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  1. DaveM

    2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally [Model Overview]

    Off-road Adventure: The 2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Triumph Tiger 900 models in the 2021 Triumph line-up are divided into two sub-ranges: the Tiger 900 GT models, and the Tiger 900 Rally models. If you’re looking...
  2. DaveM

    2021 Triumph Tiger 900 GT [Model Overview]

    Go Touring With The 2021 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links While the new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport has taken over the duties of the Tiger 900, the 900 platform isn’t dead yet. The 2021 Triumph line-up has a number of Tiger 900 models...
  3. DaveM

    Triumph Motorcycles Launches New Line of Packable Riding Essentials Gear

    You have their bike (or maybe you don’t), now you can also have Triumph’s technical riding apparel. Begin press release: Triumph has launched a new “Riding Essentials” clothing collection with an emphasis on keeping riders warm, dry, and safe when on their motorcycle. This collection is...
  4. DaveM

    Are motorcycle backrests a waste of money?

    Riders seeking extra comfort often add a backrest to their seat and pillions love them, but are they a good investment in comfort or simply a waste of money? Some big touring motorcycles come with backrest options, otherwise you can buy an aftermarket seat from brands such as American companies...
  5. DaveM

    How to avoid hitting other riders

    Two recent crashes involving riders running into each other have prompted us to investigate multi-motorcycle accidents and provide tips on how to avoid them. In one recent accident, two riders and a pillion were injured when two motorcycles collided head-on (pictured above) and in the other...
  6. DaveM

    SES rescue rider who plunged off cliff

    A Harley-Davidson rider is lucky to be alive after being rescued by the SES following a 20m plunge off a cliff in the Victorian Alps near Bright on Saturday (7 March 2020). Myrtleford Police Sgt Paul Evans says the rider failed to take a tight 45-degree corner near the summit of Happy Valley...
  7. DaveM

    The Triumph Rocket 3 Beats Expected 0-60 MPH Time in Testing

    A True Muscle Bike Triumph claimed the new Rocket 3 could do a 0-60 mph run in about three seconds or just under. Well, in recent testing reported on by Motorcycle News, the bike managed to sprint from a standstill to 60 mph in just 2.73 seconds, which is insanely quick. The company recently...
  8. DaveM

    Driver sought in hit-run bike crash

    A rider, aged 35, spent a harrowing few seconds stuck to the tray of a hit-run ute driver this morning (10 January 2020), causing him to crash his Triumph motorcycle, Queensland police say. The driver of the white utility was last seen speeding off on the Ipswich Motorway, Rocklea, and the...
  9. DaveM

    Desperate plea to find missing rider

    The family of missing rider Siemon Mulder (right in photo) has made a desperate plea to South East Queensland riders to spend this weekend searching for him. Colin Francis, whose son is set to marry Siemon’s daughter on August 31, says they are hoping SEQ riders can help “bring Siemon home”...
  10. DaveM

    Rider-rage driver appeal rejected

    An appeal against a “light penalty” for a Canberra driver who twice swerved dangerously at legally lane-filtering motorcyclists has been rejected. The driver, Jake Searle, 28, had been charged with two counts of driving with intent to menace. He faced maximum penalties of more than $3000 in...
  11. DaveM

    Appeal call for rider-raging driver

    An appeal could be launched against a Canberra motorist who received a “light penalty” for twice swerving dangerously at legally lane-filtering motorcyclists. The driver, Jake Searle, 28, had been charged with two counts of driving with intent to menace. He faced maximum penalties of more than...
  12. DaveM

    Take the online motorcycle safety quiz

    A new motorcycle “Always On” safety campaign featuring an online 10-question quiz and video has just been launched by VicRoads but has already attracted some criticism. Click here to take the test and tell us how you went! Quiz quizzed Most motorcycle representatives we spoke to are pleased...
  13. DaveM

    BMW wants to offer motorcycle ride-sharing

    What are your thoughts on this concept as I am looking at this from both side. As a pillion I have never just jumped onto the back of bike, I need to know the rider and have the utmost trust in their abilities to keep me safe. As a rider I would be wary of just letting anyone on the back of...
  14. DaveM

    Antoni Bou - motorcycle trials rider

    Antoni Bou i Mena (Catalan pronunciation: [ənˈtɔni ˈβɔw]), also known as Toni Bou (born 17 October 1986 in Piera, in Catalonia, Spain), is a Spanish professional motorcycle trials rider. He has been the outdoor FIM Trial World Championship champion from 2007 to 2018, and the indoor one also from...

 

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