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. • GREG BARTON

Australian Motorcycle News

BMW’S BLOW-HARD THRUSTER TECH • Active aero winglets are old news. The future lies in fan-assisted cornering systems

SAVIC POWERS AHEAD • First C-Series delivered and component factory space leased in China

BAJAJ TO RUN KTM • Indian giant will buy controlling stake if regulators approve $A1.4 billion deal

KOVE 625X REVEALED • New adventure twin emerges as Kove confirms Australian market plans

QJMotor semi-auto V-twin cruiser • Retro styling gets easy-rider option

Benda joins e-clutch revolution • System mimics Honda E-Clutch in operation fitted to a 700cc V-twin

“The wee bike is dinging away nicely – it just took me a lap to dial into it’’ • Michael Dunlop after giving Ducati its first Isle of Man TT win since Kiwi Robert Holden in 1995. The victory was Dunlop’s 32nd as he pushed farther into the record books. It’s been claimed the V2 Panigale is the same bike that Adrian Huertas won last year’s World Supersport championship on.

ACCESS. • YOUR SAY

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE • There’s a unique bond between riders and spectators at the Isle of Man TT, as Michael Dunlop shows as he blasts past the fans. The TT also attracts the celebrities, so you never know who’s likely to pop up in the crowd! Spot the five changes Fred’s made to this image, email us your answers (and your postal address!) and you could win a coveted AMCN neck sock.

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.

DUNLOP ON THE DOUBLE • Four wins takes record tally to 33 and confirms him as the GOAT of roadracing

MARQUEZ MASTERY! • Marc turned Motorland Aragon into his personal playground once again

AUSSIE GRIT

Aprilia ‘waiting’ for Martin return

ONCU IS ON FIRE! • Closest victory in Moto2 history

BAD BOY’S BIG BREAK • Munoz comes good in maiden win

BATTLE OF BRITAIN! • After a week of Aprilia turmoil Bezzecchi delivers the sweetest victory as Ducati falters

AUSSIE GRIT

ALL HAIL OUR AGIUS! • A classic overtake seals a maiden Moto2 win

FROM ZERO TO HERO • Back-of-grid penalty inspires Rueda to victory

SENNA’S RIDE OF HIS LIFE

HERF NOT THE NERF IN HOG-WILD ROUND • Controversial last-corner win gets his title defence back on track

OAKLEIGH HOMER! • A home run for local lad Judd Plaisted was redemption for Melbourne mistakes

PADDOCK PASS

DOMINANCE DEFINED • Holder and Kurtz show promise, but it’s the five-time champ who’s rewriting the record books

OUR SUN KING • Chucky goes on record-smashing spree in South Africa

MILNER MAINTAINS MOMENTUM • Jye Dickson takes his maiden win but a legend still leads the way

BIRD’S EYE VIEW • Track tool analyses riding

SILENT THUNDER • TT legend Davo Johnson already put the Savic C-Series through its paces on a racetrack. Now it’s time to tackle the real world …

NIGHT RIDER • The only way to truly experience the new S 1000 RR beast is at the track

HAIL TO THE CHIEF • On the back of its King of the Baggers success, Indian Motorcycle has produced the stunning Chieftain, using the big 112 PowerPlus engine

HISTORY ON WHEELS • Jack Findlay’s 1975 championship-winning Yamaha remains unchanged, unforgettable, and the ultimate customer superbike

SELF-BUILT SUCCESS • A former champion racer turned classic bike importer, restorer and industry...