Australian Road Rider

Australian Road Rider has a new editor, me. Mr Leech has vacated the chair and I’ve grabbed hold of it because, well, I could. It’s not the last we’ll see of Greg though; he will continue to write for us, starting with the new Triumph Speed Twin next

With only 750 being produced and just 25 coming to Australia, Triumph’s Rocket III TFC will be seen about as often as unicorn poo. This new Triumph Factory Custom will, however, be highly collectable, wistfully thought of and possibly considered the

Many people say electric bikes will be the next big thing in motorcycling, but I sure hope not. Having a living, breathing engine underfoot, something with moving parts that make noise, is a major part of the appeal. No, the next big thing in motorcy

The “Factory” moniker has always been reserved for Aprilia’s halo bikes, with the formula always being increased performance, presence and exclusivity using premium parts. The price of the parts bought individually was always more than premium asked

Before I’d ridden these bikes, I’d written an informative yet somewhat amusing paragraph outlining Royal Enfield’s lengthy history while simultaneously bagging their customer base outside of India as a bunch of hipsters looking for something quirky t

Romania and its Eastern European neighbours are probably not the first countries on most riders’ bucket lists — but maybe they should be. History, adventure, incredible roads and fabulous sights await you in the south-eastern corner of Europe. With m

Winter is a great time to ride motorcycles in Australia. In many parts of the country it’s actually the dry season, so clear blue skies and empty roads, thanks to the lack of grey nomads and tourists, means great riding. There’s nothing worse than ri

The Bucketts Way in NSW offers some of the best riding in this fine land. Whether you are heading up or down the coast for a multiday adventure or just out for the day, an almost obligatory stop over is in the township of Gloucester. Situated at the

It all started in Panama. In our travels we met up with Steve, an expat American living in Panama City. A few months later we bumped into Steve in the Yukon as we were riding up to Prudhoe Bay in Alaska. Friendships forged in motorcycling cross many

Yes, difficult to believe, because they still look so young, but World On Wheels (previously Ferris Wheels) are celebrating their 25th year of globetrotting on two wheels with groups of adventurous like-minded souls. It all started way back in ’95, w

The premise of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution is that complex creatures evolve from more simplistic ancestors over time, and as a species evolves, it can indeed create an entirely new creature. This for me sums up Triumph’s new Scrambler 1200 XE. This

Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) has subtly updated its R3 lightweight supersport as it hits local showrooms with refreshed styling, improved ergonomics and enhanced corner stability, courtesy of an all-new suspension setup. According to a spokesperson f

The road-going Superbike was born 50 years ago, when Honda released the CB750 onto an unsuspecting public. It would change motorcycling forever, ushering in a new era of multi-cylinder bikes, starting a performance war that would destroy the British

Ican’t count the number of times I have driven through Tailem Bend on my many journeys between Adelaide and Sydney over nearly 40 years. The former railway town at the junction of the Mallee and Dukes highways first rang to the sound of steam locomot

My 2 Bimotas. The Black one on the left is a 1996 SB6, powered by a Suzuki GSX-R1100 motor, the other one is a 1987 YB5 which has a Yamaha FJ1200 motor. – Steven Spurrier 2014 Suzuki Hayabusa. 25yr anniversary edition in Marrickville, Sydney. – Glen

You know that feeling. It might not be one you’ve had for years and years, or maybe you felt it last week. It doesn’t make a lot of sense, but it feels good. You’re worried it won’t last. But it might, or it might evolve from a crush to something tha

You’d have to melt a Vincent down to its component metals to stop someone, somewhere, trying to rebuild it after a crash, fire or other disaster. As one of the most desirable, expensive and lusted-after brands ever produced, a Vincent ignites the pas