Australian Road Rider

Two-time Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland has begun an attempt to set a new record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by motorcycle aboard a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Two-time Dakar Rally Champion Sam Sunderland has begun an extraordinary attempt to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by motorcycle, riding a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer.

SRT 900 SX QJMOTOR Australia expects its first motorcycles to reach showrooms in October. QJMOTOR Australia expects to have its first motorcycles on Australian showroom floors in October, with applications now open for dealers as the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer builds its national retail network.

The new Suzuki SV-7GX will arrive in Australia from January 2027, priced from $14,990 ride-away. Suzuki’s new middleweight crossover combines its long-running 645cc V-twin with contemporary rider aids, touring equipment and a LAMS-approved option. The Suzuki SV-7GX combines elements of a road bike and adventure tourer. It will be offered in full-power and LAMS-approved forms, with both versions carrying the same $14,990 ride-away price.

Midland R1 Mesh is easy to fit to your helmet The Midland R1 Mesh intercom combines straightforward installation and glove-friendly operation with excellent audio quality. Motorcycle intercoms have become increasingly sophisticated, but the fundamentals remain the same: they need to be easy to fit, simple to operate and clear enough to hear at speed. On those measures, the Midland R1 Mesh makes a strong first impression.

The rise of China on the Australian motorcycle market is happening fast with new entrant ZXMOTO set to announce pricing details on 8 October. The rise of China in the motorcycle world seems to be happening at break-neck speed. […]

ZXMOTO 800RR The rise of China on the Australian motorcycle market is happening fast with new entrant ZXMOTO set to announce pricing details on 8 October. The rise of China in the motorcycle world seems to be happening at break-neck speed. With ZXMOTO set to join CFMOTO on the Aussie market this year, we thought we’d take a look at the two Chinese brands to see where they have come from and where they are headed.

Harley-Davidson has given its Blacked-Out Breakout a darker factory-custom look. Harley-Davidson has revealed a new Blacked-Out Breakout for Australia and New Zealand, with showroom availability expected from October 2026. The updated cruiser builds on the model’s familiar long-and-low silhouette with a new blacked-out trim package, Black Denim paint and Blackline-inspired graphics.

Honda UK is celebrating John McGuinness’ 30 years of Isle of Man TT racing with a 15-bike run of CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP replicas. Honda UK will produce just 15 examples of a special John McGuinness 30th Anniversary Replica CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, recreating the Superbike the road-racing legend rode at the 2026 Isle of Man TT.

BSA is back in Australia with three distinct models blending classic style with modern performance. BSA is back in Australia, with Leisk Moto Imports appointed as the official local distributor for one of motorcycling’s most famous British marques. The initial Australian line-up comprises three models – the Bantam 350, Gold Star 650 and Scrambler 650 – with pricing starting at $7590 for the Bantam and topping out at $12,799 for selected Gold Star colour schemes.

Kawasaki’s flagship Ninja H2 speed machine stands accused of being blindingly fast and astoundingly engineered. We pass judgement on the criminally desirable machine… Many of us recall when the Ninja H2 hit the headlines in 2015 as the world’s first mass-produced supercharged motorcycle (at least since WWII, but that’s another story). It caused quite a stir, both with its whopping power output and the way all this grunt was generated.