direction. The rebrand also comes as the brand’s connotations to the Con

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17 October 2017

Ducati unveils its updated Monster 821

Providing a sneak peek in 2018, Ducati presents the first of 5 new models for the coming season: the Monster 821. The iconic naked motorcycle from Borgo Panigale is presented in an updated version to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original model - launched at the Cologne S

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16 October 2017

KYMCO Announces New AK550 Maxi Scooter

The AK550 is equipped with KYMCO’s new Noodoe dashboard technology. Noodoe is an interactive dash that connects the riders smart phone to the scooter providing on board notifications, smart navigation options, customisable dash display options as well as the ability to crea