Any excuse is good enough for a ride – whether it’s with the pillion-in-a-million, a couple of friends, a dozen... Read More
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so... Read More
When it comes to motorcycles and wet weather, Murphy’s Law prevails. For those who don’t know, according to Google, Murphy’s Law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” And isn’t that typical of riders being caught out by the... Read More
We are bound to put on a bit of Christmas “pudding” over the coming holiday season, but did you know you... Read More
(Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers facing winter riding blues) The moment you step outside your garage and your... Read More
(Sponsored post) There are a lot of people in this world who love riding a bike, but to enjoy the freedom of riding you must have a motorcycle licence. A lot of people think that getting motorcycle licence is difficult, but that is actually not true. There are many sites... Read More
After two recent near-misses with courier vans delivering online shopping purchases in the lead-up to Christmas, we thought it appropriate... Read More
My first ride on a motorcycle after almost a month recovering from surgery for a new, bionic knee (see photo... Read More
Expert rider training company, motoDNA, has devised a special cruiser course being held at Lakeside training centre in Queensland on June 14. In this second article from motoDNA rider training guru, Mark McVeigh, looks at the special demands for riding a cruiser. Cruiser riding techniques. Riding motorcycles on the road can throw up... Read More
Have you ever heard of target fixation? It’s where your eyes focus on an obstacle and you end up riding... 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
Some 1500 Aussie riders are now better prepared to help at a crash site thanks to the First Aid for Motorcyclists (FAFM) course which has just completed a lap of Australia. FAFM Motorcycle Accident Management founders Roger Fance and Tracy Hughes had been presenting their specially tailored course around the Sydney... Read More
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection has been launched to give riders a guide to the safety... Read More
If you are riding through mountainous areas, you and your bike could suffer from altitude sickness. It’s an illness caused... Read More
There are many dangers as well as challenges in lane filtering, but one danger we may overlook is fellow lane-filtering or lane-splitting riders. Of course, we still have to be aware of drivers suddenly changing lanes without looking or indicating, being in truck and bus blind spots, road are from... 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
Australia’s top and most senior stunt rider still has a few tricks up his sleeve. While he won’t say how... Read More
Every now and then we need to ride long distances and don’t have time for taking in scenery, challenging roads and long bench-racing sessions with mates. It’s not very enjoyable unless you’re one of those sadists in organisations such as Far Riders or the Iron Butt event where they ride... Read More
Shoddy roadworks continue to trap motorcycle riders with one Queensland rider coming to grief in a detour through clay that... Read More
Most accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles occur when the other vehicle is turning across their path. The result can... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Many of us love nothing more than to get on the open road and explore on our motorcycles. No matter how long you’ve been riding for, your health and safety should naturally be your number one priority. When comparing the fatality rate for... Read More
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter... Read More
Voted Australia’s top stunt rider by his peers, young Dave McKenna has some tips for anyone wanting to start in... Read More
No doubt police will be out in force this Easter, so it is important to alert other motorists of their presence by flashing your lights or waving an alert. Must Check out this article about Radar Detectors Under $100. Note that radar detectors are only legal in WA in Australia. The... Read More
“A lot of people forget how hard it is to ride; how many things there are to learn,” says Honda... Read More
Potential riders can now sign a contract with concerned friends and family that confirms they will ride safely, seek training,... Read More
A beautiful girl can dangerously distract a rider and shake him out of his state of mindfulness or total awareness, says Polish sociologist Jarosław Gibas. He’s the author of Motorcyclism. Road To Mindfulness which shows a relationship between riding and mindfulness. It’s like the modern version of the philosophical Zen... Read More
This is the first in a regular series of riding tips from motorcycle rider training specialists motoDNA. The articles are... Read More
If you’ve ridden a bicycle, counter steering will come naturally to you, so why would it be necessary to practise... Read More
A tank slapper is when the handlebars wildly oscillate. They are also called speed wobbles or death wobbles and, as the latter name implies, they can be lethal. They are usually developed at high speed like in the video below It’s a good reason to always wear proper motorcycle protective... Read More
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his... Read More
The video below shows the danger to lane filtering riders of a driver who gets out of their vehicle while stopped... Read More
Most riders have dumped a bike at some time in their riding career while trying to do a tight turn. It’s a skill many people never develop or practise, but it can help you become a better and safer motorcyclist. The civilian and police riders competing in the American motorcycle... Read More
Where you should place your feet on the footpegs has long been a subject of debate among riders. If you... Read More
The Goldwing World Facebook page published the photograph below warning about all the blind spots around a truck. Allegedly all... Read More
How many of us have dropped a bike, run wide or simply messed up a tight, feet-up u-turn or resorted to paddling like a crippled duck? Small bikes are easy to u-turn, but the heavier and longer the bike, the more difficult it becomes. Some bikes also have a wide... Read More
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be... Read More
https://youtu.be/zxheOM79cdc This video reminds riders to approach flooded roads with caution as flooding is expected to continue across four eastern states and... Read More
It would seem the simplest of processes to mount a motorbike, but there are quite a few points to note. I only became aware of these after observing a Honda Australia Rider Training learner course and being warned by a police officer for my “bicycle mount”. The first point to... Read More
If you are riding in a situation of concern, do you cover your brakes – that is, do you hold... Read More
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading... Read More
BMW has come up with a unique way to avoid helmet hair – style your hair like one of their helmets as these photos show! However, their hilarious ad campaign for their helmets is not really a solution to what is a very serious problem for some people. Helmet hair is that flat... Read More
A rider punches and kicks an SUV that cut into his lane on a Canadian highway in this latest video... Read More
Riding in a group can be fun, but it also has its hazards, not the least being how to pass... Read More
Contributed post for our important American readers Ah, America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. But to what extent are we allowed to exercise the freedom that was paid for in blood, sweat, and tears by our forebears? There are so many fun things to do... Read More
Heavy trucks create so much road damage on our roads that motorcycles are forced to amend their safe cornering lines... Read More
You could win a set of all-seasons Oxford neck socks in our weekly motorcycle trivia quiz, but you better be quick.... Read More
Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider Brendan Sellers, 30, of Adelaide is wearing bright red and white leathers and is on a bright red Kawasaki Ninja on a clear and sunny day, the Honda sedan driver... Read More
If you haven’t seen Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman riding across the world on their big adventure bikes and wanted... Read More
Smartphone technology is helping riders stay alive with a host of emergency apps beat we should consider downloading. While emergency... Read More
There were no training courses for riders when I began riding, so we learnt a lot of misguided motorcycle myths from our friends. Thankfully, there are plenty of riding schools and correct information available to young riders today to dispel some of the ridiculous motorcycle myths we believed back in... Read More
Almost every rider will have experienced a tailgater following way too close. Why does this happen? It’s probably for the... Read More
Motorcycle road safety campaigns erroneously blame riders for crashes and portray them as a menace on the roads, says a... Read More
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However, they could be a safety hazard, they may void your insurance and some police say they may be illegal. Safety aspects of novelty covers While novelty helmet covers may be... Read More
We may not like riding in the wet, but with weather being such an unpredictable mistress, you are bound to... Read More
Lane filtering around trucks can be dangerous simply because riders can be invisible to the truck driver, even if you... Read More
Most people who drop a motorcycle are embarrassed and a little shaken and don’t pick up their bike the proper way. While it may be important to pick up the bike straight away to avoid being a danger to other traffic, you could damage your back or your bike if... Read More
A rider who hit the back of a car that cut in front of him without looking has posted the crash... Read More
Motorcycles are the fastest-growing category of vehicles on our roads and are allowed to lane filter, so drivers should pay... Read More
In the wake of a damning report that says one in five wooden bridges in Australia is in need of repair, we have compiled five tips on how riders should tackle these bridges safely. Dangers for riders consist of rotting planks, exposed nails and spikes, and longitudinal planks that can... Read More