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.
MASTER YOUR MACHINE • AMCN, BMW Motorrad and California Superbike School are offering two lucky riders the chance to take their skills to the next level.
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Australian Motorcycle News
DUCATI’S RED RIOT! • Four new models busted that cover major market segments
HARLEY WINS BOARDROOM BRAWL • Knockout blow to coup leader but succession concession agreed to
TRIPLE THE TREAT • Limited-edition shows the potential with a sportier Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RX
Kawasaki Z1100 for 2026 • Ninja 1100SX-based roadster revealed in docs
MARTIN COULD END UP AT HONDA! • The reigning MotoGP champion is reportedly looking to jump ship after a shocking start to the season
Harley-Davidson bags MotoGP gig! • “We believe racing will help us modernise the brand”
BRIEFS. • YOUR QUICK FIX
ACCESS. YOUR SAY • AIR YOUR THOUGHTS OR VENT YOUR SPLEEN
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
FRENCH FRIED! • Zarco turns rain into rapture to beat the unbeatable Marquez duo in front of his home crowd
Bagnaia resigned?
Rules changed
AUSSIE GRIT
GONZALEZ ON TOP • Tough battle extends winning streak
SO CLOSE TO MAIDEN WIN • Kelso is mugged after leading the race
SMASHES AND GRABS • From freezing conditions to bizarre early crashes, Most had it all (mostly)
NEWS
ANOTHER NEW RACE WINNER RISES
Three’s a crowd
CREMONA’S NEW KING • Ducati’s new lead rider has found unbeatable pace and a winning purpose all his own
AUSSIE GRIT
MANZI’S DOUBLE ROCKS THE HOUSE
Locals 1, Spain 1
DROUGHT BREAKER • Glenn Allerton is back on the top step after nine long years – but nobody can stop Waters
Bramich back on top
Nicholson nudges ahead
“I had to go for it!”
Lewis leads in the wet
BSB MOURNS THE LOSS OF TWO STARS • After being rocked by tragedy at Oulton Park, the racing community is paying tribute to Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner
PADDOCK PASS
IT’S BAZ’S BIG BASH AS HERFOSS IS STUMPED • Latest Bagger recruit in crazy upset win as Troy salvages a wet-race podium amid mechanical woes
Drane hangs tough in Silver Dollar showdown • Teenage rising star steals the spotlight on a new track while our Tom toughs it out to maintain his Singles series points lead
FIRE ISLAND • TT titans will go head-to-head after a North West 200 meltdown
GOOD OLD MUD, GUTS AND GLORY! • Mud, heat and mayhem returned as riders battled brutal conditions in the NT’s legendary enduro race
SOFT POWER • There’s something for everyone in Harley-Davidson 2025 Softail range
SCIENCE OF THRILL
GAME ON!
PRO LEVEL CAPTURE
FLY like an EAGLE • Tarzy swoops on Buriram MotoGP track to tame Ducati’s performance flagship
FLATHEAD FAVOURITE • When wallets tighten and markets tremble, some things remind us that true craftsmanship rides out any storm
“IT’S LIKE HAVING THREE BIKES IN ONE” • New Öhlins Smart EC3 suspension is the icing on the cake for Triumph’s most powerful bike ever
ELEPHANTS, ENFIELDS AND ENDLESS CORNERS • Think Tasmania with tuk tuks, temples and tropical heat – then throw in Roothy on a classic Royal Enfield and you’ve got the ride of a lifetime
ACCIDENTLY ON PURPOSE • The unlikely rise of Purpose Built Moto and the craftsman behind its one-of-akind custom builds
UP CLOSE WITH PROJECT DELTA • Purpose Built Moto’s Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, reimagined from the ground...