MV Agusta has just launched a brand new bike to cater to a specific audience. It sports the classic Agusta...
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Owners of 2015 and 2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S models should check their bikes for a sidestand fault that could...
A San Francisco police officer riding an electric Zero Motorcycle recently pulled over a driver in an electric Tesla Model 3 in what must have been the quietest police pursuit of all time. Zero posted an image of the historic moment on their Facebook page, but it may not be...
Yamaha is testing a robot motorcycle, Kawasaki is developing a bike with artificial intelligence and now an engineering student has built...
Is BMW paying attention to the growing craze of customising old Boxer-engined Beemers into scranblers, cafe racers and street trackers?...
Motorcycle manufacturers will unveil a host of new models at the INTERMOT and EICMA motorcycle shows over the next two months. INTERMOT in Cologne starts tomorrow (October 4, 2016) and already we know there will be several new sports bikes. Honda will unveil their new CBR1000RR Fireblade, while Yamaha will...
As lane filtering becomes legal in more Australian and American states, drivers are expected to become more jealous but less...
New roads and roadworks in Australia are falling into disrepair too soon while short warranty periods are allowing contractors to...
While Australian states are ramping up their anti-association laws that profile riders as potential outlaws, the US Senate has unanimously passed a motorcyclist anti-profiling resolution. This follows an American Motorcyclist Association survey finding that half of American motorcyclists say they have been profiled by police pulling them over. There is...
Queensland riders are being urged to ride to work next Wednesday (March 1, 2017) in an effort to re-establish the annual...
The man who animated the toxic storm scene in the new “Mad Max 4: Fury Road” movie has invented a revolutionary...
https://youtu.be/AL0ubC7GwcE This short film celebrates the life and achievements of Rex Wolfenden, an iconic Australian motorcycle builder. Rex was an A-grade motocross racer, but his real success came later, as a talented historical motorcycle maker crafting bikes from scratch. 50 Kaliber Films has created A Portrait of a Motorcycle Legend...
This guy’s daughter told him that he was too old to ride anymore, so he used parts from his bikes...
Kawasaki and BMW are the latest motorcycle companies to issue recall notices to customers in an effort to be transparent...
Could we soon see laws in Queensland where it is illegal to associate with Asians, wear clothes with Asian symbols and face extra penalties if an Asian is convicted of any offence? In their haste to make headlines for the toughest anti-bikie laws in the world, the Queensland Government has...
(Sponsored article for our North American readers) Motorcycle accidents are among the most statistically common types of traffic collisions. The...
Hopes of a trial of forward stop lines or motorcycle boxes for the safety of filtering riders have been set...
It seems online buying has boomed during the pandemic lockdown, but would you buy a motorcycle over the web? Last year Suzuki Australia offered online ordering for their new Katana model and declared it a success. Suzuki Australia marketing manager Lewis Croft says dealers were, at first, very nervous about selling...
The Buell 1125 was a revolutionary motorcycle that was never given its due by riders. But one American company thinks...
(Contributed article for our North American readers) There are several reasons why you might need to ship a motorbike across...
KTM has confirmed it will join the worldwide recall for the Brembo brake problem that has seen thousands of European bikes recalled around the world. The Austrian manufacturer will commence a global recall in February of “street models” that could be affected by a possible defect with a part on...
A Perth rider has failed in his challenge to a $550 fine for a loose helmet strap after he says...
Autonomous vehicles have several positive outcomes for riders including greater safety, improved riding experience and attracting new riders, and should...
Riders whose bikes won’t trigger a change in a traffic light to green would welcome more of these activation buttons that have been installed at some intersections for cyclists. It seems cyclists get everything they want from governments. Even their own roads! In this case, their strong lobbying for these...
What greater gift to give the love of your life this Valentine’s Day than to take them for a ride...
A Remarkable Racer Takes His Bow Tony Serra managed to secure his sixth club level class championship at Willow Springs...
NSW Police look set for a major crackdown on riders in the wake of five tragic motorcyclist deaths in the past week and a rider clocked at 193km/h in an 80 zone in north-western Sydney. Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy of the state’s Traffic & Highway Patrol Command issued a statement saying...
By freelance writer Laura Garbers Introduction Being a motorcycle enthusiast, I wanted to incorporate this hobby into my everyday life. Staying...
Motorcycle lane filtering, common sense rules on having your hands and feet on the bars and footpegs, and international helmet...
Wives, mothers and children of motorcycle riders affected by the VLAD Act had to speak on their behalf at the Freedom Rally attended by thousands of protesters in Brisbane yesterday.
The riders themselves were not able to attend because of the draconian laws that prevent people from associating with members...
Riders should be encouraged to seek more rider training and gain rewards for improved skills, according to a position paper released...
The Australian Capital Territory today (October 9, 2018) joins much of Australia with permanent motorcycle lane-filtering rules after a successful...
Two recent fatal crashes in Australia prove that wire rope barriers (WRBs) are not only a danger to motorcyclists, but also other motorists, says a long-time campaigner against the structures. Damien Codognotto says a fatal motorcycle crash in Perth during last weekend’s Christmas Toy Run and an SUV double fatal...
You have to wonder about the validity, danger, expense and ramifications of high-speed police pursuits such as this motorcycle chase in Los...
A record Dakar Rally altitude of 4300m claimed several high-profile riders in the third stage today including Australia’s Ben Grabham...
BMW Motorrad has issued two recalls in North America for leaks in brakes and real tanks for a variety of models. The recalls do not affect any bikes in Australia. The brake recall affects the following models: 2019 and 2020 BMW R 1250 GS 2019 and 2020 BMW R 1250...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled the learner-approved 2018 Z300 over an issue with the clutch cable that could spark a fire....
You’ll read about the 2014 Harley-Davidson range here first. Motorbikewriter has been invited to attend the international launch in Denver,...
A Sydney woman continues to face strict bail conditions after fronting court today on charges related to a hit-and-run crash that injured a rider and pillion. Molly Cahill, 22, of Sans Souci appeared in Sutherland Local Court today when the matter was held over for mention on July 30. UPDATE:...
BMW was the first bike manufacturer to have LED headlights and now it looks like being the first to have...
Police have “harassed” motorcycle riders on their way to the funeral of a 70-year-old woman who died of cancer, according...
Dear Chief Medical Officer, please let us ride again. You look like a reasonable man. And we know you and everybody’s dear ol’ dad ScoMo are seriously considering relaxing the restrictions during this horrible pandemic. So please let us ride. Your own coronavirus hotline and every state and territory heath...
Investigations into a terrifying double motorcycle crash in Melbourne as shown in the above dash cam video are continuing –...
Mr. Hammond is in the process of letting go some of his classics in lieu of a better handle on...
A 42-year-old man has died after his motorcycle crashed into an Armco railing on the Old Dubbo Rd, in NSW, about 5.30pm on Wednesday (25 March 2020). NSW Police says they believe “the man lost control of his bike as he negotiated a sweeping left-hand bend and hit the Armco railing”...
Most of the Supercars drivers also ride motorcycles and Harley-Davidson has recognised that a lot of their fans also ride...
British motorcycling is making a comeback with brands like Brough Superior, Norton, Ariel and Matchless back on the showroom floors. READ...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 124 R3 and MT-03 (pictured above) learner motorcycles over possible breaking front brakes. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that when “strong gripping force is applied to the front brake lever, it may break”. “If the front brake...
In an announcement released by Indian Motorcycles yesterday, the American motorcycle company was proud to share of the back-to-back victories...
One of the first things your owner’s manual says is to read the manual first bed ore ring. But who...
The end is in sight for motorcycle instruments with a new wave of technology taking over. Motorcycle instruments have been evolving in recent years with more and more information that riders can tailor to their needs, showing everything from the basics to intricate details of their bike’s data, as well...
Claims that the Melbourne Council Draft Transport Plan will reduce motorcycle parking in the city is a conspiracy theory, says...
China has the most electric vehicles on the road in the world so it is no wonder their police force...
Three New Dealers to Start CFMoto is going to be expanding in Australia. The company is opening three new dealers in 2021 and bringing in the new 700 CL-X range of motorcycles, according to Motorcycle News Australia. This motorcycle is the brands first full-power motorcycle alongside several different models and...
Australian Jack Miller has tested positive for Covid, pushing back the launch of the Ducati Lenovo MotoGP team. This comes...
Aussie Harley fans will have to set their alarm clocks for the wee hours of January 20 to join Harley-Davidson’s...
BMW Australia has issued a safety recall for their 2018-2020 K1600 over an issue which could the back end to drop. The official notice says a manufacturer defect in the pivot struts that connect the rear suspension to the frame may break. It sounds pretty catastrophic and dangerous to us,...
Can you help David Black by offering him a regular pillion ride? You may say you never pillion another male...
The driver in this video who intentionally swerved to hit a motorcycle on a rural Texas road has been sentenced to 15...
This video clearly shows that the British police have a different perspective on helmet cameras to NSW and Victorian police. In the video, the rider performs a wheelie in a 20mph zone and is sprung by two police on horseback. Rather than fining the ride for his injudicious and dangerous...