The Best Brakes Just Got Better Brembo is one of the top manufacturers of brakes across all motorsport disciplines. Whether...
A global recall on Italian Brembo brakes has the potential to affect a host of premium models just as two...
The list of motorcycle factory closures due to the coronavirus pandemic is growing daily. Ducati has now announced it will extend the closure of its factory in Bologna until 25 March 2020 and Brembo and Yamaha have closed their European factories. Moto Morini, KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas had already closed their...
There were 37 motorcycle safety recalls in 2018, up nine from the previous year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer...
Italian brake manufacturer Brembo has been stopped in its tracks with a second major product safety recall on its products...
KTM Australia has finally joined the global recall for the Brembo brake problem that has resulted in thousands of European bikes recalled around the world. The official Australian recall notice says bikes affected are 2015-17 model 690 Duke R, 1290 Super Duke R /SE and 1290 Super Duke GT. Vehicle Identification...
Australian recalls have finally been issued for Ducati and Husqvarna models in the global Brembo recall which also affects Aprilia,...
KTM has confirmed it will join the worldwide recall for the Brembo brake problem that has seen thousands of European...
Aprilia is the first manufacturer to issue an official safety recall in Australia over a Brembo brake failure that also affects some other European models. Australian company PS Importers issued the safety recall through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on certain 2015 to 2017 RSV4 1000 and Tuono 1100 (pictured...
Australia seems to be lagging behind the rest of the world with safety recalls on a Brembo brake fault, so...
A fault in a Brembo master brake cylinder could affect a number of European motorcycle brands’ though official recalls are...
Honda has released Fireblade models in special livery before, but never a one-off special edition with so many performance as well as cosmetic upgrades. The CBR1000RR SP Fireblade features special “factory engine internals” which surely means a boost in power and torque, although they are giving away few details and...
KTM is steering more and more toward the road with its latest releases. Instead of unveiling a swag of dirt...
The MV Agusta Rivale 800 is the answer to the question: “What do sportsbike manufacturers do when sportsbike sales falter?”...
Ducati has produced a lightweight version of its 1199 Panigale which it claims has the world’s highest power-to-weight ratio. The limited edition 1199 Superleggera (Italian for superlight) will cost $85,000 plus on-road costs and is made of exotic and expensive materials such as titanium, magnesium and carbon fibre. Ducati claims...
Is it a bike, a trike, a roadster, or a car? As far as the Australian authorities are concerned the...
The fast-growing adventure motorcycle segment is becoming crowded with models. Aprilia wades in with the Caponord (Italian for north cape),...
Riding the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 on the morning commute is a bit like taking a bazooka to a knife fight. Yet, Aprilia says it has repositioned its Dorsoduro supermoto range from “weekend warrior” to “fun commuter”. It’s really a bit of both. It’s certainly no tourer as I found out....
Motorbikewriter.com gives readers an opportunity to review your own bike or a bike you may have ridden. In coming months...
The Moto Guzzi Griso is the Vin Diesel of the motorcycle world – all brawn and rugged handsome looks –...
Just a couple of months after its launch, Husqvarna has axed up to $1200 off the prices of its new TR650 Strada and Terra bikes. As part of its 110th anniversary celebrations, Husqvarna has reduced prices on many of its range, including the year-old Nuda 900 which has been slashed...
Husqvarna is celebrating 110 years and you get the presents. When the first Husky road bike in 50 years was...
The KTM 390 Duke street bike adds to their range of learner-approved motorcycles (LAMS). It was to arrive about now,...
This page is not all about me. I also invite you to review your own bike. In coming months I hope to have some rider apparel giveaways for the best contributions. Write your review to [email protected] This first reader review comes from self-confessed “biased, narrow-minded, one-eyed Ducati owner” Harry Bohler: I...
Most people would like an Italian love affair in their life, but not everyone wants, or can afford, some of...
This stunning Italian beauty not only has looks, but also the personality to win the hearts of many riders. Moto...
There is nothing cruisy about the Ducati Diavel. Despite some thinking that this would be the Italian bike manufacturer’s first foray into cruiser motorcycles, the result is more of a naked muscle bike than a cruiser. It’s closer to a Suzuki B KIng or Yamaha V-Max than even a Harley-Davidson...