A vintage BMW R series headlight is a simple yet elegant piece of styling and now motorcycle tragics can have... Read More
Bike accessories
There is barely a motorcycle on the market that couldn’t be improved with accessories. There are performance accessories that make it more powerful, handle better and brake better. There are protection and safety accessories that protect both the rider and pillion as well as their bike. There are also cosmetic accessories to improve the looks, comfort, range, luggage capacity, lighting, electronics and more. There is a huge range of motorbike accessory options and we sort the good from the bad.
German automotive electronics company claims it has developed the world’s first split-screen instruments for a motorbike capable of showing app... Read More
One of the major failings with motorcycle helmet intercoms is the poor quality of their speakers. Recently Sena and Cardo (JBL speakers) updated their intercoms with bigger, louder, thinner and better-quality speakers. We have tested these upgraded speakers as well as some aftermarket speakers and the improvement in sound is... Read More
Just 10 days after BMW Motorrad unveiled a maintenance-free X-ring chain, Italian company Regina has announced they will launch a... Read More
German adventure and touring motorcycle accessories company Touratech has produced a special skid plate for the engine on big KTM... Read More
Keeping your motorcycle chain clean, lubricated and tensioned is a messy business, but now BMW has developed a special chain that never needs lubricating nor re-tensioning. BMW has long been known for its maintenance-free shafts, but now they have extended that ability with their M Endurance chain in 525 pitch.... Read More
BMW Motorrad is leading the charge for more carbon fibre on motorcycles with a patent for a carbon fibre swingarm... Read More
UK car dashboard camera company VIOFO have launched the MT1 Motorcycle dash cam with a dual lens and a host... Read More
The Canadian-made automatic Cameleon Chain Oiler has been updated to a PLUS version. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a nuisance having to carry chain lube with you and it’s something easily forgotten after a long ride when your chain is hot and best suited to oiling. But the electric-powered... Read More
There may little call for it here, but one American company has created a special motorcycle vault to store your... Read More
MV Agusta has announced an industrial partnership with Slovenian exhaust systems manufacturer Akrapovič. The agreement includes the supply of exhaust... Read More
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) When buying a new motorcycle or sports car, there are things you wish you could change. Most of the time, you end up living with these things, perhaps because you don’t have the time to make tweaks, or you dread the prospect of... Read More
Esoteric Austrian suspension company WP Performance Sports GmbH which is owned by KTM Group has announced it is branching out... Read More
Wireless charging is now available with the Aussie invention, Quad Lock, so you can more conveniently mount your phone on... Read More
Riders seeking extra comfort often add a backrest to their seat and pillions love them, but are they a good investment in comfort or simply a waste of money? Some big touring motorcycles come with backrest options, otherwise you can buy an aftermarket seat from brands such as American companies... Read More
Indian Motorcycle is looking after your backside with its patent-pending ClimaCommand thermoelectric technology that both heats and cools the seat.... Read More
A spark plug is a device that delivers electric current from the ignition to the combustion chamber of an engine to... Read More
The RoadOne controller replaces messy multiple switches to operate electrical accessories such as chargers, heated grips and seat, dash cams and auxiliary lights. It allows riders to switch these devices on and off with the wave of a hand and a voice command. Funding campaign French company Plug&Ride has launched an... Read More
The Alarmbox aftermarket motion sensor alarm could negate your need to physically lock your motorcycle with a chain or disc... Read More
If you’ve ever lost your motorcycle key and don’t have a back-up, you’ll know how expensive modern keys can be... Read More
Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagles factory customs department has unleashed its biggest engine yet, the 131-cube (2147cc) crate motor. The Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee Eight 131 Crate Engine features the same 114mm (4.5”) stroke as the 114 Milwaukee Eight, but has been bored out from 101mm (4”) to 109mm (4.31”). Harley claims it... Read More
For the Ducatisti tragic who has everything, how about this collection of Ducati racing memorabilia from MotoGP and World Superbikes... Read More
If you are a convert to linked brakes or hand-operated rear brakes, the Aussie-designed BrakeBuTT invention could be what you... Read More
Austrian SP Connect is taking on Australian-designed Quad Lock in the race for your handlebar phone mount. Handlebar phone mounts have grown in popularity as more riders use their phones for GPS, music and communication. Some motorcycle instruments also now connect directly with your phone and, in future, they may... Read More
(Sponsored post) So, you want to ride a sport bike. Unlike cruisers, sport bikes are made for rapid acceleration. They’re... Read More
(Contributed post on motorbike parts) Motorbikes usually last for approximately 12 to 15 years, provided you take care of them... Read More
Harley-Davidson has pulled out of the Walcha Motorcycle Festival due to the current bushfire threat, but the event will still go on from Friday (15-17 November 2019). Walcha Royal Cafe owner Toni Keable says HOG members from Perth have already arrived and many more have said they are still coming.... Read More
Loading a motorcycle on to a trailer or vehicle can lead to disasters and can take a lot of muscle... Read More
ChainBath could make the messy job of cleaning your motorcycle chain easy, either with or without a paddock stand. Canadian... Read More
Since your backside is on the seat most of the time, it is the most important ingredient in rider comfort, so I chose a Sargent Seat to improve the comfort on my Ducati Scrambler Icon. The standard seat is an ugly, flat and uncomfortable piece of plastic with a tacky... Read More
Motorcycles might be at all-time affordable prices, but parts continue to be expensive, not just for premium brands, but even... Read More
Fumbling with keys on a motorcycle disc or wheel lock is no longer a problem with this ZiiLock bike lock... Read More
American company Corbin has been easing saddle sores for years with their handcrafted seats for a multitude of bike brands and models. Standard motorcycle seats are usually appalling quality with soft foam that provides no support or comfort. They are usually cheap and very uncomfortable. You have to buy expensive... Read More
Aldi claims this year’s annual motorcycle gear sale will feature their safest gear yet with their $189 leather jacket being the most... Read More
Contributor Todd Parkes replaces the levers on his Honda CBR500R Standard levers supplied with most motorcycles are ugly, generic, mass-produced, chrome,... Read More
These clever Bar Cuffs not only make it easy to tie down your motorcycle for transport, but are also guaranteed not to scratch your chromed or powder-coated handlebars. The multi-patented Bar Cuffs cost $US49.95 (about $A75 plus postage) and are made of stainless steel so they won’t rust like many... Read More
If there is no room in your luggage or under your seat for a toolkit, you can still rely on... Read More
Imagine a seat that slides with the riders when they move sideways out of their seat for corners or forward... Read More
What has happened to motorcycle centre stands which are often only available as options (like on the above Kawasaki Z900RS) or provided as standard on just the biggest motorcycles? When I started riding in the ‘70s, most road bikes had them. Even some modern bikes regarded as touring bikes don’t... Read More
Famous seat manufacturer Corbin has introduced a new seat to soften the hard ride of the new Royal Enfield Interceptor... Read More
Welsh invention MotoBrite increases the visibility of motorcycles broken down at the side of the road at night or in... Read More
This universal X2 phone mount comes with power attachment at just $36, including postage. Many motorcycle and scooter riders now use their phone rather than a GPS to navigate, but most phone mounts won’t power your phone or electronic device. However, the X2 will keep you powered up all day... Read More
After reopening in 2018, famous Australian motorcycle stand business Anderson Stands has been struggling to keep up with the strong... Read More
Royal Enfield is on a winner with its 650cc twins as American engine giant S&S Cycle has now added 750cc and... Read More
Premium Swedish suspension company Öhlins has developed special suspension for Royal Enfield motorcycles for the first time. The first models to get the Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers and fork springs with adjustable pre-load caps are the new and very popular 650cc twin-cylinder Interceptor and Continental GT. Prices are $A399 for... Read More
German motorcycle accessory company Touratech has released high-end aluminium Zega Evo panniers in black or silver with a new mounting... Read More
(Contributed post on bike modifications for our North American readers) Motorcycles are fun to own, and not just for the... Read More
While most riders like to expose themselves to the elements, there have always been inventors trying to make the ultimate airconditioning unit to cool riders. The latest comes from Bruce Hammond of Hammond Brothers Motorsports, Colorado, who has invented a turbofan that blows cold air at the rider from the... Read More
Riders with spoked wheels on their bikes are frustrated at not being able to get some service station air hoses... Read More
This Smart Brake Module could just save your life. It illuminates even when you slow down with the throttle only... Read More
Riders looking for premium motorcycle suspension should welcome the new ownership of Swedish company Öhlins Racing by tech company Tenneco. The American company has worked with Öhlins on their CES valves over the past 20 years. It will lend technological and logistic support that should lead to more products for... Read More
More and more dashcam evidence is convicting traffic offenders and protecting vulnerable motorcyclists involved in SMIDSY crashes. Riders have a... Read More
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host... Read More
Some adventure bikes are big and heavy enough already, so adding a larger fuel tank seems an unnecessary addition of weight. Do you really need up to 500km of range when service stations are a maximum of about 250-300km apart even in the remote outback? It’s also extra weight right... Read More
The two-part Dynamoto motorcycle stand is an amazing invention designed, engineered and built in Australia to make your bike easy... Read More
Even before the Indian FTR 1200 arrives there is already a host of accessories available for the bike including two... Read More
Australia’s Barkbusters has released the AERO-GP handguard especially for naked, streetfighter and sports bikes to protect them while lane filtering, road riding or on track days. They call it a lever protector and anyone whose bike has fallen off its side stand or had a low-speed drop and broken their levers will appreciate it.... Read More
German-made BikeBox 24 has unveiled a weatherproof and convenient cover for your motorcycle that locks and prevents thieves from stealing... Read More
Brisbane’s blossoming custom bike scene now has a new leather accessories brand, Port and Hide, which officially launched recently at... Read More
Every rider needs to know how to properly maintain their bike. In addition to keeping it on the road, this can also save you a large sum in garage bills and provide you with a great deal of satisfaction knowing that you can keep your ride running smoothly. Fortunately, there... Read More