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.

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Australian Motorcycle News

MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR 2025 SHORTLIST • Fifteen bikes. One crown. The fight for MOTY 2025 begins here…

Memories of the Island • Hundreds of readers shared their fondest Island experiences for a chance to be there

NORTON GOES GLOBAL • Multi-million-dollar slow-burn rebuild revs up

HONDA’S FOUR-CYLINDER FOREPLAY • CB500 launches in China before world release

Kawasaki pumps up the big Z

DUCATI’S NEW WSBK WEAPON • MotoGP-type gearbox and new aero

Triumph brands electric bike range • A super-cool way to get the kids onto this heritage brand at an early age

BRIEFS. • YOUR QUICK FIX

ACCESS. • YOUR SAY

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

PORTUGUESE PRESSURE COOKER • Tensions boiled over as the title fight between Razgat and Bulega set up a fiery Jerez finale

AUSSIE GRIT

MANZI THE CLEAR CHAMP

CARTER UNSTOPPABLE

DOWN TO THE WIRE • Razgatlioglu and Bulega in Spanish slugfest as series points tighten up

AUSSIE GRIT

NEW REV RULE LIMIT SUBDUES YAMAHA

THOMMO YORKER!

YOUTH AND GRIT SHINE AT GRIFFITH • O’Brien claims historic women’s title as Ryan dominates Pro 450 class

HERFOSS BAGS FINAL PODIUM • With the title already decided, New Jersey became a season-ending fight for pride

JONES BENDS IT LIKE WATERS • Mike Jones led a Yamaha resurgence at One Raceway to force the title fight with Josh Waters to be an epic showdown at the final round in South Australia

Mahaffy in control

Nicholson seals the title with a round to spare

PADDOCK PASS

Oz reigns again at Speedway of Nations • Kurtz and Holder lead decisive win as young talent shines in Nations 2

BROOKES RETURNS TO THE TOP • Chaos, rain and a long-overdue win for Josh Brookes made Oulton Park a weekend to remember

ALDEGUER REIGNS • The script was thrown out in Indonesia, delivering a first-time winner on a weekend where nothing went to plan

AUSSIE GRIT + A KIWI

MOREIRA BACK IN THE HUNT • Shock DSQ for series points leader

RUEDA IS CHAMPION • 11 race wins in a row for a star of the future

BAGNAIA BOUNCES BACK • After months in the wilderness, Pecco torched the field while Marc quietly wrapped up world title No.9

AUSSIE GRIT + A KIWI

HEAVENLY HOLGADO • A cruise to another win after a hectic start

MUNOZ THE MARAUDER • He rules in the rain but Rueda bags big points

BEACH GOER! • Royal Enfield’s Goan Classic 350 takes the bones of the Classic and dresses them up for a livelier crowd, blending heritage with a dose of beachside custom flair

WHOLE SHOT

RAIN WARRIOR • What happens when MotoGP tech meets monsoon-grade madness? Here’s a page-by-page analysis of how Ducati’s Panigale V4 S delivered a maelstrom masterclass

ALESSANDRO VALIA, DUCATI DEVELOPMENT RIDER • How advanced are the rider aids on the latest Panigale?

WHEN MOTOGP WETS ITS PANTS • Rain doesn’t just test the skill of the riders. MotoGP expert Peter Bom shows how every bike is transformed to survive – and thrive – on a slippery track

Island FEVER • Our pick of the contenders and pretenders as Phillip Island prepares for MotoGP magic

Staying THE COURSE • With a fresh contract inked, Jack Miller’s priceless feedback is helping fuel Yamaha’s V4 revolution as the team eyes 2026 gains

Home TRACK HEROES • From childhood awe to career-defining podiums, Miller, Agius, Kelso and Roulstone rewind to their...