There is absolutely no denying that a riding a motorcycle is a lot more fun than cars and it is... Read More
Christmas makes us all behave a bit differently. You may be filled with excitement at the prospect of a few... Read More
If you’ve ridden a bicycle, counter steering will come naturally to you, so why would it be necessary to practise counter steering? The problem is that, in an emergency situation, your instinct is to turn the handlebars toward the direction you want to go. Here is a graphic video example... 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
Riders have been encouraged to report animals – livestock and even wildlife – that are roaming loose on the roads... Read More
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... Read More
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them... Read More
Whether you’re superstitious or not, Friday the 13th is expected to be a bad day for motorcycle crashes; not because... 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
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and... Read More
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are... 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
Riders can suffer from dangerous sunburn on their faces – even in winter and even in full-face helmets – unless... Read More
A simple lane filtering rule change could save the lives of riders who filter to the front of traffic at... Read More
A British survey has found that riding a motorcycle makes you safer on a bicycle and vice versa, while other surveys show riders are the safest motorists. The latest survey, commissioned by British motorbike insurance company Carole Nash found that 58% said being a motorcyclist helped them to be safer on... Read More
A high incidence of motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Queensland has prompted the RACQ to issue a double-sided flyer about... Read More
Fatality Free Friday founder Russell White has called on motorcyclists to be ride defensively and for other motorists to look out for... Read More
A rider who hit the back of a car that cut in front of him without looking has posted the crash video to call for motorists to look for bikes before changing lanes. We’ve probably all experienced drivers moving across on us on multi-lane roads without indicating or checking for motorcycles. This... 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
There is usually a spike in road accidents over the Easter holidays as traffic volumes increase and riders have more... Read More
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the signs,” sang Five Man Electric Band in 1971. More than 45 years later, there are still signs blocking the scenery and breaking our minds. Let’s just hope they don’t break our... Read More
The most dangerous place to ride a motorcycle is in traffic, according to statistics, but it can still be fun... Read More
What would you do if your child asked if they could buy a motorcycle? Would you do cartwheels or would... Read More
One of the great joys and advantages of riding a motorcycle is being able to quickly, efficiently and safely overtake slower vehicles. However, there are right and wrong ways to do it. It would seem like a fairly simple task, but many riders get it wrong from both safety and... 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
Riders like to think of themselves as tough and will ride through pain, heat, cold, rain and other adversities to... Read More
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... Read More
Should learner drivers be banned for narrow, twisting and dangerous motorcycle roads for the benefit and safety of the learner... Read More
Australian riders are desperately short of road craft advanced riding courses after the closure of a subsidised course on the... 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
Heatwave conditions are bad enough for riders, but moving slowly in heavy city traffic makes it so much more important... Read More
The current heatwave has claimed the life of a Queensland rider from dehydration after riding in the forests of the Sunshine... Read More
The uniquely Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service attends a “significant” number of rescues of riders involved in motorcycle crashes in remote parts of our Outback. So the RFDS has urged motorcyclists riding in the Outback to plan their journey properly and exercise caution. In the past year, the South Eastern Section... Read More
In Australia, the kangaroo, wallaby and pademelon (yes, that’s right!) are the biggest enemy of riders accounting for 70% of... Read More
A combination of downhill slopes and corners is the most dangerous for riders, according to one of the most comprehensive... 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
A wide corner entry, late apex and shallow exit is the safest recipe for every corner when riding on the... Read More
Riders might think drivers don’t care about hitting us, but there is actually scientific evidence that shows they really don’t... Read More
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so they are safer, quicker and can enjoy their chosen recreation more. However, not every rider learns the same way. I have been to numerous road and off-road car and motorcycle... Read More
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be... 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
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
Insurance hurdles have held up the start of a volunteer riders group acting as first responders to injured motorcycle riders... 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
Yvonne Everett has been riding motorcycles since she was 16, but recently went back to bike school to sharpen her dirt skills so she could ride the Bolivian Death Road. Here’s her story. I’m spinning my wheels in the dirt and splashing through muddy puddles at the HART (Honda Australia... Read More
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter... 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
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... Read More
My first ride on a motorcycle after almost a month recovering from surgery for a new, bionic knee (see photo... Read More
Austroads is producing a claimed world-first library of motorcycle hazard perception test (HPT) videos and supporting road safety material to... Read More
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his dead mate for more than 30 hours. It’s a graphic and compelling reason for every rider to carry some sort of emergency beacon or phone app that sends an automatic... Read More
The recent arrest of two QRide instructors for issuing motorcycle licences and 13 falsely licensed riders confirms the system is... Read More
Rear-enders like the one in the video below, are one of the most common forms of accident for motorcycles, but... Read More
The answer to what is the best position within a lane for motorcycle riders is not simple. Most instructors tell novice motorcyclists to ride in the driver’s side wheel track so they can be seen and where the tyres clean the road of oil, gravel and rainwater. That’s the simple answer... Read More
Riders heading to the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island have been warned that road conditions throughout south-eastern Australia have deteriorated... Read More
Unless you work from home, you need to deal with the daily commute into the office. Unfortunately, commuting is expensive... Read More
A volunteer band of riders has formed MotoMedics Queensland to act as first responders to motorcycle accidents while the injured wait for the ambulance to arrive. They may be the last people you ever want to meet, but they will be at the Brisbane Bike Night tonight (Wednesday, October 5,... 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
All across the northern hemisphere there are diehard motorcycle riders who will be out on the roads in winter come... 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 South Australia over the next few weeks. The above comical, but serious, video comes from Mumbai, India, where four days of constant rain has flooded many roads. NSW, Victoria and southern... Read More