One of the major failings with motorcycle helmet intercoms is the poor quality of their speakers. Recently Sena and Cardo... 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.
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 adventure bikes. The KTM Rallye skid plate allows riders to literally skid over hazards such as rocks, logs and other bumps on rough trails without doing any damage to the... Read More
Keeping your motorcycle chain clean, lubricated and tensioned is a messy business, but now BMW has developed a special chain... 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 of hi-tech features. Many riders now have dash cams constantly recording their ride for both recreational purposes and evidence in the event of a crash. Now, they are becoming more... Read More
The Canadian-made automatic Cameleon Chain Oiler has been updated to a PLUS version. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a... 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 systems designed and produced for specific MV Agusta models. Akrapovič has similar deals with other manufacturers and for several years has been supplying original mufflers for BMW and now Indian.... Read More
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) When buying a new motorcycle or sports car, there are things you wish... 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 your bike and charge it on the run. Quad Lock already has a $A44.95 charging accessory, but you need to plug in a USB cable which is a little messy... Read More
Riders seeking extra comfort often add a backrest to their seat and pillions love them, but are they a good... 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 ignite the compressed mixture of air and fuel. All motorcycles, including those from the Harley-Davidson company, require a suitable spark plug for optimum starting as well as engine performance. Below... Read More
The RoadOne controller replaces messy multiple switches to operate electrical accessories such as chargers, heated grips and seat, dash cams... 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 to replace. Many modern motorcycle keys now have a security code for the ignition immobiliser. It can be etched on the key itself, written down on purchase documentation or owner’s... 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... 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 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... Read More
Austrian SP Connect is taking on Australian-designed Quad Lock in the race for your handlebar phone mount. Handlebar phone mounts... 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 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... Read More
Harley-Davidson has pulled out of the Walcha Motorcycle Festival due to the current bushfire threat, but the event will still... 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 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... Read More
Since your backside is on the seat most of the time, it is the most important ingredient in rider comfort,... 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 which unlocks with a thumbprint or smartphone. ZiiLock which is based in Pasadena, California, and Taiwan, has an open-ended Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign to launch their alarm bike lock. It has... Read More
American company Corbin has been easing saddle sores for years with their handcrafted seats for a multitude of bike brands... 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, longish and cheap. Many are not adjustable, so people with big or small hands never feel quite comfortable and most just feel cheap to handle. And they will break even... Read More
These clever Bar Cuffs not only make it easy to tie down your motorcycle for transport, but are also guaranteed... 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 and back for aerodynamic effect. Now Finnish engineering company Etteplan has received a patent for a seat that slides sideways and forward and back with the rider. The seat has been... Read More
What has happened to motorcycle centre stands which are often only available as options (like on the above Kawasaki Z900RS)... 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 fog with its high-density LED hazard warning sign. The hazard sign is hidden underneath the number plate and can quickly be deployed in an emergency situation. It would be much... Read More
This universal X2 phone mount comes with power attachment at just $36, including postage. Many motorcycle and scooter riders now... 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 865cc big-bore kits. This follows the recent announcement that premium Swedish suspension manufacturer Ohlins has developed suspension grades for the twins and the Himalayan. S&S also have other performance parts for the... Read More
Premium Swedish suspension company Öhlins has developed special suspension for Royal Enfield motorcycles for the first time. The first models... 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 pure fun of going for a ride on a sunny day. There’s also the joy you get in personalizing it to make it really feel like its yours, and an... Read More
While most riders like to expose themselves to the elements, there have always been inventors trying to make the ultimate... 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 and acts as a warning to tailgating drivers. Smart Brake Module winners We ran a competition for readers and subscribers to win one of these $125 Smart Brake Modules The... Read More
Riders looking for premium motorcycle suspension should welcome the new ownership of Swedish company Öhlins Racing by tech company Tenneco.... 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 of discounts being offered. Black Friday is the informal name given to the day after America’s Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. Many Americans take the day off to... Read More
Some adventure bikes are big and heavy enough already, so adding a larger fuel tank seems an unnecessary addition of... 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 types of Akrapovic slip-on titanium and stainless steel mufflers. These accessories should help defray some of the criticism of the exhaust and plump seat. It may also thwart some of... 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... 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 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... Read More
Every rider needs to know how to properly maintain their bike. In addition to keeping it on the road, this... Read More
Touratech have developed a Desierto5 front fairing for the latest generation of the BMW R 1200 GS and the R... Read More
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... Read More