I attended the international media launch for the LiveWire in Portland, Oregon, in July 2019, and it has taken almost... Read More
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has now performed testing and issued safety and comfort ratings ratings for... Read More
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue a safety recall. The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the issue affects 359 2018 Suzuki GSX250F motorcycles. “The headlamp bulb thread may vibrate during... Read More
The brand name “Harley-Davidson” currently adorns the electric LiveWire motorcycle, but future electric bikes from the iconic American manufacturer may... Read More
Ducati just announced its latest plans to engage with the Snapchat and TikTok generations by hosting a photo contest. The... Read More
India is gunning to be a leading force in the e-scooter market. On May 3rd, Ola Electric presented the news of electric scooters on a global scale by 2022 and made headlines with the commitment to build a Hypercharger Network consisting of over 100,000 charging points across 400 cities of... Read More
One hundred motorcycle and sidecar racers will be on show at the annual Historic Winton event on 22-23 May, 2021,... Read More
This stunning custom based on a classic air-cooled BMW has us wondering whether BMW will produce more retro models to... Read More
Twisted Road, a ride-sharing community responsible for thousands of motorcycle rentals all over the country has just released a new program dubbed “One, Two, Free”. The program gives those who wish to rent motorcycles even more opportunities to hit the open road by giving them free rental days in the... Read More
So, the word on the street is that you want to take some sweet, sweet photos of your precious wheels.... Read More
Pants. They are the comedy sidekick of the moto gear world. Even the word itself sounds funny. ‘PANTS!’ It’s like... Read More
Unless 2020 scared you into a prepper cave somewhere in the desert, you’ll no doubt have noticed a trend over the past few years for ‘moto workwear’. Put simply, it’s gear that’s made for both the workshop and the ride to and from it. Antipodean innovators in their field are... Read More
Ah, the classics! There’s a good reason why they never go out of style. It’s all fine and well to... Read More
I recently found photos taken on my iPhone 11 were blurry because the autofocus wouldn’t lock on. The phone was... Read More
**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene management. While we consulted with experts, every situation is different. In the event of an injury, it is best to contact emergency services and follow their instructions. “No matter what... Read More
It’s hard enough getting a road test from your local motorcycle dealer, but a test where you take an adventure... Read More
A rule allowing drivers to cross solid white lines to overtake cyclists has now been extended to Victoria, making it... Read More
After a long wait, the handsome CFMoto 700CL-X range will be launched in Australia in July at $9490, ride away. The bike was to be launched last year, then the launch was pushed back to early this year, presumably because of the pandemic. More than 8000 have now been produced... Read More
If you thought Harley-Davidson CVO (Custom Vehicles Operations) models were exclusive, the company has now introduced and even more exclusive... Read More
Most motorcycle road craft courses are only as good as the training on the day, but Riders Academy by motoDNA also provides... Read More
Recently, a reader of MotorBikeWriter reached out to us to share his story titled ‘But Where Do You Put The Patient?’. This novel was written by Paul Riley, a motorcycle paramedic with over 20 years of experience for the Ambulance Service of NSW in Sydney, Australia. Paul is a part... Read More
The Tokyo Motor Show has showcased the latest and greatest innovations in the automotive and power sports industries since 1954.... Read More
The announcement this week of an Australia Royal Commission into veteran and serving defence member suicides has prompted organisers of... Read More
Everyone’s favourite riding state of Tasmania goes to the polls on May 1, 2021, and several candidates who are also riders have pledged to support various motorcycling issues Green candidate for Braddon Tammy Milne rides a Suzuki 650 Bergman, while Independents Jax Ewin rides a Honda CBR500R and Matthew Morgan... Read More
Avon Tyre made its first motorcycle tyre in 1911 and 110 years later the plant in Wiltshire, UK, is still... Read More
Automatic emergency calls that activate in the event of a crash are being installed in cars and some motorcycles and... Read More
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change is now available in Australia in both Apple iOS and Android formats. The Slovakian Sygic navigation app, used by more than 200 million motorists around the world has was last year recognised as a CES... Read More
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) organisation which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues this year installed a new leader... Read More
Below is a press release from Psychs on Bikes, a group of mental health professionals who raise awareness in rural... Read More
Triumph Motorcycles has honoured Hollywood star and motorcycle fanatic Steve McQueen with a tribute model Scrambler 1200. The British brand has made many marketing miles out of the fact that McQueen not only rode and liked Triumphs, but starred in The Great Escape jumping a TR6 over a brand wire... Read More
Reporting potholes and other road damage to relevant authorities can pay off, says a long-time advocate for better road maintenance... Read More
Personal mobility vehicle manufacturers Segway have branched out into electric sport bikes and mopeds in recent years with the help... Read More
Harley-Davidson has recently filed patents that show a type of emergency braking system that could be integrated into future models. Unlike other manufacturers, Harley’s technology patent is more in line with accident prevention and crash avoidance – instead of adaptive cruise control. The system is comprised of many sensors situated... Read More
Aussies have a deep love affair with British bikes that stretches back almost 100 years and now they can express... Read More
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for... Read More
Australian motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales have increase 51% in the first quarter over the same period last year. It’s a similar story to the soaring Aussie housing market and new car sales (up 22.4%), with similar supply and price ramifications for buyers. Motorcycle dealerships are looking bare at... Read More
Bluetooth motorcycle helmet intercom giant Sena has added two new headsets that eliminate the bulky external modules and are ideal... Read More
The Chinese-made CFMOTO 650NK is still one of the best bang-for-your-buck bikes in the learner market, but if you want... Read More
Over the years, American motorcycle manufacturers have produced some of the most exciting and iconic models in the industry. Few motorcycles have managed to capture the imaginations of riders, both beginner and experienced, than the classic American architecture of a rumbling V-twin engine, a low-slung frame, and a relaxed pair... Read More
Us bikers are a funny lot when it comes to change. For a bunch of people who roar around on... Read More
It might seem early to be registering for the 10th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, but the event has been moved forward... Read More
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for eight jackets and eight pants to its growing list of tested products. The new ratings brings the total number of items of clothing to 297, comprised of 125 jackets, 80 pairs of pants and 92 pairs... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over... Read More
When it comes to mandatory riding gear, most places require you to wear an approved helmet, but nothing else is... Read More
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a sketch of what their electric motorcycle will look like – and it looks very sporty indeed. The British company has been working for a couple of years with the British F1 team Williams after receiving millions in government funding to produce electric motorcycles. Triumph has... Read More
Australian importers have secured about 200 limited-edition Vespa scooters specially designed to celebrate the venerable Italian brand’s 75th anniversary. The... Read More
A rider representative group fears that a Victorian Road Toll Increase Inquiry (RTII) report will vilify riders with inaccurate representations... Read More
After cancellations last year during the COVID pandemic, Australia’s innovative First Aid For Motorcyclists program is making a welcome comeback in 2021. Booking for 2021 courses are now available by clicking here with conditional discounts on some courses by entering the discount code signup21. It comes as motorcycle injuries and deaths... Read More
KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS... Read More
KTM Australia has recalled the current model 1290 Super Duke R over a wiring harness issue that could cause electrical... Read More
In an announcement released by Indian Motorcycles yesterday, the American motorcycle company was proud to share of the back-to-back victories taken by Indian Motorcycle Racing. MINNEAPOLIS (March 16, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, jumped out to an early lead in the 2021 American Flat Track (AFT)... Read More
Victorian riders who travel 20,000km a year on their new electric motorcycle will have to pay a $500 annual tax.... Read More
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has updated its Atlas helmet to make it quieter and safer. The Atlas 3.0 helmet is launching on... Read More
UK bike lock manufacturer Litelok have developed their lightest and most flexible motorcycle lock yet called the Litelok Core Moto. It has been accredited as Motorcycle Gold by the independent certification group Sold Secure and the makers claim it is one of the lightest security locks on the market. Litelok... Read More
Energica has been working with two other Italian brands on a new way for riders to interact with their motorcycles... Read More
Variety the Children’s Charity will start its 2021 motorcycle ride calendar with the Adventure Ride leaving from Goulburn NSW this... Read More
Rates of motorcycle theft in Australia took a welcome 16.7% drop during the pandemic lockdown last year. Thefts dropped from 9680 to 8059 in 2020 which was the biggest decrease in the two decades since the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council began collecting statistics. This is largely due to... Read More
Ducati Australia has confirmed we will get some of the 800 limited-edition and numbered edition Desert Sled Fasthouse model. The motorcycle was... Read More
Australia’s country music capital, Tamworth, will host the inaugural National Thunder Motorcycle Rally in October 2021 based on the successful 2015 National... Read More
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc will next month branch out into rider gear under a new brand called Enginehawk. Company spokesman Elijah Weir says that since launching their motorcycle helmets they have had “tons of requests from our community asking ‘what jacket is that’ every time we put a post... Read More