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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.
For the Ducatisti tragic who has everything, how about this collection of Ducati racing memorabilia from MotoGP and World Superbikes that is now on sale. The first load of limited-edition gear includes crankshafts, camshafts, pistons and con-rods with more being added over time. Each item of memorabilia comes in a smartly styled plexiglass display case …
If you are a convert to linked brakes or hand-operated rear brakes, the Aussie-designed BrakeBuTT invention could be what you are looking for. Inventor Jay Thompson, 54, of Perth, says he came up with the idea of an affordable retrofit linked-brake system after an embarrassing crash. “Showing off while riding with the young boys about …
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 be replaced by your phone. …
(Sponsored post) So, you want to ride a sport bike. Unlike cruisers, sport bikes are made for rapid acceleration. They’re fun and exciting to drive, but they can also be challenging to ride at first. To make sure you stay safe, comfortable and in control, here’s a list of everything you need to get started, …
(Contributed post on motorbike parts) Motorbikes usually last for approximately 12 to 15 years, provided you take care of them throughout their lifetime. It shouldn’t meet with an accident or take a nasty fall. High-end bikes can last longer if you spend enough time and money on their maintenance and upkeep. And one of the …
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. “There’s no change at Walcha. We’re …
Loading a motorcycle on to a trailer or vehicle can lead to disasters and can take a lot of muscle and skill to get it right. However, Dutch company Porteos takes all the worry, muscle and skill out of the process. They are updating their self-loading motorcycle ramp with a lighter telescopic ramp that can …
ChainBath could make the messy job of cleaning your motorcycle chain easy, either with or without a paddock stand. Canadian inventor Daniel Chiriac, 45, has a patent pending on his ChainBath device which he now plans to licence and produce. The brilliance of this simple device that sets it apart from others is that it …
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 white “Ducati” on the tail. …
Motorcycles might be at all-time affordable prices, but parts continue to be expensive, not just for premium brands, but even for some budget models. So why are parts so expensive in Australia? We asked various industry sources and found the issue is quite complex and varied. One of the biggest influences on parts prices is …