issue #204 is out now!

We get to see a variety of the finest custom bikes built worldwide. Various styles and budgets; we see them all.

Occasionally we see bikes that grab our attention due to new ways of doing old things, or a new combination of parts.

Then there’s Organique, our cover bike from January/February 2026. The level of detail and hand-made parts from Neil Merchant at Unique Cycle Service lifts this bike above anything else we’ve seen this year.

Even after a month of running our eyes over the pics, we’re still finding new touches. Full credit to Graham Collie for doing this bike the justice it deserves.

But that’s not the whole story of HEAVY DUTY #204. Paul Bailey has had a Breakout in his custody for a full road test and has come away smiling.  Phil Heath brings us the inside and outside story on New Zealand’s 2025 HOG Rally from Palmerston North.

Shovelfest and the Harley City Collection open day made for a huge weekend in Victoria.

Geelong Harley-Davidson’s Retro Slim is a very clever re-work that has turned a modern into a classic. TT racing history comes from the Netherlands in the form a half-a-Harley.

New models for 2026 from Indian are shown alongside Harley’s carryover models.

All of this as well as more custom bikes, On The Tools with Mick, Westy’s Shed, and real Tech Torq from folk with grease under their fingernails.

Grab a copy now from better bike shops, or on January 5 from newsagents, across Australia and New Zealand.

Instant digital downloads are available from magzter.com or from pocketmags

BACK ISSUES SIXPACK OFFER!

BUY ANY SIX ISSUES* FOR JUST $49.95 including p&h!

*These offers are limited to available back issues and does not include the current issue.

We’ve got odds and sods of issues dating back earlier than these, so if you know the specific issue you want, ask and we’ll have a look.

Sorry, Australian delivery only.

OUR BEST M8: SPECIAL EDITION

Harley-Davidson unleashed the Milwaukee-Eight (M8) engine with the 2017 model range and the all-new eight-valve engine has proven to be an awesome basis for cruisers, tourers and hot rods.

We’ve got lots of mates and we’re going to share them in a special collectors’ magazine that we’re calling OUR BEST M8.

We have gathered our favourite M8 road tests and customs together, along with M8-specific tech and a selection of fresh, new material devoted to the modern wonder that is the M8.

We are very proud of the high-quality presentation of HEAVY DUTY Magazine and OUR BEST M8 will be the same heavy 200gsm cover stock with coated 80gsm for the body text in a 148-page package. Proudly printed right here in Australia, and for just $17.95 you’ll get postage & tracking thrown in.

big twin memories

HEAVY DUTY wants to see pics of YOU and YOUR BIKE from back in the day!

This is for “Big Twin Memories”, a new section in the magazine showcasing what life was like when you first started your love affair with Harley, Indian, Triumph or whatever Big Twin made you smile. So dig out a couple of old photos and tell us about what got your engine started, what you were doing at the time or perhaps some of the rides you did in this great continent of ours.