12 Favourites

The Buell Ulysses looked unconventional from every angle, yet it tackled highways, gravel roads and adventure trails with surprising confidence. One of the most enjoyable and misunderstood motorcycles I’ve ever ridden. I bought one.

Motorcycle karma delivered one of Italy’s finest. Beautiful, brutally fast and utterly intoxicating, the MV Agusta F4 1000 proved every bit as exciting to ride as it was to admire.

The HP2 Megamoto is an uncompromising street bike—at home in the urban jungle, tearing up country roads or attacking a racetrack.

An epic South Island tour aboard Honda’s flagship Gold Wing revealed a luxury tourer that was anything but soft. Sweeping highways, mountain passes and back roads proved why the GL1800 earned its reputation.

Indian’s Springfield blends classic heritage styling with surprisingly sharp handling. A week in the saddle proved it the sweetest, most refined Thunder Stroke model I’d ridden.

After nearly 500 kilometres on Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee-Eight Freewheeler, I finally understood why trikes have such a loyal following.

Triumph’s Scrambler 1200 XE blends classic styling with genuine off-road ability. Great suspension, a brilliant engine and superb handling made it one of the most entertaining all-round motorcycles I’ve tested.

The 2020 Harley-Davidson Road King proved that big touring bikes can still surprise, handle beautifully and feel just right.

A glorious fortnight with Triumph’s mighty 2.5-litre Rocket 3 GT. Huge torque, real polish and grin-inducing grunt.

BMW’s K 1600 B brings six-cylinder performance and cutting-edge technology to the luxury bagger market. Effortlessly fast, beautifully refined and packed with innovation.

A comprehensive look at Harley’s most controversial motorcycle ever. Fast, smooth and eerily silent, it delivered one of the most unique riding experiences I’ve had—with caveats.

Harley-Davidson’s flagship CVO Road Glide delivered one of the finest long-distance rides I’ve experienced. A 1,000-kilometre journey from Sydney to Brisbane proved a comprehensive test.