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Honda Goldwing demo rides available in Melbourne

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Peter Stevens Motorcycles is Victoria’s leading Goldwing dealer.

2012-1As a Honda specialist and official Honda stockist of new and used Goldwings ,we can also provide genuine accessories to dress up your motorcycle.
We have recently added another demo bike to our floor and welcome you to come and take it for a ride !
To book a test ride simply call (03) 9602 5833 or email one of our friendly Honda staff members.
infomelbourne@peterstevens.com.au

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Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza Easter 2013

Friday, January 4th, 2013

For details coming soon or check out http://www.ma.org.au/hbbb
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2013 Peter Stevens Motorcycles South Australian MX Titles

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013

SA MX Titles press release 2013v1.3
Motorcycling SA is excited to announce a 5 Round Series to determine the 2013 Peter Stevens Motorcycles South Australian MX Champions.
“Peter Stevens Motorcycles has again come on board as naming rights sponsor, in a deal that extends its support from 2012, and looks to establish a long term relationship with SA MX.. The benefit of having the motorcycle industry, particularly Peter Stevens Motorcycles, is great for the series and its riders” says Chris McArdle, General Manager, Motorcycling SA.
Yamaha Australia, continuing its strong support of motorcycling sport in SA, has also joined the in as a series sponsor for 2013, adding further industry support for the growing SA MX scene.
The 2013 series rounds are:

  • Round 1 – Whyalla – March 9 & 10 (March Long Weekend) – Whyalla MCC
  • Round 2 – Mount Gambier – April 20/21 – Mount Gambier JMCC
  • Round 3 – Gillman – May 11/12 – Motocross Riders Association (MRA)
  • Round 4 – Renmark – June 22/23 – Riverland JMCC
  • Round 5 – Murray Bridge – August 3/4 – Murray Bridge MX

SA MX Titles press release 2013v1
“2012 saw an awesome effort by SA MX Sports Manager, Shannon Reimann and the hosting clubs, with the series being a great success. A couple of clubs get another round in 2013, with three different tracks from last year. All clubs are looking forward to putting on a spectacle for riders and spectators. Juniors will again be on the Saturday, with Seniors competing on Sunday.” Mr McArdle said.
2013 looks exciting with many grading changes in the Senior ranks. Tyler Lange, Izak Maule, Jordan Waters, Josef Oliver and Aaron Hart are all heading straight into the Senior Expert Lites class, where they are sure to challenge the more experienced competitors. There is also a number of riders returning to competition in 2013, including Matt Clarke and Riley Graham who are sure to keep Shane Metcalfe busy defending his number 1 crown.
With over 50+ Junior riders transferring into the Senior ranks for 2013, Siegah Ward will be looking to secure a championship, along with the massive talents of Alex Larwood, Jack McLean, Jayden Rudd and Morgan McNicol.
SA MX Titles press release 2013v1.2
The 2013 series further benefits through the strong support of regional Councils in Whyalla and Mount Gambier. Events Whyalla and the Mount Gambier District Council both are key round sponsors for the respective events, and will reap the benefits of over 250 competitors and their family and supporters visiting the region for the event.
“We are thrilled to have secured the opening round of the 2013 Peter Stevens SA MX Series, and with support from the Whyalla Council, look forward to welcoming all riders, officials and supporters to Whyalla” says Events Whyalla spokesperson, Mr Jim Hewitson.

Triumph launches 110th ‘Anniversary Special’ Bonneville T100

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Triumph Motorcycles is kicking off its 110th anniversary celebration with the launch of a special edition Bonneville T100. Inspired by the classic 1902 No.1 model, the limited edition bike sports a unique anniversary crest, directly inspired by the early Triumph tank badges. The nostalgic appeal of this series of T100s is further enhanced by a retro-inspired twin colour paint scheme of Brooklands Green and Aluminium Silver, complimented by black mudguards as per the original bike.


While the Brooklands Green paint scheme commemorates Triumph’s first ever motorcycle race win at the famous Surrey-based circuit in 1908, the Aluminium Silver scheme echoes the style of the pioneering pre-war years. The eye catching tank crest has been changed from the original King’s motif to pay tribute to our own Queen in her Jubilee year of 2012. The addition of three dots over the original crest design have been added to represent the historic locations of Triumph factories over the last 110 years; Coventry, Meriden and Hinckley.

The limited edition Bonneville – only 1,000 units are being manufactured – is tastefully finished with chrome touches, such as the grab rail, chain guard and cam cover, to provide an additional element of classic presence. Every 110th Anniversary Special Edition Bonneville T100 comes with a numbered plaque on the dog-bone style handlebar clamp and to underscore the authenticity of the machine, every model comes with its own numbered certificate.


‘Mal Jarrett’ marketing manager for Triumph Australia, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our 110th anniversary year with this iconic limited edition production run. The ‘Bonnie’ is synonymous with the heritage of the Triumph brand and the perfect canvas for a special edition model. While we’re pushing forward the boundaries of technology with innovation such as the ride-by-wire system on the new Tiger Explorer, it’s still important to recognize where we’ve come from and this 110th edition T100 does just that.”

Triumph’s last special edition classic bike – the Steve McQueen which saw only 1,100 produced in early 2012 – sold out in a matter of weeks, so riders interested in a Bonneville T100 are being advised to reserve their bike early. The 110th Anniversary Special Edition Bonneville T100s are expected to be in dealers from May 2012.

Call now to secure your name against one of these beautiful motorcycles.
City Triumph – (03) 9348 6550
Ringwood – (03) 9870 0222
Dandenong – (03) 9791 7722
Geelong – (03) 5221 0400
Adelaide – (08) 8212 1494

Judgement Day

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011


Harley-Davidson gave our Harley-Heaven stores the challenge to put together the meanest and coolest Harley on the road and pitch it aginst bikes from many other Aussie & Kiwi HD dealers in “Judgement Day”. You’ll even get the chance to win your very own, brand new Harley Davidson 2011 Softail Standard! You can see all the entries here, be sure to show us your loyalty and put your vote in for one of our three Harley Heaven choppers from Melbourne, Ringwood or Adelaide.

Triumph 2012 Models Revealed

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Triumph pulled the veil on their brand spankin’ new 2012 models at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. They revealed the Tiger Explorer, a strong and faithful new addition to the adventure touring range and the 2012 Speed Triple R, ferocious as always. The Limited Edition Steve McQueen was also revealed, with Triumph only planning to build 1,100 models.

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer


The tough as guts Tiger Explorer is a brand new edition to Triumphs Adventure Touring range, built entirely with reliability in mind which should see you doing 16,000 kilometers between each service. Triumph outfitted the Tiger with a brand-spankin’ new three-cylinder engine which produces 137PS with 121Nm of torque; you may find yourself giving steep hills the middle finger. It has an LCD screen, operated by thumb switches on the handlebars, which can be used to display things like the ambient air temperature – it even comes with an ice warning; just incase you can’t feel the nip. Triumph has a reputation for making bikes that handle well, and the Tiger is no exception, with a smooth, even ride on unpaved roads. It even comes in black!
2012 Triumph Speed Triple-R

2012 Triumph Speed Triple-R


Then again, touring isn’t for everyone. The 2012 Speed Triple R has gone under the knife with refurbishments from the biggest and best names in the performance industry, brace yourselves for name drops; Brembo Brakes, Ohlins suspension, Pirelli Supercosa rubber and more. The Speed Triple R is all about performance, with a 3 cylinder 1050cc engine and a redesigned gearbox for more refined shifting. As always, the Speed Triple R’s naked, bare bones look is kept to give this bike a very mean feel, while retaining sleek aerodynamics.
Triumph Steve McQueen Edition

Triumph Steve McQueen Edition


Triumph has gone Hollywood with the release of the Limited Edition Steve McQueen. Based on the classic Bonneville T100, the Steve McQueen is a true homage to “The King of Cool,” inspired by the iconic Triumph Trophy TR6 that was so famously ridden by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape. This bike just oozes cultural history. Only 1,100 Steve McQueen’s will be made, with each bike produced being individually numbered with a plaque placed on the handlebars and an authenticity certificate given to each buyer for bragging rights.

Harley-Davidson Australia’s Judgement Day 2010 Winner

Monday, December 20th, 2010

All the results are in for the Harley-Davidson’s 48 Judgement day are in. Harley-Heaven Ringwood won the Best Low budget custom build with Harley-Heaven Adelaide in a close 2nd place…

Congratulations to everyone who was involved in these builds. If you’d like to build your own Harley custom then call one of our Chrome Consultants at any of our Harley Heaven stores:
Harley Heaven Melbourne – (03) 9348 6560
Harley Heaven Ringwood – (03) 9870 0222
Harley Heaven Dandenong – (03) 9791 7722
Harley Heaven Adelaide – (08) 8212 1494

Best Overall Forty-Eight Custom No.1: Rolling Thunder, 'The Bomber'

Best Overall Forty-Eight Custom No.1: Rolling Thunder, 'The Bomber'

Best Low Budget Forty-Eight Custom No 1: Harley Heaven Ringwood, "The Rodster"

Best Low Budget Forty-Eight Custom No 1: Harley Heaven Ringwood, 'The Rodster'

Best Low Budget Forty-Eight Custom No.2: Harley Heaven Adelaide, "Screaming 48"

Best Low Budget Forty-Eight Custom No.2: Harley Heaven Adelaide, 'Screaming 48'

Metal Mayhem Tour III hits Peter Stevens Motorcycles Dandenong

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

A brand new fleet of nine 2011 Harley models were sent to Peter Stevens Motorcycles Dandenong for test rides on Saturday 9th October. Over 30 riders took the opportunity to evaluate two of the latest models of their choice back to back on a route that took in Lynbrook, Eumemmerring and Endeavour Hills. Models that attracted a lot of attention included the XL883 SuperLow, the V-Rod Muscle and the Softail Deluxe.

The members of the Dandenong Harley Owners Group made a big contribution to the success of the day by running an excellent sausage sizzle to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Our thanks go to Dandenong Chapter director, Karen, who led an enthusiastic team of sausage sizzlers.

A steady stream of visitors rode in throughout the day each on their own pride and joy and provided us with a terrific show and shine and yes, there was a yarn behind every bike.

After weeks of dismal weather, it was time to ride in perfect conditions – and at Dandenong they were perfect – cool but sunny.

2011 Model RM-Z450

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

2011 RM-Z450

2011 RM-Z450

The 2011 model RM-Z450 is now available in Australia, but this one’s essentially just a carry-over of the 2010 hardware.

But that’s not necessarily a negative, as the current model 450 is still a serious contender in the world and a plethora of domestic championships around the world, including the Australian title where Cody Cooper dominated the recent round in Wodonga (Vic).

The 2010 model came out with a horde of major updates, including a new cylinder head, piston, crankshaft, throttle body, camshafts, valve springs and radiator.

And it continued: a new, more rigid, twin-spar aluminium frame, as well as a fresh subframe, linkage and swingarm tracking on fully adjustable Showa suspension with revised spring and damping settings.

Competitors who compete on the RM-Z in motocross and/or supercross are also eligible to register for Suzuki’s Support Rider program, offering contingency payments on selected national and state race series. More information on that is available at www.suzuki.com.au.

The 2011 RM-Z450 costs $11,590, available in Suzuki’s traditional champion yellow/black livery.

Bayliss Pours Cold Water On Comeback

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Troy Bayliss

Troy Bayliss set not to return to World Superbikes

Troy Bayliss has now decided to remain permanently on the sidelines and has knocked a potential world superbike comeback on the head.

Although he hasn’t lost his mojo — the three-time world superbike champion set the fastest time in a recent Ducati test at Misano — the 41-year-old won’t rejoin the title that has made him a legend of the sport.

“I have made up my mind and I won’t be coming back to the racing but I will undertake one more superbike test later this year, just before the Imola SBK round, as agreed with Ducati at the start of the season.”

Riding a ‘development’ Ducati, Bayliss was the fastest rider on track at Misano, ahead of world superbike incumbents Michel F

abrizio and Noriyuki Haga.