In this issue

HEAVY DUTY #193 March/April 2024 is landing now in subscribers’ mailboxes and will be on sale right across Australia in the coming days.
Harley’s 2024 range has been released and we’ve got the full story on the new CVO Road Glide ST as well as the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glides. In fact, we’ve had a look at everything the Motor Company’s got on the showroom floor for this year. Every single offering for Australia and New Zealand.
When HEAVY DUTY road tests a bike, we like to get out of town and ride the wheels off it. Dave did exactly that; riding the 2023 CVO Road Glide from Sydney to Brisbane along roads that add smiles to the ride. After 2000km, he’s come up with a solid review.
Dave and John ‘Westy’ Rooth tag-teamed a BMW Roctane, and both came away happy with the experience. Jeff Ware went a bit further to test the new Royal Enfield Shotgun but also came home happy.
Fergus wants to bring back flames and chrome. His 143ci M8 Flame Train shows what he’s talking about. Bit of a monster this one!
An equally strong custom is the 1928 JDH from David Reidie. Less really is more. Not forgetting a traditional straight-leg Panhead with flames and apehangers.
Mick added a cam and exhaust to Packhorse before it was tuned to perfection. Of course he took it drag racing.
The 2023 Vicla Nationals moved down the road and we’ve got all of the good stuff from this event where people actually ride the bikes on show!
All of this as well as our regulars: Tech Torq, and Gripes of Rooth.
The print version of HEAVY DUTY #193 will be on sale Monday 4th March, 2024 in newsagents and better bike shops across Australia and New Zealand.

Polishing The Facets

Finessing the sharp edges and making that 124 sing and dance

5 mins

The Fabulous Flexi Flyer

A genuine time capsule with history oozing from every single unique pore.

3 mins

Road Raves Living The Life With Doc Robinson

WORDS OF WISDOM “When I was old enough to ride a motorcycle and got my license, I bought a ’69 Sportster.” – Chuck Zito

2 mins

The End Of The Line

Writing a road test about a bike that is due to disappear from dealers’ floors any minute is a bit weird. Should this be more of a eulogy?

5 mins

Now It's Time To Head Down Track

What happens when I’m ready to race at an IHRA-sanctioned dragstrip?

3 mins

RAUCOUS ROCKY

With our own area called the Motorcycle Precinct, bikers were well catered for at this year’s RockyNats

3 mins

S&S SUPERSTREET

With a Softail Deluxe already dripping in chrome, of course Paul was easily swayed by the offer of a shiny, new S&S SuperStreet two-into-one.

5 mins

SPORTS STILL ROARING

Blues skies greeted the National Roaring Sporties racers for Round Two at the challenging Morgan Park Raceway near Warwick, Qld.

1 min

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Even some of the locals are over the yodelling and pedal steel guitars. HOG member and history nerd, Roderick Eime explores another side of Tamworth and the surrounding region.

5 mins

HAPPY HOGGIES

The drought was well and truly broken with HOG members from all over Australia making it to Rockhampton.

3 mins

Dark Knight Rising

This fabulous Fat Boy is straight out of Gotham City

3 mins

Massachusetts Gold

Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination and a hard to find alloy called guts …

4 mins

LIVEWIRE TORQUE

Fun, fun, fun, till they take his ICE away …

6 mins

NEWSTALGIC

Have your cake and eat! Get the best of both worlds by having old-school cool combined with modern handling and performance. Yes please, but don’t expect it overnight …

6 mins

M8 SUPERGLIDE

Hello, pleased to meet you …

5 mins

THE CYCLOPS

Brandt will never park his FXRT-inspired Covid-19 monster next to an identical bike …

3 mins

EXTRA SPECIAL

Open the throttle and smile as the exhaust roars a song we can all sing along with.

8 mins

HOT HOGS ON THE DARLING DOWNS

Dave spends a Sunday with the Gasoline Alley H-D HOGS and a Road King Special.

3 mins

MUD LOVER

Why did you build your bike like that? There’s a question with as many answers as there are options …

4 mins

A FAMILY AFFAIR

With everybody having their own bikes and projects, this is truly a family affair.

8 mins

FX Rocket

It took him three attempts to finally achieve his dream. Wayne’s FXR is a modern take on a Harley-Davidson classic.

5 mins

That' 70s Bike

Zane’s wild chopper raises the bars …

8 mins

The Perfect Bike For Those Quick Trips

It’s like a red cattle dog on the back of a ute; it has to bark at everything going the other way and can’t wait to get amongst it …

6 mins

Livewire Downunder

We weren’t the first to throw a leg over the LiveWire but we were the first bunch to ride them on Australian roads.

5 mins

Challenger Accepted

Dave takes Indian’s latest bagger for a ‘Victory’ lap …

4 mins

Lest We Forget

A tribute to our brave men and women …

2 mins

Project Lockdown

Rick Stringer’s turbocharged Night Rod Special is a boosted beauty

4 mins

Top End Custom

Doc cruises up into the Red Centre to check out a villainous Breakout from Hidden Valley Harley-Davidson

4 mins

Indian Updates 2021 Lineup

Indian have previewed their 2021 range that they say includes new model iterations, next-level technology upgrades and a robust offering of genuine Indian Motorcycle accessories following the brand’s strongest sales quarter ever.

4 mins

DAYTRIPPER

Combining classic bobber styling with pillion essentials, Harley-Davidson’s Softail Standard heads down a different road.

3 mins

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HEAVY DUTY Magazine Description:

HEAVY DUTY Magazine is Australia number one, biggest and best American V-Twin motorcycle magazine. Established in 1991, HEAVY DUTY features the latest releases from Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycles and Victory Motorcycles, as well as stunning custom bikes from world class custom builders. We also offer a wealth of Technical info, DIY tips, Project Bikes, readers riders and much more. All this in a beautifully presented high end publication.