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PHILLIP ISLAND | The complete story

For almost a century, Phillip Island has been built, broken, abandoned and reborn. As MotoGP prepares to farewell one of the world's great circuits, AMCN tracks the extraordinary story of the island that simply refused to disappear
Features

DREAM CHASERS | Jack Miller, Senna Agius & Remy Gardner

For Jack Miller, the MotoGP dream is ending. For Senna Agius, it’s about to begin. And Remy Gardner knows better than either what happens when the dream doesn’t quite go to plan
Features

LEGENDS | The short, fast life of Jim Budd

He was one of the finest production racers of his generation, a Castrol Six Hour master and a winner seemingly incapable of giving up. Jim Scaysbrook remembers the remarkable Jim Budd
Features

MICHAEL SCOTT | Phillip Island and the money men

“As well as one of racing’s finest circuits, something else has been lost along with the gains”
Features

GRID TALK | Brett Metcalfe

After stress testing the Desmo450 MX in the Finke Desert Race, Ducati Team Principal Brett Metcalfe prepares for the 2026 Australian Supercross Championship
Motorcycle of the Year

AMCN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR | The 2026 fight begins

15 bikes have already made their case for AMCN’s biggest award. But with some major new metal still to come, the fight is far from settled
Features

JOHN ROOTH | Bags of fun for the last Island run

“I’m riding Poland at the moment but I’ll be back in time for the last Island GP. Wouldn’t miss that for the world!”
Features

RACING LIFE | Russell Holland

One of Australia’s brightest young road racers of the early 2000s, Russell Holland spent years chasing one goal all the way to the WSBK championship. But his toughest battle came long after the chequered flag 
Interviews

INTERVIEW | Guy Martin

After 20 years of answering the same old questions, Guy Martin reckoned there was nothing left to ask him. Challenge accepted...
Rides

ADVENTURE TOURING | The Birdsville Pub

There are easier ways to reach the Birdsville Pub, but for 50 years the best ones have involved sand, sweat and a motorcycle
Features

TARA MORRISON | Life in the fast lane

A longer-than-usual break has Tarzy discovering new ways to train, a new love of cycling, and just how much she misses the madness
Features

GRID TALK | Peter Clifford

For nearly two decades, Peter Clifford has been helping uncover next-gen GP stars. But spotting speed is just the beginning

21 October 2026

Features

PHILLIP ISLAND | The complete story

For almost a century, Phillip Island has been built, broken, abandoned and reborn. As MotoGP prepares to farewell one of the world's great circuits, AMCN tracks the extraordinary story of the island that simply refused to disappear

16 October 2026

Features

DREAM CHASERS | Jack Miller, Senna Agius & Remy Gardner

For Jack Miller, the MotoGP dream is ending. For Senna Agius, it’s about to begin. And Remy Gardner knows better than either what happens when the dream doesn’t quite go to plan

14 October 2026

Features

LEGENDS | The short, fast life of Jim Budd

He was one of the finest production racers of his generation, a Castrol Six Hour master and a winner seemingly incapable of giving up. Jim Scaysbrook remembers the remarkable Jim Budd

14 October 2026

Features

MICHAEL SCOTT | Phillip Island and the money men

“As well as one of racing’s finest circuits, something else has been lost along with the gains”

13 October 2026

Features

GRID TALK | Brett Metcalfe

After stress testing the Desmo450 MX in the Finke Desert Race, Ducati Team Principal Brett Metcalfe prepares for the 2026 Australian Supercross Championship

09 October 2026

Motorcycle of the Year

AMCN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR | The 2026 fight begins

15 bikes have already made their case for AMCN’s biggest award. But with some major new metal still to come, the fight is far from settled

08 October 2026

Features

JOHN ROOTH | Bags of fun for the last Island run

“I’m riding Poland at the moment but I’ll be back in time for the last Island GP. Wouldn’t miss that for the world!”

08 October 2026

Features

RACING LIFE | Russell Holland

One of Australia’s brightest young road racers of the early 2000s, Russell Holland spent years chasing one goal all the way to the WSBK championship. But his toughest battle came long after the chequered flag 

01 October 2026

Interviews

INTERVIEW | Guy Martin

After 20 years of answering the same old questions, Guy Martin reckoned there was nothing left to ask him. Challenge accepted...

01 October 2026

Rides

ADVENTURE TOURING | The Birdsville Pub

There are easier ways to reach the Birdsville Pub, but for 50 years the best ones have involved sand, sweat and a motorcycle

25 September 2026

Features

TARA MORRISON | Life in the fast lane

A longer-than-usual break has Tarzy discovering new ways to train, a new love of cycling, and just how much she misses the madness

24 September 2026

Features

GRID TALK | Peter Clifford

For nearly two decades, Peter Clifford has been helping uncover next-gen GP stars. But spotting speed is just the beginning
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News

News

Bikes returning to Bathurst in 2027

Motorcycles will return to Mount Panorama for an Easter Monday demonstration ride day, laying the groundwork for a 2028 celebration marking 90 years since bikes first raced on the mountain
News

Ducati hones 2027 Panigale V4

More power, updated electronics and a revised frame make updated superbike 0.4 seconds a lap quicker in testing
News

BMW unveils F450RR sports bike

Baby corner carver joins fast-growing F450 range
News

Honda Motra set to return

Honda’s cult 1980s workhorse could be heading back to showrooms, as Honda patents reveal a rugged new Motra with a choice of petrol or electric power
News

Benda developing supercharged motorcycle

Chinese brand thinks forced induction is the future
News

New Kawasaki Versys 900 headed for Australia

Kawasaki’s new four cylinder sports tourer boasts sharp road performance and radar technology  
MotoGP

Red Bull named title sponsor for Adelaide MotoGP

Multi-year deal locks in backing for MotoGP’s new Australian era
Motorcycle of the Year

AMCN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR | The 2026 fight begins

15 bikes have already made their case for AMCN’s biggest award. But with some major new metal still to come, the fight is far from settled
News

Triumph reveals all-new 2027 Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200

First images reveal major styling updates, radar-assisted technology, and hints of mechanical changes 
News

Triumph unveil new Bonneville T40

Single-cylinder Bonnie baby will strike fear into rivals from BSA and Royal Enfield
News

Husqvarna and GASGAS issue rear brake recall

Selected Husqvarna enduro and cross country bikes, plus GASGAS motocross, enduro and cross country models, may require free rear brake caliper replacement
News

All-new Triumph Street Triple 798 RS for 2027

Triumph’s next-generation naked sports bike breaks cover with a bigger 798cc triple taken from the new Moto2 engine
News

Bikes returning to Bathurst in 2027

Motorcycles will return to Mount Panorama for an Easter Monday demonstration ride day, laying the groundwork for a 2028 celebration marking 90 years since bikes first raced on the mountain
News

Ducati hones 2027 Panigale V4

More power, updated electronics and a revised frame make updated superbike 0.4 seconds a lap quicker in testing
News

BMW unveils F450RR sports bike

Baby corner carver joins fast-growing F450 range
News

Honda Motra set to return

Honda’s cult 1980s workhorse could be heading back to showrooms, as Honda patents reveal a rugged new Motra with a choice of petrol or electric power
News

Benda developing supercharged motorcycle

Chinese brand thinks forced induction is the future
News

New Kawasaki Versys 900 headed for Australia

Kawasaki’s new four cylinder sports tourer boasts sharp road performance and radar technology  
MotoGP

Red Bull named title sponsor for Adelaide MotoGP

Multi-year deal locks in backing for MotoGP’s new Australian era
Motorcycle of the Year

AMCN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR | The 2026 fight begins

15 bikes have already made their case for AMCN’s biggest award. But with some major new metal still to come, the fight is far from settled
News

Triumph reveals all-new 2027 Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200

First images reveal major styling updates, radar-assisted technology, and hints of mechanical changes 
News

Triumph unveil new Bonneville T40

Single-cylinder Bonnie baby will strike fear into rivals from BSA and Royal Enfield
News

Husqvarna and GASGAS issue rear brake recall

Selected Husqvarna enduro and cross country bikes, plus GASGAS motocross, enduro and cross country models, may require free rear brake caliper replacement
News

All-new Triumph Street Triple 798 RS for 2027

Triumph’s next-generation naked sports bike breaks cover with a bigger 798cc triple taken from the new Moto2 engine
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MotoGP

Features

DREAM CHASERS | Jack Miller, Senna Agius & Remy Gardner

For Jack Miller, the MotoGP dream is ending. For Senna Agius, it’s about to begin. And Remy Gardner knows better than either what happens when the dream doesn’t quite go to plan
MotoGP

FORM GUIDE | 2026 Australian GP Moto2 + Moto3

Who’s flying into Phillip Island? The title fights, fast finishers and dark horses who could shake things up for the last junior classes blast down Gardner Straight 
MotoGP

FORM GUIDE | 2026 Australian MotoGP

Who’ll raise a glass to victory as MotoGP’s finest line up for one last Island showdown?
MotoGP

“A Few More Corners”: Agius eyes Island lift-off after Mandalika charge

From 13th on the grid to within 0.4s of the podium, Senna Agius turned a bruising Indonesian weekend into a timely boost before Phillip Island
MotoGP

Red Bull named title sponsor for Adelaide MotoGP

Multi-year deal locks in backing for MotoGP’s new Australian era
MotoGP

Bez back to his best in Mandalika

Marco Bezzecchi returned to the top step in Indonesia as Aprilia made MotoGP history and Jorge Martin reclaimed the championship lead by just 2 points
MotoGP

“Precise” Marquez delivers Motegi double

Marc Marquez completed another near perfect weekend in Japan, trimming the championship gap to Martin to just two points in the process Marc Marquez produced a calm and calculated…
MotoGP

Agius battles 'strange' feeling as Guevara masters Motegi

The Moto2 title fight blew wide open in Japan as Izan Guevara capitalised on Gonzalez’s costly start line glitch
MotoGP

Adelaide MotoGP date announced

The 2027 MotoGP calendar has been revealed, with Adelaide one of two new venues to debut next year
MotoGP

Mystery man takes Adelaide MotoGP fight to court

An urgent bid to stop work on Adelaide’s new MotoGP circuit has landed in the Federal Court – but just who is Joshua Hogan?
MotoGP

Miller lays bare "Embarrassing" tyre misery

Jack Miller delivers brutal assessment of Yamaha’s Red Bull Ring issues as KTM underline MotoGP commitment
MotoGP

Acosta’s Austrian assault delivers breakthrough win

Pedro Acosta took his first premier-class victory at the Red Bull Ring while Jorge Martin bounced back to seize the championship initiative
Features

DREAM CHASERS | Jack Miller, Senna Agius & Remy Gardner

For Jack Miller, the MotoGP dream is ending. For Senna Agius, it’s about to begin. And Remy Gardner knows better than either what happens when the dream doesn’t quite go to plan
MotoGP

FORM GUIDE | 2026 Australian GP Moto2 + Moto3

Who’s flying into Phillip Island? The title fights, fast finishers and dark horses who could shake things up for the last junior classes blast down Gardner Straight 
MotoGP

FORM GUIDE | 2026 Australian MotoGP

Who’ll raise a glass to victory as MotoGP’s finest line up for one last Island showdown?
MotoGP

“A Few More Corners”: Agius eyes Island lift-off after Mandalika charge

From 13th on the grid to within 0.4s of the podium, Senna Agius turned a bruising Indonesian weekend into a timely boost before Phillip Island
MotoGP

Red Bull named title sponsor for Adelaide MotoGP

Multi-year deal locks in backing for MotoGP’s new Australian era
MotoGP

Bez back to his best in Mandalika

Marco Bezzecchi returned to the top step in Indonesia as Aprilia made MotoGP history and Jorge Martin reclaimed the championship lead by just 2 points
MotoGP

“Precise” Marquez delivers Motegi double

Marc Marquez completed another near perfect weekend in Japan, trimming the championship gap to Martin to just two points in the process Marc Marquez produced a calm and calculated…
MotoGP

Agius battles 'strange' feeling as Guevara masters Motegi

The Moto2 title fight blew wide open in Japan as Izan Guevara capitalised on Gonzalez’s costly start line glitch
MotoGP

Adelaide MotoGP date announced

The 2027 MotoGP calendar has been revealed, with Adelaide one of two new venues to debut next year
MotoGP

Mystery man takes Adelaide MotoGP fight to court

An urgent bid to stop work on Adelaide’s new MotoGP circuit has landed in the Federal Court – but just who is Joshua Hogan?
MotoGP

Miller lays bare "Embarrassing" tyre misery

Jack Miller delivers brutal assessment of Yamaha’s Red Bull Ring issues as KTM underline MotoGP commitment
MotoGP

Acosta’s Austrian assault delivers breakthrough win

Pedro Acosta took his first premier-class victory at the Red Bull Ring while Jorge Martin bounced back to seize the championship initiative
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WorldSBK

Racing

Tayla Relph ends tough season on a high

Aussie Tayla Relph caps her WorldWCR campaign with a strong final round as Maria Herrera seals the title
Racing

Bulega signs off record-breaking reign in Spain

The Italian champion capped a historic WorldSBK season with yet another treble win at Jerez, as the factory Ducati squad celebrated their domination of every single race in 2026
Racing

Carter Thompson takes Jerez victory after Race 1 drama

Yamaha young gun bounces back from controversy to win the final WorldSPB race of the season, while Xavi Artigas sealed the inaugural world title
Racing

Bayliss upbeat on future as he hits form at Estoril

Oli Bayliss narrowly misses out on maiden WorldSSP win at Estoril as Albert Arenas seals the 2026 title
Racing

2027 WorldSBK calendar revealed

Phillip Island's finale will take place in the opening round, while China will feature on the WorldSBK calendar for the first time ever
Racing

Thompson triumphs as Gardner, Bayliss suffer Cremona crashes

Carter Thompson gave Australia reason to celebrate with a superb WorldSSP300 win, while Remy Gardner’s weekend ended with a fractured hand and Oli Bayliss’ WorldSSP return was derailed by a costly fall
Racing

Bulega Crowned in Cremona

Nicolo Bulega sealed the WorldSBK title on home soil, aboard an Italian Ducati and in front of Ducati Corse’s senior brass, capping a record-setting season even as teammate Iker Lecuona dominated
MotoGP

Jack Miller signs for official Yamaha WorldSBK squad

Yamaha has ended months of speculation by announcing the MotoGP race winner will link up with Andrea Locatelli in Yamaha’s factory Superbike line-up
Racing

Bulega puts one hand on the WorldSBK crown

Bulega magnificent again at Magny-Cours, as Remy Gardner rebounds from a Race 1 take-down with a strong Sunday
Features

MICHAEL SCOTT | WorldSBK's Ducati dilemma

“When you have to slow racing down for the lowest common denominator, it feels as though something is wrong”
Racing

GORDON RICHIE | Who'll take the fight to Ducati in WorldSBK?

A grid of ageing machinery and cash-strapped manufacturers has left just one credible challenger to Ducati
Racing

Lecuona ends Bulega’s historic winning streak

Iker Lecuona claimed his first WorldSBK victory at Donington Park to halt Nicolo Bulega’s perfect 2026 run, while Remy Gardner fought from the back of the grid to score a gritty points finish in Race 1
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ASBK

ASBK

R9 riot as Toparis spearheads SBG attack

Tom Toparis joins Josh Soderland in SBG Racing’s all-out assault on the new ASBK Supersport era aboard Yamaha’s R9, while team owner Paul Linkenbagh completes the three-rider assault on an R1 in Superbike.
ASBK

Josh Waters seals shock DesmoSport move

Five-time ASBK champion Josh Waters is making a shock team switch for the 2027 ASBK season, partnering Olly Simpson at DesmoSport Ducati
ASBK

ASBK | A season of change

Mark Bracks is feeling the summer love already
ASBK

Farnsworth and Edwards crowned in dramatic wet Supersport/Next gen finale

Queensland Raceway dished up rain, a red flag and a late twist, with Jake Farnsworth and Tom Edwards emerging as champions
ASBK

Harrison Voight seals 2026 ASBK title

Cru Halliday backed up pole position with a brilliant win at Queensland Raceway, as Harrison Voight wrapped up the 2026 ASBK Championship for McMartin Racing
ASBK

Cru Halliday on pole for ASBK season decider

Stop and Seal Racing has secured pole at Queensland Raceway with Harrison Voight fifth as he looks to secure maiden ASBK title
ASBK

Voight completes dominant weekend at Morgan Park

McMartin Racing star stamps his authority on the title fight at the business end of the season
ASBK

Voight dominates ASBK Morgan Park Race 1

McMartin Racing secures a one-two as Jones returns to the podium
ASBK

ASBK Morgan Park Superbike Qualifying Results

Voight take pole as McMartin Racing lock out the top two grid slots again
ASBK

MARK BRACKS | Bring on the ASBK Summer Series

Young guns can now balance international careers with ASBK
ASBK

Unpredictable Bend conditions spark Supersport drama

Toparis and Nelson share the Next Gen ASBK wins, while Jake Farnsworth leaves South Australia on top in Supersport The opening Supersport and Next Gen race at The Bend…
ASBK

Dunker breaks through at The Bend

First time ASBK winner Cameron Dunker stars in South Australia, while Josh Waters answers in race two and Harrison Voight maintains championship lead under pressure
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Bike reviews

21 October 2026

Bike reviews

AMCN EXCLUSIVE | THE FUTURE IS BLOWN

A supercharged 450cc single, revolutionary aerodynamics and a tantalising 100hp target… AMCN gets exclusive in depth access to a radical British project that could rewrite the motorcycle rulebook. Forget everything…

02 October 2026

Bike reviews

AUSSIE LAUNCH | BSA Gold Star 650, Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350

More than half a century after BSA disappeared from our showrooms, one of motorcycling’s most famous names is back. Nigel Paterson rides the Gold Star 650, Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350 to discover whether there’s substance behind the revived badge

29 September 2026

Bike reviews

QUICK SPIN | Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

This Suzuki proves you don’t have to give up sportsbike handling and performance just because you want to go touring

24 September 2026

Bike reviews

TRACK TEST | Ducati Panigale V4 R

With looks to make you weak at the knees and 239hp to finish the job, Chad discovers there’s much more to the new V4 R than crazy numbers!

23 September 2026

Bike reviews

FIRST RIDE | Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6

We’ve watched the radical Flying Flea take shape since its 2024 unveiling. Now Alan Cathcart gets the full story – and becomes one of the first to discover whether it can actually fly

18 September 2026

Adventure

TEST | Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Friendly on the dirt, lively on the road and priced to tempt new adventurers, the revived KLE500 makes a convincing case for keeping things simple

15 September 2026

Adventure

QUICK SPIN | KTM 1390 Super Adventure R

Team Orange's biggest bruiser delivers performance that hits every bit as hard as the numbers suggest, on and off the beaten track

10 September 2026

Adventure

TEST | Ducati Multistrada V4 S

Superbike performance, serious touring comfort and a staggering electronics package in one massive adventure machine

07 September 2026

Adventure

TEST | Bimota Tera H2

Three decades after racing Bimota’s radical Tesi, Alan Cathcart returns to hub-centre steering aboard a 200hp supercharged crossover. Has Bimota finally perfected its most audacious idea?

02 September 2026

Adventure

QUICK SPIN | Rieju 307 Aventura Rally

The 307 Aventura Rally grabs the sub-300cc segment and gives it a real shake

26 August 2026

Adventure

WORLD LAUNCH | 2026 Norton Atlas

Forget following the crowd – Norton’s first ADV bike carves out its own niche. But can its unconventional approach win over riders in one of motorcycling’s toughest segments?

20 August 2026

Bike reviews

ROAD TEST | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Still screamin' – What the ZX-10R lacks in electronic tricks it more than makes up for with a glorious inline four, razor-sharp handling and a chassis honed by years at the pointy end of WSBK
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