There is absolutely no denying that a riding a motorcycle is a lot more fun than cars and it is...
Some riders love motorcycles because it gives them a short escape from their partner, but riding as couples could have...
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...
Fatigue is identified as one of the “fatal five” causes of accidents responsible for as much as 20% of all...
Water crossings are possibly the most fun you can have on an adventure or dual-sport motorcycle. They are a blast...
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...
Not many motorcyclists purposely go out for a ride at night, but it’s exhilarating and we should do it more often to brush...
Summer is a great time to ride, but the heat can be dangerous and it’s time to think about the hazards...
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...
The last thing you want to do is teach a novice rider all your bad habits built up over years...
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for...
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...
Cross-country travel is fun, but long-distance travel on a motorcycle is even more so – if you can manage to...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Many of us love nothing more than to get on the open road...
(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....
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have...
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the...
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...
While caravans may not represent much of an obstacle for motorcycle riders, they can still be among the worst-behaved motorists...
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However,...
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...
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error...
Many riders may not realise that if they are involved in a crash, they may not be covered for what...
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...
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so...
Riding motorcycles is never a pain, but it can cause pain, especially cramps in the legs and arms and aches...
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...
In a near half century of riding, Bill Davidson, great grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson, has had only...
Potholes are dangerous, but bumps or a seam of humps in the middle of a lane caused by heavy vehicles...
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...
A simple lane filtering rule change could save the lives of riders who filter to the front of traffic at...
Australian riders are desperately short of road craft advanced riding courses after the closure of a subsidised course on the...
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...
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and...
A world-first online motorcycle-specific hazard perception test has identified a scenario where a SMIDSY crash was partially the rider’s fault....
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...
Commuting to work is one legitimate way to ride and avoid the pandemic lockdown and travel bans, yet some riders...
The Dutch Reach is a simple technique of opening a car door that could save motorcyclists filtering through traffic from...
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...
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his...
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his...
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...
https://youtu.be/ViSyN0T2-G4 Riders are mostly critical of other riders who weave in a dangerous fashion through the traffic, giving all riders...
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be...
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 –...
This video is proof that a competent and committed rider can make a cruiser turn sharp corners, even with a...
Do hospital staff have a prejudice against motorcycle riders because they are seen as careless risk-takers clogging up the health...
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...
If you are riding in a situation of concern, do you cover your brakes – that is, do you hold...
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are...
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...
Many rider trainers have claimed that standing up on a motorcycle lowers the centre of gravity and makes the bike...
A combination of downhill slopes and corners is the most dangerous for riders, according to one of the most comprehensive...
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...
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more...
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a...
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...
Riding a motorcycle actually burns calories, but there is much more you can do to be a fitter and better...
There is usually a spike in road accidents at Easter as traffic volumes increase and riders have more time to...
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...