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Oceania × TOURING: 13 articles
FIVE GT1 EVO GTX Combines GORE-TEX, Primaloft and D3O
FIVE's GT1 EVO GTX grand-touring glove has been introduced in Australia. It combines a GORE-TEX Grip membrane, 80 g Primaloft insulation and D3O protection with CE KP1 certification. Offered in black from S to 3XL, it is priced locally at A$349.95.
MCNews · 7/31/2026
Honda Confirms CB1000GT Sport-Tourer for Australia, Arriving Late 2026
Honda has confirmed the CB1000GT sport-tourer for the Australian market, arriving late 2026 in Grand Prix Red. It uses a 1000cc inline-four derived from the CBR1000RR Fireblade, retuned for smoother delivery at 110kW and 102Nm, and comes standard with electronically adjustable suspension, detachable panniers, heated grips, handguards, a centrestand, a five-position windscreen, and a five-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync. Wet weight excluding panniers is 229kg; pricing is still to be announced.
Road Rider Magazine · 7/27/2026
Honda Confirms 2026 CB1000GT Sports Tourer for Australia
Honda has confirmed its new CB1000GT sports tourer will arrive in Australia in late 2026. Built on the CB1000 Hornet, it uses a Fireblade-derived inline-four making 110.1kW (148hp), with electronic suspension, a 21-litre tank and detachable panniers for long-distance touring.
MCNews · 7/27/2026
KTM Australia's 2027 Adventure Rally Marks Its 10th Edition, Now Including Accommodation
KTM Australia's Adventure Rally reaches its 10th edition in 2027. The five-day riding event tours southwestern Victoria, and for the first time accommodation is included in the entry fee, lowering the barrier to entry and broadening the adventure experience.
Transmoto · 7/23/2026
KTM Reveals Victoria Route for 2027 Australia Adventure Rallye
KTM Australia has revealed the route for its 10th Australia Adventure Rallye: VIC Ranges, running 14-19 March 2027. The five-day, roughly 1,500km course starts and ends in Ballarat, tracing the Goldfields, Grampians and Great Ocean Road, with entry capped at 130 registered KTM adventure bikes.
MCNews · 7/23/2026
Honda Australia Unveils 2026 Africa Twin—Refreshed Across Four Variants
Honda Australia has announced the 2026 CRF1100L Africa Twin range. The refreshed styling and new colors span four variants, starting at AU$22,999. The legendary adventure nameplate gets a new look as a companion for Australia's vast landscapes.
Dirt Action · 7/22/2026
Kove's 350 Rally Adventure Bike Surfaces in Patent Filings
Kove design patents reveal a road-oriented rally model named 350 Rally. It appears to use the 450 Rally family’s single-cylinder engine layout, frame and swingarm, adding a large fuel tank, stacked headlights, landscape TFT and GPS bracket. A lower dipped seat, road lighting, licence-plate holder and side stand also appear in the drawings.
Australian Motorcycle News · 7/22/2026
Riding Kawasaki's New KLE500 to Australia's Wombeyan Caves via Rough Roads
Veteran Australian rider Peter 'The Bear' Thoeming rides Kawasaki's new KLE500 along a rough road to Wombeyan Caves. This travelogue recounts how the half-liter companion handled gravel, cliffs, and pothole-riddled terrain.
BikeReview · 7/21/2026
Norton Atlas First Ride: Putting the New Mid-Size ADV to the Test in Iceland
The reborn Norton Atlas 600 was tested for more than 200km on paved and unsealed roads in Iceland. Its 585cc parallel twin makes 69hp and 57Nm, while 19/17-inch wheels and 180mm of suspension travel aim to combine middleweight agility with genuine touring ability.
OnThrottle · 7/21/2026
2026 Honda Africa Twin Arrives in Australia, From AU$22,999 Across Four Variants
Honda's 2026 Africa Twin has arrived in Australia across four variants, wearing fresh colors and graphics. Priced from AU$22,999, it holds onto its status as the go-to adventure bike for crossing the continent.
Road Rider Magazine · 7/20/2026
BMW Unveils R 12 G/S Competition Bike for the 2026 GS Trophy
BMW has unveiled the specially built "R 12 G/S Competition Bike" that national teams will ride at the 2026 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, held this year in Romania. Based on the air-cooled boxer heritage model, it's equipped as a competition-spec machine built to survive the grueling international event, sent out as the new companion for the GS Trophy.
MCNews.com.au · 7/14/2026
The Three Great Passes and West Coast of the South Island: The Definitive New Zealand Touring Route
Travel outlet Mad or Nomad introduced the definitive touring route centered on New Zealand's South Island. Alongside three alpine crossings—Haast Pass, Arthur's Pass, and Lewis Pass—the route includes West Coast roads, the road to Mount Cook, and highlights like Glenorchy and Akaroa. The South Island-focused itinerary spans roughly seven weeks, with December-February cited as the best season.
Mad or Nomad · 7/10/2026
Lighter Sport-Touring Machine: Ducati Multistrada V2 S Road Tested in Australia
Australian magazine Road Rider road-tested the Ducati Multistrada V2 S, a touring bike from the sportbike maker. The bike is said to be significantly lighter while keeping the same power and torque as its predecessor, with maintenance also made simpler and cheaper. The review praises it as a new-generation middleweight adventure tourer that balances usability with ease of upkeep.
Road Rider Magazine · 7/2/2026