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Buell RR1000

Harley-Davidson’s decision to shut down Buell in 2009 brought an end, first time around, to Erik Buell’s dream of breaking the conventional two-wheeled template of American motorcycle design. The…
History

DUCATI PARALLEL TWINS

Right now Ducati is proving that if you stick to what you know, you earn trust and confidence from your customers. The Italian factory is in the middle…
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BMW R nineT Scrambler

There’s no doubt about it, scrambled two-pots are flavour of the moment on the buffet of motorcycle mash-ups. Triumph got in early, Ducati reclaimed the name, and now every…
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Ducati Hypermotard 939 - Hyper-alert Hyper-charged Hyper-power

Simply put, Ducati’s new Hypermotard 939 is a weapon. It’s lean and mean, with a healthy dose of thumping power to justify the ‘supermoto on steroids’ look that sets it…
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CONFEDERATE P51 FIGHTER COMBAT ROAD TEST

Confederate has become the boutique bike-building brand of choice for America’s rich and famous, with celebrities from Hollywood A-listers Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Nicholas Cage to rock idol Bruce…
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QUICK SPIN on the Piaggio Medley 150

So, what’s a scooter doing in an issue jam-packed full of MotoGP goodness? If you are reading this at the MotoGP, take a look around as you walk through the…
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The Deckson - The original Aussie mini-bike

The Deckson was just one of a number of oddly shaped, pull-start, lawnmower-engine-powered machines lovingly referred to back in the day as a mini-bike. To own one made…
Sportsbike

Compare 2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale and 1997 Ducati 916

Ducati’s 916 and the equally tantalising 1299 Panigale are two of the most beautiful superbikes to emerge from Bologna, Italy 2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale The Panigale revolutionised…
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Triumph Thruxton R

The first time I laid eyes on the 2016 Triumph Thruxton was at the AMCN International Island Classic back in January. When the shiny new 1200cc liquid-cooled beauty (fitted with…
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BIKE TEST - Ducati Scrambler Flat Track Pro

Ducati Scrambler Flat Track Pro – Let’s talk about your lifestyle. How dirty is it? Plenty of rough stuff in the diet? Not that Ducati, until recently would really have…
Road

Kawasaki ER-6n – Smoked Garage

Growing up in Sydney in the 80s, I remember my family having nicknames for certain types of vehicles. In typical Aussie style, you couldn’t just call a spade a spade,…
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WORLD LAUNCH BMW G310R

BMW G310R- Sales of BMW motorcycles and scooters are riding at an all-time high, with 136,963 units delivered to customers around the world in 2015 – 11 per cent up…