The current exorbitant fuel prices could force Australian motorcycle importers to rethink their strategy of not importing electric motorcycles and...
Riders are now being discriminated against by at least one Sunshine Coast service station with signs demanding they pre-pay for...
A riders group is seeking to scrap vehicle registration in favour of more expensive fuel through an extra state fuel levy, plus a user-pays tracking system for electric vehicles. The Queensland-based Motorcycle Advocacy Group Facebook group which claims membership of more than 1100 riders, mainly in South-East Queensland, has sent its...
The shocking fuel price rise in some cities over the past few days despite the OPEC glut and subsequent 20%...
A new free app called EzySt not only shows you where the cheapest fuel is near you, but also offers...
Using a premium fuel with a higher octane than specified by the motorcycle manufacturer will not improve engine power or economy, RACQ technical officer Steve Spalding advises. He says the energy content of fuel is the same no matter what octane rating it has. “We see a lot of claims...
Some adventure bikes are big and heavy enough already, so adding a larger fuel tank seems an unnecessary addition of...
President Donald Trump says his is “getting very close” to approving a waiver to allow 15% ethanol fuel blends (E15)...
Why are some fuel gauges and fuel-range indicators sometimes so inaccurate they leave riders stranded with an empty tank far from a service station? In fact, often the more hi-tech, sophisticated and expensive machinery can have the most fickle fuel gauges. Common errors The most common error is that the...
Before modern bikes introduced fuel warning lights, fuel gauges and precise computer readouts for fuel consumption and range to empty,...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, yet very few provide...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, but very few provide anywhere safe for you to place your helmet while you fill up. The owners say it’s for safety reasons, but really it’s so you don’t ride off without paying, which...
The only good news from the “Great Fall of China” in Monday’s stock markets is that petrol prices should start to...
Governments are continuing to push ethanol in fuel, despite it not being suitable for most motorcycles and the US Environmental...
Are you overfilling your motorcycle tank, wasting money and putting your life in danger? Watch this video and check out these safety and money-saving tips. This video provides a graphic explanation for why you should never fill your bike while you are sitting on it. In this case, the rider...
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels...
It may be the last thing the Australian Labor government does, but it is one of their best moves. Service...