Suzuki has just revealed their GSX-S950 to the masses – and it’s the first motorcycle I’ve encountered this year that...
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Sikh riders who want an exemption from wearing a helmet on religious grounds may soon have a “Tough Turban” option...
Painted road surfaces that present a dangerous slip hazard to motorcycle and scooter riders could son be a thing of the past with new grippy surface treatments. Australian company OmniGrip has commissioned to replace painted surfaces such as bus and bike lanes and pedestrian crossings with their special treatment in...
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...
Clews Competition Machines (CCM) is celebrating their 50th year in business – and this year, they are hosting a wave of bike events in honor of the half-century mark. According to a report from MCN, CCM has been in business since 1971 and was founded by scrambles rider Alan Clews. Clews...
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...
According to a report from BikeWhale, KTM has just launched their World Adventure Week – and thanks to KTM’s generosity, the event promises to be hugely popular. The Adventure Week will run from July 5 to the 11th and was created to encourage motorists – specifically those with a penchant...
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...
After the hullabaloo with Klim’s airbag vest, you’d think that the consensus surrounding motorist airbag systems would remain controversial. The Spanish Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) begs to differ – and riders aren’t happy. According to an article from FemaMotorcycling, the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic – a government-run department responsible...
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...
As riders, I’m sure we can all attest to the fact that motorcycles aren’t for everybody. It could be the loud rumble of an inline-four, the younger squidlings on their Suzuki GSX-R600s squirting around town making short work of statistics, or the general aesthetic of motorcycle culture. Whichever the reason, uneasiness...
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...
Three weeks, 20 motorcycles, and a whole lot of landmass to cover. Bespoke Rallies is offering the experience of a lifetime with their 2022 Dakar Enduro Rally, set to begin February 28, 2022. The words ‘Dakar Rally’ come with a huge following…and not a little risk. Not to be confused with...
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...
The UK has seen a dramatic drop in motorcycle theft since the start of the pandemic. A report from MCN stated a 35% drop in general crime for the 2020 lockdowns, and Police National Computer (PCN) figures suggest as much as a 45% decrease in motorcycle theft in the same...
Triumph has just partnered up with Beeline, a company that caters to two-wheeled navigation systems, to deliver an upgraded, industrial-strength...
Semiconductor chip shortages have affected almost every automobile and motorcycle production aspect on a global scale. With the rise of...
If you think there has been a lot of motorcycle safety recalls in the past month, you are right. In the first quarter of 2021, there were 13 recalls, but the rate has accelerated with 10 recalls in the month of May, alone. Perhaps as riders are coming out of...
While the world dreams of running on batteries, the automotive industry is tackling one of the world’s most significant impediments...
Sustainability, efficiency, recyclability. The moto industry has been making great strides in creating high-efficiency, low-emission vehicles. Popular favorites today involve...
South Australia Police have released a video of a high-speed motorcycle crash in an effort to vindicate tougher new penalties for extreme speed offences. They say the video was released at the request of the rider’s wife. “This motorcyclist filmed his own crash – the crash that put him in...
Ducati Australia has recalled all 2021 Multistrada V4 models over valve issues in the V4 engine which has now been...
A Queensland petition calling for motorcycle noise limits to be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB has been rejected...
It seems like the whole world is rushing to find fuel-efficient solutions and cut down on emissions. Europe is introducing more low-emission zones. France planning to take that goal further with zero-emission (as they do). Now, Mahle, a German automotive parts manufacturer, has just contributed to their part in the...
MV Agusta has just launched a brand new bike to cater to a specific audience. It sports the classic Agusta...
KTM Australia, who import KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna has issued a series of recalls in the past couple of days...
Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their 2020 Fireblade CBR1000RR sportsbike over an issue with the suspension that could cause the bike to drop in height. The notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the left cushion connecting plate may have been reversed when fitted...
Ageless aerodynamics. Absolute cupboard of a caboose. The putter of perfection. All this and more could be yours for a...
With the future of electric vehicles taking up many a weekday headline, it’s fun to peruse the pages and take...
Ride for Kids is the longest-running, most successful motorcycle charity event in the nation – and Comoto, America’s largest Powersports aftermarket retailer, has just revealed that they are joining up with the Pediatric Brain Tumour Foundation (PBTF) to support the organization’s month-long 2021 Ride For Kids Challenge. With brain tumors...
The United Kingdom has plans to eventually phase out diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of low-carbon emitting and carbon-neutral/electric...
Riders are now being discriminated against by at least one Sunshine Coast service station with signs demanding they pre-pay for...
If there’s one thing that’s obvious, it’s that the electric vehicle culture is coming. The cityscape’s sounds are transitioning from the roar and smoke of traditional fossil fuels to the whirr of wheels and the cool glare of LED lighting. It’s beautiful in its own way, but all beauty requires...
You heard that right. We’ve come a long way from the original strident tones of single-horn expletives, and the future...
A battery tech, Colorado-based company, called Solid Power has drawn the attention of BMW, and the brainchild of the partnership...
Range is a big issue for electric motorcycles, but an even bigger hurdle is slow charging rates. Many modern motorcycles have small tanks to keep the weight down, so they have limited range. But at least you can fuel up in minutes. Electric motorcycle can take hours to recharge on...
A one-off Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS is the big price for the top fundraiser this year in The Distinguished Gentleman’s...
The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the...
Singapore has always been lauded as a country with strict bylaws. It’s illegal to spit or sell bubble gum in public, and you’d be facing a hefty fine with up to two years in jail if you decided to take the risk and got caught. And now, in a recent...
Satoshi Uchida, the previous Deputy Executive General Manager of Motorcycle Operations at Suzuki Motorcycles Operations in Japan, has just been...
Who doesn’t love a little competition? I love the thrill of the chase as much as the next person, and...
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue a safety recall. The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the issue affects 359 2018 Suzuki GSX250F motorcycles. “The headlamp bulb thread may vibrate during...
Ducati just announced its latest plans to engage with the Snapchat and TikTok generations by hosting a photo contest. The...
India is gunning to be a leading force in the e-scooter market. On May 3rd, Ola Electric presented the news...
Twisted Road, a ride-sharing community responsible for thousands of motorcycle rentals all over the country has just released a new program dubbed “One, Two, Free”. The program gives those who wish to rent motorcycles even more opportunities to hit the open road by giving them free rental days in the...
A rule allowing drivers to cross solid white lines to overtake cyclists has now been extended to Victoria, making it...
Recently, a reader of MotorBikeWriter reached out to us to share his story titled ‘But Where Do You Put The...
The Tokyo Motor Show has showcased the latest and greatest innovations in the automotive and power sports industries since 1954. The show takes place every two years and since being held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center in 2019, this year’s event was scheduled to take place in October...
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) organisation which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues this year installed a new leader...
Below is a press release from Psychs on Bikes, a group of mental health professionals who raise awareness in rural...
Reporting potholes and other road damage to relevant authorities can pay off, says a long-time advocate for better road maintenance to save the lives of riders. Rodney Brown says he reported a massive pothole on McGeorge Road, South Gisbourne, to Victorian Roads Minister Ben Carroll and was surprised to find...
Harley-Davidson has recently filed patents that show a type of emergency braking system that could be integrated into future models. ...
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for...
Australian motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales have increase 51% in the first quarter over the same period last year. It’s a similar story to the soaring Aussie housing market and new car sales (up 22.4%), with similar supply and price ramifications for buyers. Motorcycle dealerships are looking bare at...