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Motorcycle servicing - when do you need it and what does it involve?  A motorcycle requires regular servicing to ensure safety, performance, and reliability. Unlike cars, motorcycles are more sensitive to mechanical wear, so even minor issues—like low tyre pressure or a loose chain—can significantly affect handling and rider safety. Regular servicing helps detect and fix problems early and extends the life of the bike’s engine and components. It also ensures critical systems like brakes, suspension, and electrics are functioning properly, which is especially important given the rider's exposure and limited protection. Additionally, keeping up with servicing helps maintain warranty...

When it comes to optimizing your motorcycle's performance, you might be considering a Bench Flash tune or ECU Custom Dyno Tuning. Both are popular options, but they achieve results through different methods. Bench Flash tuning involves removing your motorcycle's Engine Control Unit (ECU) and connecting it directly to a computer. This allows us to reprogram the ECU's software to enhance performance, primarily by removing emission control restrictions that may be limiting your motorcycle's capabilities, along with some other features for that specific model. Please note that while Bench Flash can improve performance by removing these restrictions and making changes based...

Selecting motorcycle tyres can seem very hard and daunting. However once you consider a few factors. Then making a choice becomes a lot easier. That's why thepurpose of this short blog, is to help you understand what you are looking for in your next tyre set.

Here at Platinum Motorcycles Melbourne, we specialise in custom dyno tuning the new Indian Chief 116. Running the new MG-1 ECU, no remote flash work. All of our maps are created in house, in Melbourne on the dyno on your bike flashed directly to your ecu. Where we can tune your bike for our Australian fuel and humidity. And too sort your modifications and ride style. Dyno ECU tuning is a precise process that optimizes your bike's engine performance by adjusting fuel injection, ignition timing, and other parameters as well as limitations on this particular model. Our expert technicians use...

🏍️ 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke R: The Beast Returns The 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke R, affectionately known as "The Beast," has evolved into a formidable force in the naked bike segment. Building upon its storied 30-year lineage, this Austrian powerhouse delivers unparalleled performance, cutting-edge technology, and aggressive styling. 🔥 Power and Performance At the heart of the Super Duke R lies a 1350cc 75° V-twin engine, producing a staggering 141.7 kW (190 hp) at 10,000 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. This powertrain propels the bike to an estimated top speed of 280 km/h, offering...