MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based... Read More
Technology
Technology for motorcycles and riders is exploding at an ever-increasing rate. There are GPS units, cameras, apps, gizmos, gadgets and more. It’s difficult to keep up with all the latest information, so we provide news and information on coming products. We also road test motorcycle gadgets and gizmos for value, practicality, benefits and ease of use, sorting out the good from the bad.
Holy Cr-Apps! Wow. I feel like every single week I write a new article about a manufacturer’s upcoming motorcycle app.... Read More
A device you wear on your wrist could alert you to a rider in your group falling behind, contact emergency if you crash and even monitor your riding behaviour. The smart wearable Motobit SENTINEL for motorcyclists is now seeking crowdfunding through Indiegogo. So far the campaign has raised $A4546 or 18% of... Read More
More women’s jackets have been added to the MotoCAP safety ratings after concerns that women’s riding gear was underrepresented in... Read More
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite Helmets, has released exciting world-first, racer-perspective video from their Forcite MK1 helmet with an integrated... Read More
Pairing helmet intercoms used to be a fiddly process, but now QR codes are making it easier. You may have recently used a QR code when checking in at a restaurant during this pandemic, so you will know how easy it is to use. Just turn on your phone’s camera... Read More
First it was Sena who increased their 50 series speaker diameter to 40mm to enhance bass response and now Cardo... Read More
Indian Motorcycle will join Honda and Harley-Davidson in offering Apple CarPlay to owners of 2020 Chieftain, Roadmaster and Challenger models... Read More
Chinese computer company Lenovo signed a multi-year agreement with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati in 2018. Initially the agreement was to support the Ducati MotoGP team with computer firepower, but also to develop products and collaborate on research and development. The result of this collaboration includes special products such as this... Read More
The biggest problem with many Bluetooth helmet intercoms is the poor quality of sound, but the new Sena 50R and... Read More
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring... Read More
(Contributed post on computer games) If you haven’t been able to go for a ride for some time because of the current lockdown, you may consider motorcycle video games as a substitute. It might not get you outdoors but they can help you to relax and have fun. In the... Read More
We warned riders about supporting the crowd-funding campaign for RiderBuds earphones after customers had still not received products almost a... Read More
(Contributed article) You may have heard about vehicle tracking systems and wondered whether the investment is worth it. With bike... Read More
Ducati has joined Harley-Davidson and BMW as the only motorcycle companies with Lego models. The Lego Ducati Panigale V4 R is the first Lego motorcycle model to include a gearbox. It sits 32cm long, 16cm high and 8cm wide and will be available for €59.99 (about $A102) from June – possibly a bit... Read More
Audio company IASUS is about to release its classy Rekon intercom that promises top audio quality, long battery life and... Read More
If you have to self-isolate during the current pandemic, then we suggest reading heaps of Motorbike Writer articles … or... Read More
(Contributed post: How to take and improve your motorcycle photos using Zoner Photo Studio X) Burnouts are for tires, not for adventures. Have you ever been on a trip with your rig and came back with plenty of photos with no time to edit as you’d like? Your friends pestering you... Read More
Future motorcycles may not need mirrors with this Revan helmet-mounted live-feed camera that screens images to a head-up display (HUD).... Read More
Garmin has unveiled its new zūmo XT GPS which is brighter, smarter and packed with more features. It would want... Read More
(Contributed article on motorcycle gadgets) Owning a motorcycle is an amazing experience. Regardless of the type of motorbike you have, it can’t get much better than cruising down country roads on your bike. Nevertheless, your riding experience can always be improved, and there is a myriad of accessories to choose... Read More
We would rather be riding than sitting in front of a computer game (even when it’s raining), but the upcoming... Read More
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a... Read More
These amazing 360º videos of British Superbike rider Peter Hickman put you in the rider’s seat like no other on-board video we have seen before. A few weeks ago he posted this video of him doing two laps of Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk, during a free practice session in June 2019.... Read More
Sena has introduced the next generation of Bluetooth helmet intercoms with the new 50 series that includes wifi capability to... Read More
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t... Read More
As smart motorcycle helmets with head-up display (HUD) technology are starting to hit the market, Bosch has designed a HUD system that works with your normal sunglasses or prescription glasses. They believe it will be available in 2021. But just how safe is it? We recommend you to consider safety... Read More
A tiny little piece of plastic has just made universal-fit MotoSafe earplugs from Dutch company Alpine Hearing Protection even better. With... Read More
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change has been recognised as... Read More
Cambox V4 Pro is a slim action camera that fits around a helmet’s visor aperture to give a more accurate viewpoint of what you see when riding. Unlike the many bulky helmet cameras that fit on top, below or beside the helmet, this curved unit fits close to your eyes... Read More
Sena’s new 10C Evo helmet intercom arrives this week with a slimmer profile and an integrated 4K camera that allows... Read More
Neckmike intercom is similar to those tactical headsets you’ve seen the good guys using in Hollywood blockbusters. It’s the product... Read More
AGV is the latest helmet manufacturer to partner with leading Bluetooth company Sena to develop a special aerodynamic ARK intercom for their helmets. So far, the ARK intercom is only compatible with the AX9 Adventure range, K5-S Sports range and Sport Modular Touring. The AGV ARK intercom costs $399, but... Read More
Many adventure riders and tourers carry a tyre inflator in case of a flat, but they can be heavy and... Read More
If you’re sick of fiddling with the fiddly screws to mount your Bluetooth intercom, this budget EJEAS Quick20 is worth... Read More
Sena +Mesh review by Jim Hulme The Sena +Mesh Adaptor is designed to seamlessly and easily link riders into a group conversation without broken links. We sent rider Jim Hulme out to test the $259 unit on the road with his riding partners. Here’s his review: Out of the box The +Mesh... Read More
Argon Transform hi-tech helmet accessory transforms a standard helmet into an Iron Man helmet with head-up display, bluetooth, GPS and... Read More
If you have been looking for an open-face helmet with Bluetooth communication, the new Sena Savage is the answer. It features... Read More
BMW Motorrad has now teamed up with Sena Bluetooth communication to provide special a “Fit-for-All” motorcycle helmet two-way intercom system that can be extended up to six people. Basically it’s a Sena 10 series intercom with a BMW badge and probably a “BMW price”! We asked BMW Motorrad Australia how... Read More
Domio Sport Bluetooth helmet system is claimed to provide music without internal speakers and messy wires. However, we have our... Read More
There are many motorcycle community apps available, but Tonit adds a feature to ensure that riders protect their privacy and... Read More
Bluetooth giant Sena has introduced a +Mesh wireless adaptor that will link any version of their intercoms to any number of other Sena headsets. It links most Sena Bluetooth intercoms with their +Mesh technology that allows people using the headset to come and go from a linked conversation without breaking... Read More
A Toronto rider has developed an affordable but ugly head-up display (HUD) for a motorcycle helmet that provides speed alerts... Read More
(Contributed article about GPS tracking) Motorcycles are fun, thrilling, expensive and a preferred target for thieves, but GPS trackers will follow... Read More
(Sponsored post) Watches will always remain tied to the automotive sports world. Often, we remain attracted to watches or other timekeeping devices and the roles that they play on track too. If you are interested in any racing watch like a chronograph watch, then read this post. Characteristics of a... Read More
While motorcycle companies are developing integrated motorcycle sensors to detect and warn of an impending rear-ender, Senzar has produced an... Read More
This inVIEW helmet light not only indicates when brakes are applied or a rider slows down on the throttle, but... Read More
Most people only use their TomTom GPS to guide them to a destination they don’t know, but there are advantages to putting in the destination even if you know which way to go. I’ve recently been riding around with the TomTom Rider 550 tuned into destinations I know, and I... Read More
The new Neckmike headset should resolve the two biggest problems with wearing earphones connected to your phone when riding. (UPDATE:... Read More
A patent is pending for a motorcycle seat that ejects a rider in a crash and then cocoons them in... Read More
(Sponsored tech post) Every day, new technology is introduced to motorcycle gadgets to improve the riding experience and make it safer. More and more of the modern bikes have heated seats/grips, tire pressure monitors, rearview cameras, and more. Today, you can find some high tech accessories that will help you... Read More
If it wasn’t for the ride-sharing and mountain and wriggly route options on our TomTom Rider 550 GPS we might... Read More
Peter Fonda famously throws away his watch in the cult 1969 movie Easy Rider, starting a fad with riders and... Read More
Map and satnav expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis provides some interesting background information for riders on GPS in this fourth instalment in our satnav series. You can check out the other articles by clicking on the topic: Satnav for beginners, planning a route and reading a map the right way. You... Read More
Should north be at the top of your paper map or GPS satnav device for the best guidance? Satnav and... Read More
Map and satnav expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis tell us how to plan a ride route on a GPS in... Read More
Satnav and mapping expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis provides some interesting background information for those riders who would like to understand how to better use their satnav unit. In this first in a series of articles, he discusses the types of satnav available. There are two forms of Global Positioning... Read More
Motorcycles are about action, yet we rarely see any motorbikes in motion in Facebook photos. I’m getting a bit tired... Read More
A French company which plans to produce LED signs for motorcycles and cars so riders and drivers can communicate with each... 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