Brisbane novice rider Lyle Herbert reviews his 2007 Hyosung GT250R. Riders are invited to review their bikes and email them for...
Yamaha has given the popular YZF-R3 learner motorcycle a MotoGP-inspired styling makeover plus LED headlights and hi-spec upside-down forks. We...
The Hartford Classic 250 rides into Australia on a nostalgic wave of small-capacity neo-classic motorcycles appealing to hip young among commuters. At just $4799 plus on-road costs, it’s a bargain way to enter the market or add a second bike to your garage. Hartford motorcycles and scooters are made in...
CFMoto importers Mojo Motorcycles are either worried about the public’s perception of the bargain-priced Chinese motorcycle brand or so confident...
For the first time, Harley-Davidson has shoehorned the Twin Cam 110B (1800cc) Screamin’ Eagle engine into “standard” bikes for more...
Zero Motorcycles have extended the battery range of their electric bikes, added anti-lock brakes and upgraded components on their 2015 range, unveiled at the Intermot show in Cologne this week. Most importantly, Zero Motorcycles has found an extra 10% battery life from its S-based bikes. Zero still offers two different basic...
A Ducati-branded Chinese-made electric scooter will be imported by Perth-based company Vmoto through Urban Moto Imports, arriving in July for...
Our long-term CFMoto 650NK test bike has passed its first service with flying colours. The CFMoto 650NK had clocked up over...
The Honda CBR300R is likely to become the top-selling motorcycle in Australia, taking over from the Kawasaki Ninja 300. The learner-approved Honda will undercut the Ninja by as much as $700 when it arrives in July. The non-ABS model will cost $5699 (plus on-road costs), compared with the Ninja at...
Updated and Ready to Go The Peugeot Motorcycles’ scooters are fantastic little machines. The Kisbee 50 is one of the...
Not all Chinese bikes are flimsy, low-quality, low-capacity machines made in tractor factories during down-time. CFMoto’s naked 650cc twin is...
It’s been a fun six months on the CFMoto 650NK and it was a sad day when I returned it to its rightful owners recently. In that time, it put a grin on my face and I had very few complaints. The main point is that I am now recommending...
The small-capacity shootout continues with Kawasaki tipped to release a four-cylinder Ninja 250 in response to Honda’s CBR300R which arrives in Australia...
The cost of living is driving more riders to smaller motorcycles and scooters, says Hartford Australia who is importing small-capacity...
Kawasaki continues to lead the Australian market in learner-approved motorcycles with the launch of the Z650L and the Ninja 650L. We attended the launch of these two bikes last week and raved about the Z650L as a bike for novices, commuters, weekend warriors and returned riders. At $9699 (plus on-road costs) it’s...
Kawasaki and Honda are about to have their domination of the small-capacity market challenged by the race-inspired KTM RC 390...
Italian-designed and Chinese-made Benelli motorcycles are adding two learner bike models to their line-up in 2015. The new BN 302...
The chads over at Bikes and Beards are back with another video overview of cheap amazon bikes. Funny enough, I say “cheap Amazon bikes”, but this one happens to be the most expensive model available on the site emptying your wallet with a $2000 cost-to-own. That’s still really cheap in...
Yamaha’s SR400 typifies Newton’s third law of motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. As modern...
New riders are spoilt for choice these days, including the special made-for-Australia Ducati Monster 659 ABS. Since the special learner-approved...
One year ago Jawa Motorcycles returned to production with two neo-classic models in India and now they have released a third, the Perak bobber. Owners Mahindra Motorcycles are only licensed by the original Czech Jawa company to make and sell the bikes in India. The bike has been a roaring success...
The cheapest Italian motorcycle available in Australia has just hit the showroom floors. Benelli’s BN600R is listed at $9990 plus...
The Kawasaki Z300 learner-approved naked bike comes in new colours for 2016 with a special edition model in Pearl Stardust White/Metallic...
Austrian manufacturer KTM has added a 250 Duke and RC 250 to its line-up, but they are unlikely to come to Australia. KTM showed the two new models this week at the 42nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show as well as announcing it would add a slipper clutch to its 390 models...
American-designed and Chinese-made Cleveland CycleWerks motorcycles are putting the fun back into urban motorcycling. The company has been making the...
In its 30th year of iconic Ninja motorcycles, Kawasaki is launching a special 30th Anniversary Edition 2015 Ninja 300. It...
Indian motorcycle company Bajaj Auto is reported to be setting its sights on Australia with the introduction of its Dominar 400 learner bike. The company is the world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer, taking back the lead from fellow Indian company Royal Enfield. Bajaj Auto makes bikes from 100cc to 373cc and...
Braap Motorcycles has voluntarily recalled about 200 bikes over what seems a trivial issue – the absence of stickers and...
Learners have never had such a wide and exciting choice of motorcycles with the latest being the Benelli BN 302....
Chinese brand CFMoto was a little premature in the launch of the 650TK touring bike earlier this year. The pre-production bikes were below par in terms of finish and equipment, and in comparison to the 650NK naked bike. Only a handful of the bikes were sold. Now CFMoto has gone...
The Chinese-made CFMoto 650NK is still one of the best bang-for-your-buck bikes in the learner market and is now cheaper...
After just 90km of testing a Zero DS electric motorcycle, I can see I will have to rethink how I...
KTM is steering more and more toward the road with its latest releases. Instead of unveiling a swag of dirt bikes at the Milan motorcycle show this week, the Austrian motorcycle company displayed mainly road bikes. While everyone was waiting to get their first live view of the hotly anticipated...
Chinese motorcycle manufacturer CFMoto will introduce its first fully faired sports model to Australia in May, the 300SR. It is powered...
Hot on the heels of the Benelli BN 302 learner-approved motorcycle come two 600cc sports tourers, one of which is...
The Husqvarna single-cylinder Vitpilen 401 street bike is one of the most controversial and divisive motorcycles I’ve ridden in ages. After my road test I’m still trying to work out what it is all about and to which riders it will appeal. Controversial features are the price, styling, the single-cylinder...
Italian-owned Benelli has released this video of their new Tornado 250, but they are expected to release a range of new models at the EICMA...
Kawasaki does the new Z650L a disservice by referring to it as a learner motorcycle. This is a bike that...
Being a communist, Grant Roff (aka Spannerman and Groff) found the original 1978 Yamaha SR500 had great appeal. “They only cost about $750 for a rough one at the time and about $1500 for a good one,” says the Motorcycle Trader editor. “They were a good working man’s bike. But...
Suzuki has unveiled a fully faired version of its popular learner-approved 250 Inazuma naked bike. The GSR250F has been launched...