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.
Australian Road Rider
KTM'S V4
THE BALI BIKE BAN WON'T HAPPEN
THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S BONNIE
TWO-LITRE CVOS AND A NEW ICON
BMW CELEBRATES 100TH WITH TWO NEW MODELS
TRIPLE TALENTS • Could the Tracer GT embody the holy trinity of performance, comfort and value?
COMPETITION
ACCESSORISE ME…
2023 YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT
MATURE MILWAUKEE MUSCLE • Australian influence has returned the H-D Breakout to a world market
COMPETITION
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXBR BREAKOUT
VERSATILE MONEY SAVER • If the cost of living is getting you down, here are ideas on how to save money while going touring…
THE SERVICE
MIDDLEWEIGHT STING • The old is new again as Honda re-introduces the CB750 and Hornet names with a new engine…
WHY A TWIN?
COMPETITION
HONDA CB750 HORNET
MINI SUPERMOTO • Dirt bike style for getting around…
KAWASAKI KLX230SM
RIDING IRAQ • World travellers Janell and Stu tell their story of crossing Iraq — two people, two bikes, three dogs…
LAPPING VICTORIA • What will you find if you ride around Victoria? Lots.
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT • With its beautiful scenery, welcoming locals and exhilarating riding, New Mexico should be high up on your to-do list
HE PILGRIMAGE • It's the best track, and it's in our backyard. Go.
INTERESTING BITS OF ROAD
THE INFLUENCER
RIDER, COLLECTOR, ARCHIVIST • David Reidie rides his collection…
MOTORRAD GARAGE HONDA CB750 HORNET • DO EVERYTHING
TRICK TRACK LEATHERS
COMPACT TYRE REPAIR KIT
KEVLAR JEANS FROM MOTODRY
AUSSIEMADE TUAREG LUGGAGE
WATERPROOF LEATHERS
LS2 VECTOR II
SEALSKIN SOCKS
THE POTHOLE RALLY • Road conditions highlight the gap between east and west
HONDA'S FIRESTORM • The first of a new series — interesting bikes only available secondhand
THAT BIKE OF YOURS • GO TO LINKS.ROADRIDER.COM.AU/TBOY TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES
LOOKING BACK
LOOKING FORWARD