It’s been a sweet minute (2018, actually) since KTM released their 790 Duke to the masses. Now, we’ve got spy...
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Hugo Millán, a 14-year-old racer with great potential, went down with 13 laps remaining Sunday in Spain at Motorland Aragon’s...
Mr. Hammond is in the process of letting go some of his classics in lieu of a better handle on a new venture he’s got in the works – and we’re excited at the lineup he’s placed on the chop block. According to a report from DriveTribe, the English journalist...
A Netherlands-based company has just released their first production-ready electric motorbike to the masses – and to say it’s “solid”...
KTM Australia continues to lead the list of recalled motorcycles with the latest being a recall of 2021 450SX-F MX...
Riders who use the Snap Send Solve app that helps Australian authorities identify and fix road hazards that pose a danger to vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists could win a $50 incentive prize. Up to ten $50 gift cards are drawn each month from users who refer friends and...
Triumph Motorcycles has this week announced they will build and race enduro and motocross motorcycles with the help of five-time...
BMW is getting a slight upgrade to their sound systems – and as a musician and a rider, I am...
https://carbonair.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/1616/07/2988_Ahoy_CarbonAir_Updated-1.mp4 Traditional air spring suspension has been used on and off for motorcycles throughout history. From the pneumatically-sprung bikes created by Associated Springs Limited (ASL) back in 1909 to the air forks present in the 2013-2016 edition of the Honda CRF450R, it seems companies have dabbled on and off in...
The 2021 edition of KTM’s World Adventure Week (WAW) is over – and boy, what a turnout. From the Carpenters...
Aprilia has decided to dip deeper into the world of small displacement bikes – and it looks like a mini-RSV4....
Australian motorcyclists don’t find anything weird about signs that warn of kangaroos ahead as they are one of the biggest dangers on our outback roads for riders. However, the signs are in the top 10 of the world’s “most baffling, confusing and downright weird road signs”, according to a new...
This weekend saw the breaking of a couple of records at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by none other than Loris...
Honda’s Japanese firm has given the Honda Rebel some updates – and Honda Europe is celebrating the multi-faceted features of...
The “king of biker films”, William Smith, has died of natural causes, aged 86, after a long battle with alzheimers disease. Born on 24 March 24 1933, in Columbia, Missouri, on his family’s ranch, Bill was riding horses before he could walk. By the time he reached his teens he...
Austrian-owned Brixton Motorcycles has been busy this past year with plans to potentially expand to the colonies of the Western...
The Autoworld Museum in Brussels is a magnificent place to be when you’re in the business of bikes – and...
I’m just going to come out and say it – the motorcycle community is (mostly) full of lads with a love for bikes and a passion for tweaking things that they broke. So what happens when the world’s fastest female racer gets on a Bagger for the track? I’m chewing...
The past four years have been very generous to CCM. Since the release of the CCM Spitfire in 2017, the...
Motorcycle and OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) rose 5.7% in the first half of this year compared with the same period...
The Phillip Island MotoGP round won’t be happening this year – and five-time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan isn’t too happy about it. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation board member isn’t the only one gritting his teeth. With ongoing restrictions costing last year’s Aussie Grand Prix to fold, riders and...
Riders from all states, not just Tasmanian residents, have been urged to contribute to a Tasmanian Road Safety Inquiry given...
Current Covid lockdowns have thrown the annual Black Dog Ride into jeopardy. (UPDATE: The event has now been cancelled, but...
If you’re looking for a kit to trick out your Enfield, look no further. Bad Winners (terrific name) is a design and engineering company that caters to the creation and customization of all things motorcycles – and now the French firm has just released a series of kits for the...
Well, it’s finally happened – and it’s VERY Italian. Energica Motor Company has just revealed a partnership with an engineering...
With the tickle of summer heat come waves of enthusiasts to the International Classic Motorcycle Show – and the Bonham...
Lower rub rails on safety barriers that are important for the safety of riders have proliferated in recent years, but now the Queensland Government is removing some where they trap wildlife on the road. You could be forgiven for thinking that riders’ lives are considered less important than the lives...
With vaccinations on the rise, many countries are preparing to reopen borders for travel – and it seems that everybody...
A powerful electric motor and innovative aerodynamics are expected to help a British engineering company achieve a world speed record...
The first half of 2021 has witnessed a significant number of motorcycle safety recalls with Honda and KTM the most prolific. In the first quarter of 2021, there were 13 recalls, but the rate accelerated in May with 10 recalls and two in June, bringing the first half total to...
With a passion for racing comes the drive to be the best – and in the case of Maverick Vinales,...
Bolton-based Ken Cross has gone and pulled a Fred Dibnah with a gas cylinder and a few other things lying...
Petronas Yamaha has just brought on 25-year old Garrett Gerloff for his official MotoGP debut at Assen this weekend – and the American rider is ready to rip up the asphalt. According to a report by MCN, Gerloff is set to succeed Franco Morbidelli after an existing knee injury –...
From the green hills of the Central Hemisphere comes Ashley Watson. Ashley is a designer who has been itching to...
The big reveal is here! WMC has just given us the WMC250EV – and she has a hole running right...
As an avid motorcyclist, I’m not typically one to hop aboard a 15 hp, 150cc scooter with a look of excited anticipation…but as an avid Star Wars nerd, I have promised to zip it and save my opinions on the dark side after I try one of these buggers out...
Australian riders want better infrastructure and security devices on their motorcycles and scooters, according to a new survey. While motorcycle...
Criminal charges have been dropped against the daughter of renowned Australian neurosurgeon Charlie Teo for driving on the wrong side...
Today we celebrate the belated birthday of seven-time 350cc and 500cc world title champion Giacomo Agostini, or “Ago” – an Italian rider with an unmatched gift for racing. According to an article posted on TopGear, young Agostini was born June 16, 1942, in Brescia, Lombardy, where he started his passion...
With an increase in desire for travel, efficiency comes a blow-out to an entirely different corner of the market –...
Suzuki has just revealed their GSX-S950 to the masses – and it’s the first motorcycle I’ve encountered this year that...
Sikh riders who want an exemption from wearing a helmet on religious grounds may soon have a “Tough Turban” option that will offer better protection than the traditional soft turban. A Tough Turban prototype has been made by a Canadian Harley-Davidson dealership and is now open for a manufacturer to...
Painted road surfaces that present a dangerous slip hazard to motorcycle and scooter riders could son be a thing of...
A new motorcycle company is setting the words ‘modern’, ‘carbon fiber’ and ‘two-stroke’ alongside the promise of 24-karat gold-leaf detailing...
The Guinness World Records is a reference source that records humanity’s greatest feats, among other extremes of nature – and they’ve gone and botched up a dear motorcyclist’s record title. Purported by their website as “the world’s unrivaled authority on record-breaking achievement,” the Guinness World Records is a reference source...
Clews Competition Machines (CCM) is celebrating their 50th year in business – and this year, they are hosting a wave...
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is celebrating 10 years of dapper rides, fashionable fundraising, and essential support for mens’ mental...
Three veterans and one of their sons are this weekend competing in the gruelling Finke Desert Race in Australia’s Northern Territory to promote combat veterans’ mental heath issues. The Swiss 8 team, Pursuit of Purpose Experience, will be filmed as part of an upcoming Veteran “Life After Service” mini-documentary. It...
According to a report from BikeWhale, KTM has just launched their World Adventure Week – and thanks to KTM’s generosity,...
MV Agusta has just given us the Brutale 1000RR – and boy is she a sizzler. If there’s one thing...
Suzuki Australia is recalling UH200 scooters over an issue with rusty speedos that could cost the rider a hefty speeding fine. The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says 60 scooters from 2018 and 2019 are affected. The full list of vehicle identification numbers (VIND) are included...
After the hullabaloo with Klim’s airbag vest, you’d think that the consensus surrounding motorist airbag systems would remain controversial. The...
Motards. Hogs. Hoonigans. Belly Shovers. The moto culture is rich with a diversity of people from all walks of life,...
South Australia has upped the ante on its anti-hooning laws where the culprit will pay a hefty fee to release their vehicle from 28 days’ impoundment for incidents such as popping a wheelie or doing a burnout. If not, their car or motorcycle will be crushed or sold for scrap...
As riders, I’m sure we can all attest to the fact that motorcycles aren’t for everybody. It could be the...
Behind each racer is a team – and every team is dedicated to running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. ...
Millions of dollars of Victorian motorcycle safety levy funds remain unspent as minutes of the ministerial advisory panel on motorcycle issues are shrouded in secrecy. Retired industry veteran and Two Wheel Action Group spokesman Stuart Strickland OAM “strongly disagrees” with the confidentiality around all aspects of the Motorcycle Safety Levy collected...
Three weeks, 20 motorcycles, and a whole lot of landmass to cover. Bespoke Rallies is offering the experience of a...
With Motorcycle theft on the rise and many desperate to curb crimes at the source, questions were brought up to...
Agostini-red is the new black, and it is so scrumptious it’s practically edible. According to a report from RideApart, The 2021 MV Agusta F3 Rosso made headlines in releasing their Euro-5 compliant supersport model on May 27th. With middleweight Supersports bikes being the new hype, MV Agusta came to play...