Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i Australian Motorcyclist

PRICE: $9190 (ride away) WARRANTY:Two years, unlimited distance SERVICING INTERVALS: Every 8000km or 12 months ENGINE: 499cc air-cooled single cylinder, 4-stroke, OHV, 2 valves POWER: 20.3kW @ 5250rpm TORQUE: 41.3Nm @ 4000rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive SUSPENSION: Front, telescopic fork, non-adjustable, travel 130mm. Rear, twin-shock, adjustable preload, travel 80mm. DIMENSIONS: Seat height 800mm, weight 192kg (wet), fuel capacity 13.5 litres, wheelbase 1380mm TYRES: Front, 90/90/19. Rear, 110/80/18 BRAKES: Front, 280mm disc with two-piston ABS caliper. Rear, 240mm disc, two-piston ABS caliper. FUEL CONSUMPTION: 4.19 litres per 100km, premium unleaded THEORETICAL RANGE: 322km COLOURS: Red or Green Frame with Silver VERDICT: SURPRISE PACKET…

AS IT STARTS TO COOL down, it’s usually time to add layers. Motorcycle apparel manufacturers have introduced some great technology of late so looking like the Michelin Man is no longer necessary – you can be warm and comfortable no matter the temperature. The following is what the distributors (those who sent in their information) want you to know about. HELD BIKER FASHION heldaustralia.com.au Imola Flash Jacket - $900, but mention this and get it for $600! Outer shell made from DuPont Cordura 500D with reflective coating, featuring 3D air mesh panels in back to promote air circulation, Coolmax breathable mesh inner lining, detachable thermal liner, Goretex membrane, 4 external pockets, 7 inner pockets, internal cellphone pocket, air-vent zippers in front, back and arms, front air-vent zipper, stretch panels…

DUCATI MOTORCYCLES has had a long and fruitful relationship with Norm Fraser Imports (NFI) for many years, with Ducati sales within the Australian and New Zealand dealerships regularly leading the Asia Pacific region in sales. But, Ducati has come in and taken over distribution in Australia and New Zealand for themselves and I headed off to Fraser Motorcycles, Concord (NFI old headquarters) to meet the new Managing Director, Sergi Canovas Garriga and ask him a couple of questions about the directions of Ducati coming into the Aus/NZ markets for themselves. AMM “Hola! Hi Sergi, welcome to Australia. I’m guessing you’re, Spanish? SERGI Yes, Spanish AMM How long have you worked for Ducati? SERGI For Ducati, I start in twenty seventeen with Ducati India, I spend the last three years there…

KITTING OUT THE new BMW F 750 GS as a round-the-world (rtw) bike has proven easier than I might have thought. Partly that’s due to the plethora of adventure bikes, adventure bike parts and accessories (mainly from German firm Wunderlich in this case), and ideas about same. But partly it’s also because bikes come more prepared these days. Among other things the BMW comes equipped with, even on the cheaper model, are heated grips (call me a wuss, but I like those); Cruise Control; tubeless tyres (yes, I know there’s argument about those but I like them, too) and ABS. These are, in my opinion, all worthwhile – not just on an adventure bike but on any motorcycle. I am not entirely sure about the centrestand, which the more expensive…

FOR MOST PEOPLE, a riding trip is a special occasion; something you don’t get to do that often. So, make sure that every day on tour is as close to perfect as possible, striking the right balance of picture-taking, sightseeing and, of course, riding. We’ve already covered preparing for your trip in the best way possible, but there are still a few pitfalls to avoid along the way. Border crossings, cities, traveling companions and tour companies all provide opportunities to either make or break your riding trip. Get it right and you’ll make memories that last a lifetime. And if your memory isn’t so great, we’ve even got a few tips for how to get the best photos and videos of your trip. PLAN AHEAD FOR BORDERS Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork;…

THIRD TIME LUCKY, they say, right? Especially in God’s Own Country, otherwise known as Unzud. But I’m here to tell you that ‘they’ have got it wrong. The bastards. This was my third attempt to ride the Molesworth Track from Hanmer Springs north to Seddon and on to Blenheim. Failing the Molesworth, Option B was going to involve tackling the Rainbow Road to St Arnaud instead. Yes, I had a backup, so I suppose I should not have been entirely surprised that the former was closed. It was, it seemed, too dry to trust motorcyclists in its waving grass. What I didn’t expect was that due to extensive overnight rainfall, the latter would also be closed – because it was too wet. Now I am not a man given to…

WE’RE KICKING OFF with a slightly different JOURNEYS tour this month. It’s the story of Ezio Favretti, Bear Army Trooper #28, and his European trip. With the virus it’s a trip that’s the stuff of dreams for the rest of us, for now. Don’t you wish you’d taken the opportunity to do this as well? You will by the time you finish… and I do already. “G'day Bear, attached is the itinerary for my trip, it just outlines the trip I did. I can infactly state that Adriatic Tours are the best tour company to go with. “As a first-time adventurer of this type of tour I was a bit nervous as to what to expect. I was treated like royalty, no question too difficult. The accommodation was 5 star…

“SWEET DREAMS TILL SUNBEAMS FIND YOU SWEET DREAMS THAT LEAVE ALL WORRIES BEHIND YOU…”MAMA CASS ELLIOT ET AL…

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SOME YEARS AGO, on my way down to Phillip Island for my bi-annual VicPol reaming and motorcycle-racing experience, I encountered a significant weather event. I think such an occurrence used to be called a “seven-bastards thunderstorm”, but times have moved on since then. So I’m heading down on the coast road somewhere south of Eden, when a wall of water appeared in front of me. I knew it was going to be bad by the way the sun suddenly disappeared and that blue-grey cliff of heavy cloud and torrential rain manifested in front of me. Beyond its face, the road vanished – well, it was certainly still there, but I could not see it. I rode into the wet cliff-face and instantly regretted it. I had entered a vicious all-liquid…

THIS AWESOMELY COOL motorcycle is inspired by legendary Royal Enfield Trials rider, John Victor Brittain (known as Johnny Brittain) and Royal Enfield’s success at the International Six Days’ Trials; the Bullet Trials Works Replica is a homage to these great days and is available in limited quantities in either a Red frame or Green frame version. If you don’t know who Johnny Brittain was, he achieved major successes in trials competitions between 1948 (hence the ‘48’ decal on the accessory side cover) and 1965, winning more than 50 trade sponsored championship events. These wins included the formidable Scottish Six Days Trial twice and the very tough Scott and British Experts trials twice. In 1956 he won the highly prestigious ACU star and achieved runner up or third place on several…

DUE TO THE VARIOUS restrictions around the country at the moment, this month’s map is one that comes from AMM home state of New South Wales. It is a little but very enjoyable loop to help you not go loopy being locked up inside the house. If you get pulled over by the cops, tell them you’re out and about for a specific purpose – not to go mad! Or you could just say you’re on the way to get some milk and bread – the long way. WINDSOR Historic Windsor was the third-oldest colonial settlement in the Australia and it still retains that old school charm. With beautifully preserved architecture of the era, it abounds with heritage walks, river cruises and other glimpses into the past, making for a…

PRICE: $29,500 / $33,990 (S) (ride away) WARRANTY:Two years, unlimited distance SERVICING INTERVALS: Every 12,000km or 12 months ENGINE: 1103cc liquid-cooled V4 cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder POWER: 153kW @ 12,750rpm TORQUE: 123Nm @ 11,500rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper clutch, chain final drive SUSPENSION: Front, 43mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound, electronically adjustable (S), travel 120mm. Rear, monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound, electronically adjustable (S), travel 130mm. DIMENSIONS: Seat height 845mm, weight 201kg, 199kg (S) (wet), fuel capacity 16 litres, wheelbase 1488mm TYRES: Front, 120/70/ZR17. Rear, 200/60/ZR17 BRAKES: Front, twin 330mm discs with radial mount four-piston cornering ABS calipers. Rear, 245mm disc, two-piston cornering ABS caliper. FUEL CONSUMPTION: N/A THEORETICAL RANGE: N/A COLOURS: Ducati Red VERDICT: CAN’T WAIT TO RIDE IT…

THE 11TH BEAR ARMY Manoeuvres took place in Dunedoo, a small town out on the Castlereagh Highway, much joked about for reasons we don’t understand. We found it a pleasant place despite the one motel in town being booked out for a wedding. Troopers stayed in the Hotel Dunedoo or the dongas at the caravan park, which had the advantage of making us walk nearly a kilometre from the pub – good exercise and a chance to sober up a little. Not that there was much drinking (ahem, we were told to say that). The front bar was turned into a place of reminiscence by the troopers, who simultaneously competed for the Grey Beard of the Year trophy (there is no actual trophy). Dinner was in the formal dining room…

OKAY, I FINALLY GOT around to rebuilding the carburettors for the Z900 A4. The slides had come up a treat after being soaked for around three months in a petrol solution Shaun at D Moto Motorcycle Engineering made up to get them as clean as possible. The brand new carb kits had arrived from Japan and one word of caution here – if you are rebuilding carbies make sure you don’t skimp by buying a kit that doesn’t include everything you could possibly need. Even if you think it doesn’t need it, get it. A number of carburettor kits are available for the Z900, some far cheaper than others, but the kits I got come with two jet sizes for both the pilot and main jets so depending on how…