http://www.insuremyride.com.au/ Articles relating to Road bikes. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=258 Green Meanie. It may only carry new graphics for 2008, but the ZX-6R is still a formidable weapon on the road. It may be basically unchanged from last year’s model, but the 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R super sport bike was yet another completely new ride for me on the road. Bold new graphics aren’t the most exciting updates for a new year, but considering the fact that the ’07 Kawasaki middleweight was all new, we can look past that for now. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=250 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. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=240 <strong>I'm an individual</strong>. It's all about the noise. Oh, and the looks. And the fact it's a genuinely different motorcycle. Come to think of it, there are a lot of things about the Griso that are unique and appealing... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=239 <strong>FAT of the land</strong>. You're looking at Australia's second most popular motorcycle. Harley's Fat Boy bike more than doubled its sales year on year to September to 722 units... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=238 <strong>Cut Price Slither</strong>. The Arquin motorcycle is the newest Chinese motorcycle to grace Australian shores and is working very hard to pry itself away from the stigma attached to Chinese-made motorcycle bikes... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=237 Launched just 12 months ago, online motorcycle insurance specialist InsureMyRide has struck a chord with Aussie riders, ruffling plenty of feathers among the established order in the process. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=235 The motorcycle market is on target for another record year after achieving sales of more than 60,000 for the first half of 2007. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=232 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. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=231 Racing has always been an integral part of Honda thinking, and over many years, the manufacturer has built a solid reputation as being a company that embodies the spirit of motorsport at all levels. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=230 Suzuki has announced plans to introduce the brand new, fully faired GSX650F sports motorcycle to the Australian market later this year. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=228 The pollution may have stripped Queenstown’s hills of vegetation, but they never killed the fun of a ride to this Tassie biking Mecca. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=227 This obvious choice has some less obvious attractions... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=226 This Gold Coast diversion is worth every extra minute... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=224 Step back with Triumph’s Scrambler 900, to a time when men were men and motocross was called ‘scrambles’... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=219 The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit has announced that the 2008 Yamaha Superbike World Championship round will take place from February 29 until March 2. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=216 Hyosung Australia now has an all-new website http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=213 In a bold anti-theft initiative, Yamaha Motor Australia is currently supplying all motorcycles, scooters and ATVs with DataDotDNA theft protection. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=212 Peter Uren talks about his journey to Melbourne http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=208 Just across the water from Darwin, Mandorah is an ideal motorcycling escape. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=206 The 2008 model Suzuki Boulevard C50 cruiser is now on sale in Australia... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=202 A limited-edition metallic silver version of the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade will go on sale via authorised dealers in August. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=201 The Motorcycling Victoria-owned Broadford race complex is to get a new sound system... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=196 Caring for your bike’s chain won’t just prolong its life, it will mean your bike will ride as smoothly as it should too. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=192 Eight years after its introduction, Suzuki’s Hayabusa still lives up to its legend... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=191 Ducati weighs into the lucrative retro market with its stylish new GT1000. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=190 The Chittering Valley was made for meandering by motorcycle... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=189 A trip to Chambers Pillar isn’t necessarily easy, but it is worth the effort. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=188 The Atherton Tableland loop is short but oh-so sweet... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=184 Honda Australia has announced an exciting new warranty initiative, which has been designed to specifically benefit new motorcycle customers. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=183 Yamaha Racing Team rider Jamie Stauffer recently claimed his second consecutive Australian Superbike Championship http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=182 The all-new Triumph Street Triple has been officially unveiled at a gala event in Austria http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=181 From behind the ’bars of Suzuki’s latest GSX-R1000, the world is a very different place... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=177 Stunt supremo Christian Pfeiffer has been at it again, this time strutting his stuff at the Isle of Man as part of the historic racing event’s 100th anniversary. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=175 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. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=174 There’s never been a better time to snap up an MT-01, with Yamaha recently slashing the recommended retail price for the V-twin bruiser by a massive $3500. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=172 In a move that could eventually be adopted by city councils around Australia, a Melbourne ‘Park & Ride’ facility has created designated areas for scooter and motorcycle parking. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=168 BMW Motorrad is furthering its interests in the rapidly developing economic powerhouse of China, with the marque recently opening its second sales facility. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=167 Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO made the pilgrimage to the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy recently, to take part in the centenary celebrations of the historic and world famous British time trial event. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=166 Triumph’s next-gen Sprint ST blends sporting flair with all-day comfort. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=165 This run over the Blue Mountains has long been a Sydney bikers’ favourite. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=164 An afternoon ride and an overnight stay provide an easy taste of the Australian Outback. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=163 Yamaha Motor Australia has urged anyone who purchased a topbox for their FJR1300 from January 2006 to contact their local Yamaha dealer http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=161 While stocks last, Triumph dealers are offering a super run out deal on remaining 2006 examples of the marque’s popular Tiger dual purpose machine. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=160 Triumph has unleashed an assault on the lucrative naked middleweight streetfighter category, by unveiling its new Street Triple. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=159 Triumph’s Daytona 675 has continued its winning form, scooping both the Supertest and Masterbike monster joint-magazine comparison tests http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=158 With riders in the cooler states now in winter’s chilly grasp, Triumph Australia is pushing several new items from the Triumph factory’s 2007 clothing range http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=157 Triumph Australia recently announced the appointment of Cliff Stovall as the marque’s new Technical and Warranty Manager http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=153 Suzuki Australia has announced it has taken delivery of a number of limited edition Boulevard M109R cruisers http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=152 A Honda rider from Bendigo recently got more than he bargained for when he serviced his VT750C Shadow http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=148 Three years after their global circumnavigation aboard BMWs lead to a smash hit DVD and book, actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are it again http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=144 The 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 http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=143 Suzuki’s new GSF1250S Bandit is on sale now, and packs a greater punch than ever http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=142 BMW’s stunt supremo Christian Pfeiffer is used to performing aboard his F800 stunt bike in some different locations, but his latest effort takes the cake http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=140 The 2007 model of Suzuki’s evergreen SV1000 naked musclebike has landed Down Under http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=138 In order to help fans keep up to date with the progress of Yamaha’s Aussie Superbike and Supersport guns, the Yamaha Racing Team has launched a new website http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=137 According to British motorcycle tabloid MCN, a new dedicated touring version of Triumph’s Rocket III cruiser has been spotted http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=134 Honda Motor Co Ltd in Tokyo as announced the global firm has experienced its seventh consecutive year of record net sales and operating revenues http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=133 For those first getting up on two wheels, Honda Australia has announced that its sleek and sporty CBR125R http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=131 Melbourne's RoadSafe Westgate, NorthEast and NorthWest road safety groups have teamed up with Honda Australia Rider Training (HART)... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=129 Kawasaki’s new ER-6n is full of surprises, and not just when it comes to its ‘out there’ futuristic styling... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=50 South Australia’s iconic gateway to the Adelaide Hills is the Gorge Road. Follow it and discover some amazing motoring attractions. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=94 This Korean-made naked offers excellent value for money. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=99 Forget the highway; this detour from Bathurst to Lithgow is back road bliss… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=102 Honda Australia has announced its popular VT750C Shadow cruiser is now available in a striking Pearl White colour scheme. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=114 Suzuki Australia has announced its latest SV650 has gone on sale, with the naked middleweight recently rolling onto showroom floors around Oz. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=126 Of prime importance to any motorcycle, scooter or dirt bike owner is the issue of security. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=89 Honda’s 2007-spec CBR600RR supersports machine has gone on sale around Australia, and looks set to make a big impact on the sales charts. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=98 Ridden separately or as a loop, these tasty Tassie passes will give your tyres’ edges a top workout… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=110 Suzuki Australia has freshened up its face in Cyberspace, recently revamping its Australian website. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=120 When it comes to finding your way these days, our options extend far beyond the humble map. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=56 Victorian-based riders wishing to fine tune their riding skills may be interested... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=57 Honda Australia has teamed up with Hooters Restaurants Australia http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=58 Italian exotica specialists MV Agusta has been given a big ‘thumbs up’ by European riders http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=59 Yamaha’s 2007-spec YZF-R1 recently went on sale across Australia http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=61 Motorcycles, dirt bikes and scooters are built to such a high standard these days it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you can simply ride them, then stick them in the garage and forget about them until you want to head out again. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=63 Riding skills should be maintained just like you maintain your own bike, and if you neglect them for too long, problems will eventually develop. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=72 Riding in a group of motorcycles brings enjoyment and a sense of camaraderie all of its own, but riding in this environment should bring with its own set of precautionary measures too. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=73 BMW’s has broken the mould with its new parallel twin, which ushers in a new age in the German marque’s history. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=79 Honda Australia and Melbourne's Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) have teamed up to produce Victoria's first 'Fire Bike', the Honda ST1300 being decked out in MFB livery and decals, plus lights and sirens, for use in a range of promotional activities. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=83 Yamaha has released a new model sure to please the ranks of commuters and learners alike, with the Scorpio recently going on sale at Yamaha dealerships around the country. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=84 A new branch of Honda Australia Rider Training is set to open in Brisbane shortly, offering Queensland's riders a range of courses to suit those from absolute beginner right up to expert. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=85 Had he still been alive, the founder of the Honda Motor Co, Mr Soichiro Honda, would have turned 100 late last year – but he would be proud to see that the dreams that saw him create an empire are still alive today. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=112 Townsville’s Rising Sun Honda has opened its doors once more, after the dealership – which is one of Australia’s largest – recently underwent a complete refurbishment. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=122 When you’ve just shelled out thousands on a motorcycle or scooter, finding a new scratch on your bodywork can be heartbreaking. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=23 It’s easy to overlook your bike’s tyres, as when the bike is performing well you don’t even think about them – you’re just enjoying the ride with a grin a mile wide. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=24 When you reach for your helmet, remember to reach for your earplugs too. They don’t cost a lot, but in the long term they can save you years of frustration – for both you and your loved ones. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=28 It may have just celebrated its 10th birthday, but Honda’s Super Blackbird is still fresh-faced and fancy-free… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=31 The Great Ocean Road’s fame has spread well beyond Australia’s own shores, and for good reason… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=36 Contrary to popular belief, on the seventh day God didn’t rest – he made NSW’s Oxley Highway, then went for a ride… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=38 A super-exclusive version of MV Agusta’s Brutale 910R is now available in Australia, but you’ll have to be super-quick to grab one for yourself. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=39 This year’s Honda Rally, the national event staged each year by the Honda Riders Club of Australia (HRCA), looks set to be the club’s biggest and most exciting rally to date. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=44 Suzuki’s new middleweight turns peak hour into a pleasure… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=47 In a State that has mostly straight roads with right-angled corners, the far southwest offers some excellent curves… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=48 Down here the Channel Highway follows the coast very closely with lots of corners… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=14 Triumph's three-cylinder middleweight, the Daytona 675, has come 'top of the class' in 2006, defeating some remarkably stiff competition to clinch the coveted International Bike of the Year award. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=15 Honda Motorcycles, Marine and Power Equipment (MPE) celebrated its 15th year of operations recently, the firm’s Melbourne headquarters originally being opened in the northern suburb of Campbellfield back in 1991. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=16 If you like your road bikes svelte, sporty and oh so exclusive, MV Agusta’s latest effort – the F4 CC – will ensure you’re the coolest kid on the block for years to come. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=17 Previously only available in Cherry Red, Honda's popular VTX1300S cruiser is now available in a new titanium colour scheme, which is guaranteed to turn heads. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=29 Re-live the glory days of the booming British bike industry, with Triumph’s sweet and sublime Thruxton… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=37 Triumph UK has released details of its sales performance for the 2005/2006 financial year, with the entire Triumph group recording an impressive increase in sales of some 18 per cent. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=52 The Australian motorcycle and scooter boom has reached new heights http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=54 Honda’s sporting flagship, the CBR1000RR Fireblade, has had its price slashed by $1700 http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=66 While car drivers can happily roll along largely oblivious to the conditions of the road beneath their four stable wheels, the same can’t be said for riders. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=69 When it comes to making our way down the road and through life in general, your brain is your most vital asset – so when you’re up on two wheels you may as well make sure you protect it with a good helmet. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=74 If you like tight bends and plenty of ’em, you’ll love this Melbourne weekend favourite. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=80 BMW-sponsored Christian Pfeiffer was crowned the first Indoor Streetbike Freestyle World Champion recently, after clinching the title at the SWISS MOTO Motorcycle, Scooter and Tuning Exhibition in Zurich, Switzerland. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=81 You've watched the MotoGP World Champion, now ride his bike! http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=82 You'll need to be quick if you want to purchase a Honda CBR150 road race machine http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=86 Several new Suzuki paint schemes have recently made an appearance, with Suzuki dealerships around the country taking delivery of 2007-spec versions of the SV1000S V-twin and GS500 and GS500F parallel-twins. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=90 If your time in Tassie is of the essence, here’s a loop out of Hobart that won’t disappoint… http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=95 Just 90 minutes south of Adelaide is one of South Australia’s best-kept tourism secrets. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=22 Anyone can twist a throttle to the stop, but not so many know the principles behind safe and effective braking http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=45 Just a hop, skip and a jump to Brisbane’s west, the Mount Glorious road is indeed aptly named. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=49 In a region not famed for its biking roads, Litchfield National Park is a motorcycling oasis of enjoyment. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=104 Suzuki's latest generation GSX-R1000 is now available... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=108 The most expensive production motorcycle currently available in the world, the MV Agusta F4 CC, has landed Down Under http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=109 Yamaha's latest generation FZ6N and FZ6S have gone on sale, and offer a number of improvements over the models they replace http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=113 Suzuki’s 2007-spec GSX1400 recently arrived Down Under... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=115 German bike magazine heavyweight Motorrad recently awarded the new Triumph Tiger 1050 the top slot in a multi-bike shootout... http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=117 The latest version of Yamaha’s grunty XJR1300 musclebike has landed, and despite sharing a similar overall look to the 2006 model, it features a raft of improvements and revisions. http://www.insuremyride.com.au/comments/article.asp?number=127 The Black Spur is an institution among Melbourne-based motorcyclists, and the bush is as amazing through here as the road is itself.