There is absolutely no denying that a riding a motorcycle is a lot more fun than cars and it is... Read More
Some riders love motorcycles because it gives them a short escape from their partner, but riding as couples could have... Read More
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road hazards of which riders should be aware and cautious. We have come up with 10 hazards on sealed and unsealed roads that are unique to road conditions after rain, especially... Read More
Fatigue is identified as one of the “fatal five” causes of accidents responsible for as much as 20% of all... Read More
Water crossings are possibly the most fun you can have on an adventure or dual-sport motorcycle. They are a blast... Read More
Country roads are made for motorcycles with their interesting scenery and winding nature, but they are also full of hidden traps that can catch out a rider such as cattle grates, wooden bridges and heavily cambered roads. Director of coaching at motoDNA Riding Academy has written the following tips on riding... Read More
Not many motorcyclists purposely go out for a ride at night, but it’s exhilarating and we should do it more often to brush... Read More
Summer is a great time to ride, but the heat can be dangerous and it’s time to think about the hazards... Read More
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter chill. Being too cold can lead to shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, slow reaction times, and stiff and sore joints. None of these is advisable... Read More
The last thing you want to do is teach a novice rider all your bad habits built up over years... Read More
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for... Read More
Motorcycles are the fastest-growing category of vehicles on our roads and are allowed to lane filter, so drivers should pay more attention to riders than ever before. Many crashes are caused by drivers not being mindful of motorcyclists. Auto accident attorneys in San Diego note that in 2016, over 5200... Read More
Cross-country travel is fun, but long-distance travel on a motorcycle is even more so – if you can manage to... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Many of us love nothing more than to get on the open road... Read More
(Share the Road sponsored post for our North American readers) The US Motorcycle Safety Foundation states that more than half of fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. A couple of months ago, a semi-truck collided with a large group of motorcyclists in New Hampshire killing 7 of the group’s riders.... Read More
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have... Read More
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the... Read More
https://youtu.be/xcPJ1dKpqos This video is yet another reason to avoid road rage. The rider takes the time to flick the finger and yell abuse at a driver as he passes, taking his eyes off the road for s split second. When he turns around, he finds he’s on collision course with a... Read More
While caravans may not represent much of an obstacle for motorcycle riders, they can still be among the worst-behaved motorists... Read More
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However,... Read More
Despite motorcycle rider numbers growing faster than any other road segment, we still seem to be public enemy number one in the eyes of the police, politicians and many members of the public. It probably goes back to the days of Hollister, The Wild One and Easy Rider. They were... Read More
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error... Read More
Many riders may not realise that if they are involved in a crash, they may not be covered for what... Read More
Many riders are taught to leave a two or three-second gap between their bike and the vehicle they are a following as a safety buffer. But is it really enough? Is there such a thing as leaving too much space? How to judge gap We are taught to use a visible... Read More
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so... Read More
Riding motorcycles is never a pain, but it can cause pain, especially cramps in the legs and arms and aches... Read More
Have you ever thought about doing a track day but were a little bit concerned about not being good enough or having an appropriately fast bike? Or maybe you thought it was a waste of time and money and of no benefit to your road riding skills! We invited British... Read More
In a near half century of riding, Bill Davidson, great grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson, has had only... Read More
Potholes are dangerous, but bumps or a seam of humps in the middle of a lane caused by heavy vehicles... Read More
Mention the words “track day training” and most riders think it’s all about getting your knee down. I was recently assigned by Australian Road Rider to write an article about the famed California Superbike School which meant flying to Sydney, borrowing a BMW K 1300 S from Procycles and taking... Read More
A simple lane filtering rule change could save the lives of riders who filter to the front of traffic at... Read More
Australian riders are desperately short of road craft advanced riding courses after the closure of a subsidised course on the... Read More
Riders have been urged to wear all their gear and take a riding course in the wake of a “horror start to the year”, particularly in Victoria where the motorcyclist toll is 19. But the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is also calling on all road users to “work together to... Read More
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and... Read More
A world-first online motorcycle-specific hazard perception test has identified a scenario where a SMIDSY crash was partially the rider’s fault.... Read More
We may not like riding in the rain, but with the weather being so unpredictable you are bound to get caught in the rain at some stage. Rather than give you my tips for riding on wet roads, we went to 2003 World Supersport champion, 10-time World Superbike race winner and MotoGP... Read More
Commuting to work is one legitimate way to ride and avoid the pandemic lockdown and travel bans, yet some riders... Read More
The Dutch Reach is a simple technique of opening a car door that could save motorcyclists filtering through traffic from... Read More
By MotoDNA Motorcycle Academy director of coaching Mark McVeigh It’s been happening around the world for decades and after recent trials in Sydney lane filtering is set to be introduced into NSW soon with Queensland likely to follow. (Meanwhile, the Victorian Labor Party supports it, but the Victorian Government spitefully... Read More
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his... Read More
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his... Read More
Lane filtering around trucks can be dangerous simply because riders can be invisible to the truck driver, even if you are right in front! This video quite clearly shows the danger of stopping right in front of a truck. The Goldwing World Facebook page also published the above photograph claiming... Read More
https://youtu.be/ViSyN0T2-G4 Riders are mostly critical of other riders who weave in a dangerous fashion through the traffic, giving all riders... Read More
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be... Read More
Voted Australia’s top stunt rider by his peers, young Dave McKenna has some tips for anyone wanting to start in the world of motorcycle stunting. “The first thing is to get a dirt bike,” the 28-year-old says. “You can learn a lot on a WR250. It’s all the same –... Read More
This video is proof that a competent and committed rider can make a cruiser turn sharp corners, even with a... Read More
Do hospital staff have a prejudice against motorcycle riders because they are seen as careless risk-takers clogging up the health... Read More
A new study has found that one of the most common motorcycle crashes is riders running into the rear end of vehicles in front because they follow too closely. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute motorcycle crash study for Motorcycle Safety Foundation chose 100 volunteer riders to carry cameras so they... Read More
If you are riding in a situation of concern, do you cover your brakes – that is, do you hold... Read More
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are... Read More
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading to itchy eyes and possibly blurred vision. Most riders wear goggles or windproof, wrap-around sunglasses when wearing an open-face helmet. However, the wind can also leak in through the visor... Read More
Many rider trainers have claimed that standing up on a motorcycle lowers the centre of gravity and makes the bike... Read More
A combination of downhill slopes and corners is the most dangerous for riders, according to one of the most comprehensive... Read More
The rider death toll on the Gold Coast hinterland has been steadily rising since the council-subsidised motorcycle roadcraft course was axed, leading to calls for it to be reinstated. The Safe Motorcycle Advanced Rider Training courses was cancelled in 2012 despite winning the inaugural 2011 Australian Road Safety Awards. It... Read More
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more... Read More
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a... Read More
Contributed post on emergency supplies for our North American readers Roadside emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for any scenario can save your life — from hit and run accidents to flat tires on the side of the road, having the tools to deal with an unexpected emergency... Read More
Riding a motorcycle actually burns calories, but there is much more you can do to be a fitter and better... Read More
There is usually a spike in road accidents at Easter as traffic volumes increase and riders have more time to... Read More
The recent arrest of two QRide instructors for issuing motorcycle licences and 13 falsely licensed riders confirms the system is working well, says the Motorcycle Riders’ Association of Queensland. READ ABOUT THE ARRESTS HERE MRAQ president Chris Mearns says it shows Queensland Police and the Main Roads and Transport Department are... Read More