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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.
If you like to ride on into the night, you’ll need glasses that can accommodate both sun and night vision. We’ve been wearing a pair of Ugly Fish photo chromic glasses since 2014 and found them great for riding in all light conditions. They start off clear when I put them on in the garage …
If you are frustrated with helmet cameras because you can never tell if they are switched on and recording what you want, then Talk ’N Shoot may be the answer. Imagine being able to tell your action camera when to start and stop recording and then hear a verbal reply as confirmation rather than having …
The latest Isle of Man TT video game “Ride on the Edge” features motorcycles rendered by Brisbane computer graphics production studio Virtual Mechanix. Managing director and former rider Andrew Porter says they began working on the 3D model bikes for the developer Kylotonn about 18 months ago. Check out their results in these video trailers …
Riders may want to buy action cameras for their motorbike for various reasons, such as recording exciting rides to share with friends or other bikers on social media. They may also consider equipping their bike with a camera for insurance purposes in the unfortunate event of an accident. Bike cameras are also called helmet cameras, …
Google Maps introduced a two-wheeler mode for motorcycles and scooters for India in December 2017, but it may soon be coming to other countries including Australia. Google Maps currently provides travel routes, navigation and travel time estimates for public transport, bicycles, cars and walking, depending own your device. Google Australia communications manager Kristine Arnott says India …
Currently, helmet cameras are considered as very important accessories by both professional motorcycling sportsmen and even leisure and transportation users. Helmet cams act as a record of evidence in deciding on insurance-related claims, capturing epic and energetic sportsmen stunts during races, and also exclusive coverage of field excursions for record keeping, professional documentation, and sharing …
The world’s first affordable home motorcycle simulator has moved closer to reality with a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign that surpassed its goal in less than a day. LeanGP CTO Adria Saz Marti says the simulator has plug-and-play capability so it is ready to play right out of the box and will be fully compatible withPlaystation4, …
TomTom says their Rider 550 GPS will be smoother, faster and “techier” with built-in wifi for faster and easier map and traffic updates. Rider 550 is powered by a quad-core processor so it loads maps and routes faster than before. It will be available in Australia in Spring with local pricing yet to be confirmed. …
Riding a motorcycle can be one of the most thrilling experiences in life. That said, it’s important to ensure that we adhere to the general safety rules for hassle-free experience each time. This includes maintaining your focus on the road and avoiding bad habits such as smartphone operation. A good suggestion for you would be …
Nearly a year ago Motorbike Writer posted a piece about the threat posed to motorcycles by virtual reality or VR. Our guest writer says the logic isn’t actually all that difficult to understand. VR goes further than traditional games to simulate real world experiences, such that a motorcycle game, at least theoretically, can feel like the …