Australian Road Rider

THE NO.1 MAGAZINE FOR TOURING Australian Road Rider is the only Australian magazine to address the technical aspects of riding and celebrate the pure enjoyment of touring. At Australian Road Rider we know that there’s nothing like the pleasure of hitting the open road and exploring our glorious country.

Australian Road Rider

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

2025 INDIAN SCOUT – ALL-NEW AMERICAN ICON

THE BOXER LIFESTYLE

A NEW CRUISE

DUCATI'S DESIGN PROCESS, EXPLAINED

AN INDIAN JOURNEY OF FEMALE EMPOWERMENT • Bathukamma Bikerni: an inspiring journey through Telangana, south-central India

CROSSOVER CROWN CONTENDER • Is Suzuki's new crossover bike all things to all men?

COMPETITION

SUZUKI GSKS1000GX SECOND OPINION

SUZUKI GSX-S1000GX

MODERN ROADSTER • CFMOTO's 450 twin-cylinder engine lands in a practical, all-round chassis

COMPETITION

2024 CFMOTO 450NK

FULLY SCRAMBLED • Is it a naked, a retro, a crossover? The Scrambler Full Throttle refuses to be categorised…

COMPETITION

DUCATI SCRAMBLER FULL THROTTLE

TRAFFIC-FREE DELIGHTS • Here's a road you should ride – 60km of unexpected interest with a bit of everything… except traffic

DESERT WIND AND SEA BREEZE • The vastness of the desert contrasts with the opulence of the cities…

THE HIMALAYAN IN OZ • Clubby was impressed with the new Himalayan when he rode it overseas, but will it work in tough Australian conditions?

COMPETITION

ACCESSORIES

ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 450

TORNADO COUNTRY • Great roads, high speeds and tornadoes…

GLIDING ON… • Harley's two most popular tourers have received a massive update

HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (ROAD GLIDE)

PHONE NAVIGATION DONE BETTER

ADAPTA STRAPZ

HIGH-TECH ELECTRIC GLOVES

COMING DOWNUNDER: NEXX HELMETS

EVERYDAY LUGGAGE

A SAFETY ESSENTIAL • Reader Brian Peacock responded to the editor's call for readers’ experiences with GPS units…

MOTORRAD GARAGE GSX-S 1000GX • Suzuki new flagship crossover bike, the GSX-S1000GX, is a high-tech, capable and well-equipped machine – but you can make it better and suit your riding with accessories from Motorrad Garage. Check out www.motorradgarage.com.au to view a huge range of accessories for bikes of all kinds.

NEVER GIVE UP

SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME

MID-RANGE CROSSOVER • After a bike that ticks the boxes for price, convenience and comfort? The Kawasaki Versys 650 could be for you…

THAT BIKE OF YOURS • GO TO LINKS.ROADRIDER.COM.AU/TBOY TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES

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