Australian Road Rider

THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR TOURING Australian Road Rider is the only Australian magazine to address the technical aspects of riding and celebrate the pure enjoyment of touring. At Australian Road Rider we know that there’s nothing like the pleasure of hitting the open road and exploring our glorious country. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

Australian Road Rider

EXTREMES OF ENJOYMENT • No matter how different bikes can be, pretty much all of them are bloody good fun to ride.

ITALIAN DRAG

PASSING BY THE PUB

RIDE TO SURVIVE • The 14th instalment of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) took place in more than 1000 cities around the world earlier this year.

HONDA HITS 500 MILLION MOTORCYCLES

WHITES POWERSPORTS ACQUIRES PRO ACCESSORIES BRANDS

WALCHA RALLY RETURNS FOR 2025

MV AGUSTA – MOTOGP 1957-1976

MY26 BMW TOURERS

VALE: MARKUS CHIODO

HIGH-VOLTAGE HOUND • ARR heads to the inner city to see a man about a dog. A Streetdog80, to be exact… a unique little Kiwi EV with a retro vibe

2025 FTN MOTION STREETDOG80

ORANGE CRUSH • Combining retro looks and modern tech is nothing new, but BMW has taken it to a whole new level with the fabulous R 12 S

BOXER BRILLIANCE

HANDLING WITH HERITAGE

BIG BORE RETRO COMPETITION

SECOND OPINION

BMW R 12 S

BIG-BORE TOUR MASTER • It may be less flashy and exotic than some of its big-bore sports-tourer competitors, but Kawasaki’s updated Versys 1100 S punches above its weight in almost every respect. In fact, it’s that good, it makes you wonder why you’d buy anything else…

OF PILLIONS AND PANNIERS

THE COMPETITION

VARYING THE VARIANTS

2025 KAWASAKI VERSYS 1100 S

RETRO TECH • Harley-Davidson has given its Softail lineup a makeover by adding more power, more torque and more tech

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET BOB 117

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON HERITAGE CLASSIC

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON BREAKOUT

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW RIDER S

2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW RIDER ST

SOFTAIL ACRONYMS

DOWN AND DIRTY • The CFMOTO 800MT-X is hardcore, but does it deliver more?

800MT OR 800MT-X?

450MT OR 800MT-X?

2025 CFMOTO 800MT-X

TRIPLE TREAT • Yamaha’s long-awaited YZF-R9 has finally hit the Aussie tarmac – and it’s landed somewhere between a road-going sportsbike and a bona fide track weapon. We rode it at Sydney Motorsport Park’s South Circuit to see just how well this middleweight triple balances real-world versatility with supersport pedigree.

RIDER AIDS

THE COMPETITION

YAMAHA YZF-R9

WHERE EAGLES DARE • ARR visits a Dutchman’s incredible flight of fancy, nestled in the foothills of the Victorian High Country. Some call it Teo’s Temple of the Transverse V-Twin, but all are welcome to worship at the Cathedral of Moto Guzzi.

GOLDEN MILES • From the Victorian Goldfi elds to the Snowy Mountains, this multi-day ride has it all

THE ROAD TO CAMBODIA • In the last issue of Australian Road Rider, Nigel Paterson rode across Vietnam with a plan to make a land crossing into Cambodia… but it would be thwarted

SW-MOTECH YAMAHA MT-09 • There are now three models in the Yamaha MT-09 lineup: the MT-09, the MT09 SP and the MT-09 AMT. All are powered by Yamaha’s fabulous 890cc CP3 inline triple that offers a useable spread of torque throughout the rev range and a fun top-end. The SP variant scores premium Brembo calipers and fully adjustable suspension, while the AMT has Yamaha’s clever Automated Manual Transmission. For those looking to level up their look, make sure you start your search with SW-MOTECH luggage and...