Australian Motorcycle News

Australian Motorcycle News covers all things motorcycling from around the world, featuring new-model releases as well as comprehensive bike comparisons and race reports in every issue.

ED’S DESK. GREG BARTON

Australian Motorcycle News

A YEAR TO CELEBRATE • AMCN strives to remain at the forefront of news and sports reporting in the wide world of motorcycling. From exclusive reveals of new models, to one-on-one interviews with your racing heroes, and attending world and Australian launches of the most significant models of 2025, our team has combined to bring you the latest.

2026 STARTS HERE! • Is this the dawn of a new world order?

CFMoto V4 SR-RR is a warning shot • Superbike is a clear indication that China is targeting every echelon of biking

1000MT-X unveiled

BMW F 450 GS • Is this 2026’s most important new bike?

Honda V3R E-Compressor nears production • Electric-supercharged triple shown in running prototype form

Ducati’s just Desert • Now the DesertX gets the V2 engine and new chassis

Hype up the fun factor • Goodbye Hypermotard 950, hello Hypermotard V2

Norton reinvents itself • Manx R superbike leads four new models, including ADVs

Bolt from the blue • BSA revives retro name for Dakar-styled 350cc ADV

Bullet bullseye • …but we have to wait longer for the 750 Himalayan

Five alive! • Radical engine to power a new MV platform

SV650 is back • Popular middleweight spawns new Tracer 7

MY FAB FIVE • Nigel Paterson was at EICMA for AMCN and saw the future in these new models…

TRIPLE TREAT • Two limited-edition Triumph Street Triples

Bajaj now controls KTM • Name change and total purge of board heralds new start

BRIEFS. YOUR QUICK FIX

ACCESS. YOUR SAY

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

BEZZECCHI’S LATE MAIL • Marco signs off with a warning shot to the Marquez clan for season 2026

MOREIRA IS CHAMP • The greatest Moto2 comeback ever

FIRST FOR FERNANDEZ • Patience pays off in a frantic finale

THE BEZ’T YET • Marco Bezzecchi’s faultless ride to victory propels Aprilia toward its finest year in the premier class

MOREIRA MARCHES ON • Late-race strike all but seals the crown

KELSO’S GAMBLE • Brave bid backfires mid-race

YAMAHA UNLEASHES AT VALENCIA TEST • Razgat rips on V4 to be second fastest behind Quartararo

Todd’s Macau magic • A stellar season of roadracing ends with complete dominance on the Guia street circuit

TWIST OF FATE IN FINAL • A cruel crash for title leader Armstrong saw Herrick seal the deal at Gunnedah

WATERS MAKES IT FIVE • High drama sees history made as stars of the future come to the fore

Mahaffy holds on

Nicholson completes season with round win

Lewis claims OJC in a thriller

MATT’S TOP 10 TAKEOUTS FROM 2025 • Our ASBK analyst Matt O’Connell lists his landmark moments

DAKAR. LET’S GO! • Will Chucky become the first back-to-back winner in more than a decade?

DAN’S THE MAN. AGAIN • Daniel Milner is our first National Enduro Champion

THE KING RETURNS • A Marquez masterclass masked Ducati’s cracks

MOREIRA THE MERRIER • From Diogo to whoa, Moto2 delivered a tight season of thrills

RUEDA REIGNS • Ten wins, 14 podiums, Rueda wraps with four rounds to spare

DOUBLE DEUTSCH DAYDREAM • Shattered pre-season to second straight crown for the departing Toprak

MANZI’S THE MAN • The all-new Yamaha R9 triple turned early doubt into domination

FINAL FRONTIER • This farewell season produced a wild and wonderful championship

Maria makes it

AUSSIES ON THE RISE • Brady...