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132 COMING EVENTSRallies, Swap Meets, Club Runs

132 CLUB NOTICES

160 SELL YOUR BIKE FOR FREE

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153 SUPPLIES & SERVICESDIRECTORY

FEATURES & REGULARS

12 HARLEY’S ROAD AHEADFEATURE – 2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON RANGE INTRODUCTION

20 ‘SPECIAL’ SELECTION– 2021 H-D TOURING

24 STYLE, SPEED... AND SOUND– 2021 H-D CVO

26 HARLEY WITH A KICK!BAROOGA RODEO HARLEY-DAVIDSON RAFFLE

30 DESERT STORMREPORT – 2021 DAKAR RALLY

23 THREE WHEELS KEEP ON ROLLIN’– 2021 H-D TRIKE

15 HOLD STEADY– 2021 H-D SPORTSTER

16 GOING BIGGER, GOING BRIGHTER – 2021 H-D SOFTAIL

6 NEWS- Royal Enfi eld releases ‘Meteor 350’- Suzuki previews 2022 Hayabusa - Yamaha ends production of SR400

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Announced in India late last year, the Meteor 350 makes its Australian debut in 2021 - Royal Enfield’s 120th Anniversary.

“We are delighted to add another exciting chapter in the story of Royal Enfield, which began 120 years ago in 1901,” says Vimal Sumbly, Royal Enfield’s Head of Business for Asia Pacific.

“The Meteor 350 is part of our strategy to cater to the rising demand for affordable leisure riding in our core middleweight segment.”

OLD NAME, CLASSIC STYLE, NEW ENGINEERINGThe Meteor 350 revives a name from

Royal Enfield’s past, specifically 1952 when a 700cc parallel twin roadster using parts from the existing 500cc and 350cc models was launched. Coincidentally, this was the same year that Royal Enfield’s connection to India began.

From that original Meteor, the Super Meteor and Meteor Minor followed, as well as spin-off Sports variants, before the Meteor was replaced by the Interceptor in the early 1960s.

While the Meteor name then lay dormant for almost six decades, Royal Enfield’s Indian operations were anything but, manufacturing basic but robust motorcycles, initially for the Indian Army, then the domestic market. Those early Indian models would form the backbone of Royal Enfield’s current range.

The Meteor name may have a long

history, but the idea of a Royal Enfield cruiser is more recent, dating to the 1990s when the ‘Citybike’ and ‘Lightning’ added cruiser styling touches, like buckhorn handlebars, a low saddle, peanut tank and pillion backrest, to existing Royal Enfield platforms.

In 2002, the Lightning evolved into the Thunderbird, initially in 500cc form, with a smaller 346cc version following, both of which featured more cruiser-specific styling.

The Thunderbird was the longest running and most successful cruiser in the Indian market. In 2018, the 350 version reached Australian shores, rebadged as the Rumbler, but virtually identical to the Indian market model in every other way.

Last year, new emissions regulations meant the Thunderbird was discontinued, paving the way for the introduction of the Meteor 350.

Lightweight cruiser features all-new frame and engine, priced from $6,540.ROYAL ENFIELD RELEASES ‘METEOR 350’

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Royal Enfield’s expansion and modernization of their mid-size motorcycle range continues with the release of the ‘Meteor 350,’ a single-

cylinder cruiser in the classic Royal Enfield style, but with an all-new frame and engine, plus a bespoke navigation system.

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MODERN CRUISINGWhile retaining Royal Enfield’s heritage-

inspired styling cues and the brand’s all-important DNA, the Meteor 350 is an all-new machine.

Developed to be a global model, the Meteor spec starts with a new 349cc air-oil cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine producing 15kW (20.2hp) at 6100rpm and 27Nm at 4000rpm.

Where the Rumbler 350 retained a kick starter, the Meteor 350 is electric start only, reflecting the mechanical modernisation of the Royal Enfield range. Throttle response is said to be optimised for dependable starting and linear acceleration, with a top speed in the 115km/h range and the ability to sit on 100km/h without stress.

A balancer shaft on the engine greatly reduces vibration at speed compared to older Royal Enfield singles, without compromising the distinctive note or the sort of torque expected out of a cruiser.

The engine is matched to a five-speed gearbox with overdrive fifth gear to deliver what Royal Enfield says is stress-free and economical highway cruising, while a seven-plate clutch makes for easy gear changing in stop-start city traffic.

Fuel economy figures for the Australian market have not been released, but overseas reporting suggests a very frugal 2.4lt/100km, which equates to a range comfortably in excess of 500km from the 15-litre tank.

The Meteor 350 frame is all-new, too, even though the twin-downtube cradle configuration isn’t.

Designed to offer the sort of flex needed for manoeuvrability, while remaining rock-solid for highway cruising, the frame accommodates a low centre of gravity and the Meteor 350’s 765mm seat height.

CRUISING COMFORT, STOPPING POWERIn terms of suspension, the Meteor

350 offers the same 41mm front end with 130mm travel as the discontinued Rumbler 350, but the twin shock rear is upgraded to offer six-way preload adjustability.

A 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combination is cruiser-friendly, while the 100/90 and 140/70 tyres ensure the Meteor 350 will have some capability when tarmac roads turn to gravel, too.

Braking is an upgrade from the Rumbler, with a 300mm front disc brake, 270mm rear disc, ByBRE calipers and standard dual-channel ABS. It’s not a huge combination, but enough to haul up the Meteor’s kerb weight of 191kg. For the record, that’s 1kg lighter than the outgoing Rumbler 350.

Despite its cruiser ethos that includes a wide, low saddle, forward-mounted pegs and heel-and-toe shifter, the riding position is close to neutral, making the Meteor 350 a viable proposition for day-to-day commuting as well as weekend cruising.

“The Meteor 350 is a supremely refined, easy and accessible cruiser,” says Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Royal Enfield’s parent company, Eicher Motors.

“It is easy, very comfortable with excellent ergonomics, and absolutely enjoyable for long distance riding and

Meteor variants include - from top to bottom - Fireball, Stellar and Supernova.


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highway cruising, while being great within the city as well. The motorcycle’s poise, its agile handling and up-rated braking, result in an unmatched ride experience.”

DAY TRIPPERIn a further reflection of Royal Enfield’s

modernisation, the Meteor 350 debuts a new navigation system – Tripper – that’s powered by Google Maps to provide simple turn-by-turn navigation instructions.

Paired via a Royal Enfield App to the rider’s smartphone, the Tripper is described as providing the navigation information you need, but not enough to distract. Instructions are presented in simple graphic form on a secondary instrument pod. For example, an upcoming turn is indicated as an arrow that “fills” with colour as the next turn draws nearer, then flashes when the turn is imminent.

Cleverly, for rides where you don’t need route instructions, the secondary pod serves as a clock.

THREE LEVELS OF STYLEThe Meteor 350 launches with three trim

levels – Fireball, Stellar and Supernova – defined by colours and fitted accessories.

Fireball is the entry-level variant, available in red or yellow tank colours, with matching rim stickers and blacked-out exhaust and engine parts. The mid-range Stellar extends the colour palette to three options – red, blue and matte black – with a chromed exhaust and handlebar, tank badge (instead of a decal) and pillion backrest as standard. The top-spec Supernova is available in two-tone brown/black or blue/black, with two-tone seat trim options, machined detailing on the wheels, chromed

AUS ARRIVALAt time of writing, the Meteor 350 was

just about to land in Australia, so should be in Royal Enfield dealerships by the time you read this. For more details, see your Royal Enfield dealer.

2021 ROYAL ENFIELD METEOR 350Meteor 350 Fireball $6,540*(red, yellow)Meteor 350 Stellar $6,840*(red, blue, matte black)Meteor 350 Supernova $7,240*(brown/black, blue/black)*plus ORCs

indicator shells and a windscreen as standard.

Across the range, standard features include a Halogen headlight with LED DRL, LED tail light, combination analogue/digital instrumentation and a USB charge port.

A range of genuine accessories will be available to suit the Meteor 350, from engine and sump guards, to windscreens, touring seats, luggage, slip-on mufflers and more. Riding gear and casual wear will be part of the range, too.

Despite 399cc capacity, Meteor 350 is capable of highway speeds and features an overdrive fifth (top) gear for relaxed cruising.

Top of the range Meteor 350 Supernova features two-tone paint and includes a windscreen and pillion backrest as standard.

All-new 349cc air-oil cooled single is at the heart of the new Meteor 350, producing 15kW and 27Nm.

Seat height is a low 765mm, while accessories like a windscreen, touring seat and luggage are available to enhance the cruising experience.


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Since its launch in 1999, the Suzuki GSX1300RR Hayabusa has come to symbolize the best that Suzuki - and arguably sportsbikes in general - has to offer.

It may come as a surprise to some that only two distinct generations of the Hayabusa have been released, with the second arriving in 2008. Now, the third-generation of the GSX1300RR has been revealed ahead of local release later this year.

GEN 3 – ULTIMATE SPORTCarrying the tagline “Ultimate Sport”, the

new Hayabusa will arrive as a 2022 model with a new look and a list of new features longer than your arm. A 1340cc inline four continues to power the Hayabusa, but updates have been applied to the engine and many other components, too. In fact, the twin-spar aluminium frame and swingarm are one of the few elements to carry over mostly unchanged.

The requirement to meet Euro 5 emissions standards was a key driver in the engine and exhaust system updates, but other changes, including a redesign of most of the engine internals, have resulted in smoother, more consistent power delivery at low and medium rpm, making the Hayabusa more usable as a regular ride. Importantly for a premium-priced performance bike, the changes have improved engine durability, too.

Maximum power of 140kW at 9700rpm is down on the Gen 2 Hayabusa, as is the maximum torque of 150Nm at 7000rpm, but power and torque delivery are now more consistent through the rev range, with 0-100km/h time improved to 3.2 seconds (from 3.4 seconds).

SUZUKI PREVIEWS 2022 HAYABUSA

Third-generation GSX1300RR loaded with new technology. Australian arrival in mid-2021.

Handling has been tweaked and front:rear balance adjusted to a perfect 50:50 ratio. In harmony with this, internal settings for the KYB suspension have been adjusted to improve shock absorption and increase straight-line stability.

Braking is now made up of Brembo Stylema calipers on the 320mm front brake discs, while a new alloy wheel design improves grip feel, enhanced by Bridgestone tyres that were created exclusively for the new-generation Hayabusa.

In terms of ergonomics, the handlebars now sit 12mm closer to the rider and use a floating mount to minimize vibration. The switchgear’s been redesigned for easier operation, too.

The most obvious change is the new-look bodywork, which offers a more aggressive, angular look, much of which has been driven by aerodynamic improvements. Wind protection and anti-lift characteristics are improved, with Suzuki claiming the new wind-cheating design offers one of the best drag co-efficient numbers of any motorcycle.

Along with the kind of changes to the

fairing shape and windscreen configuration you’d expect, Suzuki designers drilled down on things like the mirror shape and even the brake lever design to improve aerodynamic efficiency at speed.

NEW TECHThe key new feature on the 2022

GSX1300RR Hayabusa is the bewildering amount of technical features available in the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS).

Leading this rider-assistance system is Suzuki Drive Mode Selector Alpha (SDMS-a) with three preset and three selectable riding modes. Within this are three power modes, a 2-mode bi-directional quick shifter, 3-mode engine braking control, 10-mode wheelie control and 10-mode traction control system. All bar the power modes are switchable.

There’s also 3-mode launch control, cruise control, low rpm assist function and Suzuki Easy Start system, combined and motion track braking systems, emergency stop signal (that flashes the indicators under sudden high-speed braking), active speed limiter and even a hill-hold function.

While some of these rider assistance technologies are available on existing Suzuki models, they’re all new to the upcoming Hayabusa.

Controlling all of this is a new Inertial Measurement Unit that operates on 6 axes and is also connected to an all-new ABS set-up.

Bringing the electrics and other features into the new decade, the instrumentation features a new central TFT LCD screen. There’s also a new LED headlight and combination front indicator and position lights, as well as new LED rear combination lights.

MID-YEAR ARRIVALThe 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa is due to arrive

around June/July, 2021, priced from $27,690 ride away. Online reservations are being taken now at: suzukimotorcycles.com.au


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Production of Yamaha’s SR roadster will finally come to an end this year - bowing out after 40 years - with an SR400 ‘Final Edition’ that will be exclusive to the Japanese market.

OLD TECH, NEW LOVEThe original SR was a 500cc model,

launched in 1978 and based on the XT500 thumper four-stroke trail bike. A 400cc version was added to suit Japanese registration requirements.

YAMAHA ENDS PRODUCTION OF SR400

SR400 ‘Final Edition’ and ‘Final Edition Premium’ made for Japan only.Even when it was new, the SR was

considered something of a throwback, with air cooling, carburettor induction, kick starting, spoke wheels and a drum rear brake.

That simplicity soon became the SR’s greatest selling point, particularly in Japan, with the local market steadfastly refused to accept “modern” updates, so an electric starter was never offered and fuel injection only added in 2010.

In Australia, the SR500 was sold for only a

handful of years before being discontinued in 1982, but a steady trickle of grey imports since then ensured it remained in the local consciousness. It was a similar story in Europe and North America, lasting only until the early ‘80s.

Production of the SR500 ended in 1999, but the SR400 continued, primarily for the Japanese market.

As the custom motorcycle scene boomed in the new millennium, the SR’s inherent simplicity made it a favourite for countless

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café racer conversions, both here and abroad, to the point that it’s hard to find an SR500/400 for sale these days that ISN’T customised.

Renewed interest in the SR400 led Yamaha Motor Australia to start official imports from 2014, but within a few years it was discontinued locally and has been mostly a Japan-only model since.

FINAL EDITIONThe end of SR400 production will be

marked with a Final Edition that was announced in January and will be released in March.

Two versions have been revealed – a ‘standard’ and a ‘limited,’ with just 1,000 units of the latter to be built.

The regular Final Edition will be offered in a choice of two colours, dark grey and blue, each with unique details.

Inspired by the finish on SR400s from the early ‘80s, the dark grey SR400 Final Edition features a contrasting silver scallop on the tank, outlined in black and carrying subtle ‘Final Edition’ script. A similar contrast paint treatment is added to the tail panel, while the side covers carry the distinctive ‘SR’ badge that’s been a feature of the SR400 for decades. The seat is trimmed in two-tone grey vinyl and there’s a classic Yamaha tuning fork badge on the tank.

The blue SR400 Final Edition features a sans serif Yamaha tank badge and brown seat upholstery. The side covers on this version carry a decal with SR Final Edition, ‘The Big Single’ and ‘Since 1978’ identification.

The exclusive SR400 Final Edition Limited is finished in black, with complementary ‘alumite’ bronze-look wheels and distressed leather-look seat trim.

The tank features a brass tuning fork badge and ‘sunburst’ section that’s applied by hand. Instrument faces are finished in black and carry Final Edition identification, while the Limited’s side covers upgrade the blue Final Edition’s decal to a relief badge, adding an individually engraved unit number.

Paint and trim differences aside, each Final Edition is the same mechanically, with a 399cc air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 5-speed gearbox and semi double-cradle frame.

LIMITED NUMBERS, HIGH DESIRABILITYHand-finished paint and limited

production means the Limited carries a price of 748,000 yen (AU$9,250 approx.), which is a 23 per cent premium over the regular SR400 Final Edition’s pricing of 605,000 Yen (AU$7,500 approx.). To give that pricing context, the locally-released SR400 from 2014 started at $8,999 + ORCs.

Official release for both versions of the SR400 Final Edition will be on 15 March, 2021, but the entire 1,000-unit allocation of the Limited has already been accounted for, selling out by the start of February.

Neither version of the SR400 Final Edition will be released in Australia, but the determined enthusiast could likely source one individually or via specialist importers.

Fuel tank on the SR400 Final Edition Limited is hand-painted by selected Yamaha craftsmen.

All 1,000 units of the SR400 Final Edition Limited sold out within days of being announced.

SR400 will retain a kick starter right to the end!

SR400 Final Edition Limited is more exclusive, with

production capped at 1,000 numbered units.

The standard SR400 Final Edition will be available in a choice of two colours, each with its own specific identification, badging and details.


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Harley-Davidson has released details on its 2021 range. And there are more than a few surprises…WORDS Mike Ryan | PHOTOS Harley-Davidson

FEATURE – 2021 HARLEY DAVIDSON RANGE - INTRODUCTION

While we’re all glad to see the back of 2020, Harley-Davidson

has to be more pleased than most to have the past year in their rear view. With a CEO departing, a future strategy abandoned and ongoing market decline, 2020 had been particularly egregious year for the all-American company – even before COVID-19 became a factor.

The arrival of 2021 presents an opportunity to move forward, and Harley claim they’re doing exactly that in announcing a new strategy for the new year.

THE ROAD TO 2021To give some background to Harley-

Davidson’s current situation, the company had been forging ahead with the ‘More Roads to Harley-Davidson’ campaign until last year. Under CEO Matt Levatich, ‘More Roads’ was launched in July, 2018, with some very bold goals, including 100 new models in 10 years, growing Harley’s US market by 2 million riders and expanding international sales to account for 50 per cent of total business.

However, a string of poor sales figures (including the company’s lowest annual

sales for 16 years in 2019), meant that when Levatich was ousted in February, 2020, most of the More Roads programme went with him. In its place, new CEO (and former H-D Board director) Jochen Zeitz announced ‘The Rewire’ plan to overhaul Harley’s operations.

Starting with basic improvements in inventory and delivery, The Rewire also aimed for a return to the brand’s strengths, ie. cruisers and large tourers, and a focus on core markets, ie. the USA, rather than diversification into new models and new markets.

“Despite the pandemic, the team at Harley was able to come together and truly focus on what is important to our riders and to our community,” said Zeitz at the 2021 virtual launch on 19 January.

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“Harley-Davidson is here for you. We’ve been listening. We’ve worked hard to prioritise the things that matter to you.”

With ‘The Rewire’ completed in January, it’s now time for a new five-year strategic plan - ‘The Hardwire’. Details are yet to be fully revealed, but some of the goals under ‘The Hardwire’ are just as ambitious as those under ‘More Roads,’ including double-digit sales growth in 2021, followed by single-digit annual sales growth and increased profits through to 2025.

Based on overseas reporting, other takeaways from ‘The Hardwire’ plan include moving the company’s electric motorcycle programme (that delivered the Livewire) to a separate division with its own management team who will be encouraged to explore partnerships with other

companies. Partner companies will also be sought for other future opportunities, including a “premium” low displacement model.

Some of the other diversification initiatives under ‘More Roads’ will stay in place under ‘The Hardwire,’ so the Pan America adventure tourer is going ahead (due for global launch in February), along with the ‘Custom 1250’ sports model. Harley’s small e-Bikes appear to have escaped the axe, too, and will likely be folded into the upcoming electric division,

The drag bike-inspired FXDR114 is one of three

models cut from the Softail lineup for 2021.

Street 500 has been deleted for 2021, but may

return in the future.

2021 CVO Road Glide is one of two models to get the new Rockford Fosgate sound system as standard.

One of Harley’s hero models, the Fat Boy gets a bright chrome makeover for 2021, as well as a standard Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine.

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