Male riders will soon have a chance to learn more about their motorcycle and their own state of mind thanks... Read More
CFMOTO Australia has added a free dress-up kit for their learner-approved 300SR sportsbike and extended last year’s three-year warranty across... Read More
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because of a side stand related issue. According to the NHTSA, only two percent of the 1,601 bikes involved in the recall should be impacted by this issue. The target models... Read More
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to... Read More
Harley-Davidson’s first adventure motorcycle, the Pan America 1250, is heading to Australia and New Zealand later this year. There are... Read More
Yamaha has officially started the process of getting naming rights for their future electric scooter model. Rights have been filed for the name E01 which can effectively be used after May 17th, 2021, on the basis that they have no objections to using the name. The E01 name will be... Read More
While most motorcycle rental companies target tourists with large-capacity touring or adventure bikes, one new company is targeting the emerging... Read More
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes... Read More
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a more mainstream feature in the wider automotive industry and the necessary infrastructure developing with it, it’s clear that the motorcycle industry will have to rise to a number of new... Read More
Britain’s motorcycling history is long and illustrious. In the early days, the British industry was championed as being the best... Read More
Fake automotive parts have been found in Australia concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts, according to an... Read More
“Can you make us a list for the website of the 10 Best Adventure helmets for 2021?” That was the request made to me by our Content Manager, Cameron Martel. I told him that unfortunately until I’ve tested EVERY adventure helmet on the market I couldn’t know which 10 were... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a recall for its 2016-2020 FJR1300 tourer over an issue with the transmission. The official... Read More
If you ever dreamed of owning a rare vintage motorcycle, then there are 21 classic motorcycles and two scooters to... Read More
A French risk-assessment study has released a shock finding that a five-year lane-splitting trial caused a 12% increase in motorcycle crashes, so they have not legalised filtering. The French Centre for Studies and Expertise on Risks, Environment, Mobility and Planning (CEREMA) studied 11 regions where lane splitting has been trialled... Read More
The first time I parked the new BMW R 18 cruiser, I was immediately sidelined by a senior who gushed... Read More
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for nine jackets and two... Read More
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the front brake master cylinder may have components missing, which may interfere with the force applied when braking. “This can result... Read More
The Powersports industry is a small place, even if it’s a community of 200M riders strong globally. Despite the immense... Read More
American Powersports manufacturer Volcon has officially announced the Volcon Runt, a fat wheeled kids bike that looks ready for an... Read More
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the biennial Intermot in Frankfurt and the annual EICNA in Milan. However, they do say they may still be involved in some local motorcycle shows. The move follows the cancellation last... Read More
Sadly, Australian-based worldwide motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions closed down last June due to the pandemic. The “good news” for... Read More
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021.... Read More
Kawasaki Australia has recalled its new models of Ninja 400 (pictured) and Z400 learner-approved motorcycles over an issue that could cause them to stall. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the strength of the camshaft chain tensioner may be insufficient due to a manufacturing... Read More
Motorcycle noise limits should be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB, according to a petition to the Queensland Government.... Read More
A chemical stored like toothpaste could be the future fuel fr motorcycles and scooters. The “Powerpaste” stores hydrogen, rather than... Read More
Two NSW dealerships have been honoured as the top BMW Motorrad retailers in Australia. Procycles Sydney near the airport has won the BMW Metro Dealer of the Year while Macarthur BMW, 50km away, is Rural Dealer of the Year. It is the fifth time Procycles Sydney has achieved the award... Read More
While fixed speed cameras that measure your average speed between two points have been common across Australia for several years,... Read More
Western Australia will be the first state in Australia to replace some of its wires rope barriers after a fatal... Read More
Virtual Reality has been used for R&D purposes by Yamaha for motorcycle development for quite some time. A large issue that comes with VR is nausea and Yamaha has set out to fix that issue. Per Cycleworld, Masayuki Miki, who belongs to the Fundamental Technology Research Division at Yamaha’s Technical... Read More
“Comfort braking” is a disingenuous term given to the habit of holding the front brake on when stopped, such as... Read More
A new Triumph Trident 660 is one of three Triumph motorcycles Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum is giving away in a... Read More
Motorcycles and rock music have gone hand in hand since rock and roll was invented and next month the relationship continues at the “one-off, world exclusive” Motorcycle: Design: Art, Desire exhibit in Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). Leading Australian musicians and DJs, live custom motorcycle builds, bars and more will... Read More
Ride Vision has been in the works for quite some time now, and it looks like they may be ready... Read More
Motorcycles are fantastic machines, but not all motorcycles were created equal. Over the years, there have been a few questionable... Read More
The tinted sports windscreen bobs up from behind the Swiss-clock instruments as I pull in the lightweight clutch and switch gears in the precision transmission, then settles down again as I wind on the throttle. I smile and I nod. This is a bike like no other. I’m riding the... Read More
Arguably Australia’s greatest off-road motorcycle rally rider, Toby Price, has finally been honoured in the annual Australia Day Awards. The... Read More
Automotive auctions are some of the most exciting events in the world, and when it comes to big-ticket sales, it’s... Read More
A New A2 Sportbike The official unveiling of the CFMoto 300SR is here, and it will follow this news to dealerships come April of this year. The motorcycle is Euro 5, and A2 compliant and will be sold globally. The CFMoto 300SR is no slouch despite the low-displacement. With an... Read More
For the first time since 2015, the Australian Superbike Championship will stage a round of racing in Tasmania. Supported by... Read More
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues has yet another new leader.... Read More
Aussie riders will be out in force on the Australia Day holiday (26 January), enjoying our great climate, roads and freedom. Another reason to celebrate is our rich motorcycling history and you can do that by visiting the ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ exhibit at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art... Read More
We are always looking for a good read, especially something that’s funny and takes us away on our imaginary bikes... Read More
European motorcycle clothing manufacturer has resized a range of apparel in collaboration with the world’s biggest electric motorcycle company, Zero... Read More
Australian smart helmet Forcite Mk1 has sold out its first production of 1000 helmets and will offer 300 more at a 10% discount from February 1. The Forcite Mk1 helmet delivers road alerts to the rider as well as visual and audio turn-by-turn navigation without a phone, enabling riders to... Read More
EV Style! Is it a motorcycle? Is it a bicycle? Moped, maybe? Well, there’s no way to tell from just... Read More
For 2021, Harley-Davidson has axed the Street 500 learner-approved cruiser which was once its most popular bike in Australia and... Read More
Triumph Australia has issued a recall on its new Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT and Rocket 3 TFC bikes launched just last year. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the issue involves air becoming trapped in the rear brake system. “This may result... Read More
As experts have predicted, traffic congestion is increasing in many cities around the world post-lockdown as commuters steer away from... Read More
Sena has now launched the Sena 3S Plus Universal and 3S Plus Boom into the market. The upgrade comes to... Read More
Almost six years after lane filtering was first introduced for motorcycle riders in NSW in 2014, Western Australia will finally fall into line this year. However, some WA riders may not be as pleased as you would think as they claim they have been lane filtering for some time with... Read More
Bigger Team, Bigger Leader MV Agusta’s offices in Sam Marino, Italy, have just completed the final stages in the large-scale... Read More
Concerns that motorcycle riders are being harassed by police ssun g a barrage of vehicle defect notices seem to be... Read More
While two-time Dakar Rally winner Toby Price sadly crashed out of this year’s event, three Aussie rookies proudly flew the flag for our country. Daniel Sanders (KTM) scored an unbelievable fourth place, Victorian Michael Burgess (KTM) finished 27th and Andrew Houlihan of Albury was 50th. This year’s 14-day event –... Read More
Kawasaki’s midrange motorcycles are known for their versatility in today’s market. The 650 class from Kawasaki has proven its utility... Read More
According to recent sales data, Yamaha is the most popular brand overall in Oz, with Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 being the... Read More
Honda Australia has recalled their CRF1000 Africa Twin adventure motorcycle over an issue with clogged fuel tanks which could cause the bike to stall. An official recall notice has been issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission affecting 745 motorcycles built from 2018 to 2020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)... Read More
The V85 TT’s Engine Making Its Way Over! Moto Guzzi’s V9 Bobber and Roamer come splashing into the 2021 model... Read More
Two Strokes – The Beginning is a graphic novel that is starting its campaign on Indiegogo in the next couple... Read More
Aussie Harley fans will have to set their alarm clocks for the wee hours of January 20 to join Harley-Davidson’s first worldwide virtual product launch. Due to the pandemic, motorcycle companies have turned to staging virtual launches of their products. That means bike fans, rather than just the privileged few... Read More