Table of contents for #391 21-11 in Just Bikes

Benelli are offering prospective buyers of their 752S a sweetener in the form of a Benelli-branded riding gear package, valued at $750, for no extra charge. Simply purchase a new Benelli 752S, either in-store at your Benelli dealer or online, and you’ll receive a bonus Benelli ‘Gear Up’ pack, containing a Benelli helmet, jacket and gloves, valued at $750. A Benelli t-shirt is thrown in, too. The Gear Up pack comprises the following items: • Benelli Textile Jacket (black or ivory) • Benelli Full Face Helmet (black/grey or red/black) • Benelli Riding Gloves (black) • Benelli T-shirt Benelli’s new midsize naked bike, the 752S has been widely praised for its performance and handling. Powered by a 754cc liquid-cooled parallel twin producing 56kW and 67Nm, the 752S is packed with premium…

Honda’s local side-by-side (SxS) lineup is expanding with the imminent arrival of the Pioneer 520. Due for Australian release in May, the 520 is built on the same platform as the Pioneer 500 and retains that model’s two-seat capacity, but adds a larger capacity single-cylinder engine, modified suspension and a practical tilt/dump cargo bed that can hold over 200kg. ATV OUT, SXS IN The release of the Pioneer 520 is part of a growing Honda SxS range, which will fill the gap when all Honda utility ATVs are withdrawn from Australian dealerships later this year. Honda is joining Yamaha and Polaris in withdrawing all their utility ATVs from the Australian market, rather than fit the contentious Operator Protection Device (OPD) that will become mandatory for all new utility ATVs sold…

1 AGV K3 SV BUBBLE AGV / Link International agvhelmets.com.au Building on AGV’s extensive experience in helmet design, the K3 SV features an aerodynamic shell shape that’s optimised for stability, with an integrated, compact rear spoiler to reduce turbulence. The narrow chin bar is streamlined to further increase stability. Integrated ventilation (5 front vents, 2 extractors), a Dry-Comfort fabric lining, removeable nose guard and wind protector, XQRS visor release, anti-fog visor and an integrated anti-scratch sun visor are other features. New for 2021 is the spectacular ‘Bubble,’ with bright, bold colours and the Bubble graphic – for riders who want to be noticed! Available in XS – XL sizes. $369.00 RRP. 2 DUCATI ALL TERRAIN BOOTS Ducati Australia shop.ducati.com Highly functional and CE certified, Ducati’s All Terrain boots are ideal,…

The meaning behind the ‘Revival’ tag glimpsed in Harley-Davidson’s 2021 model launch earlier this year has been revealed. The name has been attached to a new Electra Glide tourer, which launched on 27 April as the first in what will be an ongoing series of limited-edition motorcycles that tap into the long history of the famous American brand. Dubbed ‘Icons Collection,’ this new initiative will see Harley-Davidson produce one or two special models each year, with a short, single production run for each. Further ensuring exclusivity, once production of each Icons Collection motorcycle is completed, it will not be resumed or repeated. “With ‘The Hardwire,’ we made a commitment to introduce a series of motorcycles that align with our strategy to increase desirability and to drive the legacy of Harley-Davidson,”…

In response to Euro5 emissions regulations, BMW Motorrad have updated their small capacity scooter pair – the C 400 X and C 400 GT – which are due to reach Australia in May. Originally introduced in 2017 and 2018, respectively, the C 400 X commuter and C 400 GT tourer feature the same 350cc single-cylinder engine, CVT gearbox and most other mechanical features. For 2021, the engine capacity and basic specifications remain unchanged, but there have been a number of changes made to meet the new EU5 standard. TECH UPGRADES The main mechanical upgrade on the MY21 C 400 range is the introduction of a ride-by-wire throttle, which BMW call ‘E-gas’, and a new engine management system. Changes have been made to the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and generator cover…

Suzuki have joined Honda, Yamaha, Ducati and KTM in extending their commitment to MotoGP to the end of the 2026 season. Currently represented in the premier class by Team Suzuki Ecstar, the Hamamatsu manufacturer celebrated their 100th Anniversary last year, along with the 60th Anniversary in racing: a year that was capped off with Joan Mir winning the World Championship and Team Suzuki Ecstar winning the Teams’ Championship. Mir’s title broke a 20-year drought for Suzuki and served as vindication for the path taken by the factory since their return to the premier class in 2015 after four seasons away. “As Suzuki Motor Corporation we are proud to continue to compete in the MotoGP World Championship, as we all share the challenging ambition of measuring ourselves against the top motorcycling…

Hi, my name is Mighty Mo. Unlike a lot of Aussie nicknames (Bluey for redheads, etc.), mine is accurate. I am quite tall at 6’3” (190cm) and quite heavy at 18.5 stone (118kg). As such, I like big bikes! My road bike is a KTM 1290 Super Adventure and my dirt bike is a KTM 525 EXC. All my previous bikes have been big, actually, like a KTM 1190, Suzuki GSX 1400, KTM 640, XR600, Z1000, etc. So, when I was asked to test ride a Royal Enfield Meteor 350, I was ready to be disappointed. But I wasn’t. ROYAL ENFIELD BAD? My prejudice against Royal Enfield goes back a bit, based largely on the Bullet 500 I rode on a 9-day Extreme Adventure through the Indian part of the…

Triumph has launched an app for motorcyclists that detects and responds to rider accidents and emergencies. Called SOS, the accredited app has been developed specifically for motorcyclists and automatically connects you to the nearest emergency services in time of need. Launched on 15 April across Europe, the UK and North America, as well as Australia and New Zealand, SOS is available to all riders, regardless of the motorcycle they own, but Triumph owners are entitled to a free three-month trial of the app. SOS works by monitoring key sensors in your smartphone to detect an accident. Within seconds of the accident being detected, following a unique validation process, this Google-Cloud hosted emergency alerting platform automatically delivers the rider’s time-critical and potentially life-saving details directly to emergency services. Precise GPS location,…

Motorcycles of all ages, eras and purposes featured at Shannons Autumn Timed Online Auction, but a classic British race bike with competition history was the top seller. While the consignment list for the 13-20 April timed online auction included everything from a trio of Vespa scooters to classic Harley-Davidson tourers and a Honda Z50 mini bike, most of the preauction interest was on a selection of British competition motorcycles, some of which were being offered with no reserve. These consignments included a C1950 Norton ES2, C1933 Rudge 500 TT replica and a pair of highly-collectable AJS 7R racers. Top of this group was a 1954 Norton Manx 500; one of three bikes from the estate of Fred O’Farrell. 1954 MANX NORTON Described as having racing history both locally and in…

* subject to ongoing COVID-19 conditions **WSBK only ***WSBK, WSS only ‡subject to homologation The Australian round of the 2021 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship has been officially cancelled. Dorna’s World Superbike Organisation (DWO) made the announcement on 29 April as part of a revised calendar that will also see a circuit in the Czech Republic make its WSBK debut. Late last year, DWO made the call to postpone the Australian round, correctly predicting that the global COVID-19 pandemic would not be under control in time for Phillip Island to host the WSBK season opener in February/March. With every subsequent calendar update, Australia remained in ‘TBD’ limbo at the tail end of the schedule, following flyaway rounds in Argentina and Indonesia. Blamed for the rescheduling of the Australian round, COVID-19…

Scramblers are one of the archetypes of the motorcycle: simply built machines with relatively low weight, reinforced suspension elements and off-road tyres for rough terrain. In the Wild West, such machines soon rivalled the horse, and in the Second World War they fought their way through the mud to the front. They became really famous when Steve McQueen jumped one over barbed wire in the film “The Great Escape” and scramblers were stars in Bruce Brown’s documentary “On Any Sunday” from 1971. Today, Scramblers embody a romantic form of motorcycling where top speed is less important than having fun, tapping into those childhood memories and the pioneering days of America. In “On any Sunday,” Brown shows, with an almost tender eye, how riders maintain their equipment and their machines. A…