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
We love hearing about how motorcycles are not only a great recreational pursuit and as commuters, but also for a... Read More
BMW’s return to the cruiser market with the R 18 looks like being a success story as the brand announces... Read More
The 44th Historic Winton race event for classic motorcycles and cars returns in May 2021 after being cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 endemic. Sadly, it’s a scaled-back event with no spectators allowed at the Winton Motor Raceway near Benalla in Victoria. That’s a shame as Australia’s longest running,... Read More
The first Bonhams Motorcycles auction for 2021 will include two important collections, one of Italian sports bikes and the other... Read More
Australia is miles behind the UK when it comes to interest in electric motorcycles and scooters. A new survey shows... Read More
Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio have all signed a letter of intent to stage a swappable electric battery consortium for EV motorcycles and lighter EV’s. Together, they will collaborate on batteries that can be swapped amongst each of their EV lineups. This will make it possible to use a universal... Read More
Male riders will soon have a chance to learn more about their motorcycle and their own state of mind thanks... Read More
CFMOTO Australia has added a free dress-up kit for their learner-approved 300SR sportsbike and extended last year’s three-year warranty across... Read More
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because of a side stand related issue. According to the NHTSA, only two percent of the 1,601 bikes involved in the recall should be impacted by this issue. The target models... Read More
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to... Read More
Harley-Davidson’s first adventure motorcycle, the Pan America 1250, is heading to Australia and New Zealand later this year. There are... Read More
Yamaha has officially started the process of getting naming rights for their future electric scooter model. Rights have been filed for the name E01 which can effectively be used after May 17th, 2021, on the basis that they have no objections to using the name. The E01 name will be... Read More
While most motorcycle rental companies target tourists with large-capacity touring or adventure bikes, one new company is targeting the emerging... Read More
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes... Read More
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a more mainstream feature in the wider automotive industry and the necessary infrastructure developing with it, it’s clear that the motorcycle industry will have to rise to a number of new... Read More
Britain’s motorcycling history is long and illustrious. In the early days, the British industry was championed as being the best... Read More
Fake automotive parts have been found in Australia concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts, according to an... Read More
“Can you make us a list for the website of the 10 Best Adventure helmets for 2021?” That was the request made to me by our Content Manager, Cameron Martel. I told him that unfortunately until I’ve tested EVERY adventure helmet on the market I couldn’t know which 10 were... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a recall for its 2016-2020 FJR1300 tourer over an issue with the transmission. The official... Read More
If you ever dreamed of owning a rare vintage motorcycle, then there are 21 classic motorcycles and two scooters to... Read More
A French risk-assessment study has released a shock finding that a five-year lane-splitting trial caused a 12% increase in motorcycle crashes, so they have not legalised filtering. The French Centre for Studies and Expertise on Risks, Environment, Mobility and Planning (CEREMA) studied 11 regions where lane splitting has been trialled... Read More
The first time I parked the new BMW R 18 cruiser, I was immediately sidelined by a senior who gushed... Read More
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for nine jackets and two... Read More
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the front brake master cylinder may have components missing, which may interfere with the force applied when braking. “This can result... Read More
The Powersports industry is a small place, even if it’s a community of 200M riders strong globally. Despite the immense... Read More
American Powersports manufacturer Volcon has officially announced the Volcon Runt, a fat wheeled kids bike that looks ready for an... Read More
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the biennial Intermot in Frankfurt and the annual EICNA in Milan. However, they do say they may still be involved in some local motorcycle shows. The move follows the cancellation last... Read More
Sadly, Australian-based worldwide motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions closed down last June due to the pandemic. The “good news” for... Read More
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021.... Read More
Kawasaki Australia has recalled its new models of Ninja 400 (pictured) and Z400 learner-approved motorcycles over an issue that could cause them to stall. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the strength of the camshaft chain tensioner may be insufficient due to a manufacturing... Read More