A global recall on Italian Brembo brakes has the potential to affect a host of premium models just as two... Read More
The list of motorcycle factory closures due to the coronavirus pandemic is growing daily. Ducati has now announced it will... Read More
There were 37 motorcycle safety recalls in 2018, up nine from the previous year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. It is the second highest number of recalls in the past 10 years: 28 in 2017, 39 in 2016, 30 in 2015, 28 in 2014, 20 in 2013, 24... Read More
Italian brake manufacturer Brembo has been stopped in its tracks with a second major product safety recall on its products... Read More
KTM Australia has finally joined the global recall for the Brembo brake problem that has resulted in thousands of European... Read More
Australian recalls have finally been issued for Ducati and Husqvarna models in the global Brembo recall which also affects Aprilia, KTM and MV Agusta. Ducati Australia told us on January 20 that they would join the global recall of faulty Brembo front brake master cylinders. However, it has taken more than... Read More
KTM has confirmed it will join the worldwide recall for the Brembo brake problem that has seen thousands of European... Read More
Aprilia is the first manufacturer to issue an official safety recall in Australia over a Brembo brake failure that also... Read More
Australia seems to be lagging behind the rest of the world with safety recalls on a Brembo brake fault, so we have provided this update on the status. The fault is possible caressing in the plastic piston inside Brembo PR16 radial master cylinder units. they are being replaced with aluminium... Read More
A fault in a Brembo master brake cylinder could affect a number of European motorcycle brands’ though official recalls are... Read More
Honda has released Fireblade models in special livery before, but never a one-off special edition with so many performance as... Read More
KTM is steering more and more toward the road with its latest releases. Instead of unveiling a swag of dirt bikes at the Milan motorcycle show this week, the Austrian motorcycle company displayed mainly road bikes. While everyone was waiting to get their first live view of the hotly anticipated... Read More
The MV Agusta Rivale 800 is the answer to the question: “What do sportsbike manufacturers do when sportsbike sales falter?”... Read More
Ducati has produced a lightweight version of its 1199 Panigale which it claims has the world’s highest power-to-weight ratio. The... Read More
Is it a bike, a trike, a roadster, or a car? As far as the Australian authorities are concerned the three-wheeler Can-Am Spyder from BRP is a motorcycle. But you don’t need the authorities to tell you it’s fun. This year Can-Am has widened the choice of models with the... Read More
The fast-growing adventure motorcycle segment is becoming crowded with models. Aprilia wades in with the Caponord (Italian for north cape),... Read More
Riding the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 on the morning commute is a bit like taking a bazooka to a knife fight.... Read More
Motorbikewriter.com gives readers an opportunity to review your own bike or a bike you may have ridden. In coming months I hope to have some rider apparel giveaways for the best contributions. Send your review to [email protected] This review comes from “Dakar tragic” Guy Basile who travelled to South American... Read More
The Moto Guzzi Griso is the Vin Diesel of the motorcycle world – all brawn and rugged handsome looks –... Read More
Just a couple of months after its launch, Husqvarna has axed up to $1200 off the prices of its new... Read More
Husqvarna is celebrating 110 years and you get the presents. When the first Husky road bike in 50 years was launched last year the Nuda 900 cost $13,995 and the R version with fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, carbon fibre extras, stronger brakes and smaller front sprocket cost $15,995. To celebrate 110 years,... Read More
The KTM 390 Duke street bike adds to their range of learner-approved motorcycles (LAMS). It was to arrive about now,... Read More
This page is not all about me. I also invite you to review your own bike. In coming months I... Read More
Most people would like an Italian love affair in their life, but not everyone wants, or can afford, some of the exotic models. Benelli’s TNT R160 offers the Euro naked bike buyer an attractively priced option. It arrives at $19,990 ($22,490 ride away) and the Cafe Racer version with gold-coloured... Read More
This stunning Italian beauty not only has looks, but also the personality to win the hearts of many riders. Moto... Read More
There is nothing cruisy about the Ducati Diavel. Despite some thinking that this would be the Italian bike manufacturer’s first... Read More