Honda’s Japanese firm has given the Honda Rebel some updates – and Honda Europe is celebrating the multi-faceted features of...
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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.
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 happy about it. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation board member isn’t the only one gritting his teeth. With ongoing restrictions costing last year’s Aussie Grand Prix to fold, riders and...
Bolton-based Ken Cross has gone and pulled a Fred Dibnah with a gas cylinder and a few other things lying...
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 – and Taiwan has some numbers to bounce to the forefront. According to a report from TaipeiTimes, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) has released that the two-wheeled industry is booming...
I’ve literally been around the world with Barry Green on a mixture of two and four wheels. Barry is the...
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 Spanish Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) begs to differ – and riders aren’t happy. According to an article from FemaMotorcycling, the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic – a government-run department responsible...
Motards. Hogs. Hoonigans. Belly Shovers. The moto culture is rich with a diversity of people from all walks of life,...
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 lifetime with their 2022 Dakar Enduro Rally, set to begin February 28, 2022. The words ‘Dakar Rally’ come with a huge following…and not a little risk. Not to be confused with...
Talk to any biker over a few beers at the end of the day, the same old question comes up....
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 that they will be extending warranties and free service periods to all customers whose perks were set to end between April 1 and May 31, 2021. All extensions will remain...
Three companies are stepping up to the proverbial plate and contributing to the grey zone between gasoline and electric vehicles....
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 Patient?’. This novel was written by Paul Riley, a motorcycle paramedic with over 20 years of experience for the Ambulance Service of NSW in Sydney, Australia. Paul is a part...
The Tokyo Motor Show has showcased the latest and greatest innovations in the automotive and power sports industries since 1954....
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 after the island closed down during the pandemic. The move was first mooted in May, but the borders have been closed for longer than expected. Tourism Industry Council Tasmania CEO...
Good to See Women make up an ever-increasing percentage of the motorcycling community and there are many events and organizations...
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 one, and it sure took me a long time to come around to liking them, but supermoto and Hypermotard motorcycles are up there for my favourite type of bikes available....
Casual ADV Riding Ever wish your ‘maxiscooter‘ had offroad capabilities? Maybe it’s time to sell your current ride to pick...
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 for motorcyclist safety. Riders have long regarded the roadside barriers as a danger. The Norwegian move follows a win for UK riders in August when The Motorcycle Action Group gained the support of the...
The driver of a truck that ploughed head-on into a group of riders, killing seven and injuring several others, is...
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 change all that by nominating for the RACV board. John Mulder is a member of both the Classic Motorcycle Club of Victoria and the Australian Street Rod Federation which entitles...
West Australian riders are being asked to complete a survey on road safety prepared by the Motorcycle Riders Association of...
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” due to the pandemic. Obviously that refers to the fact that many riders may not have wrk to ride to or may be working from home. The initiative was developed...
Canada is the world’s second-largest country with a landmass of 9.1 million square kilometers. This country is located in North...
(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 so many amazing places that you can visit, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. From mountain peaks to castles, and dense forests to picturesque lakes, the...
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for someone compatible? Did you know you can meet a diverse range of potential...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Few feelings come close to that of the wind blowing across your face...
(Contributed article) Dubai, United Arabs Emirates is one of the most visited cities in the world. The beautiful desert landscape, the tall skyscrapers and the serene environment of Dubai, makes the city a very appealing destination for tourists. Dubai is also home to some of the best hotels in the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has sadly claimed the Australian-based Compass Expeditions worldwide motorcycle travel company. A Facebook statement from the company...
Range and recharging times may still be an issue for electric motorcycles, yet it looks like the motorcycle travel industry...
If you want to ride your bike in Devon, UK, then you are surely in for a great time as you will view the countryside that is undeniably dramatic and gorgeous. That is why you will enjoy a great ride from Okehampton to Brent Tor. This trip will equate to...
We don’t usually recommend riders have tunnel vision, unless it’s an unused historic tunnel of which there are many throughout...
Clinton Wood didn’t have a plan to ride around the world — but he did — and that’s how he...
By Anthony Joseph* Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles that are loved all over the world. To some, motorcycles equal recreation and fun, others utilise these vehicles for sport and competition. Some countries have even adopted motorcycles as their primary form of transportation in many cities and consider them essential to...
(Article by Mike Ray*) Few countries promise such fantastic motorbiking opportunities as Australia. With endless kilometres of the open road...
Even though you may not be able to leave home during the pandemic, and many motorcycle musuems ae ,cosed anyway,...
There is nothing dead about the amazing ‘dead-end” ride to O’Reilly’s and back on the Lamington National Park Rd in South East Queensland. Despite the Gold Coast hinterland being ravaged by bushfires in September 2019, the scenery along this road is as spectacular and pristine as ever. You wouldn’t even...
New Zealand offers some of the world’s best motorbike roads and a large number of postcard-worthy routes, begging you to...
Extreme Bike Tours will be on a new Himalayan Expedition from 11-25 July 2020 and is offering a 10% discount only...
Nimbin in northern NSW was the site of the famous Aquarius Festival 27 years ago and remains a unique tourist drawcard for its alternative hippie lifestyle. It’s also a popular attraction for riders — and not because they can stock up on illegal weed! In fact, riders are warned that...
If you’re riding around South East Queensland, chances are you will call in to Esk where we recommend dropping into...
(Sponsored Post) How far would you go to win a fortune? Would you hop stark naked (but sporting a helmet!) on...
(Contributed post) Riders love being on the road, feeling the rush of air around them, and staring at the path ahead. It gives you a view like never before and allows you time to bond with your loved one and share the thrill of the ride. So, if you are...
Aussie rider Linda Norman has published a US road trips guide for other Australian riders after spending several years touring...
After the recent bombing tragedy in Sri Lanka, security has been stepped up and it’s now deemed safe to ride...
Extreme Bike Tours is offering a 10% discount on its first tours of Tibet and Nepal, the Mt Everest base camp and the Forbidden City of Lhasa in 2020. Riders will be aboard Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure motorcycles which were tested in the Himalayas. We toured Sri Lanka last year...
(Scandinavia travel article written by Emily Peyton, an avid reader with a passion for writing. She blogs on different topics...
(Sponsored post about JFK Airport parking) JFK international airport on Van Wyck Expressway in Southern Queens is massive with four runways...
(Moroccan Magic in Dades Gorge. Image: World On Wheels (Sponsored post) There are no methods to this crazy life we lead No secret paths to walk upon Just hang Love’s portrait in the cathedral of your heart And warm the landscapes of your soul – Billy Thorpe Aussie rock legend...