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The RoadOne controller replaces messy multiple switches to operate electrical accessories such as chargers, heated grips and seat, dash cams and auxiliary lights. It allows riders to switch these devices on and off with the wave of a hand and a voice command. Funding campaign French company Plug&Ride has launched an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign to bring …
(Contributed post on bike modifications for our North American readers) Motorcycles are fun to own, and not just for the pure fun of going for a ride on a sunny day. There’s also the joy you get in personalizing it to make it really feel like its yours, and an expression of who you are. …
(Sponsored gear heads post for our North American readers) If you’d rather ride on two wheels than step inside a car, then you should check out these must have motorcycle accessories. In 2017, the number of registered on-road motorcycles in the United States totaled 8.4 million. That’s a 100% increase from the 4.2 million registered …
No matter how many hours you spent on a motorcycle, you can never underestimate the threats that surround you every minute of your ride. Nobody wants to discourage future riders or anything. However, safety should constantly be everyone’s main focus when talking about motorcycles and participating in traffic, no matter the country you live in. …
BMW Motorrad has had a black version of the popular R 1200 GS adventure bike for some years and has now added a range of black accessories to complete the look. There is no word yet on when or if they will be available in Australia, but like all BMW accessories they are bound to …
Australia is heading for a record year in motorcycle safety recalls as manufacturers continue to use cheap and inferior parts in a vain effort to keep a lid on costs and weight. Some of the low-cost parts we’ve seen on new motorcycles include inferior electronics, plastic components and alloy used for bolts, side stands and …
One of the most anticipated models of 2018, the Kawasaki Z900RS, now comes with several special accessories, including centre stand and pillion grab rails. The tribute bike to the legendary Z1 is listed at $16,499 plus on-road costs. It is based on the Z900, but costs about $4000 more even though power and torque are slightly …
Even the most expensive machines seem to have inferior motorcycle mirrors that look out of place, don’t give a clear rear view, are plasticky or have a blurred view because of engine vibration. And if you happen to drop your bike, they are often the first thing to break. Then there are those annoying motorcycle …
As if motorcycle parts aren’t expensive enough, sometimes you have a long wait for them to arrive with your bike inconveniently off the road. We’ve heard of people waiting six weeks for something as simple as a sump plug or three months for a swinger adjuster tool. It’s not acceptable to pay so much for …