Best Motorbikes

Don't believe the knockers – The 125e without a doubt is cheap reliable and fun to ride. At age 64 and living on 20 acres I needed something other than an ag bike which are over… Read more

rated and over priced in my opinion to move sheep around from paddock to paddock.The bike is also ridden to my nearest regional town 300km round trip on a semi regular basis half of that trip is on dirt and goat tracks.The only mods I have done to the bike are change front sprocket from 15 to 16 tooth,this allows the bike to sit on 90ks with top speed 100ks and allows the engine to enjoy being revved out through the gears rather than peaking way to early with the standard front sprocket.I also put on a hybrid set of knobbie tyres as I go through a bit of sandy country at times,and also fitted a loobmans chain oiler as well as running the hotter spark plug recommended by Honda for prolonged high speed riding.Last but not least I fitted a Fumoto quick release oil valve which replaces the sump plug making oil changes a 5 minute job,money well spent,given that I change the oil every 1,000 kilometres. The bike has behaved flawlessly, runs on the smell of an oily rag,and has a good sized tank that gives up to 450ks of riding depending on conditions.Whether you want a cheap commuter or just a bike to have a bit of fun on without breaking the bank the 125e won't disappoint.At the end of the day,you get what you pay for....if your after speed and adrenalin rush...stay away from this bike. Cheers and safe riding to you all.

best mid range naked – Have owned a big litre Yamaha among other bikes and the MT-07 is the best for around town and a squirt through the hills, sounds good too with an… Read more

Akro. A lot of comments about handling on the earlier models, mine is the 2019 model and the handling is good. Good narrow bike for lane splitting, super torquey, economical with still got a lot to offer at highway speeds. Highly recommended and still puts a smile on my face. Surprises bigger bikes off the line with its power to weight and torque, you just have to lean forward.

Wonderfull Scooter – 2008 Burgman 650. Has cruise control fitted, tow bar, taller Givi screen, heated grips, Givi top box. Have done 40000 kms with no problems. Includes… Read more

towing a trailer for 8000 kms to central Australia. Love the folding mirrors for lane splitting. The O/D gear in manual mode enables high speed economical cruising. Comfortable for pillion. Have kept up with big motorbikes in the twisties. It is heavy to manually move around. Love to have a reverse gear! Hand brake a boon for parking. In all a very pleasurable vehicle.

I think as a short rider that Honda needs to make a new crf230f to handle light motocross and trails.it an excellent dirtbike everyone loves even my… Read more

taller friends.lighter frame, fuel injection, inverted suspension and rear suspension upgrades and people would definitely be interested.I would keep my 2019 model and buy the new one for sure

Great for commuting – I appreciate that the engine of my Honda CBR500R responds better to commuting than to extreme sports riding, as this is more applicable to me and that the suspension that feels good in the corners is also compliant on the bumpiest of freeways

Great dirtbike for fun times – Chose this for my first dirt bike. I was a moderate level street rider and never had ridden on dirt, this bike made it easy and fun I loved my… Read more

CRF230. The handling as you would hope from this bike is great as is the suspension which I did aggressively and it performs very well.

An ideal first motorbike – This is the second least powerful learner approved (LAMS) supersport bike from Yamaha. It sports a 321cc inline twin-cylinder motor, athletic… Read more

fairings and dynamics that make this a popular option amongst first time riders.

Producing 30.9kW (41hp) @ 10,750rpm and 29.6Nm @ 9000rpm from a mere 321cc, this isn’t a slow bike for learner riders. I’d compare the combination of this power with a lightweight chassis (167kg) to a Mazda MX-5 or Subaru BRZ. Acceleration is immediate, with a healthy amount of low end torque for a LAMS bike, thanks to that inline twin setup. Additionally, a high revving motor helps increase the overall enjoyment of riding this bike.

The YZF-R3 is obviously more softly sprung, making it far more comfortable to make it your daily rider. Without being overly aggressive, this superport is easily thrown into corners, and is one of the best ways to introduce yourself to riding.

Despite its supersport looks, the YZF-R3 impressed me with its fuel efficiency. It averaged around 5L per 100km during my time with the bike; that’s an excellent figure that allowed me to rarely have to visit the pump, compared to my Ducati. Warranty is 24 months and servicing costs are set by the individual dealers but service intervals are every 10,000km, with valve checks every 40,000km.

Highway riding can also be a little precarious as cross winds gently guide the bike side to side, thanks to it being so lightweight. Obviously, there’s no cruise control available on this bike (I’d be surprised if there was), so your wrist can feel exhausted by the end of an extended highway ride. In addition, the engine has a radiator to keep the temperature of the motor down, making it a pleasant ride in bumper to bumper traffic, compared to the furnace that I call my Ducati, which is strictly air-cooled.

If you’re looking for your first supersport and you’re not sure if 600cc will be too much money and power, well you’re looking at a bike that should be at the top of your list. It looks great, it rides even better and will make you fall in love with riding, rather than resenting ever completing your riders test at the local testing centre.

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Budget bush basher – Well, its time to update my review of the gen 2 klr650. Mine is still going strong. After nine years it now has 107,000km on the clock! Yep. That's… Read more

right, 107,000km. No oil burning. No "Doo hickey" modification. No power pipe. No carby mods. No air box mods. Totally stock and original. I use Castro 4t oil. Do the air cleaner often since 80% of my riding is on dirt. Yep, it's still a heavy pig. It's still awkwardly tall. The brakes are still very average. It always has at least one thing that needs fixing, and it's still put to shame by the average 250 for power. But.........after the zombie apocalypse, the cockroaches will emerge from the smouldering ashes riding a klr650! They won't be breaking any records, but it will keep on running. Cheap to buy. Easy to work on. Parts are readily availble along with a huge range of aftermarket farkles in every price range. I'll be keeping mine for a while yet I reckon

Street Twin – There was no separate thread for the Bonneville Street Twin so I put my review in here as T 100 was the closest variant. Street Twin 2017: -the… Read more

engine is great for real world speed, excellent torque -low fuel consumption (4.1 with 2 up in and out of urban areas and I need to push it hard to get above this result) -comfort: I am 174 cm so I am very comfortable on the bike. The seat is good and its roomy enough for me. It's good with a passenger as well, but I'm looking into upgrading the shock for that. Taller riders could find this bike cramped on longer trips, but its compact character makes it an excellent city bike (and its torque, of course) -reliability: I bought it with 14000 kms and it has 20000 now there were absolutely no issues just general maintenance -on longer trips: I don't mind the wind. The comfort is adequate. The bar vibrates quite a bit at higher speeds especially with two up so I will put on some bar end weights -style: even if it is the entry level bonnie I never had to talk this much about my bike before... it's beautiful. I also have the Vince n Haines exhaust on it, which is right in the sweet spot for me: great sound, cars can hear me, but it's not to intrusive -tyres: forget the Pirelli Phantom. I run Michelin Pilot Actives and they are good. It wasn't easy to find good tyres due to the 18 inch front -services: every 16000 km. I have it serviced more often, it just makes me feel better and safer, but it's good to know that the bike could do with less. This way I don't have to do mathematics 5000 kms after an oil change if I would like to do a couple of thousand km tour, something that you have to do with a bike that needs to be serviced every 6000 kms.

In summary I am very happy with the bike. It feels like a quality bike (we'll see how it's aging). I was always a Honda guy, but I really enjoyed the character of this bike so I bought it and I did not mind it.

Addendum: At 34000 kms the bike still performs without any issues. It is serviced every 6000 kms as usual despite the claimed service interval.

I bought a vulcan 900 classic in 2025 i hate it is should have waited but the dealer would not let me take it on a test run . If I had i would have… Read more

walked away. It needs a sixth gear to get to normal interstate speeds of 70mph. Slight vibration i. The handle bars when getting above 60mph. I prefer my Harley because it has the 103 and I can easily cruise the interstate at 70 or higher with no issues. I have the vulcan for sale but request my payoff it only has 50 miles on the odometer because I drove from the dealership and parked it and never drove it again. It is garaged and I start it once a month to keep parts lubricated. I rather have a Harley or Indian at least they were designed right

MT09 2018 TWICE the Torque of WR 450 street legal fun – MT stands for MONSTER TORQUE from idle to BEST FUN ? Prior to this I have owned and ridden 1998/2006 R1, XJR 1300, many others all inline 4s and v4s v 2s Puts a smile on my face everytime we go for a run highway or sweet twisty country roads Show details

At last found my perfect bike at 79 – Didn't get my licence until I was 72 and started on a Yamaha VStar 950, too big! Then sized down to a Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S. Good for touring but… Read more

wanted something a bit more flexible for tackling the twisties with my mates. From there to a Yamaha MT03. Loved it ! great little bike with plenty of get up and go with excellent handling but not so comfortable on long distance touring. At a mates suggestion test drove the Ninja 650 and traded in the MT03 the same day for the 2021 model. Just done 500 klms but already over the moon with the handling in the twisties and cruising at highway speeds. Already convinced that this is the one for me.

Most Value-for-money Superbike for the Street - Docile, Sleek, Classy, Reliable & Ferociously Fast – I owned a Gen 2 2010 Busa. Great bike for the street, daily commute, reliable and relatively cheap. It's a Fast executive's ride - Classy & insanely… Read more

rapid. The smooth curve of this bike is not found in any other bikes around. Best feature is the in-gear acceleration; there is no need to drop gear for overtaking. Twist the throttle in any gear and it just surges ahead. It's not an outlandish bike but one with l-finesse, much like the Lexus. Most of the time you wouldn't want to speed but when you need to move in to fill the gaps in traffic, there is no stopping you. Thereafter, you would want to enjoy the ride at legal speed and be admired again. Comfort-wise, for those who are used to riding a road bicycle or triathlon bike, you wouldn't feel the strain on your wrist at all. But if you are so used to upright bikes, long distance touring on this Gen 2 may feel a bit taxing on your wrist. However, if you know how to use one hand occasionally and ride, this wouldn't be a problem at all.

If you love doing simple maintenance yourself, you can change the oil easily without removing the fairing. However, do NOT overtighten the plug! (23 Nm max). Otherwise the internal threads gets stripped easily. However, if you want to change the oil filter, than you would need to remove one side of the fairing. It is not difficult but you have to be wary and careful how you pull out the fairing once the screw/clips are removed as it is held by slot in points. Slight tug (pull) at those points are needed to dislodge them.

Absolutely no regret owning this Busa and always look forward to riding it!

Comparative BEST value for money LAMS bike – Bought the SP version of the 650NK. Great LAMS bike or 2nd bike if you have Open licence. The Juan brakes are excellent. Love the ride position… Read more

similar to my KTM 690. Goes and handles really well. Glad I bought this instead of more expensive options.

my HD Roadster 2016. I used for 5 years from brand new, it still go strong – I love my roadster, I service regularly every 4000-6000km and keep changed primary oil changed every 9000km coz I believe the often I service then… Read more

better for my engine. I had this bike for 5 years never let me down. 1 Tank of fuel will last 160 km maximum. It suit for people have a bad back so you can stop refuel and relaxed before do another 160km.

I’m loving this bike – I have put just over 500km on the bike in 3 long solo rides. Starting with the controls, they’re simple and easy to learn. The mode select function… Read more

is good and is used when stationary in neutral. The display is great, with day and night selectable on the move. The mode 1 and 2 displays are well set up and easily readable. Bike handling is excellent: I’m an enduro rider and this bike points like my WR450, razor sharp. You could do a MOST test on this and nail all the bendy bits. The bike cruises beautifully, I’m having a ball on it. I came off a XT660 X super mortard and this bike relates to it in handling but is so much more stable in cruise. Braking is strong with double calipers on big discs. Stability control via traction and ABS is great, I live on a dirt road and have been using RAIN mode at 80kph easily. Cruise control is just like a car, simple. I like the ability to cancel cruise by twisting the throttle forward a little, simple. The finish of the bike plastics etc is fantastic, it looks sharp and looks like it rides - fast! The seating is super comfy, my wife loves it. I’ll add a lambs wool cover for very long touring trips as well as a set of SHAD panniers. I would recommend this bike to someone after a sports tourer, I’m mid 50’s and love it.

2018 Vulcan S – Have had the bike for a couple of years now. It looks good (orange and black duco). Is reliable and a great transport for short distances. The only… Read more

negatives are an uncomfortable seat and gearing is too low which means high revs at freeway speeds. On the whole, I am glad I bought it instead of the 883 Harley.

King Commuter – I purchased this bike new and it was my first bike. In the year I owned it I found it was more than capable of the suburban commute. Pretty quick at… Read more

the lights and as it's a motorbike not many cars tried to race me. But on that front, if you're unfamiliar with bikes, the R15 is as fast as a Toyota Hilux Ute. 80km:hr was the bikes sweet spot.

Highway was doable, but you're pushing your luck. There's no overtaking ability to speak of. I have heard that 130km:hr was achieved on a closed track, in full tuck going down a slight decline but I can't speak to that other than to say I'd believe it.

Fuel economy is incredible. Just a tad over 2ltr:100km. The most I got from the 11 liter tank was 530km but I was sweating bullets on the ride into the Petrol Station.

Lane filtering to get to the front of the queue at the lights was easy peasy. And as stated earlier. Give it the beans at the lights and you're up to the speed limit and ahead of most cars pretty easily.

Mechanically I had ZERO problems but I bought it from new and it was serviced on time. The only "issue" I had was I seemed to be checking tyre pressure regularly. I asked on a forum how often people checked their tyre pressure I was told *maybe* once a week, I was checking / inflating it every second day.

Lack of ABS wasn't a *real* issue.

If you drop it :-( it's a light bike to put upright. Note to self. Don't apply front brake on gravel

Sitting position was fine. I tried the R7 recently and that was to aggressive for me (I'm currently on a naked).

After a year and 10k I traded it in for a MT-03. I looked at the new R15 V4 and it looks very nice and has ABS which is welcome

If don't plan on riding over 100km:hr for extended periods the R15 is definitely a viable option. You just have to plan your lane position and over taking moves. It's one heck of a fun machine that loves to corner and you can give it the beans whilst keeping your licence (or not lose it in one hit).

Definitely consider it

Photo 1 - bike with the L plate Photo 2 - odometer when it was delivered photo 3 - First commute solo proof of life for my wife photo 4 & 5 full tank with trip meter from previous fill

It does not fail in any area and delivers in all – Kawasaki delivers on it's intended purpose, a modern golden oldie. The closest comparison probably an 850 Norton. Handling is solid and good enough.… Read more

Performance is as expected but with more low rpm torque than expected. Brakes. Progressive with good feel and power. Riding position near perfect (pegs 25mm forward ) Seat comfort very good even after 5 hours riding. Vibrations, well probably best described as pulsations. No numb fingers. Headlight good in spread and range. Love the twin analogue instruments. If one wanted to be picky, the rear shocks could have more damping, compressive & rebound, but ARE not an issue. For the market/owner Kawasaki targeted, they have in my opinion "nailed" it. If your used to sports/cruiser/adventure bikes this will be different. Just a nice, nice, machine.

Very good but heavy – A great bike for long distance riding and long term ownership. I have two of the first GS1200 water cooled models 2013 and 2014. One now has… Read more

118,000km and the other 58,000km. Switches on the bars on the 2013 were not working properly so dissassembled and cleaned with electrolube, shaft drive unijoints gave up so replaced shaft, and also replaced both clutch micro switches on both bikes. Prices on parts high so purchase from Motorworks in the UK if required. Shaft drive replacement quote in Melbourne was $1490 for shaft and around $2500 to complete the job. To do it yourself is a 50minute job and the part cost was $650 secondhand from England and some lithium grease on the splines. Considering its an adventure bike note the driveshaft is not waterproof and the rubber boots will not prevent mud and water collecting inside the shaft drive assembly and rusting splines/final drive unit. Happy with the bikes after getting Platinum motorcycles Keilor) to sort out the snatchy throttle at low speeds. The suspension units standard on these bikes is very poor considering the original purchase price, and aftermarket units like Wilbers, TFX, Tractive etc add around 4 thou upwards for both front and rear replacement's but are a must for serious off-road adventure. Many early GS1250 bikes blew the front shock oil seal on rocky/off-road terrain, likewise the spoked wheels are not great and aftermarket tubeless wheels from Kite, Alpine add around $3500 but are the quality you would expect already fitted in view of the prices new for these machines. Traction control is great likewise the modes/abs/display/cruise control/tyre pressure monitoring and alerts when you get a puncture. I purchased both of mine 2nd hand for around $22,000 both with panniers and topboxes. Servicing and general maintenance is a piece of cake, likewise clutch replacement, fork seals, air/oil filters, battery. Its surprising how well these do offroad unless you happen to be alone and drop it -heavy to pick-up. Torque and power is great and the bike can be used for track day fun as well as general touring. Handling/braking is exceptional due the telelever front end. The motors seem to last forever and the comfort is very good. Gearbox clunky but long lasting. Buying secondhand suggested and use the money saving to fit better shocks front and rear.

5 stars! – Amazing bike. I bought mine almost new just after I got my L’s at $4500. Mint condition 2017 model 1200ks. Great little bike for a first timer or if… Read more

you’re a pro they are a great fun crap and giggles bike. I would definitely recommend to anyone to have this little rocket in their garage. Handles like a champ and not loud enough so you have every cop eying you off.

Rock Solid Performance – I owned Gen I ABS bike first for three years then changed to a new Gen II in 2008 mostly for the heated grips and gear change indicator. Its a… Read more

peculiarity of the FJR that although I consider myself a seasoned rider with over 50 years in the saddle I annoyingly still went looking for that non existent 6th gear. Had they added the sixth gear back then they would not have needed the gear indicator! I am a six foot and with the standard screen it is a little low. A shorter rider would find it perfect although the seat height might be a little high for shorter legs. Now completed 50,000 klms which is low for a 2008 bike (now Oct 2020). No issues other than fork seals replaced, one leaking, left one of course and a new lithium battery which has been great and very light. Would love the extra gear but simply can't justify swapping out a bike that still looks and rides like brand new. Yamaha quality has to be the best.

Hugely underrated – I have owned and ridden probably 30+ bikes over the years, from sports bikes to tourers to adventure bikes. As a bike to own, this one is my… Read more

surprise favourite.

If you read any magazine review it watch the videos, the S10 always gets an average review. However do some research on owner reviews and you may find that most owners rate them highly.

I was expecting an average, generic Japanese ride, yet for some unknown reason I just 'clicked' with this bike. It's as if Yamaha came and measured me and built it just for me.

I'm a fan of the BMW GS and KTM Adv bikes but honestly, I now prefer my S10. The engine character is similar to the GS boxers, riding position like the KTM 990. Suspension works well and the handing is more than good enough for the road. I don't experience any of the 'top heavy' feeling the journos keep going on about.

Engine performance is more than enough for road use, plenty of grunt when needed. It's no superbike but still plenty to get you before the court if desired.

They are also reported to be very reliable.

Fuel consumption is only average and there is no big tank option from the factory, probably the only things limiting it as being the perfect road bike for Australia.

I'll be keeping this bike for a long time.

Great reliable scooter – Zippy, cheap to run and reliable. I've done 70000kms and just get the regular services. Recommend for any sort of commuter. Price awesome too of course. Show details

Great Bike, but still very heavy – I sold my KTM300 after six years and went over to a Four Stroke. The WR and Yamaha for that fact need no introduction and have a reputation for… Read more

amazing build quality and reliability. A trademark of Japanese companies. The 300 is a powerfull bike and very fast but its lightweight handling and low tip weight it never felt like it was a handfull in the Bush. The WR trumps the 300 for power and for a big bore four stroke revs to the moon. This thing has serious mumbo and puts it down to the ground as well, making it deceptively fast. The WR is at home on more open tracks as it has a tendency to flame out(Stall) at low speeds and you need to over the clutch to avoid this hapening when tackling technical terrain. I love the WR the build quality, the power. the looks, the brakes but it is a handfull and very heavy when compared to the 300. On paper it is only about 17kgs heavier than the 300 but it feels like 30kgs. Overall a wicked bike but Yamaha still needs to shave some weight of this beast. If i was to go again i would go the WR250 as TBH the 450 is way too much bike for all but the Experts among us.

Needs to be reved – Small bikes are fun. But I always want a bit more power. The Duke 390 was the most powerful bike out of the two, (MT03). I sold the Duke because the… Read more

suspension was set up for the road only. Could not do dirt roads. So I got an MT 07. The suspension on the MT03 is terrible like the MT07, but they both can go on dirt roads. I have seen others take the Duke on dirt online. Perhaps I was too precious with it. I bought the Duke new. I bought the MT03 second hand. The plastics are cheap on the MT03. Thin, and screw tabs break easily.

Brilliant – Owner of over 30 motorcycles! Should have bought one of these years ago . It will take you anywhere you point, it will do legal highway speeds all… Read more

day , super light agile deceptively quick of the mark very frugal on fuel, cheap to maintain , anyone can ride the xt 250 from learners to world champions and have fun all day simple and low demanding of either skill or fitness! Only fault is could be a slightly larger capacity by no means a deal breaker

It's very smooth and easy to drive. It handles well in traffic, accelerates nicely, and feels stable on the road. The ride is comfortable, making it… Read more

ideal for daily commuting or short trips around town. Fuel efficiency is great, and Honda’s build quality really shows.

Best Supersports Bike – I've owned my Yamaha R1 for just over a year now. 2016 anniversary. The bike sounds amazing with its cross plane engine. More than enough power at… Read more

200hp. If you're looking for fuel efficiency, look elsewhere, this monster drinks petrol like a car if you're driving in an urban setting. Not for the faint hearted as it can be jerky at slow speeds and does get hot in start stop driving lock traffic.

Pillion passengers will be very uncomfortable on the small seat. But overall the bike is top tier and reliable.

The bike is well made . I have done 13000klm with no issues. The engine performance suits a learner rider, and for the price and design i think is a competitive buy, being usable and quality product