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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BIG BEND AMBITION • Does Australia’s new WorldSBK venue have the potential to take the sport to the next level?

HONDA PLANS MORE SUPERCHARGED MODELS • Gold Wing and Fireblade could get clever e-compressor tech in major rollout

LAMS CHOPS • Two new players bookend the learner segment

Another seamless-shift gearbox from China • Bending the rules on gearchanges

“Eventually you’ll find yourself on a beautiful piece of road on a crystal clear morning when you and the bike achieve a perfect sense of flow’’

ACCESS. • YOUR SAY

QUIZ. • MENTAL TWISTIES

LINES CROSSED • Marquez stole the headlines on track, but Bezzecchi’s marshal meltdown cast a dark shadow

TITLE TWIST • Ogura’s breakthrough win, Bezzecchi’s brutal crash and Martin’s new points lead in a wild weekend

THE FUTURE STARTS HERE • We bust MotoGP stars having their first rides on next season’s all-new 850s

MOTOGP’S TECH TRANSFORMATION – THE DETAILS

YAMAHA TO REV UP MOTO3 FROM 2028 ON

IT’S ALL JUST HOT AIR • Peter Bom tackles the big issues of racing exclusively for AMCN. This time he blows a fuse over winged wonders

THE ONE THING WSBK IS MISSING • Why is Australia the only fly-away round, asks our long-suffering Gordo

SEASON OF CHANGE • Bracksy’s feeling the summer love already

VOIGHT CROWNED! • Harrison Voight secured his first Australian Superbike crown, while rain, red flags and late heartbreak decided the Supersport and Next Gen titles

MILLER’S NEAR MIRACLE RIDE • Jack Miller delivered a stunning comeback ride in a rain-lashed classic, but couldn’t deny Honda HRC a fifth straight victory

THUNDER STRUCK • The skies opened, the track survived, but our Speedway GP hopes took a hammering in a brutal Polish showdown

YELLOW FEVER RETURNS • NSW’s iconic YMCC is back for another dusty winter showdown

GRID READY • Proper race-spec protection, genuine trackday credentials and enough change left over for fuel

FOR STARTERS • Getting your motorcycle licence is a wonderful idea. But the reality means jumping through a few hoops and making a series of important decisions. This guide will help you choose well, spend wisely and avoid the mistakes that make learning to ride harder than it needs to be

TICKET TO RIDE • The Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme limits early-stage riders to bikes and scooters that meet set capacity and power-to-weight requirements, but the path to a full motorcycle licence depends on where you live

START SMART • The bike is the fun bit. The less glamorous stuff – insurance, servicing, security and training – is what turns you into a rider. Get these decisions right early and your first months on the road will be cheaper, safer and way more fun

SPOILT FOR CHOICE • The LAMS list is long and varied, which is both good news and a trap. Nakedbikes, sportsbikes, adventure bikes, cruisers, retros and commuters can all be learner-approved, but they suit different riders for different reasons

SECOND SKIN • Good gear can reduce injury and distractions, and make riding easier to enjoy. Buy it early, do your research and treat it as part of the overall budget

FAST LEARNER • In a class war exploding with horsepower and hype, Yamaha’s new R7 has grown sharper, smarter and more mature

LEARNER OF THE PACK • The R7 might be smarter, sharper and more sophisticated but does the 34kW LAMS version still hit the sweet spot?

THE JUICED UP LITTLE ORANGE • It might wear...