Most riders love a good round-trip, but there are many dead-end routes that can be just as rewarding for motorcyclists....
Helmet cameras, GPS units, radar detectors and other devices could be ruled unlawful by Western Australia Police under a rule...
Most people only use their TomTom GPS to guide them to a destination they don’t know, but there are advantages to putting in the destination even if you know which way to go. I’ve recently been riding around with the TomTom Rider 550 tuned into destinations I know, and I...
For many people, the iPhone is an all-in-one activity hub. Whether it’s being used for communication, music, photography, or gaming,...
The TomTom Rider 400 GPS has a host of new functions that not only make motorcycle touring easier, but also...
TomTom has finally released their new Rider 550 satnav with new routes, wifi, personalised trips, smartphone connectivity, group sharing and voice activation. It costs $599 and we wondered whether it is worth the money when smartphones these days seem to do so much of the tasks of a satnav. So...
Quad Lock is one of the latest devices to mount your phone to your motorcycle to use for GPS navigation,...
BMW Motorrad has partnered with social media mapping app company Rever to help riders discover the world’s best roads, create custom...
Satellite navigation can be confusing and complex, but this small Beeline navigation tool simplifies the process to reduce distraction for motorcycle riders. It is the size of a small can of tuna, will cost about $US129 ($A175, £98, €110), connects by Bluetooth to your phone and doesn’t chew up your...
If it wasn’t for the ride-sharing and mountain and wriggly route options on our TomTom Rider 550 GPS we might...
This universal X2 phone mount comes with power attachment at just $36, including postage. Many motorcycle and scooter riders now...
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change has been recognised as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree. The Slovakian Sygic navigation app used by more than 200 million drivers globally has a new and free Traffic Lights countdown add-on. It is only...
Road rules that vary from state to state could lead to riders being fined for: Having a GPS on their...
The world’s first commercially available HUD helmet (head-up display) will use one of the latest navigation systems that even lets you navigate...
(Contributed article) You may have heard about vehicle tracking systems and wondered whether the investment is worth it. With bike theft on the rise and insurance costs shooting up they certainly are. Whether you’re an individual motorbike aficionado, or a business owner who needs to track a fleet of motorbikes,...
Using an action camera on your motorbike to video forward or back is fine, but now you can monitor both ways...
TomTom Rider Premium Pack Price: $699 AUD Available: Ryda and Johnny Appleseed Web: Click here Satnav is very convenient, but...
Map and satnav expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis tell us how to plan a ride route on a GPS in this second in a series on satnav. In the first in this series, we talked about the different types of Satnav: moving maps and guidance navigation. Planning a route moving...
(Sponsored tech post) Every day, new technology is introduced to motorcycle gadgets to improve the riding experience and make it...
Map and satnav expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis provides some interesting background information for riders on GPS in this fourth...
(Contributed article on motorcycle gadgets) Owning a motorcycle is an amazing experience. Regardless of the type of motorbike you have, it can’t get much better than cruising down country roads on your bike. Nevertheless, your riding experience can always be improved, and there is a myriad of accessories to choose...
Facebook updates, weather reports, news and even a radar that tracks your riding mates are part of the futuristic smart...
Arcane road rules that affect motorcyclists and vary from state to state are gradually being addressed with South Australia the...
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his dead mate for more than 30 hours. It’s a graphic and compelling reason for every rider to carry some sort of emergency beacon or phone app that sends an automatic...
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a...
Adventure riders who lose smartphone connectivity in the bush can now connect with their riding mates and track their position with a...
A specific scooter GPS is one of seven new products launched by TomTom in an attempt to halt the smartphone from taking over the satnav industry. The other products are fitness trackers, watches, car trackers and a roving satnav that has built-in wifi so you don’t have to plug it...
Touring apps for motorcycle riders are flooding the market, each with their own quirks and features. Two new touring apps...
TomTom says their Rider 550 GPS will be smoother, faster and “techier” with built-in wifi for faster and easier map...
(Contributed article about GPS tracking) Motorcycles are fun, thrilling, expensive and a preferred target for thieves, but GPS trackers will follow your bike’s location if it is stolen and help you get it back. What is GPS tracking system and how does it work? A GPS motorcycle tracker is basically a...
BMW Motorrad has released its latest range of digital technology for connected riding featuring naturally spoken directions, cable-free charging and...
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change is now available in...
Germany is banning fixed speed camera alerts provided on most GPS units and many mobile phone apps in a worrying trend that could be replicated in other countries. In most Australian states, fixed speed cameras are sign posted, but safety nannies are always looking for new ways to clamp down...
Ridersmate could be a great safety gizmo for riders who like to ride alone or adventure riders who visit remote places....
We’ve seen some silly motorcycle inventions in our time, but the glove GPS could be one of the silliest and possibly...
I haven’t switched on my GPS in ages and may never again, after TopoCharger launches in March. TopoCharger is a lightweight iPhone protective case that includes a 1460mAh lithium polymer battery that doubles battery life, but more importantly includes topographical maps. At the moment TopoCharger ($US149) only has maps for...
Riding a motorcycle can be one of the most thrilling experiences in life. That said, it’s important to ensure that...
It takes me a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to vary...
If I pass roads with names such as Goat Track or Hell Hole Creek Road, it’s like a red rag to a bull and I simply have to explore it. Sometimes these roads have warning signs that ban trucks or caravans, or warn of tight curves, gravel and other hazards....
It takes a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to move on...
When preparing for a motorcycle trip, the best answer to the above question is, of course, to use a paper...
Should north be at the top of your paper map or GPS satnav device for the best guidance? Satnav and mapping expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis looks into the phenomenon in the third part of our satnav series. Paper maps always have north at the top. However, you can just as...
Garmin has unveiled its new zūmo XT GPS which is brighter, smarter and packed with more features. It would want...
Yamaha says they are improving the skills of riders with their new free app, MyRide, which records top speed, acceleration,...
Satnav and mapping expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis provides some interesting background information for those riders who would like to understand how to better use their satnav unit. In this first in a series of articles, he discusses the types of satnav available. There are two forms of Global Positioning...
The new TomTom Rider 400 GPS has a host of new functions that not only make motorcycle touring easier, but...