Australian riders are desperately short of road craft advanced riding courses after the closure of a subsidised course on the...
Smartphone technology is helping riders stay alive with a host of emergency apps beat we should consider downloading. While emergency...
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are they safer or more distracted? Some riders say it helps them concentrate and quells the boredom of long spells in the saddle. Others say it causes a distraction. And then...
(Share the Road sponsored post for our North American readers) The US Motorcycle Safety Foundation states that more than half...
A combination of downhill slopes and corners is the most dangerous for riders, according to one of the most comprehensive...
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...
While caravans may not represent much of an obstacle for motorcycle riders, they can still be among the worst-behaved motorists...
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his...
American and Australian racer Jake Dolan is like so many other bike racers – he doesn’t have a licence to ride a bike on the road! As our new performance bike road tester at Motorbike Writer we thought it a good idea he got his open licence so we sent him...
Should learner drivers be banned for narrow, twisting and dangerous motorcycle roads for the benefit and safety of the learner...
http://youtu.be/xq2xStb0R-c Warning: This video of a fatal crash is graphic and disturbing, but the message is important. Show it to riders...
Unless you work from home, you need to deal with the daily commute into the office. Unfortunately, commuting is expensive unless you are able to take advantage of a ride-sharing arrangement with colleagues. Running a car or hopping on a train every day will sap your bank account and leave...
Women are safer riders then men according to statistics, so we asked women why that is so and give you...
Emergency braking causes more confusion and trepidation for riders than anything else, according to Mark McVeigh of the motoDNA motorcycle training...
Crash witnesses are sometimes too scared of being sued to provide first-aid or assistance to crashed riders, says paramedic Michael Beak of First Bike on the Scene Australia. “There is a lot of misinformation about the legalities of helping a crash victim on social media,” he says. “I put in...
You could win a set of all-seasons Oxford neck socks in our weekly motorcycle trivia quiz, but you better be quick....
Women’s-only riding courses and basic mechanics courses could encourage more women to take up riding, according to women riders. These...
Cross-country travel is fun, but long-distance travel on a motorcycle is even more so – if you can manage to stay safe. If you’re preparing to take a cross-country trek on your bike, here are five safety tips you should consider before heading out on a long distance journey: 1...
Riders are already happy, even when commuting, according to VicRoads research, but now the august organisation wants riders to be...
You don’t need a high visibility vest to become more visible on the road, says the Motorcycle Riders Association of Western Australia....
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...
Walking your motorcycle is the quickest and most effective way of moving your bike, but most people find the safest way to move...
Most motorcycle road craft courses are only as good as the training on the day, but Riders Academy by motoDNA also provides...
Riders have been encouraged to report animals – livestock and even wildlife – that are roaming loose on the roads as they have the potential to cause a severe motorcycle crash. Riders are advised to contact either the police, road authorities or the local council. The call comes as recent...
What would you do if your child asked if they could buy a motorcycle? Would you do cartwheels or would...
If you are riding through mountainous areas, you and your bike could suffer from altitude sickness. It’s an illness caused...
This video of a Suzuki Hayabusa rider trying to keep up with Guy Martin on a Honda Africa Twin shows you don’t need a powerful sports bike to go fast, just skill! The YouTube video was posted yesterday by rider Justin Price in the “comedy” category after a Time Attack...
Riders are being urged to use a mobile phone Roadkill Reporter app to record roadkill in an effort to identify...
Motorcyclists can learn a lot from the Australian cycling lobby which is a slick, professional outfit that has the attention of...
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them on their bike when the rain is pelting down. Sadly, they are missing out on a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I used to be in the...
A British survey has found that riding a motorcycle makes you safer on a bicycle and vice versa, while other...
Blind corners are among the most dangerous places for motorcyclists to ride, obviously because of the limited vision ahead. Corners...
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...
Many rider trainers have claimed that standing up on a motorcycle lowers the centre of gravity and makes the bike...
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a...
One of the simple questions many novice and advanced riders ask is how they can ride faster. The answer can be just as simple. However, the question can be a little vague. Does the rider want to get to their destination quicker, do they want to reduce their lap time...
One of the world’s leading motorcycle adventure tour companies, Ferris Wheels, has joined with professional motorcycle training company motoDNA to...
Have you ever thought about doing a track day but were a little bit concerned about not being good enough...
It’s one of those heart-in-the-mouth moments when the corner suddenly tightens up and you’re running out of cornering clearance and room to complete the turn. We’ve all had that moment. In the best-case scenario, we get a fright. In the worst-case scenario it can lead to running off the road, into...
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have...
The answer to what is the best position within a lane for motorcycle riders is not simple. Most instructors tell...
Assuming you are not hurt, what you do straight after you’ve had a minor motorcycle crash is absolutely vital to your future physical and financial health and safety. Even if it’s just a slide down the road or low-speed traffic-light rear-ender that didn’t hurt you or your bike much, there...
Riding a motorcycle not makes you so happy some women can even orgasm while riding. With the Black Dog 1 Dayer...
Shoddy roadworks continue to trap motorcycle riders with one Queensland rider coming to grief in a detour through clay that...
Group riding gives you a great feeling of camaraderie. I once rode with hundreds of other riders from Brisbane all the way to the Gold Coast in a twilight run for the Morgan & Wacker 95th anniversary. What a feeling as we roared through town, thundering our Harleys up the...
Once moving, a heavy motorcycle doesn’t feel so big, but at slow speeds and in tight spots, it can be...
Riding and fishing should go hand in hand as many riders are also anglers and many anglers also like to...
Two recent crashes involving riders running into each other have prompted us to investigate multi-motorcycle accidents and provide tips on how to avoid them. In one recent accident, two riders and a pillion were injured when two motorcycles collided head-on (pictured above) and in the other, two riders travelling the same direction...
Riding motorcycles is never a pain, but it can cause pain, especially cramps in the legs and arms and aches...
Injured rider Leigh Wilkins doesn’t remember, but apparently he helped his fellow riders at the scene of his own accident...
(Contributed post) No one ever plans to get into an accident, but unfortunately, accidents do happen and it pays to be prepared. We can’t plan on when or where an accident will occur, so it’s always wise to have an idea of what the next steps should be. Depending on...
A tank slapper is when the handlebars wildly oscillate. They are also called speed wobbles or death wobbles and, as...
(Sponsored post) There are a lot of people in this world who love riding a bike, but to enjoy the...
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...
A high heeled diamanté fashion boot that stuck on the footpeg caused a 29-year-old Polish woman to fatally crash her...
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the...
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more time to go riding. Rather than preaching about being safe and responsible, we’ve asked several motorcycle luminaries for their road safety tips and Easter messages. Double demerit points And remember,...
Expert rider training company, motoDNA, has devised a special cruiser course being held at Lakeside training centre in Queensland on June...
Many riders are taught to leave a two or three-second gap between their bike and the vehicle they are a...
Have you ever sat at traffic lights waiting for them to turn green, but they don’t? That’s because some sets of traffic lights are “vehicle actuated” which means there is some sort of sensor that detects the vehicle and trips the change sequence. However, many motorcycles are not detected because they are...