With international borders slowly opening up, riders are preparing to head overseas for motorcycle tours. Of all the countries I...
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It’s not the destination, but the journey, so they say. We provide information, tips and advice on both. MotorbikeWriter has travelled the world extensively and provides tips and guides through some of the best and worst places to take your motorcycle. We look a places to stay, what to see, interesting roads, what to pack, costs of hire and tolls, and anything that is important for the world motorcycle traveler. Read here for our latest travel tips and guides.
Aussie racer Remy Gardner, together with father Wayne Gardner, has just gone down in history as the second set to...
Yamaha has just released some new details on 2022 XSR900 – and I’m digging the retro graphics. With the MT-09 compliant with Euro5 standards as of last year, we knew the XSR900 wouldn’t be too far behind. After all, the XSR900 is the MT’s sibling…only it sports Oxfords, not Brogues. The report...
It’s no secret that China sports a large motorcycle community – many brands of which are new and strange to...
The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer is about to launch its new brainchild, the Pulsar 250F, with the official launch in...
The island nation of Sri Lanka off the southern coast of India has been plagued by a long civil war, the 2004 tsunami, the 2019 bombing tragedy and the current pandemic. However, it’s also a rider’s paradise and an excellent introduction to riding in Asia and the subcontinent region. Now...
Triumph Motorcycles is in the business of helping businesses recover from the pandemic – and they’ve recruited a star celeb...
The EICMA, or Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo Accessori (also known as the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition), is back in...
Honda has launched an adventure motorcycle that’s perfect for new riders to set out trail hunting on. It’s part of the tried-and-tested CRF line and has a curb weight of just 145kg. The downside? It’s available only in China (for now). The CRF190L shares its engine with the 184.4cc single-cylinder...
Yamaha has just announced that an update to the R15 V3.0 will be launching in India on September 21. From what...
Watch out, 2022 – this year’s Biker Fest International promises a long lineup of events and Europe’s Custom Bike Show...
When BMW released the CE 04 Scooter back in November of 2020, they made quite the splash – after all, they were the first Powersports company to premiere their machine on TikTok, a social media platform popular with the Gen-Z crowd. Now, they’ve followed through with the trademark rights that...
The global success of George Miller’s Mad Max first installment in 1979 meant a lot for Aussies, young and old....
India is about to be inundated with the all-new Indian Chief lineup, including the Chief Dark Horse, Bobber Dark Horse,...
In 1922, a group of passionate motorcyclists decided to hold an amateur race, christened “8 of the Langhe”. The route took riders from Cherasco to Narzole, past the Dolcetto di Dogliani vineyards and the typical Murazzano tomes. It wound through Calizzano, with the path twisting and turning beyond the Castelvecchio...
As much as the increased energy limitations of Europe give me an occasional case of the bike blues, you can’t...
It’s happening, folks – the all-new Mercedes-Benz Direct-to-consumer Marketplace has just gone live in India! The platform has already been...
Well, folks, Round 10 of MotoGP has just concluded – and as expected, the Styrian GP gave our boys a run for their money. The competence of the course wasn’t lost on Motul-powered Team Suzuki and Pramac Racing, the latter of which secured their maiden victory after grinding for 20...
In light of occasional restrictions and pants that no longer fit correctly, MotorBikeWriter brings you a bit of eye candy...
Revolt Motors is releasing their third motorcycle to the showroom – and it’ll be a tad more budget-friendly than its...
Hugo Millán, a 14-year-old racer with great potential, went down with 13 laps remaining Sunday in Spain at Motorland Aragon’s junior European Talent Cup in round 8 of the season. Following the red-flagging of the race, the young man sustained significant injuries, which he succumbed to a short while later...
Mr. Hammond is in the process of letting go some of his classics in lieu of a better handle on...
A Netherlands-based company has just released their first production-ready electric motorbike to the masses – and to say it’s “solid”...
Honda’s Japanese firm has given the Honda Rebel some updates – and Honda Europe is celebrating the multi-faceted features of the model by partnering up with FCR Original on the release of two special editions – both customized by FCR Original, polished to a mean sheen, and ready for the...
Austrian-owned Brixton Motorcycles has been busy this past year with plans to potentially expand to the colonies of the Western...
The Phillip Island MotoGP round won’t be happening this year – and five-time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan isn’t too...
Bolton-based Ken Cross has gone and pulled a Fred Dibnah with a gas cylinder and a few other things lying around – and the Englishman has gone viral. The goldsmith admits to his hobby of “making things all the time using whatever materials [he] can find,” his most recent addition...
Today we celebrate the belated birthday of seven-time 350cc and 500cc world title champion Giacomo Agostini, or “Ago” – an...
With an increase in desire for travel, efficiency comes a blow-out to an entirely different corner of the market –...
I’ve literally been around the world with Barry Green on a mixture of two and four wheels. Barry is the author of several motorsport books and now a travelogue of great drives and cars around the world called “The Best of Drives 1”. It should be of interest to MotorbikeWriter...
The Guinness World Records is a reference source that records humanity’s greatest feats, among other extremes of nature – and...
After the hullabaloo with Klim’s airbag vest, you’d think that the consensus surrounding motorist airbag systems would remain controversial. The...
Motards. Hogs. Hoonigans. Belly Shovers. The moto culture is rich with a diversity of people from all walks of life, and it leans on some of the strongest industrial backs of the automobile world. Giants like Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha strive to provide improved alternatives to riders that still...
As riders, I’m sure we can all attest to the fact that motorcycles aren’t for everybody. It could be the...
Three weeks, 20 motorcycles, and a whole lot of landmass to cover. Bespoke Rallies is offering the experience of a...
Talk to any biker over a few beers at the end of the day, the same old question comes up. ‘When did you first start riding?’ For myself and many, many other Aussies, the answer is quite different to those that you’d get in Europe, the USA or Asia. For...
Like Deus ex Machina, the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride and sweating while riding, Rob Hamilton and his ‘MotoFeelz’ brand is a...
In light of further closures and lockdowns across India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced in a statement...
Three companies are stepping up to the proverbial plate and contributing to the grey zone between gasoline and electric vehicles. According to a report from MotoPinas, Bosch and Volkswagon have joined forces with Shell to create a new low-carbon “blue” fuel comprised of 33% renewable ingredients. Two of these biomass-based...
India is gunning to be a leading force in the e-scooter market. On May 3rd, Ola Electric presented the news...
Recently, a reader of MotorBikeWriter reached out to us to share his story titled ‘But Where Do You Put The...
The Tokyo Motor Show has showcased the latest and greatest innovations in the automotive and power sports industries since 1954. The show takes place every two years and since being held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center in 2019, this year’s event was scheduled to take place in October...
Below is a press release from Psychs on Bikes, a group of mental health professionals who raise awareness in rural...
UPDATED Jan 7: The Federal Government has announced free ferry fares to Tasmania for motorcycles and cars to promote tourism...
Good to See Women make up an ever-increasing percentage of the motorcycling community and there are many events and organizations that help support getting women to ride. One of them is the Ride ADV Women’s Only Adventure Ride event. Recently, there was a ride from Singleton to Tamworth. According to...
I Apologize in Advance for Talking About Christmas Related Thigs in November If you were to stab a loved one...
Wheelies Are Easy With 690cc Aaaaaaaah! There’s literally nothing I get more excited for than supermoto news! I don’t own...
Casual ADV Riding Ever wish your ‘maxiscooter‘ had offroad capabilities? Maybe it’s time to sell your current ride to pick up the newly updated 2021 Honda X-ADV (if you’re located in Europe, that is). The Euro 5 approved scooterbeast comes with a plethora of new updates such as more engine...
Hop On, We’re Going Out UberMoto is just what you’d expect; Uber for motorcycles. You open your app, set your...
Norway is removing wire rope barriers from a six-kilometre stretch of road near the capital of Oslo in a win...
The driver of a truck that ploughed head-on into a group of riders, killing seven and injuring several others, is seeking release from jail pending his trial date which has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The biker massacre occurred in New Hampshire on Father’s Day 2019 when the Marine...
Follow the Story Amanda Zito is the person behind the YouTube channel As The Magpie Flies. She recently completed an...
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria has long been criticised for being anti-motorcyclist, but now one rider is hoping to...
West Australian riders are being asked to complete a survey on road safety prepared by the Motorcycle Riders Association of W.A. The survey is being organised to coincide with their Motorcycle Safety Week in October 2020. MRA WA safety officer Dave Wright says they need as many riders as possible...
An Australian record of $A251,000 for a motorcycle number plate has been paid for a New South Wales black and...
The fourth annual Australian Ride your Motorcycle to Work Week next month has been changed to simply “Ride your Motorcycle”...
Canada is the world’s second-largest country with a landmass of 9.1 million square kilometers. This country is located in North America and attracts millions of tourists every year. If you are a fan of coastlines, you will also come across the longest coastline in the world as it shares its...
(Contributed post) Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and is a fantastic place for a holiday...
(Contributed post) The United Kingdom is a truly unique land, and one that is perfect for touring year round. There...
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for someone compatible? Did you know you can meet a diverse range of potential partners via your web browser? Joining a dating site is a convenient way of introducing yourself to other bikers. Once you’ve struck up a rapport, how about cementing your relationship...