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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.
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. They will also protect your …
German-made BikeBox 24 has unveiled a weatherproof and convenient cover for your motorcycle that locks and prevents thieves from stealing your prized possession. If your house doesn’t have a lockable garage or you live in an apartment without a garage or you want to keep your bike secure while you’re at work, this could be …
Brisbane’s blossoming custom bike scene now has a new leather accessories brand, Port and Hide, which officially launched recently at Smoked Garage in the Valley. The brand specialises in handcrafted leather goods designed to fit custom, café-racer and classic-inspired motorcycles. Emerging scene Port and Hide co-founder Josh Bailey says the brand is part of an …
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 are all kinds of handy …
Touratech have developed a Desierto5 front fairing for the latest generation of the BMW R 1200 GS and the R 1200 GS Adventure. The German adventure accessory company says the Desierto5 front fairing not only presents a unique look, but also improves weather protection. It costs $1605.72 and is available online. Fairing history Touratech introduced …
No matter how many hours you spent on a motorcycle, you can never underestimate the threats that surround you every minute of your ride. Nobody wants to discourage future riders or anything. However, safety should constantly be everyone’s main focus when talking about motorcycles and participating in traffic, no matter the country you live in. …
Now you can never be stranded with a flat battery thanks to the lightweight Antigravity Re-Start Battery which includes a built-in jump-start feature. Small jump-start battery packs have been available for some time and are a great accessory for riders as they also charge your phone and other electronic equipment. However, these Antigravity Re-Start Batteries …
BMW Motorrad has had a black version of the popular R 1200 GS adventure bike for some years and has now added a range of black accessories to complete the look. There is no word yet on when or if they will be available in Australia, but like all BMW accessories they are bound to …
Imagine being able to send a written message to traffic thanking them for leaving a gap, warning them of emergency braking or abusing them for cutting you off! A simple wave or finger gesture has always been enough for me, but some may like more precise communication. Now French company Omicron has launched a crowd-funding program …
The Slovenian company that brought us the innovative Smart Turn System self-cancelling indicators is now working on a Smart Motorcycle Tracker that they claim will be better than any current tracker. STS will test the prototype Smart Motorcycle Tracker in May with production to follow later this year. The makers admit a motorcycle tracking device will …