Table of contents for #416 23-10 in Just Bikes

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of their chopper-styled Breakout model, Harley-Davidson Australia & New Zealand created the first ever ‘Breakout Boss’ competition, inviting Breakout owners across the two countries to share images and details of their customised ride for the chance to win the title of ‘Ultimate Breakout Boss’ and some cool prizes. The competition, launched last year, was held over six fortnightly rounds from September to December, with entries whittled down to ten for each round, from which a winner was chosen by a judging panel made up of Harley-Davidson ANZ staff. Those six finalists then went into the grand final this March to determine the Ultimate Breakout Boss. In addition to the main competition, there was also a People’s Choice component to Breakout Boss, where Harley aficionados could…

Harley-Davidson Australia & New Zealand have announced the winners of their 2022 dealer awards, recognising Harley-Davidson retailers who have excelled in not only sales, but also servicing, customer satisfaction, business reporting, marketing and events, commitment to training, merchandise performance, accessory sales and other measures. Overall winner and Dealer of the Year for 2022 is Morgan & Wacker Harley-Davidson Brisbane. The oldest Harley-Davidson dealership in Australia and the second oldest in the world, Morgan & Wacker was established in Brisbane in 1917, and has won Dealer of the Year on multiple occasions in the past. As the overall winner, Morgan & Wacker Brisbane will receive $20,000 from Harley-Davidson ANZ to put toward their business. Sub-categories in the 2022 awards included ‘Large,’ which was won by Harley-Heaven Dandenong, ‘Medium,’ won by Geelong…

Shannons’ first timed online auction for 2023 was a big one, with 282 lots in total, covering classic and collectable cars, number plates and memorabilia, as well as motorcycles. Clearance rate was 70 per cent and sales topped $17.5 million. Of the motorcycles consigned, virtually every era was represented, from 1916 to the 1990s, as well as a plethora of manufacturers, models, categories and styles. Rarities included a Chang Jiang sidecar outfit, Zundapp Bella and Maico Maicoletta scooters, Honda CX650 Turbo and an Excelsior Super X outfit. High profile lots included a C1957 Manx Norton described as a Geoff Duke race bike that was built to order for the legendary British racer and restored after 30 years in pieces, with a ’62 88SS engine installed. Other desirable British bikes included…

While Glen Couper was the judge’s choice, the Breakout Boss People’s Choice award went to Kane Swan of New South Wales. His creation dates back to 2020 and previously featured in Live to Ride magazine, but has been well maintained since, so still looks sparkling and new. Obvious key changes from stock include the addition of a ProCharger supercharger on the Milwaukee-Eight 114 v-twin, as well as the aftermarket pipes, ape hangers and custom wheels. The saddle is trimmed in snakeskin and alligator skin, while an analogue/digital instrument pod complements the retro look achieved by this creation’s luscious turquoise paint, whitewall tyres and abundance of classic chrome. Against the predominantly “dark” finishes on the other finalists, the brighter look of Kane’s heavily customised Breakout clearly resonated with Harley fans and…

The 2023 FIM MotoGP World Championship officially got underway at Portimao in March, where fans witnessed the first ever MotoGP ‘Tissot Sprint’ as part of the new race weekend format that’ll apply to every round of this year’s championship. In addition to the new format, the Portimao season opener would also mark the first hitout for several riders with their new teams, including Jack Miller with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and 2020 MotoGP World Champion Joan Mir with Repsol Honda. Portimao would also see the premier class debut of Augusto Fernandez (GasGas Factory Racing Tech3). Last year’s MotoGP World Champion, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team), came to Portimao aiming to defend his title against 2021 World Champion, Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), while six-time premier class champion Marc…

1 TCX BLEND 2 BOOTS TCX/Link International tcxboots.com.au Combining a combat boot look with practicalities that include ankle protection and a waterproof membrane, the Blend 2 boot from TCX also delivers a high degree of comfort-whether you’re riding or walking. Full grain leather construction includes ankle, toe and heel reinforcement for protection, while the new Groundtrax rubber sole is flexible, adding to the comfort offered by the OrthoLite cushioning footbed. A ‘T Dry’ waterproof membrane means the Blend 2 can handle the wet, with other features including lace fastening and rear reflective inserts. $349.95 RRP. Available in black or brown and 38-48 (Euro) sizes. 2 DNA YAMAHA MT-10/MT-10SP AIR FILTER Kenma Australia kenma.com.au DNA has added an air filter for the 2022-2023 Yamaha MT-10 and MT-10 SP to their high-performance…

Royal Enfield’s Himalayan adventure tourer is now available in more colours than ever before, following the release of three new options at the start of March. Dune Brown, Glacier Blue and Sleet Black are the new additions, joining an existing palette that includes Gravel Grey, Granite Black, Pine Green, Mirage Silver, Rock Red and Lake Blue. Each new colour features subtle graphics, starting with a camouflage pattern for Dune Brown, splinter-style treatment for Sleet Black and subtle ‘01’ identification with a gloss/matte two-tone finish on the Glacier Blue. Applied to the fuel tank, side covers and mudguards, each colour is complemented with a blackout engine treatment, black frame, black rims and black detailing. The front carrier racks are also black on the Glacier Blue and Sleet Black options, but get…

The 2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is coming up soon – Sunday, 21 May, to be precise - so now is the time to get your eligible motorcycle ready, get your best dapper threads sorted and get your fundraising campaign started for this annual charity ride in support of men’s mental health programmes and prostate cancer research. Since 2012, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) has connected hundreds of thousands of classic and vintage style motorcyclists around the world. To date, US$37.5 million has been raised for men’s health. In 2021, the traditional September date for the DGR was moved to May, and that remains in place for this year’s ride, which will take place in more than 120 countries globally on Sunday, 21 May. To enter this year’s DGR, simply register…

The partnership between Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s goes back to 2016, when America’s first motorcycle company and America’s first registered distillery joined forces to produce limited-edition versions of the Indian Chief Vintage and Indian Springfield, both of which had paint and detailing inspired by the famous whiskey brand. More themed limited editions followed, and now, the seventh product of that collaboration has been revealed – the 2023 Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse. With each limited-edition motorcycle in this ongoing series, it’s been interesting to see which element of Jack Daniel’s and its history that Indian and their partner Klock Werks Kustom Cycles (who actually customise and complete the bikes to Indian’s design), choose to honour. The first iteration from 2016 celebrated the 150th Anniversary of…