Honda‘s legendary flagship tourer is back for 2023 – and the semi-centennial celebration of substantial scoots continue! The goals on...
Fancy yourself a lover of classic and vintage bikes but never had the opportunity to go for a proper scoot...
Europe’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production is celebrating their connection with the Royal Italian navy by punting out a beauty bike – and she’s going to be blessed with special livery inspired by the Navy’s F-35B fighter jets. The V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale symbolizes an alliance of over 100...
Ducati’s just given us Episode 2’s machine for the 2023 Ducati World Premiere – and it’s set to be an...
From the MotoGP circuit to her recent about-face into sustainability, Suzuki has been more than a little busy – and...
Yamaha’s been keeping her shoes tied as of late. Between the brand’s successes on the track as Quartararo logged the fastest time at the Misano test, the brand’s 2022 release of their ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ platform, and Yammie’s signing on to the Swappable Battery Consortium, the marque has hardly allowed a...
The jury is out – and of all the machines on the Misano’s Wednesday circuit, Yamaha’s Monster Energy team saw...
Remember that cool Scrambler 1200 XE that British actor Daniel Craig used to make the iconic wll jump in the...
Today, we bring you a fresh page or two from the world’s Supercar Capital, Modena, Italy – and today, the annual Energica Week is front and center. The press release from PRNewswire states that the festivities will run from Sept. 5-9. This year marks the second annual iteration of Energica...
TTS Performance has collaborated with KarDesignConcepts to bring you the ultimate ‘Busa – and considering the former is a specialist...
With Marc Marquez now finished a fourth operation on his right arm, the young racer is looking to test his...
New to the press is a test from motorcycle magazine Motorrad, who has decided to pit cars against motorcycles to see if improved technology has closed the gap between the two. The report from RideApart states that, for this fuel efficiency test, the following machines were placed into three categories...
Ever since Ducati hinted to us that one of their bikes in the up-and-coming Ducati World Premiere was going to...
Speed. Miles of flatland licked up by an engine with solid power, a list of test specs as long as...
When it comes to the success of their future, Harley-Davidson doesn’t play games – which is probably why they have chosen this new member of their board for his successes in another, completely different sector of our economy. Rafeh Masood is currently the Executive Vice President of Bed Bath &...
Thunderstrokers, PowerPlus cruisers – now is your time! Indian has, in commemoration of your special machines, released a low-profile trunk...
With the year’s big announcements underway for Ducati (on the racetrack, in the lab, and on the collaboration podium), we’ve been...
Ducati’s about to reveal a new Scrambler at 2022 EICMA – and word is that the machine will be lighter, leaner and possibly even a tad meaner. The report from BikeAdvice states that loyal Ducatisti caught a look at the new bike during World Ducati Week, in a ‘secret room’...
Honda is making ‘vehicles that think’ by working on a bit of safety tech to act as a last-ditch emergency...
Lightning Motorcycles, the mastermind behind the ‘Strike’ superbike (a purported contender for the ‘fastest production motorcycle in the world’) is now...
MV Agusta’s given us a lot of special edition series over the years. We’ve gotten the ROSSO series, aimed at a younger generation’s easier approach on two wheels, to the terribly mean, best finishing RR series; we’ve also bounced from the SCS series – designed to provide top-notch electronics for...
Thanks to 2022’s iteration of the France-based ‘Wheels and Waves’ Festival, we have 10 gorgeous customized CMX1100 / CMX500’s in...
Harley-Davidson is celebrating our country’s vets with a new edition for the Pan America™ 1250 Special and Tri Glide® Ultra...
Triumph Motorcycles has recently acquired an electric bike brand that makes specialized machines for kids – and with Oset showing off sales figures that put Harley-Davidson (or Indian)’s similar category to shame, we’re eager to lsee the first brainchild leave the lab. A press release from Oset states that they’ve sold...
Damon Motorcycles has given us a progress report on the state of their production plant, which is set for a...
An electric motorcycle brand is taking our clean emission future so seriously that theve partnered up with a company that...
A brilliant partnership creating a new industry standard as just blossomed, creating the potential for cross-branded Bluetooth Intercom Connectivity – and despite Sena opting out of the partnership, we’re still happy to announce that the commitment from Cardo Systems, Midland and Uclear will create a more balanced experience for riders...
Indian Motorcycles has just launched their refreshed Milestone Apparel Collection, with a plethora of casualwear that carries a key ‘milestone’...
Electric motorcycle brand RGNT is coasting on the successes of their first bird, the No. 1, by introducing a new...
So you’re out on the market to get your hands on a kickass motorcycle at a bargain price. You hop on the local search engine algorithms, scroll a titch and find a beauty that advertises herself as ‘one of a kind,’ ‘single-owner’ and ‘good as new.’ While those claims sound...
Whether you’re a beginner rider or have a plethora of decades under your belt, everybody dreams of the moment they...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdlmZrX0Gco A teaser released in India by BMW Motorrad India to their Instagram page (and Youtube) shows a new small-cc...
The Veterans Charity Ride (VCR) has just acquired its usual trusty sponsor for 2022 – and Indian Motorcycle® is more than happy to be a part of the non-profit’s 8th Annual Therapy Program for vets. The program will purportedly involve 10-12 amputees, paraplegics and victims of PTSD – all veterans...
Back on May 24th, we received news that Harley-Davidson was shutting down their five global plant locations due to a...
With May behind us and June officially in full swing, fathers around the country are demurely awaiting their moment to...
Energica’s done it again. On top of phasing out of MotoE to pursue greater heights of electric success, the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer has now given us what we’ve been waiting for: an electric adventure tourer with a battery/range combo that doesn’t suck. The report from MCN says that this...
Back in mid-March, Harley’s new LiveWire brainchild – a middleweight Street Tracker going by the name ‘Del Mar’ – was...
A European press release from Italy is talking about Yamaha’s recent move to make their popular XSR900 A2-compliant, in an...
Ducati has partnered with Bulgari for the coolest matte / aluminum chronograph on the ticker market. The goal of both parties, apparently, is to “revolutionize the standards of luxury sports watches” – it’s a hefty goal, but c’mon – you have to admit there’s worse ways of going about raising...
“They may take away our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom … or the Davidson family cottage!” That’s the...
My Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport features an Aussie-designed Quad Lock sitting proudly atop the handlebars. It not only securely holds...
“Long Way” star Charley Boorman is this week launching a ‘mindful’ motorcycle podcast called “The Nod” during the UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The Nod could be a reference to the greeting that motorcyclists give each other as they pass – sometimes a wave, sometimes a symbol or hand gesture...
After putting up a special Triumph-themed Gibson guitar and Gibson-themed Triumph Bonneville as a major fundraiser prize for the Distinguished...
Over the past 10 years, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) – raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues –...
Triumph Australia has urged owners of its 2021/22 Speed Triple RS and Speed Triple RR motorcycles to bring their bikes in for a brake check ‘as soon as possible.’ They have issued a recall notice for the bike blaming a “manufacturer defect”. The notice says the brake disc may have...
German adventure motorcycle accessories brand Touratech has launched a boot it claims is a three-in-one to cover touring, sports and...
Aussie Harley riders are being invited to ride their bikes and win the ultimate prize of a return trip for...
The world’s first active noise-cancelling helmet bluetooth system for a range of helmets is now available for order with delivery expected later this year. Developed by DAAL Noise Control Systems in collaboration with Nolan helmets’ N-Com Bluetooth intercoms, the DAAL DXL-5 can be ordered by clicking here. It will cost...
The 2022 Australian Touratech open day will be held at the company’s newly renovated Adventure Centre at Carboor, in Victoria’s...
The motorcycle sales boom that happened in the wake of the first pandemic lockdown appears to be over. Sales of...
Australian riders have been urged to take part in an international survey on the quality and price of aftermarket motorcycle parts. English company Investigative Research has previously asked MotorbikeWriter to appeal to readers to participate in the The Dynamics Of Motorcycle Crashes : A Global Survey of 1578 Motorcyclists . Elaine Hardy...
Australian smart-helmet manufacturer Forcite has now launched a flagship model MK1S helmet with extra battery life, better comfort and aero,...
Hardcore fans of German off-road riding have been hanging out for this one — the announcement of the 2022 BMW...
Kawasaki Motorcycles Australia has issued its third recall of its retro W800, this time for an issue with the horn. The previous two recalls were for issues of engine stalling. In the latest recall notice, the official notice says the wiring harness leading to the horn “may not be durable...
Aprilia has added a third family to its new 660 range with the Tuareg 660 and Tuareg 660 L adventure...
The award-winning Australian MotoCAP website now includes helmet safety and comfort ratings as well as its usual ratings for jacket, pants and...
Yamaha Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Tricity over the possibility the scooter cannot be ridden of steered when started. The official notice says 52 of the 2020 – 2021 Tricity scooters have a fault on their ‘Stand Assist’ system which keeps the bike upright when stopped. The notice says the...
Many auto companies have motorsport editions of their production vehicles with an host of modifications and sporty extras. Mercedes has...
Yamaha Australia has recalled its MT-09 range due to a software fault that can cause engine stalling. The official notice...
In a potential embarrassment for the New Zealand Army, the Kiwi-made UBCO electric utility motorcycle could stop in its tracks. The official Australian safety recall notice for certain new UBCO 2X2 Adventure vehicles sold from January 2020 to January 2022 blames a manufacturing issue with the wheel hub component. The wheel...