Recently, a reader of MotorBikeWriter reached out to us to share his story titled ‘But Where Do You Put The...
A council’s failure to fix thin bitumen in parking bays that caused a parked motorcycle to fall over could cost...
Does this video of “idiots” jumping a beautiful Ducati ST4S int a dam just make you laugh or cry over the destruction of a beautiful bike? The YouTube video, posted by video blogger (vlogger) Roman Atwood has already attracted 1.6million views in just a couple of days. The American does...
A disturbingly realistic film project about motorcycles being banned in a future world of autonomous vehicles will go ahead despite...
Four years after melting tar on the Mt Glorious Rd west of Brisbane in 2017 resulted in at least one rider...
Queensland Police claim a Maryborough rider “causing excessive noise” has died in a motorcycle crash in the Queensland city after a short police pursuit on Saturday afternoon (30 May 2020). They say the rider, Damian Lawton, a father of one who turned 26 last week, “allegedly evaded police, accelerating away at speed...
Riders aren’t just common victims of SMIDSY (Sorry Mate, I didn’t See You) crashes, but could also be the victims...
Civil engineers should be trained in the special needs of riders for safe road construction and maintenance, says a longtime...
Don’t Worry, I Can’t Afford the Real Thing Either If you’re an avid sim-racer or just picked up your new copy of ‘TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2‘ you may be in the market for a Kawasaki H2R branded gaming chair to add a few more virtual...
By freelance writer Laura Garbers Introduction Being a motorcycle enthusiast, I wanted to incorporate this hobby into my everyday life. Staying...
Each New Year we make resolutions to do something new, better or at least different for the next year. This...
(Sponsored article. All images: Shutterstock) There are few things in life which deliver pure joy and added thrill. And one of those things is cruising down the road on your own bike. Sure, the element of danger persists (if one is not careful), but the sense of excitement that it...
Thousands of riders, locals, politicians and business people are expected to attend the Save the Oxley rally tomorrow (Saturday, November...
Are you a biker at heart? Some things in life cannot be explained unless you live them. Certain sensations, which...
Commuting is easier and safer in Perth than any other Australian city, while Sydney is the worst, according to a German traffic study. While lane filtering now allows riders to dodge the worst of the daily commute, riders still face commuting costs of fuel and parking, traffic crashes and road...
The Sydney rider who crashed in slippery molten tar on shoddy Mt Glorious roadworks on Tuesday rode 1000km home not...
Suzuki has its 100-year anniversary coming up. The motorcycle company has a limited edition GSX-R1000R that it has created for the...
Timber bridges add authenticity to a rural ride, but they can be a particular danger to riders with longitudinal planks, rotting wood and exposed spikes. The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says one in five of these local timber bridges are in poor condition and there is an extensive backlog...
Brisbane CBD will lose up to 200 designated motorcycle parking spaces after work starts in December 2016 on the new...
Motorcycling changed dramatically in 2016, mainly for the good, and we predict more substantial and positive changes in 2017, but...
The second annual Ride Sunday event raised three times the funds raised in its first year with organisers saying it will become “the world’s largest motorcycling charity event by the year 2020”. The June 3 event attracted 1300 riders to 239 events globally and raised almost $200,000 in funds for...
Harley-Davidson’s 2019 electric motorcycle may not be called a Livewire, flat tracker demo races could be staged in Australia, the...
The 2020 MotoGP Championship will finally go ahead with between 13 and 17 races from July 19 in Spain, at...
Will The RSV4 Changes Resemble the New 660? With the new Aprilia RS 660 being released and reviewed over the past few weeks, it was only a matter of time until we saw what the Italian manufacturer had in mind for the 2021 RSV4; the most highly regarded motorcycle in...
It appears Ducati has taken steps to become even more Italian. Introducing the 2021 Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini. With a price of $31,995,...
Casual ADV Riding Ever wish your ‘maxiscooter‘ had offroad capabilities? Maybe it’s time to sell your current ride to pick...
The 250 We All Really Want Kawasaki has a new bike for the Japanese market and it’s the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 250 KRT Edition. This bike takes the graphics that Team Green introduced for racing and brings them to the small 250 machine. The KRT Edition bike features the same...
Limited Quantities KTM will bring the 2021 450 SX-F Factory Edition dirt bike to Australia in March of this year,...
The V-Strom Is Here for 2021 Recently, the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT hit Australian Suzuki dealerships. The adventure bike is...
From Britain to India The greatly anticipated and highly praised Triumph Trident 660 is coming to India! If you are an Indian rider and are looking to get your hands on some British middle-weight firepower, Triumph has announced that preorders are now open (fully refundable, as well) for a fee...
Xperi Holding Corporation has just struck an industry-first by having their ‘HD Radio’ digital infotainment product housed in a motorbike...
A rider who evaded Northern Territory Police and sped away at up to 280km/h on a Kawasaki ZX-10R is still...
(Contributed post on legal advice for our North American readers) Most of the time motorbike riders have no need to hire a lawyer or solicitor. They can enjoy riding their bikes without any problems. But, every now and again things can go wrong. In some of those situations, it is...
Three drivers appeared in NSW courts this week on charges related to leaving the scenes of crashes that injured two...
Motorists are being urged to slow down to 30km/h in urban areas in the fourth annual United Nations Global Road...
Watch out, 2022 – this year’s Biker Fest International promises a long lineup of events and Europe’s Custom Bike Show – a show with roots steeped in the Rat’s Hole Custom Show with the Sturgis Rally – is one of the main features of attraction. The Biker Fest will be...
COVID-19 Strikes Again Not that long ago, I reported on the fact that the Tokyo motorcycle show was canceled, but...
(Sponsored post) What do bikers believe in the most? I’d venture a guess that the most common answer is freedom....
Sponsored article for our North American readers Operating a motorcycle, although a thrilling experience, can be incredibly dangerous. This mode of transportation is known to be one of the riskiest forms imaginable. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that a motorcyclist is actually nine times more likely to be injured...
(Contributed post) As a motorcycle enthusiast, you may like a variety of bike types. Some people fancy cruiser bikes. Some people...
A Dominar Polar Odyssey Would you ride a 400cc motorcycles a long, long way? Personally, I would. I love small-displacement...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Since the COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide upheaval and triggered a flurry of policies on social distancing, minimal travel and staying at home, the motorcycle community has been abuzz wondering what this means for them. While motorcycling has social distancing advantages over other means...
Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating our love for those important in our lives, particularly our partner or spouse....
There has been a virtual media blackout on results of the duel between multi-world champions Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton...
Contributed post for our North American readers There are few things quite as liberating as cruising down the road on a motorcycle with the wind against your face. While this sense of freedom is a great reason to ride a motorcycle, there are so many other practical reasons as well!...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) There’s nothing better than cruising down the open road with nothing between you...
Have you ever dreamed about riding on a beautiful motorcycle like a pro? And would you ever like to take...
(Contributed post for North American learner riders) There are dozens of benefits to learning to ride a motorcycle. These vehicles are more cost-effective than a car, they get better gas mileage, they’re easy to park, and they’re just plain cool! Not to mention the fact that it’s absolutely thrilling to...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) In the U.S., 5,286 people died from motorcycle accidents in 2016. Sadly, there...
(Sponsored post for our North American motorcycle owners) Motorcycles are fun to ride, easy to park and fuel efficient, but...
(CONTRIBUTED POST ON SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR OUR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) Traveling with your motorcycle is thrilling, fulfilling, and convenient. You get the full experience of the scenic view around you during the long drive or the convenience of cutting through the traffic with your slim ride. But with the long...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Being involved in an accident of any kind can be a scary experience,...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Riding motorcycles gives riders a profound sense of joy, freedom, and adventure. But...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) If you’re an avid rider, you understand the sense of freedom and endless entertainment that can come from owning a motorcycle, and you’re not the only one. In 2017 alone, more than 470,000 motorcycles were sold in the U.S. Yet with riding comes...
A 65-year-old man has died after his motorcycle crashed into a barrier on the Richmond Road off-ramp of the M7...
(Sponsored post for our northern winter riders) A motorcycle ride may be one of the best ways to overcome winter...
(Article by Susan Wallace*) The enthralling experience that open-air riding offers is virtually unmatched, and you can be sure that no vehicle can come close to providing it. With the popularity of these two-wheelers increasingly surging, motorbike makers are working steadily to deliver quality, functional, and practical motorbikes. But even so,...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Even if you take the best safety measures in the world, there is...
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. has been pushing for a carbon-neutral future, with plans to go completely gas-free by 2050. While...
India is about to be inundated with the all-new Indian Chief lineup, including the Chief Dark Horse, Bobber Dark Horse, and Super Chief Limited. Let’s get into it. According to a report from ZigWheels, the motorcycle market in India has been relatively bereft of additions from Indian Motorcycle’s showroom. Mid-weight...