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.

THE WORLD’S UPSIDE DOWN

Australian Road Rider

New Bike Announcements

AUSTRALIA’S SMART HELMET • Home-grown high tech, Forcite is at the cutting-edge of technology and safety…

THE FORCITE MK1

TEUTONIC TORQUE • The biggest Boxer engine, built for torque with retro style…

THE CLASSIC

COMPETITION

THE FIRST EDITION

MODELS, OPTIONS & PRICING

CUSTOMISATION

BLAST OFF TO APOLLO BAY • If you want to ride the best roads in Western Victoria, base yourself in Apollo Bay for a few days

LOCKDOWN PLANNING

GIDDY UP GIPPSLAND • Like Rumplestiltskin waking from a COVID coma, Victorians are ready to rock and roll. And what better place to restart our road riding repertoire than Gippsland

HIGHLIGHTS & PHOTO OPPS

EASY TIGER

V-STROM ON TOUR

TWO WHEELS GOOD, THREE WHEELS BETTER? • Over the last decade or so we’ve seen numerous three-wheeled leaning scooters, because they make sense…

HEAVY-WEIGHT SPORTS • Like a heavyweight champion, Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-14R is big, strong, tough and fast

WHAT WE’D DO TO THE BIKE IF WE OWNED IT

COMPETITION

GUIDING THROUGH THE BALKANS • The Balkans through the eyes of a motorcycle tour guide – four countries, four cultures, with ever-changing roads, scenery and cuisine…

BIKES AND GEAR

ADRIATIC MOTO TOURS IN THE BALKANS

SERIOUS FUN • Ducati’s taken the Scrambler formula and added a serious dose of sporting ability…

LESS SPORT – THE OTHER SCRAMBLER 1100S

COMPETITION

SOCIAL CUSTOMES • Starting on Facebook and finding popularity through Instagram, Butler’s Customs in Newcastle is building bikes for connected riders looking for something different…

V4s TO THE ARCTIC • Take two brand-new Ducati Multistrada V4s, add studs to the tyres and head for the Arctic Circle…

HOW TO RIDE IN SNOW • Caught out in snow which wasn’t forecast can be scary…

COPING WITH SNOW • If you’re caught out in snowy conditions, there are a few things to know in order to have a safe ride.

STOPPING THE CYCLE • STOP! Let’s hope you can, when required…

BASIC MAINTENANCE

NEXT ISSUE: THE UPGRADE

CHANGING PADS

PLANNING THE BIG LAP

SHOCKINGLY REASONABLE

TRIUMPH ROCKET 3R • Buying a brand-new bike and sending it for customisation before riding it is the true mark of someone who won’t settle…

THAT BIKE OF YOURS

LEANING IN