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

ISLAND OF DOOM • Council and local businesses fear losing the long-running Phillip Island MotoGP

MIDDLE OF THE ROAD • One segment is going gangbusters in 2026. Honda, Harley-Davidson, CFMoto and KTM have new sub-500cc models. BEN PURVIS explains

Honda CBR500R Four details • Chinese approval reveals multi-cylinder in full

Updated CFMoto cruiser lands • Added comfort and useability features

KTM RC450 leaks in full

YAMAHA FINE-TUNES THE TENERE WORLD RAID • Sharper styling, tweaked engine and improved tech

Savic secures $2m, appoints CEO • Next step in company development sees a strong start to 2026

SHAKEDOWN FROM THE SALE OF INDIAN • Sale of Indian Motorcycle to private equity has many observers asking big questions

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

MOMENT OF TRUTH • Four factories, four futures and one make-or-break super test

TALKIN’ ABOUT A REVOLUTION • The 2026 grid isn’t just changing – it’s erupting

NIGHT SERIES SPARKS • Senna Agius topped the St George opener as rider moves, team changes and 2026 rumours gathered pace

DAKAR’S AUSSIE LINK • As the 2026 classic unfolds, it’s time to reflect on some of our true-blue Dakar pioneers of the past

YOUNG GUNS SHINE • Speedway’s next wave is stepping into the spotlight

YAMAHA’S BOLD GAMBLE • While Ducati dominated once again, Yamaha undertook its biggest engineering leap in decades. But, as always, it’s risk versus reward… Peter Bom reports

ALL ROADS. ALL WEATHER. ALL DAY LONG. • The ultimate all-rounder laughs at poor conditions and begs you to open the throttle

BLACK & BOLD • A fusion of raw power and refined luxury, the Brabus is back and bolder than ever before

WHOLE SHOT

MIDDLE WEIGHT MUSCLE • Suzuki’s 776cc twins take aim at the booming retro middleweight segment… and hit hard

BACK TO THE BANKKING • Eighteen years after their unforgettable Battle of the Twins victory, the Irving Vincent team is returning to Daytona with a familiar rider, a reunited crew and a two-valve, air-cooled V-twin built for one of the toughest racetracks in the world

HIMALAYAN HIGHS • Andy Strapz threw himself and his Himalayan 450 into some of the world’s toughest roads – and both came out grinning

MAD TO THE MAX! • The annual AMCN International Challenge evolved over 10 years to become one of the world’s most significant historic motorcycling showdowns. Duncan Coutts takes us on a wild ride into an iconic event

THE REVIVALISTS • Where red dust rises and old engines sing, history rides again on the Kalgoorlie claypan

“LIBERTY WANT TO INVEST IN MOTOGP TO BRING IT TO MORE PEOPLE” • The media giant has bought Dorna. What does this mean for the future of biking’s biggest championship?

TARZY!

“If we’ve explained everything and they’re still disrespectful, we don’t put up with that” • Simon Crafar was warned he was taking on the most difficult job in the MotoGP paddock in 2025. Here, the Chairman of the FIM Stewards tells AMCN how he’s been getting on…

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