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Behind each racer is a team – and every team is dedicated to running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. ...
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...
Three weeks, 20 motorcycles, and a whole lot of landmass to cover. Bespoke Rallies is offering the experience of a...
With Motorcycle theft on the rise and many desperate to curb crimes at the source, questions were brought up to...
Agostini-red is the new black, and it is so scrumptious it’s practically edible. According to a report from RideApart, The 2021 MV Agusta F3 Rosso made headlines in releasing their Euro-5 compliant supersport model on May 27th. With middleweight Supersports bikes being the new hype, MV Agusta came to play...
The UK has seen a dramatic drop in motorcycle theft since the start of the pandemic. A report from MCN ...
Triumph has just partnered up with Beeline, a company that caters to two-wheeled navigation systems, to deliver an upgraded, industrial-strength...
Semiconductor chip shortages have affected almost every automobile and motorcycle production aspect on a global scale. With the rise of unprecedented times in 2020, parts manufacturers had to make decisions in ordering future parts for future production – a process called ‘just-in-time manufacturing.’ This process increases financial efficiency with companies...
If you think there has been a lot of motorcycle safety recalls in the past month, you are right. In...
While the world dreams of running on batteries, the automotive industry is tackling one of the world’s most significant impediments...
Sustainability, efficiency, recyclability. The moto industry has been making great strides in creating high-efficiency, low-emission vehicles. Popular favorites today involve battery-driven electric and hybridized motors in an attempt to cut down on pollution. Companies are committed to cutting emissions, and with futuristic calendar-worthy EV concepts such as Triumph’s TE-1 Electric Superbike being...
South Australia Police have released a video of a high-speed motorcycle crash in an effort to vindicate tougher new penalties...
Ducati Australia has recalled all 2021 Multistrada V4 models over valve issues in the V4 engine which has now been...
A Queensland petition calling for motorcycle noise limits to be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB has been rejected by Roads Minister Mark Bailey. He says a uniform upper noise (stationary) limit of 115 or 110dB(A) for all vehicles would “effectively increase the permissible noise limit of a vast...
It seems like the whole world is rushing to find fuel-efficient solutions and cut down on emissions. Europe is introducing...
MV Agusta has just launched a brand new bike to cater to a specific audience. It sports the classic Agusta...
KTM Australia, who import KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna has issued a series of recalls in the past couple of days affecting a variety of motorcycles and electric mini-bikes. The official notices issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cite problems with short circuits, fuel leaks and brake faults. The...
Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their 2020 Fireblade CBR1000RR sportsbike over an issue with the suspension that...
Ageless aerodynamics. Absolute cupboard of a caboose. The putter of perfection. All this and more could be yours for a...
With the future of electric vehicles taking up many a weekday headline, it’s fun to peruse the pages and take a gander at the novel ways companies are cooking up to increase clientele satisfaction and invest in an EV future. To those skeptical about the grey zone of electric vehicles...
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...
Riders are now being discriminated against by at least one Sunshine Coast service station with signs demanding they pre-pay for fuel. The practice of pre-paying for fuel is usually designed to stop fuel driver-offs and is widespread in the USA. In Australia, we are aware that only Costco requires pre-payment...
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...
A battery tech, Colorado-based company, called Solid Power has drawn the attention of BMW, and the brainchild of the partnership is a battery that brags more juice, less weight, and comes with a safer tag. The solid-state battery has created hype for a reason. It’s a battery that replaces the...
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...
The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the rear sprocket. That is why Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their current model CRF450R dirt bike range. The notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission,...
Singapore has always been lauded as a country with strict bylaws. It’s illegal to spit or sell bubble gum in...
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 the seasonal appearance of WorldSBK has always been a regular tradition for me – the past year in particular, with increased hours at home and less to do. So when...
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue...
Ducati just announced its latest plans to engage with the Snapchat and TikTok generations by hosting a photo contest. The...
India is gunning to be a leading force in the e-scooter market. On May 3rd, Ola Electric presented the news of electric scooters on a global scale by 2022 and made headlines with the commitment to build a Hypercharger Network consisting of over 100,000 charging points across 400 cities of...
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...
Recently, a reader of MotorBikeWriter reached out to us to share his story titled ‘But Where Do You Put The Patient?’. This novel was written by Paul Riley, a motorcycle paramedic with over 20 years of experience for the Ambulance Service of NSW in Sydney, Australia. Paul is a part...
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...
Below is a press release from Psychs on Bikes, a group of mental health professionals who raise awareness in rural and remote communities. These professionals also have a passion for motorcycles and have been able to combine their passion for motorcycles with their profession of helping people while travelling to...
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. ...
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for issues with side stands and electrics. In the first notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, X Diavel and XDiavel S models made from 2016 to 2018, the...
Australian motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales have increase 51% in the first quarter over the same period last year....
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over...
When it comes to mandatory riding gear, most places require you to wear an approved helmet, but nothing else is required. It’s actually pretty weird when you think about it. A rider can go out on the bike sporting just about as much or as little protective gear they prefer....
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...
KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS MC supercross and motocross motorcycles over a manufacturing issue that could cause the chan to break. The official, notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions says that a manufacturing...
KTM Australia has recalled the current model 1290 Super Duke R over a wiring harness issue that could cause electrical...
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. The state is the second in Australia to introduce a user-pays tax on electric vehicles after South Australia last year became the first authority in the world to introduce a...
Energica has been working with two other Italian brands on a new way for riders to interact with their motorcycles...
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 range of other practical and humanitarian uses. For example, we have published articles about how they are used for couriering blood and other samples such as coronavirus testing by Blood...
Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio have all signed a letter of intent to stage a swappable electric battery consortium for...
CFMOTO Australia has added a free dress-up kit for their learner-approved 300SR sportsbike and extended last year’s three-year warranty across...
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because of a side stand related issue. According to the NHTSA, only two percent of the 1,601 bikes involved in the recall should be impacted by this issue. The target models...