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...
A new motorcycle company is setting the words ‘modern’, ‘carbon fiber’ and ‘two-stroke’ alongside the promise of 24-karat gold-leaf detailing – and it premieres in three weeks. Langen Motorcycles was Founded in 2019 when Christofer Ratcliffe – previously the Chief Design Engineer at CCM Motorcycles – decided to break away...
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...
After the hullabaloo with Klim’s airbag vest, you’d think that the consensus surrounding motorist airbag systems would remain controversial. The...
South Australia has upped the ante on its anti-hooning laws where the culprit will pay a hefty fee to release...
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...
Semiconductor chip shortages have affected almost every automobile and motorcycle production aspect on a global scale. With the rise of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The United Kingdom has plans to eventually phase out diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of low-carbon emitting and carbon-neutral/electric vehicles. While this new diet plan is extremely ambitious, the drive to end the sale of fossil fuel engines by 2030 has become a very real goal – and one...
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...
You heard that right. We’ve come a long way from the original strident tones of single-horn expletives, and the future is no less saturated with brilliant minds looking to put a new twist on an old concept. Meet German-born composer Hans Zimmer; Zimmer intends to bring life to the whine...
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...
A one-off Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS is the big price for the top fundraiser this year in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Ride founder Mark Hawwa of Sydney says the one-of-one motorcycle designed in collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles is “an exciting way to honour” the...
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...
Ducati just announced its latest plans to engage with the Snapchat and TikTok generations by hosting a photo contest. The contest winner will receive a brand new Ducati Monster (sans trellis frame) and submissions will be accepted until July 10, 2021. Though I’m not a Ducati owner myself, I still...
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...
A rule allowing drivers to cross solid white lines to overtake cyclists has now been extended to Victoria, making it a blanket rule across all Australian states. Back in 2016, crash victim Maritha Keyser and rider groups said the implementation of the rule was putting the lives of motorcyclists in...
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 Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) organisation which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues this year installed a new leader and now needs three new board members. West Australian automotive marketer Lawson Dixon took over in February as general manager of the Perth-based organisation which hosts annual rides to raise...
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...
Harley-Davidson has recently filed patents that show a type of emergency braking system that could be integrated into future models. Unlike other manufacturers, Harley’s technology patent is more in line with accident prevention and crash avoidance – instead of adaptive cruise control. The system is comprised of many sensors situated...
When it comes to mandatory riding gear, most places require you to wear an approved helmet, but nothing else is...
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a sketch of what their electric motorcycle will look like – and it looks very sporty...
A rider representative group fears that a Victorian Road Toll Increase Inquiry (RTII) report will vilify riders with inaccurate representations of the danger of riding. This follows recent police media reports in most states that point out the increase in rider deaths this year but have so far failed to...
In an announcement released by Indian Motorcycles yesterday, the American motorcycle company was proud to share of the back-to-back victories...
Victorian riders who travel 20,000km a year on their new electric motorcycle will have to pay a $500 annual tax....
Energica has been working with two other Italian brands on a new way for riders to interact with their motorcycles – using voice-enabled functions on the bike. According to motorradonline.de, the CTO (Chief Technology Officer or Technical Director) at Energica, Giampiero Testoni: “Thanks to this innovative communication system, the driver...
Rates of motorcycle theft in Australia took a welcome 16.7% drop during the pandemic lockdown last year. Thefts dropped from...
We love hearing about how motorcycles are not only a great recreational pursuit and as commuters, but also for a...
Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio have all signed a letter of intent to stage a swappable electric battery consortium for EV motorcycles and lighter EV’s. Together, they will collaborate on batteries that can be swapped amongst each of their EV lineups. This will make it possible to use a universal...
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because...
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to...
Yamaha has officially started the process of getting naming rights for their future electric scooter model. Rights have been filed for the name E01 which can effectively be used after May 17th, 2021, on the basis that they have no objections to using the name. The E01 name will be...
While most motorcycle rental companies target tourists with large-capacity touring or adventure bikes, one new company is targeting the emerging...
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes...
Fake automotive parts have been found in Australia concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts, according to an investigation by Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) initiative Genuine is Best. The FCAI has been fighting against fake vehicle parts for several years through its “Genuine is Best” program....
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a recall for its 2016-2020 FJR1300 tourer over an issue with the transmission. The official...
A French risk-assessment study has released a shock finding that a five-year lane-splitting trial caused a 12% increase in motorcycle...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for nine jackets and two pairs of pants to its growing list of tested products. The new ratings brings the total number of items of clothing to 281, comprised of 117 jackets, 72 pairs of pants and...
American Powersports manufacturer Volcon has officially announced the Volcon Runt, a fat wheeled kids bike that looks ready for an...
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the...
Motorcycle noise limits should be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB, according to a petition to the Queensland Government. The petition is in response to the Motorcycle Advocacy Group (Qld) Facebook page which claimed police harassment of riders and multiple defect notices. This is despite data from the Queensland Transport...
A chemical stored like toothpaste could be the future fuel fr motorcycles and scooters. The “Powerpaste” stores hydrogen, rather than...
Two NSW dealerships have been honoured as the top BMW Motorrad retailers in Australia. Procycles Sydney near the airport has...
While fixed speed cameras that measure your average speed between two points have been common across Australia for several years, WA is about to start trialling mobile version. These cameras can be towed on trailers to various locations as needed. WA Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner says they will be...