HEAVY DUTY #180 is out and subscribers are opening their shiny, fresh copies in time for Christmas. Perfect to read while the boring folk are talking cricket on Boxing Day.

Leading the way is the Sportster S. We bagged it and tagged it while other titles were still checking out their goodies bag at the Australian launch! 

Yeah, but what’s it like? It’s not a traditional Sportster, that much is pretty obvious to the naked eye. The Sportster S is a modern, water-cooled, V-Twin power cruiser. There’s more power than any factory Sportster ever dreamed of. It’s a beast hidden in modern clothing. Read Mick’s launch report for his initial impression.

We’ve been looking forward to throwing a leg over a Fat Bob. Paul scored the ride and reports that there’s a lot to like. He also rode the BMW R18B and you can read all about that, too.

Doc had a short but torrid affair with a Road King and came away smiling. Dave’s smile evaporated when his affair with our long-term Pan America came to an end. It’s fair to say that he bonded with the big Greenie that’s just rolled into Sydney for a sleepover. Our plans involve more tar and less dirt.

Another 45 Miles, Jan’s Indian longbike, is an amazingly fresh build. If you flick between that and Mick Green’s Trikenstein, you’ll find enough hidden gems to fill the taint between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. While you’re at it, add in Cottie’s Breakout for a touch of Sunshine Coast and Big Pineapple.

All of this mixed in with the regulars you know and love as well as Adelaide Auto Expo and Dust Hustle from Brisbane.

HEAVY DUTY #180 is on sale Thursday, 30th December 2021 in newsagents and better bike shops Australia-wide.

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