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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Australian Motorcycle News

BABY BIMOTA A POCKET ROCKET • Kawasaki takes its Ninja ZX-4RR to the next level

CB400 SF and CBR400R Four revealed in Japan • Honda rejoins the 400cc four-cylinder arena

DOOHAN DELIVERS • Packed room, proud family and a legend in his corner; Jacob Roulstone’s next chapter starts

ADELAIDE JUST THE START • MotoGP race is now on for new city-based circuits

Devil in the detail

RACING WITH HEART • The Mac Park Cancer Council Cup is back, where the local community wins with each and every lap

Mud & Mayhem • The legendary Kamfari enduro returns to Cox Peninsula this May, with four hours of swamp-bashing, a shotgun start and plenty of NT mud

BRIEFS. • YOUR QUICK FIX

ACCESS. • YOUR SAY

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE • Reports of Gassit’s demise are greatly exaggerated! The interweb was nearly broken during the Brazilian round of MotoGP when officials stopped proceedings to address a major track issue. Various sources feared the worst for our Gassit but…. Spot the five changes Fred’s made to this image, email answers (and postal address!) and you could win a coveted AMCN neck sock.

TRACK SHOCKER • Brazil delivered chaos, controversy and crumbling tarmac in a MotoGP return that nearly didn’t happen

BRAZA BRAVADO • Sinkholes and searing asphalt couldn’t stop Bezzecchi from a fourth straight win

NEW PROCESS ON PRODUCTION LINE • Ducati’s privateer package is back but the Bimotas are coming for them

AUSSIE TT REBORN • Despite a rain-bomb interruption, the inaugural Classic TT looks like becoming a regular on the racing calendar

THE CHUCKY CRUSH • Barely eight weeks after his dispiriting Dakar, Daniel Sanders thoroughly demoralised his rivals in defence of his World RallyGP title

HISTORY MADE AT DAYTONA • 18-year-old Kayla Yaakov has become the first woman to stand on the Daytona 200 podium

HERFOSS AND DRANE DOMINATE • Troy Herfoss and teen Sam Drane have kicked off their 2026 seasons with a bang

AUSSIE CHARGE • Our BSB contingent heads into 2026 with fresh machinery and unfinished business

NORTON’S NEW PLAYBOOK • With ex-MV Agusta tech guru Brian Gillen at the helm, Norton’s reborn range is rewriting the brand’s future around torque, feel and real-world speed

A LIFE SHOOTING MOTOGP • MotoGP’s most famous images didn’t happen by luck. Veteran shooter and co-founder of Gold & Goose David Goldman reveals the hustle, timing and instinct behind a 40-year career

MOTOR CYCLE WHOLE SHOT

HARD CHARGER • A decade on and there still isn’t anything like it. Kawasaki’s ultimate cult hero just keeps hitting different

INDIAN ESTD RETRO ROYALTY 1901 MOTOR CYCLES • Indian has revived its post-WWII icon, mixing old-school style with massive V-twin torque

THE EMU THAT FLIES • While the reborn BSA marque is about to return to Aussie shores, one Melbourne man has been hand-building them for two decades. Meet the BSA V-twins that never were…

THE 400CC REVOLUTION • As big bikes lose momentum and smaller models gain appeal, manufacturers worldwide are racing to claim a slice of motorcycling’s booming middleweight class

“IT’S THE ONLY HARLEY IN THE WORLD THAT’S GOT A SHITHOUSE ATTACHED” • Bob Rees lost the love of his life and the use of his legs while touring in a remote part of Africa. But he gained a determination that’s since inspired many

“YOU HAVE TO FIRST FINISH TO FINISH FIRST” • Born into a racing dynasty, Tony Hinton had big boots to fill. Here’s...