The 44th Historic Winton race event for classic motorcycles and cars returns in May 2021 after being cancelled last year... 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 half of UK bikers want to own an electric motorbike or have bought one, and 43.8% say sales of new petrol bikes should eventually be banned entirely. In Australia, there... Read More
Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio have all signed a letter of intent to stage a swappable electric battery consortium for... 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 all their bikes until the end of May 2021. All CFMoto bikes until the end of 2020 receive the extended warranty, up from the standard two-year factory unlimited km warranty.... Read More
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because... 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 two models (pictured above) in the new family, but Australia and New Zealand will only get the up-spec Special model, arriving in Harley-Davidson dealerships in the third quarter of 2021. ... Read More
Yamaha has officially started the process of getting naming rights for their future electric scooter model. Rights have been filed... 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 Abroad owner Brent Thomas and business partner Ben Willcox have bailed out the 13-year-old company and plan to release 2022 worldwide tour dates later this year. When Compass Expeditions boss... Read More
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a... 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 investigation by Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) initiative Genuine is Best. The FCAI has been fighting against fake vehicle parts for several years through its “Genuine is Best” program.... Read More
“Can you make us a list for the website of the 10 Best Adventure helmets for 2021?” That was the... 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 choose from in the Shannons Summer Timed Online Auction. The auction runs until 23 February and is headed by a 1929 Harley-Davidson J-Model 1000cc V-Twin (pictured above). Expected to sell... 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... 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 pairs of pants to its growing list of tested products. The new ratings brings the total number of items of clothing to 281, comprised of 117 jackets, 72 pairs of pants and... Read More
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice... 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 apocalypse. Are you looking for an additional way to get your kids into motorcycle related activities and follow in your footsteps as a moto nut? Look no further. The smaller... Read More
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the... 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. In moves that follow some other states, licensing of motorcycle riders becomes a little tougher with a hazard perception video test. Here’s an example. It’s not only a slightly tougher... Read More
Kawasaki Australia has recalled its new models of Ninja 400 (pictured) and Z400 learner-approved motorcycles over an issue that could... Read More
Motorcycle noise limits should be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB, according to a petition to the Queensland Government.... Read More
A chemical stored like toothpaste could be the future fuel fr motorcycles and scooters. The “Powerpaste” stores hydrogen, rather than in a volatile gas form which requires heavy pressurised tanks and largely rules out use in small vehicles such as powered two- and three-wheelers. It has been developed by a... Read More
Two NSW dealerships have been honoured as the top BMW Motorrad retailers in Australia. Procycles Sydney near the airport has... Read More
While fixed speed cameras that measure your average speed between two points have been common across Australia for several years,... Read More
Western Australia will be the first state in Australia to replace some of its wires rope barriers after a fatal involving a motorcyclist in a Christmas Toy Run late last year. A spokesman for WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has confirmed that the State Government has allocated $57.2 million to... Read More
Virtual Reality has been used for R&D purposes by Yamaha for motorcycle development for quite some time. A large issue... Read More
“Comfort braking” is a disingenuous term given to the habit of holding the front brake on when stopped, such as... Read More
A new Triumph Trident 660 is one of three Triumph motorcycles Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum is giving away in a raffle to raise funds to reopen after the pandemic lockdown ends. The raffle is only open to Brits and features the Trident as first prize, a 750cc 1978 Triumph Trident... Read More
Motorcycles and rock music have gone hand in hand since rock and roll was invented and next month the relationship... Read More
Ride Vision has been in the works for quite some time now, and it looks like they may be ready... Read More
Motorcycles are fantastic machines, but not all motorcycles were created equal. Over the years, there have been a few questionable models unleashed unto the world. Fortunately, the West has been spared some of the truly shocking models thanks to stricter safety compliance measures and stronger economies that gave riders the... Read More
The tinted sports windscreen bobs up from behind the Swiss-clock instruments as I pull in the lightweight clutch and switch... Read More
Arguably Australia’s greatest off-road motorcycle rally rider, Toby Price, has finally been honoured in the annual Australia Day Awards. The... Read More
Automotive auctions are some of the most exciting events in the world, and when it comes to big-ticket sales, it’s usually the cars that steal the show. However, there have been plenty of motorcycle sales that have grabbed headlines. In fact, there’s no shortage of lists documenting the most expensive... Read More
A New A2 Sportbike The official unveiling of the CFMoto 300SR is here, and it will follow this news to... Read More
For the first time since 2015, the Australian Superbike Championship will stage a round of racing in Tasmania. Supported by... Read More
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues has yet another new leader. Automotive marketer Lawson Dixon (pictured) will take over as general manager in February. BDRA was started by Steve Andrews after his solo ride around Australia in 2009. His shock retirement... Read More
Aussie riders will be out in force on the Australia Day holiday (26 January), enjoying our great climate, roads and... Read More
We are always looking for a good read, especially something that’s funny and takes us away on our imaginary bikes... Read More
European motorcycle clothing manufacturer has resized a range of apparel in collaboration with the world’s biggest electric motorcycle company, Zero in California. The limited-edition casual T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts feature a logo with Pando and Zero and the statement “Powered by nature, Electric by choice”. A joint press release says... Read More
Australian smart helmet Forcite Mk1 has sold out its first production of 1000 helmets and will offer 300 more at... Read More
EV Style! Is it a motorcycle? Is it a bicycle? Moped, maybe? Well, there’s no way to tell from just... Read More
For 2021, Harley-Davidson has axed the Street 500 learner-approved cruiser which was once its most popular bike in Australia and has been consistently selling well since its introduction in 2014. The move follows a restructure of the company by new Harley boss Jochen Zeitz including pulling out of India where... Read More
Triumph Australia has issued a recall on its new Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT and Rocket 3 TFC bikes... Read More
As experts have predicted, traffic congestion is increasing in many cities around the world post-lockdown as commuters steer away from... Read More
Sena has now launched the Sena 3S Plus Universal and 3S Plus Boom into the market. The upgrade comes to replace one of Sena’s original headset units, the Sena 3S. Both new Sena units feature a sleek design, both are ideal for motorcycle and scooter helmet applications. The 3S Plus... Read More
Almost six years after lane filtering was first introduced for motorcycle riders in NSW in 2014, Western Australia will finally... Read More
Bigger Team, Bigger Leader MV Agusta’s offices in Sam Marino, Italy, have just completed the final stages in the large-scale... Read More
Concerns that motorcycle riders are being harassed by police ssun g a barrage of vehicle defect notices seem to be at odds with official data. Last month, the Queensland-based Motorcycle Advocacy Group said they planned to make official complaints to the Crime and Corruption Commission and launch a Parliamentary petition over the alleged... Read More
While two-time Dakar Rally winner Toby Price sadly crashed out of this year’s event, three Aussie rookies proudly flew the... Read More
Kawasaki’s midrange motorcycles are known for their versatility in today’s market. The 650 class from Kawasaki has proven its utility... Read More
According to recent sales data, Yamaha is the most popular brand overall in Oz, with Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 being the most popular road model sold, and BMW’s S1000RR as the most popular sportbike. While there’s no shortage of data on new motorcycles being sold, it’s too early to tell whether... Read More