Australian Road Rider

IS BIG RED DEAD?

Riding a motorbike is visceral, engaging and emotive. We all enjoy the feel of that power through the seat of our pants. Some of us enjoy it more than others – racers are addicted to outright speed and have the skill to keep it all upright right on the edge. Others like to just tour and take in the freedom of riding. Some think there’s nothing better than going on a long ride – just you and your bike.

When you have found the bike that fits you and your motorcycling bent you become attached to it. A good mate who I go riding with a lot reckons that me and Big Red are one. We mould into each other.

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