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New and updated motorbikes are being released regularly around the world. We preview coming motorcycles, how much they will cost, their technical specifications, features and styling. We also road test bikes for their performance, technology, comfort, styling, handling, safety, value, practicality, ease of use and more. We sort though the good and the bad and recommend the bike that suits your riding style.
The 2019 BMW R 1250 GS and RT come with a host of hi-tech features including hill start, emergency call button, variable valve timing and 100kW of power. There is no word yet on when the 1254cc boxer bikes will arrive in Australia or their pricing. The current GS costs $21,850 (plus on-road costs). There …
A Steve McQueen inspired Smart Desert from Californian company Fly Free is the latest in a long list of electric motorcycles about to hit the showrooms. Next year will be a pivotal year for electric bikes when Harley-Davidson make their electric LiveWire available for sale in North America and Europe with the rest of the …
Can-Am Australia has confirmed that the new Ryker three-wheeler roadster will arrive early next year at substantially less than the current cheapest Spyder. The Ryker comes in three versions: a LAMS 600cc version for $A14,899 (standard colour); a 900cc version at $A17,299 (standard colour); and a 900cc off-road Rally Edition at $A18,999 (ride away prices). …
Patent drawings and an official plea seem to prove that the above leaked photo of the production version of the 2019 Indian FTR 1200 are real. A week after we published the photo, images have appeared of the patent drawings which show the same reconfigured exhaust system. Is it real? Another clue is the fact that …
Moto Guzzi has unveiled its V85 TT production bike online which suggests there may be several models in the new line when it is launched later this year. The V85 TT looks like it might be the top-of-the-line model, but there is no other detail from the Mandello del Lario company. It also looks remarkably …
Harley-Davidson has added traction control to its 2019 Trikes and may soon have to add the safety feature to its motorcycles. The US National Transportation Safety Board has voted unanimously to recommend to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to introduce traction control and ABS to all motorcycles. ABS has been mandatory on all passenger …
If you ever wanted a three-wheeled roadster but couldn’t afford the Can-Am Spyder, there is now the Ryker which will cost about half the price. Click here for updated Australian pricing and arrival In Australia, the 1330cc F3 costs $28,890, so the 600/900cc Ryker should start at about $14,000-$15,000. Obviously the entry level solo-seat version …
An electric Cagiva could be on show when MV Agusta celebrates the 40th anniversary of the famous Italian brand on Sunday (16 September 2018) at their Varese factory. An official MV Agusta press release doesn’t mention the electric bike, but the company has been working an electric Cagiva for some time and it would be …
Contributed post In the military world, UTV means “utility tactical vehicle” and it can be an important little “buggy” for bringing in supplies to tough-to-get-to locations and other off-road duties. In the civilian world, UTV may stand for “utility task vehicle” (or sometimes, “utility terrain vehicle”), but minus the combat aspect, it’s basically the same. …
The first Ducati Scrambler, the Icon launched in 2014, has received a major makeover, including Bosch cornering ABS. Ducati calls it “Jovolution”. There is no word on when it will arrive in Australia or pricing, but the current model costs $13,490 (plus on-road costs) in red or an extra $200 for the yellow. Icon makeover …