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"touring" × Oceania × TOURING: 8 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 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
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
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
Riding an Electric Adventure Bike Around Australia — Ed Darmanin Tackles the "Big Lap" on an Energica Experia
Rider Ed Darmanin is taking on a lap around mainland Australia — the "Big Lap" — aboard the electric adventure bike Energica Experia. Touring the vast continent on an electric motorcycle, the journey puts the reality of charging infrastructure and the potential of electric touring to the test. It's drawing attention as a trial of what an electric bike can really achieve over long distances.
The Pack (EV) · 6/25/2026
Rider Sets Out to Lap Australia by Electric Motorcycle — an Unprecedented Journey on the Energica Experia
On June 24, rider Ed Darmanin departed Sydney to attempt a solo, unsupported lap of mainland Australia aboard the electric motorcycle Energica Experia. A lap of a continent on an electric two-wheeler is an unprecedented undertaking, one that puts the reality of charging infrastructure and the potential of long-distance electric touring to the test.
The Pack (EV) · 6/24/2026
Honda Gold Wing Turns 50 — the Completeness of a Touring Flagship at Its Peak
The Honda Gold Wing marks its 50th anniversary. The commemorative Tour Premium Anniversary Edition demonstrates, through its long-distance comfort, refinement, and effortless cruising performance, that the flagship tourer remains the benchmark to this day.
BikeReview · 6/6/2026