When it comes to mandatory riding gear, most places require you to wear an approved helmet, but nothing else is... Read More
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a sketch of what their electric motorcycle will look like – and it looks very sporty... Read More
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... Read More
In an announcement released by Indian Motorcycles yesterday, the American motorcycle company was proud to share of the back-to-back victories... Read More
Victorian riders who travel 20,000km a year on their new electric motorcycle will have to pay a $500 annual tax.... Read More
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... Read More
Rates of motorcycle theft in Australia took a welcome 16.7% drop during the pandemic lockdown last year. Thefts dropped from... Read More
We love hearing about how motorcycles are not only a great recreational pursuit and as commuters, but also for a... Read More
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... Read More
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because... Read More
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to... Read More
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... Read More
While most motorcycle rental companies target tourists with large-capacity touring or adventure bikes, one new company is targeting the emerging... Read More
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes... Read More
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.... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a recall for its 2016-2020 FJR1300 tourer over an issue with the transmission. The official... Read More
A French risk-assessment study has released a shock finding that a five-year lane-splitting trial caused a 12% increase in motorcycle... Read More
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... Read More
American Powersports manufacturer Volcon has officially announced the Volcon Runt, a fat wheeled kids bike that looks ready for an... Read More
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the... Read More
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... Read More
A chemical stored like toothpaste could be the future fuel fr motorcycles and scooters. The “Powerpaste” stores hydrogen, rather than... Read More
Two NSW dealerships have been honoured as the top BMW Motorrad retailers in Australia. Procycles Sydney near the airport has... Read More
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... Read More
Western Australia will be the first state in Australia to replace some of its wires rope barriers after a fatal... Read More
A new Triumph Trident 660 is one of three Triumph motorcycles Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum is giving away in a... Read More
Ride Vision has been in the works for quite some time now, and it looks like they may be ready for the public. This aftermarket safety device acts as a standalone rider assistance system, giving the rider an alert of potential dangers on the road. This can help riders avoid... Read More
Arguably Australia’s greatest off-road motorcycle rally rider, Toby Price, has finally been honoured in the annual Australia Day Awards. The... Read More
A New A2 Sportbike The official unveiling of the CFMoto 300SR is here, and it will follow this news to... Read More
We are always looking for a good read, especially something that’s funny and takes us away on our imaginary bikes to lands, especially while we can’t ride through under the current pandemic. So, we are eager to feast our eyes on John Mole’s book ‘Harley and the Holy Mountain: Through... Read More
As experts have predicted, traffic congestion is increasing in many cities around the world post-lockdown as commuters steer away from... Read More
Sena has now launched the Sena 3S Plus Universal and 3S Plus Boom into the market. The upgrade comes to... Read More
Almost six years after lane filtering was first introduced for motorcycle riders in NSW in 2014, Western Australia will finally fall into line this year. However, some WA riders may not be as pleased as you would think as they claim they have been lane filtering for some time with... Read More
Bigger Team, Bigger Leader MV Agusta’s offices in Sam Marino, Italy, have just completed the final stages in the large-scale... Read More
Concerns that motorcycle riders are being harassed by police ssun g a barrage of vehicle defect notices seem to be... Read More
While two-time Dakar Rally winner Toby Price sadly crashed out of this year’s event, three Aussie rookies proudly flew the flag for our country. Daniel Sanders (KTM) scored an unbelievable fourth place, Victorian Michael Burgess (KTM) finished 27th and Andrew Houlihan of Albury was 50th. This year’s 14-day event –... Read More
Kawasaki’s midrange motorcycles are known for their versatility in today’s market. The 650 class from Kawasaki has proven its utility... Read More
Two Strokes – The Beginning is a graphic novel that is starting its campaign on Indiegogo in the next couple... Read More
Aussie Harley fans will have to set their alarm clocks for the wee hours of January 20 to join Harley-Davidson’s first worldwide virtual product launch. Due to the pandemic, motorcycle companies have turned to staging virtual launches of their products. That means bike fans, rather than just the privileged few... Read More
According to news released by roadracingworld.com, it has been confirmed that the San Francisco FBI was onsite at the Ducati... Read More
The Fourth Installment The Pirelli Diablo Rosso tire is the quintessential street-racing (or track day) tire ever made. If you... Read More
The son of Australia’s three-time World Superbke champion, Troy Bayliss, will contest the entire 2021 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) aboard the DesmoSport Ducati V4 R. Oli started racing in the Australian Supersport series in 2017 at the age of 13 and the following year was alongside his dad who raced... Read More
Recycled plastic inserts that look like combs could make wire rope barriers safer for motorcyclists, says a long-time motorcycling advocate.... Read More
A Draft 30-year plan for long-term transport infrastructure in Victoria has omitted road motorcycles and scooters. However, Infrastructure Victoria says... Read More
The NHTSA has been on a roll with recalls lately and the latest target is the Yamaha FJR1300. According to asphaltandrubber.com, the recall indicates the FJR1300’s second gear can crack and break under high-speed loads. Owners of the Yamaha FJR1300 are advised not to operate their bike until the repairs... Read More
If authorities want young motorcyclists to ride safer, they should cease scare-tactic ads and employ young riders to deliver positive... Read More
Motorcyclists have long claimed police harass them, but now a Queensland rider advocacy group plans to make official complaints to... Read More
Worth $13.6 Billion Motorcycle enthusiasts in Europe and North America might not be too familiar with the Bajaj Auto namesake, but riders in Asia know the brand like we know Honda. Bajaj Auto has just surpassed every other motorcycle company and has become the world’s most valuable motorcycle manufacturer with... Read More
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, has filed patents that indicate they are going to incorporate radar technology into their bikes.... Read More
It’s no secret that cryptocurrency has been on the up and up for the past few years. Well, you can... Read More
If you’re in the market for a rare gem, this may be just what you need. Here we have a 1986 Ducati 750 F1B Tricolore currently posted on Ebay.com by user “dogtowncycles” out of Santa Monica, California. This Ducati Superbike has just over 13,000kms (8,000miles) on the clock. The specifications... Read More
MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based... Read More
End of the 350 Piaggio’s Beverly line up of scooters gets some styling updates to go along with the Euro... Read More
Ducati and the LEGO Group present the latest model in the LEGO® Technic™ line: the Ducati Panigale V4 R. This release is the result of a licensing agreement signed by LEGO Group and Ducati Motor Holding. This is the first-ever brick reproduction of a Ducati motorcycle. Ducati wanted to ensure... Read More
2021 Dakar Just Got Crazier tabUI – an app designed to help people discover and explore the Piedmont region of... Read More
E-Pilen Updates And More With EV motorcycles coming in hot to dominate the industry in a post-COVID utopia, KTM’s CEO... Read More
One of the most popular motorcycle routes on the east coast of Australia is a beneficiary of the Queensland border closures due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Kyogle Council in northern NSW has taken full advantage of the border closure where concrete barriers were placed across the Lions Rd which links... Read More
First-Wave Turbocharged Power Ever thought to yourself “wow, this motorcycle is fast. I should put a turbocharger on it”? Well,... Read More
The Innovv K5 is the perfect balance between action camera and dash cam. This system utilizes two cameras to be... Read More
One of the biggest concerns among motorcycle riders about the automated vehicle future is the ability of these vehicles to identify them. We have already reported on several instances of riders being hit by autonomous vehicles and authorities are now aware of the difficulties of these vehicles identifying small road... Read More