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...
Queensland Police claim a Maryborough rider “causing excessive noise” has died in a motorcycle crash in the Queensland city after...
Riders aren’t just common victims of SMIDSY (Sorry Mate, I didn’t See You) crashes, but could also be the victims of SMIFISY. It stands for “Sorry Mate I Forgot I Saw You” and it’s been discovered by a University of Nottingham study into crashes where drivers failed to give way...
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...
By freelance writer Laura Garbers Introduction Being a motorcycle enthusiast, I wanted to incorporate this hobby into my everyday life. Staying at the office most of the time, I was just dreaming of having some sort of constant activity connected to motorcycles, with some monetary gains, of course. This dream was...
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...
Thousands of riders, locals, politicians and business people are expected to attend the Save the Oxley rally tomorrow (Saturday, November 5, 2016) at Gingers Creek to protest reduced speed limits. Organiser Ken Healey, who also organised a petition attracting about 7000 signatures, says the local TV and print media will...
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...
The Sydney rider who crashed in slippery molten tar on shoddy Mt Glorious roadworks on Tuesday rode 1000km home not realising he had broken his leg. Former Kiwi Stephen Thomas, 69, says he has been riding since he was 15 and this was his first motorcycle crash. He also says...
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,...
Brisbane CBD will lose up to 200 designated motorcycle parking spaces after work starts in December 2016 on the new Casino development. The State Government has confirmed that approximately 60 spaces will be permanently lost in Alice Street, William Street and Queens Wharf Road. There are 140 more spaces which...
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...
Harley-Davidson’s 2019 electric motorcycle may not be called a Livewire, flat tracker demo races could be staged in Australia, the Dyna name is not gone and forgotten, a national rally could return and Thai Harleys are coming. These are some of the interesting points raised by new Harley-Davidson Australia and...
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...
It appears Ducati has taken steps to become even more Italian. Introducing the 2021 Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini. With a price of $31,995, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is about $9000 more than the base model. Not a bad price considering it’s your safest bet to get your hands on a “Lamborghini”. Per motorcyclistonline.com, deliveries will...
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...
Limited Quantities KTM will bring the 2021 450 SX-F Factory Edition dirt bike to Australia in March of this year, according to MCNews. This is the machine that KTM has used to win championships and now it will be available in limited quantities for the public to get its hands...
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...
A rider who evaded Northern Territory Police and sped away at up to 280km/h on a Kawasaki ZX-10R is still on the run. NT Police say a motorcycle cop tried to intercept the rider when he noticed the false “XPLOD” plate on the back of the black-and-green Kwaka on about...
(Contributed post on legal advice for our North American readers) Most of the time motorbike riders have no need to...
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 Safety Week from today (May 8, 2017). The UN “Save Lives #SlowDown” campaign (May 8-14, 2017) cites World Health Organisation (WHO) “research” that claims a 5% cut in average speed...
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...
Big Scooter From Our Favorite Big Company The new Forza 750 large displacement scooter aims to replace Honda’s current Integra...
(Guest post for our UK readers) When it comes to scrapping a motorbike, moped, scooter or car there are certain rules that you must consider in the UK. The DVLA make it necessary for you to comply to strict rules and if scrapping with a company, they must be authorised...
The Lambo of Two Wheels If Lamborghini ever made a motorcycle, you can be it would be a pretty extreme...
Bunnings Warehouse Doesn’t Weigh In A motorcycle rider recently parked on the yellow hatched area in a Bunnings carpark, spurring...
Sponsored post Nothing beats the experience of riding a 400cc motorbike along an open highway. For many people, it’s one of those moments that gives a rush excitement and a feeling of adventure. Indeed, nothing ever comes close to matching the exhilaration you get while biking. Still, for a lot...