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

IT'S NOT THE BIKE • You don't need a razor-sharp sportsbike to enjoy a day at the track — the real reward comes from how you ride, not what you ride

HARLEYS ON TRACK • In what most would consider an unusual move, Harley-Davidson decided to launch its 2026 line-up at Sydney Motorsport Park (SMSP)

RIDE AWAY PRICING

BSA AUSTRALIA RANGE AND PRICING • BSA Motorcycles lands in Australia with three-model lineup

CFMOTO 1000MT-X FROM $18,990 • CFMOTO's flagship adventure bike — the 1000MT-X — has arrived with strong performance, long-range capability and aggressive pricing

40TH ANNIVERSARY SUZUKI GSX-R1000R • Australian pre-orders have opened for Suzuki's 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000R which will be priced from $30,990 when it lands at dealerships in August this year.

ALL-NEW SECOND-GEN DUCATI DESERTX • The second-generation Ducati DesertX has landed in Australia from $28,100 ride away

INDIAN 125TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION • Indian Motorcycle exclusive 125th Anniversary Collection here now

THE Z AMPS UP TO 11 • Just like Spinal Tap's famous amplifier, Kawasaki has turned the dial up to 11, stretching the Z from 1000 to 1100cc and giving its flagship supernaked more punch, more tech and broader real-world usability.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Z1100 VS THE COMPETITION

KAWASAKI Z1100 (2026)

DEFINING THE X FACTOR • The latest bruiser cruiser from Borgo Panigale is big, brash and bold. It's also a bit of an enigmatic anomaly. So, what is the Ducati XDiavel exactly? And, more importantly, is it any good?

THE DIAVEL'S IN THE DETAIL

BEWARE THE ACCESSORIES CATALOGUE

DUCATI XDIAVEL

BACK TO THE FUTURE • Classic looks, modern engineering — retro motorcycles are booming again, and riders of all ages are lining up for a slice of old-school cool

RETRO-FEST!

A-GRADE OLD-SCHOOL Z • Kawasaki's latest retro ride is a pretty package of undeniable style and impressive substance

SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT

KAWASAKI Z900RS SE

RETRO DONE RIGHT • Suzuki wraps its lively GSX-8S platform in striking neo-retro bodywork to create a roadster that blends classic style with modern performance

THE HEART OF THE MATTER

SUZUKI GSX-8TT

GOLD CLASS • With two luxurious seats, a big screen, multiple speakers and a glorious flat-six soundtrack, the 50th Anniversary Honda Gold Wing is an A-list tourer on a cinematic scale

IS IT A BAGGER?

50TH ANNIVERSARY HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 TOUR PREMIUM

THOUGHTS ON MOTORCYCLE TOURING • Already an experienced tourer, Nigel Paterson still managed to learn heaps when riding overseas recently

PICK YOUR GRIP • Dunlop's new Sportmax Q5 range lands in Australia with three distinct tyres aimed at very different riders. We hit Sydney Motorsport Park to find out how the Q5A, Q5S and Q5 stack up.

ON THE ROAD Q5A

SIZES & PRICING

THE LONG WAY SOUTH • Twisty mountain roads, incredible wildlife and plenty of great camping are on the agenda for the second leg of our 50cc Australian adventure – along with the occasional unexpected breakdown, rustic pub nights and even a visit to an opal hunter's dugout

THE DETAILS

STATE OF ADVENTURE • What began as a simple lap of Tasmania on BMW's new R 1300 RS soon turned into a far bigger adventure, with bushfires,...