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16/10/2026

Rode the 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R at its Australian media launch at One Raceway last month. The Euro5+ update trims peak power, but the smooth, refined inline four that defines the GSX-R is still here. No longer the class benchmark, but it still has a place. $30,990 rideaway. Full review on infomoto.com.au now. https://infomoto.com.au/bike-reviews/2027-suzuki-gsx-r1000r-review/

16/10/2026

Royal Enfield’s 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650 lands in Australia at $12,960, with just 27 units coming here. The colour-shifting paint moves between red, green and gold over a brass base, finished with hand-painted pinstripes and a gilded 125-year crest. Registrations open tonight...

Royal Enfield’s 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650 is priced at $12,960 in Australia, with only 27 units available. Registrations close October 27.

15/10/2026

BMW has revealed the F 450 RR, the new entry point to its RR range. It uses the 420cc parallel twin from the F 450 GS, making 35kW and 43Nm, in a 177kg supersport package with cornering ABS, traction control, a 6.5-inch TFT and a reversible shift pattern for the track. Four variants are offered globally, topped by the M Sport with Easy Ride Clutch. Australian pricing and timing are yet to be confirmed.

Full story at infomoto.com.au

15/10/2026

The 2027 Ducati Panigale V4 makes 218hp. It also gets a revised Front Frame and new Dynamic Engine Brake and Race Brake Control. Ducati claims 0.4 seconds a lap at Vallelunga. Australian pricing TBC.

The 2027 Ducati Panigale V4 makes 218hp. It also gets a revised Front Frame, longer gearing, a 15,000rpm limiter and new braking electronics. Here are the details.

15/10/2026

Kawasaki has revealed the Versys 900, a new sport-focused addition to its Versys family powered by a 948cc inline four-cylinder engine, with the model confirmed for Australia by mid-2027...

Kawasaki reveals the Versys 900 with a 948cc In-Line Four, new trellis frame and Versys-first rider assistance systems. Due in Australia by mid-2027.

12/10/2026

The Kawasaki KLE500 is back, and it’s sticking to the original recipe: a proven road-bike twin, a tall chassis and spoked wheels.

Snag spent some dusty time on the up-spec SE. The 451cc twin is a gem, it’s happy sitting on 120km/h and the finish is genuinely nice.

But it comes at a premium over the Royal Enfield Himalayan, with no traction control and only 185mm of ground clearance.

So is the green badge worth the premium? Full review at the link.

Kawasaki’s KLE500 returns with Ninja 500 power and a 21-inch front. We test the up-spec SE and weigh its $12,780 price against CFMOTO, KTM and RE.

07/10/2026

QJMOTOR Australia confirms its nine-model launch range from $10,990 rideaway. Five LAMS models, the SRK 800 RR at $15,490 and the SRK 921 RR at $20,990, all with a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Read on:

QJMOTOR Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for its nine-model launch range, with recommended rideaway prices starting at $10,990 for the LAMS-approved SRT 450 RX adventure bike and topping out at $20,990 for the SRK 921 RR sportsbike. The full line-up is now listed on the brand’s l...

07/10/2026

Triumph has revealed the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black, bringing the Bonneville name to its 400cc platform for the first time.

Both are LAMS-approved and powered by a revised TR Series single making 31hp and 36Nm. Standard equipment includes five riding modes, cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control, and a 4.0-inch circular TFT with navigation. Seat height is 790mm and weight is 191kg.

The new models arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2027, with pricing to be announced early next year.

Triumph has revealed the LAMS-approved Bonneville T40 and T40 Black, 400cc singles with cornering ABS and cruise control. Due in Australia in Q1 2027.

01/10/2026

Triumph has updated its MX2 world championship-winning TF 250-X for 2027.

Changes include revised engine calibration, updated KYB settings with toolless adjusters, new Neken triple clamps, a new selector drum and detent wheel, new valve guides and a revised clutch pack. Claimed output stays at 47hp, and launch control, traction control, a quickshifter and dual maps remain standard. It's finished in new all-black bodywork.

Available to order now, with Australian pricing to be confirmed. Full story on the site.