Joe Average. The XT660R does everything well but nothing special. Yamaha's XT660R is a sweet and classy soft-core off-roader, the kind of dual purpose bike that is ideal for riders who want a simple commuter, tourer and modest plaything. It doesn't stand out in any one way but it's such a well - built and honest bike that it's easy to ride and live with. And its versatility is well matched to any rider who's keen to ride almost anywhere bit isn't focussed about doing it on the limit.
After a successful sponsorship of the Super X Motor Cross Series, featuring World Motor Cross Champion Chad Reed, online motorcycle insurer InsureMyRide has announced the sponsorship of the MX Nationals 2009 season - an 8 round Australian Motor Cross Championship series that focuses on rural Australia.
Insure your ride online and SAVE 25% off our regular price. Plus get a quote before April 30 and you'll go into the draw to WIN 4 Super VIP tickets to a Crusty Demons 'Beyond the Apocalypse' show in your home state*, for you and three of your mates.
If you are a motorcycle, scooter or ATV fan, you can't afford to miss the 2008 Sydney Motorcycle Show. The event will showcase the latest motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, moto products and services available while also featuring a super sale on related merchandise and apparel – there’s something for everyone!
Australia’s longest running stand-alone motorcycle show, the Australian Motorcycle Expo Melbourne, heads into its eighth year and continues to get bigger and better.
Motorcycle sales are soaring, and so too are motorcycle thefts. But thanks to InsureMyRide, motorcycle theft insurance needn’t spell highway robbery...
Launched in 2007, online motorcycle insurance specialist InsureMyRide has struck a chord with Aussie riders, ruffling plenty of feathers among the established order in the process...
The Honda Fireblade has overwhelmingly won your approval, easily winning the 2008 MOTY Readers Choice Award, presented by InsureMyRide. Once again, AMCN readers have voted for the same bike we've selected as Motorcycle of the Year.
The new Super X Supercross Series will be one of the most exciting events for motorbike fans across Australia and on line motorbike insurer, InsureMyRide (IMR) was quick to get involved in what will be an action packed series of “must see” events.
Former world and American supercross champion Chad Reed will take on a different challenge on August 13 when he takes part in an official test with leading V8 Supercar operation Team Vodafone.
Suzuki Australia has announced details of a new campaign which, for a limited time, offers a free, Suzuki-branded E-Z UP pit tent with the purchase of any full-size model in its motocross range.
With recent heavy rains leading to flooding of New South Wales’ Hawkesbury River and surrounds, the Watagans Trail Ride and Dargle HRCA Mini Bike Day have both been postponed.
If you ever needed to question the robust nature of the Honda’s iconic CT110 postie bike, look no further than the Desert Storming Posties fundraising charity ride.
Honda’s CRF450 has dominated the 2007 Finke Desert Race, with the red rocket filling eight out of the top 10 positions in the bikes category, including the outright victory.
BMW Motorrad is furthering its interests in the rapidly developing economic powerhouse of China, with the marque recently opening its second sales facility.
Friends of members of the motocross racing scene and industry will come together on Friday, July 20, for a fundraising auction to assist young motocross star Bronte Holland
he Aussie motorcycle, scooter, moped and ATV boom is powering ahead, with the latest stats indicating the 13.8 per cent rise in sales for the first quarter of 2007
Yamaha Motor Australia has announced its 2007-spec WR250F enduro machine has gone on sale at Yamaha dealerships around the country, with a recommended retail price of $11,699.
Husqvarna’s full 2007 range is now on sale across Australia, with the new model year’s lineup featuring a range of improvements, revisions and updates.
For those eager to see just what BMW's new G650 Xchallenge can do, the German marque has released a tantalizing taster of what's to come in the form of a short promotional video clip.
After experiencing massive global success with its range of R1200 GS and F650 GS dual-purpose models, BMW has headed off the tarmac once more with three new models under the banner of the G650 X range.
Spanish enduro, trials and super motard specialist Sherco has recently expanded its Aussie dealer lineup, appointing five new shops across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Although neck injuries in motorcycling are relatively rare, when they do occur they pose a great risk to the rider, and often have very serious ramifications.
Yamaha Motor Australia is giving those teetering on the edge of a WR buying decision even more reason to splash out on a new dirt bike, with its 'Play as you Pay' offer
Yamaha has added a new road-legal variant of the TT-R230 dirt bike to its range, with the new model recently going on sale at Yamaha dealerships around the country.
