Two recent fatal crashes in Australia prove that wire rope barriers (WRBs) are not only a danger to motorcyclists, but... Read More
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that... Read More
In a tragic end to 2019, a 22-year-old male rider has died in a late-night crash in Sydney’s Royal National Park while on a group ride. NSW Police say the accident occurred at 10pm on Monday (30 December 2019) on Lady Wakehurst Drive at Lilyvale, in the Royal National Park.... Read More
Stories about helmet safety and legalities, Arlen Ness and Charley Boorman, road rules, crashes, lane filtering and a big-bore kit... Read More
A Californian rider has been awarded a $US21.5m (about $A31.5m) payout for injuries suffered when a Kia Optima illegally left... Read More
A radio jock has called for a motorcycle ban on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway after a fatality that police have already blamed on the rider, even before any crash investigation. The accident happened about 8am today (February 6, 2019) near the Blackburn Road on-ramp. Media reports already claim the rider was... Read More
Seven riders have been injured in the third annual KTM Australia Adventure Rallye which is this year riding on “previously unridden tracks... Read More
More than 300 volunteers have signed up to Bikers 4 Bikers Down, a service that helps riders recovering from a... Read More
A registry of volunteers to help recovering riders injured in a motorcycle crash is being set up by a Hawkebsury couple who also suffered in a motorcycle crash. Cheri and Greg Nunn are collecting the names and contact details of volunteers and what services they can provide for injured riders. Services... Read More
A lawyer might be a necessary evil after a motorcycle crash, especially if it is your first crash, it wasn’t... Read More
A rider who hit a kangaroo on an outback NSW road in 2013 won his bid for compensation in the... Read More
Motorcycle paramedics operate in several cities around the world, but with the growing number of trail and adventure riders heading bush is it time for off-road bike paramedics as well? The argument is that while a motorcycle paramedic cannot transport a patient, they can get to them quicker in inaccessible... Read More
Police investigations into two controversial motorcycle crashes in Melbourne are still not resolved up to four months later. The first... Read More
Simple stupidity, irresponsibility and bad luck are often overlooked as causes of a motorcycle crash, says 10-year road safety researcher... Read More
A volunteer band of riders has formed MotoMedics Queensland to act as first responders to motorcycle accidents while the injured wait for the ambulance to arrive. They may be the last people you ever want to meet, but they will be at the Brisbane Bike Night tonight (Wednesday, October 5,... Read More
The most common injuries in motorcycle crashes are to the riders’ feet or legs, according to leading US public health... Read More
Dakar Rally debutante Scott Britnell is still determined to race in the gruelling event in January 2017, despite suffering a... Read More
Draggin Jeans boss Grant Mackintosh has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, but says his award-winning jeans helped save his hide. The Draggin CEO and founder is now recovering at Calvary Rehab in South Australia after the crash three weeks ago. A press release from the company says Grant... Read More
Riders will be asked to insert a free CRASH Card filled with their medical information inside their helmet to help emergency... Read More
Australian motorcycle protective clothing company Draggin will release the first single-layer denim jeans with abrasion resistance higher than four seconds.... Read More
Riders who have taken the First Aid For Motorcyclists course have helped themselves and other injured riders with their newfound knowledge and training. And with Easter approaching, all riders who have done the course have been urged to brush up on their notes and skills. First Aid For Motorcyclists instructors Roger Fance... Read More
A pothole has been blamed for the death of a Ducati rider in a sad reminder to riders about allegedly... Read More
Some riders worry about stopping to help at a crash scene because they are concerned about not having enough skills... Read More
Motorbike Writer is now a proud sponsor of the important First Aid for Motorcyclists course which is touring the country. CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE COURSE The course has been put together by Tracy Hughes and partner Roger Fance who are highly qualified and experienced first aiders who ride at the urging... Read More
Authorities have claimed no responsibility for at least one motorcycle crash in unattended roadworks with loose gravel. Injured rider and... Read More
A police video that warns about the dangers of riding while tired has won a safety award. But there’s a... Read More
Three riders collided with a car in Central Queensland at the weekend in the latest of a spate of motorcycle crashes on Queensland roads. RACQ CareFlight Rescue General Manager of Retrieval Medicine Peter Pearce says that since the start of July the community service has treated 43 injured riders –... Read More
Shoddy roadworks with little signage, deep gravel and metal plates to cover holes are a trap waiting to snare unwitting... Read More
http://youtu.be/xq2xStb0R-c Warning: This video of a fatal crash is graphic and disturbing, but the message is important. Show it to riders... Read More
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a fatal crash. And there is a lesson in this for all riders. A loophole in the British insurance law means 48-year-old Paul Duffy may be liable for all costs involved... Read More
Nothing we love more than poking a bit of fun at high-paid stars who ride motorcycles. Recently soccer legend David... Read More
By Scott Huntington (American freelance writer, blogger, and rider. Check out his site, offthethrottle.com) There are few things more enjoyable than... Read More
Older riders may be showing up more in motorcycle road crash statistics, but that’s because there are more of them. Now a road crash study is seeking out the views of young riders aged 18-30 to help them complete a study into motorcycle road crashes. The Motorcycle In-Depth Crash Study... Read More
How many times have you struggled to ride safely through roadworks where there is no suitable detour provided? Did you... Read More
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRKxZ8s89Ls North America is a land of contrasts – even in motorcycling. In Saskatchewan they’re piling on stiff motorcycle restrictions,... Read More
We know car drivers who run into motorcycles often claim they didn’t see them. It’s called SMIDSY, or “sorry mate, I didn’t see you”. Now research has found that the reason for SMIDSY could be because motorcycles are less common on the roads than other vehicles. Australian National University in... Read More