What does it take to create a legendary motorcycle that is loved by many? The yet to be released KTM 790 Adventure R has to be one of the most hotly anticipated motorcycles for 2019. Read my first impressions of seeing the prototype here. Over the past couple of years I’ve observed the development of this...Read More
Adventure and dirt bike riders can put their feet through hell. We cram our bones covered in soft flesh into plastic and leather boots and stand on them for hours at a time, smash them into rocks, get them stuck under heavy metal objects, soak them in stinky mud holes and let them bake next...Read More
Look what we found lurking in the depths of the hotel carpark at the 2018 KTM Adventure Rally Sardinia! An up close and personal look at the prototype of the KTM 790 Adventure or what we have affectionately called “the people’s bike” unveiled for the first time to KTM customers at the 2018 Rally. The...Read More
As part of the KTM Rally Europe in Sardinia for 2018 we were very lucky to be part of a group of 150 customers that got to see the prototype of the yet to be released KTM 790 Adventure R. A special viewing and presentation was made tonight to show the dedicated KTM adventure customers...Read More
Nick completed the First Aid for Motorcyclists course at Williamstown over the weekend and what a fantastic initiative it is. The crew at Maschine are passionate about riders learning first aid to help look after each other out on the trails. So often with adventure riding we disappear off into the bush or out into...Read More
Garmin has just recently announced two new updated models – the 595LM and 395LM. These new models appear to be essentially the same hardware as the 590LM and 390LM respectively but now come with a couple of extra key features: Dual orientation touchscreen means you can position the GPS in either landscape or portrait position on...Read More
Prior to our TransTerra ride on the South Coast of NSW in November last year I was asked by Rob Turton from Tyres For Bikes to test out a pair of the yet to be released Motoz Tractionator Adventure tyres. Rob had been given a set of the tyres from Motoz Australia for testing and...Read More
Want to ride TransTerra, but don’t have a suitable bike? Then why not rent one? We have partnered with Bike Round Oz, Australia’s only nationwide bike rental company to provide us with a fleet of adventure bikes suitable to complete the ride. Current bikes available to rent for TransTerra are: From Sydney 1 x BMW R1200GS...Read More
Vicroads just announced yesterday that they have changed the road rules in Victoria to allow riders to wear European approved helmets. This means you have the choice of wearing an Australian Standards AS1698 approved lid or one bearing the EC 22.05 or later approval. Read the official blurb here: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/motorcyclist-safety/protective-clothing-for-riders This is great news in many...Read More
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