The Ninja 250 rider flipped up his visor and asked, “Is that electric?” “Yeah!” I yelled over the buzz of traffic. “I like it,” he called back. Then the light turned green and he zipped off. I was one part delighted and one part shocked. Of all the electric motorcycles I’ve tested, none attracted compliments … Read more
When Ducati uncovered the 2025 Multistrada V4 S, the little voice in my head asked, “Again? Already? Why?” The Italian marque introduced the V4-powered Multi in 2021, but to me, it felt like yesterday. Maybe that’s because new mutations of the Multistrada debuted each year since. In 2022, it was the sporty Pikes Peak edition. … Read more
After riding in textile jackets for many years I was keen to get my hands on a leather garment, something that was new and fresh, and above all, something that gave off a classy, modern vibe and feel. That’s exactly what I found with the new Rekurv C-11.04 leather jacket which is available to buy … Read more
Come on, Voge. I won’t continue with Madonna lyrics but it might be time to Open Your Heart to the Voge DS 900X. Papa – Don’t Preach! OK, I’ll stop. Anyway, everyone’s favourite country for producing literally everything we need (and didn’t know we needed) is smashing out large-capacity motorcycles that are really worth a … Read more
Honda CRF300 Rally Review Little red Elmo. The all-road postie bike. I tried to come up with a nickname that encapsulated my impressions of the ‘Rally’. In the end I settled on Red Robin. We do have robins in Australia, if you didn’t know. Scarlet, Flame, Red Breasted, Red Capped, Pink, and Yellow-breasted robins. You … Read more
The updated 2025 Honda NT1100 embodies the ethos of omotenashi, apparently. For the uninitiated (which included me until it was uttered at a presentation before the launch ride in Spain), omotenashi doesn’t directly translate to a single word in English, but rather, it’s all about a feeling of hospitality and mindfulness, and is closely associated … Read more
When the 2024 KTM 890 SMT appeared in early 2023, I thought I had this bike figured out: A full-sized supermoto, with aggressive handling and an engine far more powerful than a dirt bike (the usual basis for a su-mo build). I figured it would be something like the Super Duke GT, a backroad touring … Read more
As people flock to the adventure bike sector, the pool of bikes offering a true sports touring flavour is getting ever smaller. In fact, just the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT, and BMW R1250 RS are really the only bikes from big names putting the emphasis on the ‘sport’. Granted, there are sporty ADVs to … Read more
2024 Ducati Monster SP Review My main issue with the base model Monster I last tested was the suspension. Like most Ducatis, the lowest spec models are in the ‘just acceptable’ bucket when it comes to the suspension. The ones you really want are the next step up S models, or in this case, the … Read more
As winter rolls in, I’m looking at the useful gear I tested in 2024. This includes the new Nelson Rigg quick-release saddlebag plates—a useful, although slightly pricey, solution for ADVers who want the best of both worlds. When comparing the advantages and disadvantages of soft luggage vs. hard luggage, one major factor in favor of … Read more