Latest Features

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A hand-picked selection of recent stories, galleries and long-form motorcycle projects.

Currently showcasing a Beginner's Guide to H-D, a Personal Bike History, restored Archive Images and a few personal Memoirs and Recollections.

Each collection reflects decades behind the handlebars, camera and keyboard.

Favourite Test Bikes

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Over the years I've ridden hundreds of motorcycles, but only a handful have stayed with me long after I handed the keys back.

These are the bikes that indelibly impressed.

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Evolution of Awesome
image A glorious fortnight with Triumph’s mighty 2.5 litre Rocket 3 GT. Huge torque, real polish and grin-inducing speed.
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road king test
Hail to the King
image The 2020 Harley-Davidson Road King proved that big touring bikes can still surprise, handle beautifully and feel just right.
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BMW Gets Loose
image 'The HP2 Megamoto is an uncompromising street bike. At home in the urban jungle, tearing up country roads or a racetrack.' - or so the brochure says
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Winging It
image An epic South Island tour aboard Honda's flagship Gold Wing revealed a luxury tourer that was anything but soft. Sweeping highways, mountain passes and back roads proved why the GL1800 has earned its legendary reputation.
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Indian Feel-good
image Indian's Springfield blends classic heritage styling with surprisingly sharp handling. A week in the saddle proved it to be the sweetest, most refined and best-cornering Thunder Stroke model I'd ridden.
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Freewheeling Fun
image After nearly 500 kilometres on Harley-Davidson's Milwaukee-Eight Freewheeler, I finally understood why trikes have such a loyal following.
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Livin' The Dream
image Harley-Davidson's flagship CVO Road Glide delivered one of the finest long-distance rides I've ever experienced.
A 1,000-kilometre journey from Sydney to Brisbane proved a comprehensive test.
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Bahnstormer
image BMW's K 1600 B brings six-cylinder performance and cutting-edge technology to the luxury bagger market. Effortlessly fast, beautifully refined and packed with innovation, it's a genuine bahnstormer.
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La Vida LiveWire
image A comprehensive look at Harley's most controversial motorcycle ever.

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