One of the major failings with motorcycle helmet intercoms is the poor quality of their speakers. Recently Sena and Cardo...
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.
This Mobed motorcycle tent promises to keep you safe from the wet, plus snakes, bugs and even crocodiles while also safeguarding...
Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent lever can make things difficult and will break off if you try to straighten it. Or maybe you just want to give your bike some “farkle” to make it stand out....
CFMOTO Australia is gearing up for the launch of their first non-learner adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring,...
If you’ve ever had a driver pull out in front of you because you left your indicator on, now you...
(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...
The first accessory you should add to your adventure bike is a set of Barkbusters. Many adventure, dual-sport and...
If you’ve ever lost your motorcycle key and don’t have a back-up, you’ll know how expensive modern keys can be...
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...
It all started when Brisbane rider David Kempson wanted to buy a new bike and his wife agreed on the...
If you are customising or restoring a motorcycle and can’t find a part or need special custom parts machined, this...
For most riders the farkle (motorcycle accessories and bling) starts to appear the day you buy your new motorcycle and doesn’t stop until it’s sold or crashed. So the answer to the question in this article’s heading is “never”! Diminishing returns However, there is a law of diminishing returns on...
Pirelli Scorpion Rally motorcycle tyres are made for the hard-core adventure rider. And now they have sizes for the big-bore...
If you are a convert to linked brakes or hand-operated rear brakes, the Aussie-designed BrakeBuTT invention could be what you...
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...
If your hands get sore and tired on long rides, it might be time to replace the handlebar grips or get...
Most standard motorcycle seats are too soft or too hard, shaped so you slide forward into the tank and don’t...
The Touratech iBracket allows riders to safely and securely replace or supplement their GPS with their smartphone. The smartphone is becoming so robust and multitalented that it has replaced a lot of other electronics and soon may even replace the instruments on your motorcycle! So you’ll need a good holder...
The Moriwaki performance motorcycle parts brand has been largely forgotten in our market, but now Bikebuilders is attempting to return...
China’s largest security motorcycle locks brand SXP (Security eXperienced Products) is now available in Australia. Despite much of our motorcycle gear...
Pirelli has jumped on the bandwagon of the growing high-powered adventure market with the release of adventure sizes for their sport touring Angel GT tyres. The Pirelli Angel GT is a good fit for these heavy adventure bikes with their tough Bi-Compound. However, until now the tyres were only available...
BMW’s return to the cruiser market with the R 18 looks like being a success story as the brand announces...
UK bike lock manufacturer Litelok have developed their lightest and most flexible motorcycle lock yet called the Litelok Core Moto. ...
The best audio on two wheels just got better with the new Harley-Davidson Boom! Audio Stage II. If you go into a Harley store in Australia and New Zealand between now and the end of October and just listen to the sound system, you will get a free $20 iTunes...
This Smart Brake Module could just save your life. It illuminates even when you slow down with the throttle only...
A vintage BMW R series headlight is a simple yet elegant piece of styling and now motorcycle tragics can have...
Signalling your intention clearly is an important primary safety device, which is why many modern motorcycles come with LEDs to improve visibility. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are ultra-bright, draw less power and last up to 15,000 hours, which should last most riders the life of their bike. They also burn much...
Touratech USA has developed a range of accessories that turns the mild-mannered Kawasaki KLR 650 all-rounder into a sharply focussed...
Riders seeking extra comfort often add a backrest to their seat and pillions love them, but are they a good...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue. Even though I don’t own a Harley, it’s nice to dream and imagine which of the more than 10,000 accessories you could put on your favourite bike to personalise...
German motorcycle accessory company Touratech AG has filed for insolvency, but riders have been assured it is not voluntary bankruptcy...
Correct tyre pressures are vital for your safety and long tyre life, but many riders forget to check their tyre...
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...
I recently found photos taken on my iPhone 11 were blurry because the autofocus wouldn’t lock on. The phone was...
Famous seat manufacturer Corbin has introduced a new seat to soften the hard ride of the new Royal Enfield Interceptor...
German adventure accessories company Touratech has produced a range of high-end suspension that is tailored specifically for adventure riders. Touratech Australia spokesman Robin Box says he tested the suspension in Germany and was impressed with the increased level of traction, especially over corrugations. “Ohlins suspension is very good but they...
An aftermarket self-cancelling indicator is now being tested by riders and the Solvenian makers are offering early adopters a discount reward. ABCS Sistem has been besieged...
Brass and copper used to be common materials in motorcycles and now Harley-Davidson is going brassy with its latest collection...
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....
No, it’s not the First of April … this really is an air-conditioning system for motorcycles. Personal air-conditions systems developers...
KTM Australia has a new range of PowerWear street, race and adventure gear available in Australia and is now distributing...
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...
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host...
There may little call for it here, but one American company has created a special motorcycle vault to store your...
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....
We’ve said it before, self-cancelling indicators can save riders from motorists driving right out in front of them thinking the...
Motorcycle theft is rampant in many capital cities, in particular London where four are stolen every day, and riders are...
GPS company Navman have turned their attention to dash cams with a robust waterproof unit built especially for motorcycles. Since about half of all riders having recently experienced a near-miss, it’s a good idea to have video proof of the perpetrator. It could be a driver who opened a car...
The RoadOne controller replaces messy multiple switches to operate electrical accessories such as chargers, heated grips and seat, dash cams...
The Alarmbox aftermarket motion sensor alarm could negate your need to physically lock your motorcycle with a chain or disc...
Akrapovic is a name that is synonymous with sports bikes. But now the Slovenian exhaust manufacturer has revealed a series of Open-Line full exhaust systems for Harley-Davidsons at Daytona Bike Week. Motorcycle riders fit aftermarket exhausts for a variety of reasons: Sound, performance, weight and looks. Sometimes it’s for just...
Coating the bodywork of my BMW F 800 GS with Cleararmour was the best motorcycle accessory I’ve ever added. Despite...
Owning a motorbike is an adrenaline enhancing, life-changing experience. There is a bond that develops between a rider and their...
Motorcycle companies have a strong association with aftermarket exhaust companies such as Triumph has with Arrow exhausts. The first accessory most riders add to their bike is an exhaust system so it stands to reason that bike and exhaust manufacturers would forge strong links. Other examples are Suzuki and Yoshimura,...
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...
Riders looking for premium motorcycle suspension should welcome the new ownership of Swedish company Öhlins Racing by tech company Tenneco....
All new bikes should come with headlight protectors as modern Xenon and LED headlights can be very expensive to replace, some more than $2000! It only takes one errant rock to drain your hip pocket. And don’t be fooled into thinking it is only adventure bikes that are susceptible to copping a rock...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson...
The inaugural adventure bike challenge was such a success, it will return for the 2017 Touratech Travel, Challenge and Expo...
If there is no room in your luggage or under your seat for a toolkit, you can still rely on this handy Andy Tool from Andy Strapz. This multi-tool is 18 tools in one small stainless-steel device that slips inside a handy pouch that you can attach to your belt,...