Australian Motorcycle News

Australian Motorcycle News covers all things motorcycling from around the world, featuring new-model releases as well as comprehensive bike comparisons and race reports in every issue.

ED’S DESK. • DEAN MELLOR

Australian Motorcycle News

SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS UPDATES INCOMING • Electronic suspension heads an array of revisions tested on new Triumph prototype

Yamaha developing an all-new range!

Honda to build… Yamahas?

CAN-AM PULSE AND ORIGIN REVEALED IN FULL • Preorders begin for innovative electric models

Was this the secret to Suzuki’s MotoGP success?

QJMotor spawns MV look-a-like

BRIEFS. YOUR QUICK FIX

HOLY HEADLIGHT! • Air-flow integration is a world-first

Island chronicles

Semi-auto Benda 350 cruiser

THE YEAR WAS

“SIX POINTS COVERED THE THREE OF US, THE CLOSEST 125 ARRC EVER”

LETTER OF THE ISSUE

ACCESS. YOUR SAY

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE • Launched in 1986, the Harley Sportster-based Buell RR1000 incorporated Erik’s radical ideas on chassis design and set the direction for future Buells. It looked amazing with its bulbous fairing removed. Spot the five changes Fred’s made to this image, email us your answers (and your postal address!) and you could win a neck sock.

WHAT HUGO RECKONS

EMPTY NESTER • It’s time for Wattie to hand the long-term Hornet back to its rightful owner. What will he miss the most about it?

BLINGED BEEMER • The Option 719 is for the adventure rider who wants a GS with bling, and it delivers in spades

HUNTING GROUND • Svartpilen meaning: Black arrow. Now fitted with a 799cc twin, it feels as if Husqvarna’s latest is now being shot from a compound bow

CLICK & DRAG • MV Agusta’s gorgeous top-spec midsize naked triple comes with a very clever clutch that takes the chore out of inner-city riding

The AUSTRALIAN WAY • Exactly 10 years ago, the Australian Irving Vincent team won the Goodwood Revival with this genuine 1948 Vincent roadbike

WHOLE SHOT

“WE WILL HAVE THE BEST TEAM DUCATI HAS EVER HAD” • Famous for his explosive victory celebrations, Ducati’s factory MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi tells AMCN why he still harbours so much passion

“WHATEVER HAPPENS AT SHEILAS, STAYS AT SHEILAS” • In an era when festivals are struggling to survive, there’s one unique rally that’s going from strength to strength

NATIVE AMERICAN • A wild ride through legendary American brand Indian’s dramapacked 123-year existence…

EVENTS. • YOUR SOCIAL LISTINGS

ARMCHAIR LEGEND • Deano gets his teenager on and chases after his dream of one day showing Bagnaia who’s boss…

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BUYER’S GUIDE. • A-Z OF NEW BIKE PRICES

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IN PIT LANE.

SUNDAY CRUISE • Pecco’s Austrian domination continues

VINDICATION!

GOLIATH DAVID

MILLER IN LINE FOR PRAMAC DEAL • Aussie looks good for a premier-class lifeline

YAMAHA STRENGTHENS TEST TEAM

Ogura signs for Trackhouse

Morbidelli goes with VR46

Roulstone: time to step up!

FUTURE STARS CROWNED! • Russo and Plaisted book Valencia tickets

Gerloff green, Iannone turning blue?

ONE ON TARGET

STRONACH TAKES HOLD • Wild weather no match for West Aussie racers

JUNIORS CROWNED

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MILNER’S MISHAP

JAKE SKATE • The experienced race team owner and member of Australia’s Road Race Commission has turned his attentions to electronics, both here and overseas

REAR VIEW • FROM THE ARCHIVES