Over the years, American motorcycle manufacturers have produced some of the most exciting and iconic models in the industry. Few... Read More
Cruisers
Cruisers large and small are becoming one of the top road-going motorcycle categories. They offer riders comfort, touring capacity, power and performance. The cruiser market is dominated by Harley-Davidson, but the four Japanese manufacturers and other companies such as Triumph, Moto Guzzi and even Ducati make cruisers. We preview coming models, attend new product launches around the world and road test cruisers for performance, handling, comfort, style, economy and more.
Touring motorcycles are a special breed. They need to be strong and reliable, and able to accelerate to highway speeds... Read More
Putting together a list of the best sportbikes ever made is no easy feat. By their nature, sportbikes are about pushing the boundaries and stepping out of comfort zones, and every rider has different limits. What works for one rider won’t work for another. And that’s what makes sportbikes so... Read More
Cruisers are some of the most iconic motorcycles ever made. They’re instantly recognizable thanks to their relaxed riding position, wide... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has slashed $2000 from the price of its learner-approved V-Star 650 cruiser to compete with other learner... Read More
India is launching its first chopper motorcycles company, Avantura Choppers, with an American frame designer and premium bolt-on parts. Avantura Choppers is targeted at the premium end of the market with component partnerships from across the world including S&S Engines, Mustang, Kellerman and others. The brand will soon announce the... Read More
The Indian Scout has quickly become the company’s biggest-selling motorcycle and now they have added the Scout Sixty with a... Read More
I felt a bit like Captain America riding around on the military-painted Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S with its massive 110-cube Screamin’... Read More
For the first time Harley-Davidson has squeezed its 110-cube Twin Cam, normally reserved for CVO models, into a Fat Boy Lo frame to create its most powerful and desirable cruiser yet. HD Australia sales manager David Turney and “Pontiac tragic” nails it when he says it reminds him of the... Read More
I used to joke that the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 came with iron suspension, but a new rear shock softens... Read More
A suspension tweak, new colours and a more comfortable seat make the 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight much more than just... Read More
I’ve now ridden the Indian Scout mid-weight cruiser in three countries and my impressions of this bike have hardly changed … I still love it! At $17,995 it competes well, even with the metrics, and the build quality is far and away better than any of the other bikes in... Read More
Australian Moto Guzzi fans now have five California cruisers to choose from with the introduction of the Audace ($23,500 ride... Read More
Harley-Davidson has shoehorned the High Output 103 Twin Cam engine into its fleet of Softail and Dynas, but some countries,... Read More
For the first time, Harley-Davidson has shoehorned the Twin Cam 110B (1800cc) Screamin’ Eagle engine into “standard” bikes for more power, rather than just their CVO models. The Softail Slim S and Fat Boy S will get the powerful engine when they arrive at the end of next month. SEE... Read More
Apart from the first electric motorcycles from Victory Motorcycles, the Empulse TT, the only changes in the 2016 model line-up... Read More
The 2016 Indian Motorcycle range is wearing some new paint, including a “pearl white” Chief Classic, a “blue diamond” Roadmaster,... Read More
When too much power is not enough, the Triumph Thunderbird Storm is just the muscle cruiser for you. It’s basically a liquid-cooled Thunderbird 1600cc bored out to 1700cc with 107mm pistons pumping out to 73kW (98ps). Leaving Oliver’s Motorcycles in Moorooka, I let the clutch out into a slim gap... Read More
The Harley-Davidson Low Rider has been around – on and off – since 1977 and in 2014 it was revived... Read More
BMW looks set to return to cruisers – or at least cruiser-style baggers – with the release of the Concept... Read More
The Harley-Davidson VRSCDX Night Rod Special is a rare treat with power and spirit that are addictive. Test riders should be wary of being hooked at the very first ride as I was about a decade ago. The V-Rod (or VRSC which stands for V-Twin Racing Street Custom) was introduced... Read More
https://youtu.be/CPPWATnnw18 The mean-looking blacked-out Indian Chief Dark Horse arrives in Australia in May 2015 at $26,995 ride away. Indian Motorcycle... Read More
Suzuki is staking a claim for the lead in the cruiser market in Australia with a LAMS Boulevard S40. Current... Read More
American exotic motorcycle manufacturer Confederate has enlisted the help of a former Ducati designer to create a very special and beautiful edition of their X132 Hellcat. The Confederate X132 Hellcat Speedster is a billet aluminium and carbonfibre masterpiece that will cost $US65,000 … that’s if you can get one as... Read More
Sometimes the planets align and all your ducks are in a row. That was today when I got to ride... Read More
The Harley-Davidson SuperLow XL1200T is not made for me, yet somehow I like it. The SuperLow is, as its name... Read More
Korean motorcycle company Hyosung needs an injection of new blood and, thankfully, it looks like it is about to get some. Together with Indian joint venture partner DSK, their hot-blooded ST7 Concept Cruiser looks like being revealed as a production bike at the Milan Motorcycle show in November. How... Read More
The Victory Cross Roads Classic is a soft bagger that is made for the long haul. I reviewed the... Read More
(UPDATE JULY 21: Harley has just confirmed the Road Glide will return for 2015.) I’d like odds on Harley-Davidson reintroducing... Read More
The new Yamaha Stryker is the second in the comprehensive Star cruiser line-up to feature a modern, minimalist style, following on from the Bolt. Yamaha calls it their “tattoo” look compared with the heritage style of the rest of the line-up. Yamaha Moto Australia marketing guru Sean Goldhawk aptly refers... Read More
Getting to the annual HOG Rally is half the fun. This year, a contingent of motorcycle media rode Harley-Davidson... Read More
A 1500km road test over three days on some treacherously bumpy and slippery roads in steaming heat and cold... Read More
The Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 have launched in India and the indications are that the prices will be very cheap when it arrives here in early 2015. SEE OUR PINTEREST BOARD OF PIX The Street 750 starts at 4.1 lakh rupees which is $US6570. The current cheapest Harley is the... Read More
Victory Motorcycles has unveiled its first new bike in two years – a cut-down, solo-seat bobber named after a character... Read More
I won’t start singing Under the Boardwalk, but I will sing the praises of the Victory Boardwalk, a cruiser that... Read More
Remember that famous Harley-Davidson Fat Boy jump in Terminator 2: Judgement Day? Next to The Great Escape jump, it’s probably the most famous in cinema history. In fact, the 3m jump into the storm drain was probably more difficult because Arnold Schwarzenegger (or at least his stunt double, Peter Kent)... Read More
Harley-Davidson’s big frame-mounted tourer, the Road Glide, is making a comeback. The bike was axed for 2014 and, as I... Read More
I get tired of defending cruisers from critics who’ve never ridden one or don’t know how. Instead, I should just... Read More
As Harley-Davidson is about to release its 2013 earnings figures, there have also been leaks of the power figures for the new Harley Street 500 and 750. Shares in the iconic American heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer have jumped 40%. However, it may have to re-brand itself as it will this year... Read More
The Harley-Davidson Street 750 motorcycle will make its motorsport debut on ice well before it hits the streets. Australia... Read More
Victory has added the word “Tour” to its Victory Vision and made it one of the best options for those... Read More
Now that’s what I call service – the technicians from Victory and Indian Motorcycles in Brisbane travelled 526km to Walcha in New South Wales to service a new Indian Chief Vintage. But don’t expect that sort of service every time. The three were on their way home from the Troy... Read More
The Victory High-Ball is a badass machine full of aggression and attitude. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE With its... Read More
Victory Motorcycles is clearing its stock of 2013 with a range of incentives to make way for the 2014 line-up.... Read More
While this year will be remembered as the year of hi-tech, my pick for bike of the year is more of a throwback to a bygone era. ABS has now become available in every Harley and BMW model and in many models by other manufacturers, while it is now an... Read More
Despite the numerous changes to the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, there are two that stand out the most. Well,... Read More
2013 has undoubtedly been the year of the Indian Chief. Thanks to Polaris profits and industrial acumen, the iconic American... Read More
Victory Motorcycles just keep getting more and more attractive – in looks and price. For 2014 they have optional factory custom paint, while prices are down as much as $1000 on some models. Special paint costs an extra $500 to $1000 depending on detailing, two-tone colour schemes and packaging with... Read More
The Valkyrie is riding back! The trimmed-down Honda GoldWing was a big hit back in Australia until it was phased... Read More
Honda doesn’t seem content following the herd. Consequently the CTX1300 was unveiled at the Milan motorcycle show. It’s a cross... Read More
Usually I review new bikes, but recently I was offered a 2012 model Victory Jackpot that rolled out of their Iowa factory in 2011. I’ve ridden one before and was impressed by the build standard and quality of the chrome and paintwork. After almost 6000km and having spent a lot... Read More
The Suzuki C50T is an aptly named cruiser. The C stands for classic, referring to its traditional big fenders, two-tone... Read More
The Victory Judge was Number 10 in my top 10 sexiest bikes, so I thought I’d take another look at this... Read More
A day riding the Indian Chief Vintage with brown leather saddle and bags leaves you feeling a bit like an urban cowboy. It’s a good feeling thanks to a bike that exudes character, style, performance and quality. We’ve just returned from a ride through the Tweed hinterland on the new... Read More
Riders in hot climates should appreciate the cool, new Indian Chief. Indian Motorcycles product manager Gary Gray from the USA... Read More
Yamaha XV1300: Most cruisers are air cooled and low revving, but the Yamaha XV1300A and T (touring model) are delightful... Read More
There may have been a revolution in the Harley-Davidson Touring line-up, but the rest of the 2014 fleet has only had a minor evolution. At the top of the line-up is the CVO range which includes a Twin-Cooled Ultra Limited, a Road King, a Softail and a limited-edition Softail Deluxe... Read More
It took some time, but Harley-Davidson has suddenly come thundering into the 21st century, thanks to its Project Rushmore. The... Read More
Harley-Davidson has solved a raft of “first-world problems” with its new Touring range. It’s not as if they have discovered... Read More
Harley admits that customers had asked for an adjustable windscreen on the new Touring range, but they rejected the idea. Senior product engineer Abid Jeevraj says they believe they have achieved a better solution than an adjustable screen. He says they took prototype windscreens to a couple of university wind... Read More