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Jack Miller ready for the Island
For four glorious laps, Jack Miller led his home Grand Prix last year. It won't be a surprise this time if he does it again. In a little over a week's time at the Island, Miller will make his Ducati debut at a circuit where top speeds on the downhill chute towards Turn 1 w
HONDA VFR800F 1998-2013
Despite stumbling early with V4-powered bikes, Honda mastered the concept, as demonstrated by the VFR800
The Vale Circuit
Fancy a ride around the fabulous road circuit that hosted the Australian Grand Prix and the Australian TT in the 1930s? It’s still there, and less than three hours from Sydney The original corrugated dirt surface is a thing of the past, and you can only wonder at the bravery o
More hype for motard
The most fun bike in Ducati’s range, the Hypermotard, will lose weight and go back to its design basics for 2019. The next-generation Hypermotard will also get a name change – from 939 to 950 – despite the engine capacity remaining unchanged at 937cc. We’ve obtained excl
2018 Benelli Leoncino Trail
Benelli continues to make inroads into the mid-capacity market on the strength of its liquid-cooled 500cc parallel-twin and trellis-frame platform. We have already seen the release of the road-orientated Leoncino and TRK 502 adventure model, as well as the recent release of the
Customers ring the changes at Indian
Developed in direct response to rider feedback, Indian has announced new technology features to improve performance and comfort, as well as versatility for customising. The changes will first be seen on the 2019 Chief, Springfield and Roadmaster models, while the Dark Horse ran
It’s here! Suzuki’s V-Strom 250
Suzuki is building on the popularity of its V-Strom adventure touring line-up, releasing its highly anticipated V-Strom 250 ABS into the market with a competitive ride-away price of $7190.
Ten In A Row For Record Breaker Rea
Starting from the third row Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) hauled his way up to the lead before the half way mark by passing early leader Xavi Fores (Barni Racing Team Ducati) and taking a record tenth WorldSBK race win in a row. Despite feeling sick earlier in the day, he o
Ducati Panigale V4 S
It’s one of the sexiest bikes on earth – but does it belong on the road?
Bayliss Sends Out 2018 ASBK on a High
Troy Bayliss (Desmosport Ducati, 1299 Panigale) has taken the overall round here at the Spokes.com.au presents Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in exceptional circumstances. A victory in Race Two sealing the overall victory for the Desmosport Ducati rider. Also sharing t
KTM 1090 Adventure revamp
Low-slung fuel tank and radar technology set for updated 1090 Adventure
Amped about the Eighties
Wayne and Donna lived their lives in the public eye and in a very 80s, flamboyant way