Ducati has added two more models to its popular and growing range of Scramblers with an 1100 Tribute Pro and...
With the hotter weather approaching, riders can check the breathability standard of their gear on Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP online...
Four years after melting tar on the Mt Glorious Rd west of Brisbane in 2017 resulted in at least one rider crashing and after recent multi-million-dollar roadworks, the issue of melting tar is back again on the popular motorcyclist road. The Motorcycle Advocacy Group Facebook page is warning riders to take...
Motorcyclists want drivers to look, use their mirrors, check blind spots and ‘get off the phone’, according to a Motorcycle...
Australian motorcycle and OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) sales for the first nine months of this year have increased 8.3% over...
Car companies are now offering Aussie customers up to 10-year warranties on some of their vehicles, yet most motorcycle companies only offer two-year warranties. The longest motorcycle warranties we have seen have been five years for Yamaha’s Star cruisers and the now defunct Victory Motorcycles. Now Suzuki Australia has launched...
Australia’s first full-size electric motorcycle, the Savic C-Series, has been delayed more than 18 months by the coronavirus pandemic and...
GPS company Navman have turned their attention to dash cams with a robust waterproof unit built especially for motorcycles. Since...
Soon your motorcycle and helmet could warn you if you have chosen the right apex and speed for a corner, regardless of the posted advisory speed. European researchers Alex Liniger and Simon Hecker have developed a prototype system based on their ARAS paper and have founded a company, Aegis Rider...
Half of NSW motorcyclists have experienced a near-miss in the past three months, according to a survey conducted as part...
Triumph’s new Tiger Sport 660 will replace the Tiger 850 Sport as the British manufacturer’s entry-level adventure-tourer. And the good news for...
It seems like there is a new motorcycle almost every week. There are apps for touring, connecting with other riders, caring your data and more. Now a free app has launched on Kickstarter that claims to allow riders to find events to attend while on a road trip. IdeasMotors launched...
The island nation of Sri Lanka off the southern coast of India has been plagued by a long civil war,...
The Ducati Multistrada 950 has become the V2 and will arrive in Australia early next year with more technology, engine...
Suzuki’s big adventure-touring V-Strom 1050XT is now set for even bigger treks with the addition of a free Voyager luggage kit. I think the bike is one of the best tools available for exploring Australia’s vast and angry terrain. It’s been around since 2002 as the DL1000 and now the...
Peter Davis, who founded Bloodbikes Australia has been rewarded for his tireless work with a Personalised Plate “BBA19” to mark the...
A Monash University Accident Research Centre professor has told the Australasian Road Safety Conference (28-30 September 2021) that mobile speed cameras...
Kawasaki Australia has announced that the handsome retro-styled Z650RS will arrive late this year with pricing closer to the release date. If the Z900RS is any indication, it will be much more expensive than the Z650 on which it is based. The Z900RS is about $4000 more than the Z900,...
If you thought the two-stroke motorcycle was dead, think again. Many bespoke companies around the world are keeping the smell...
If you are a lover of rare Italian motorcycles and have overseas holiday money burning a hole in your wallet,...
No sooner has Apple announced its new iPhone 13 with an improved camera than accessories companies such as Quad Lock and Mujjo have announced accessories that will interest riders. Quad Lock says you can order cases now for their handlebar-mounted units while touchscreen glove specialists Mujjo have also developed leather cases. iPhone...
Triumph Australia has confirmed the pricing and arrival for their latest evolution in their Speed Triple naked street weapon series....
Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO has been steadily making inroads in Australia over the past decade with its learner motorcycles and all-terrain...
Crashes involving motorcycles and cars are often referred to as SMIDSY incidents or “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you.” Many riders complain that drivers not only don’t see them, but don’t even bother to look. For years, motorcycle safety advocates have been asking authorities to better educate drivers to look...
One of the biggest threats to the future of motorcycles is the loss of motocross tracks around Australia due to...
There is little doubt that dash cams have been pivotal in providing evidence for riders who have been involved in...
Volunteer motorcyclist group Bloodbikes Australia recently celebrated its second birthday delivering blood and other medical samples. The group started before the pandemic but has become a pivotal last-resort volunteer service for collecting COVID tests. Founder Peter Davis says the timing of the Bloodbikes with the pandemic has not only been...
Vivacious Kate Peck, the well-known Aussie motorsport host, motorcycle fan and new President of the Motorcycling NSW is seeking five...
Smart phones have been making navigation easier and safer for riders and keeping them in contact and entertained with the...
Motor vehicle theft in Australia is now at its lowest figure since the start of the millennium thanks to the pandemic lockdowns. The biggest decline has been in motorcycle theft which is down 16.8% over the same time last year and 7.1% from four years ago. While the National Motor...
I’m thinking of writing a letter to Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz asking him to rename their new adventure bike the...
Major cities around the world are getting tough on vehicles entering their CBDs with London about to expand its Ultra...
Strange line markings on corners could prevent riders from head-on crashes, according to a recent study by Austrian safety group KFV Sicher Leben (Safe Life). The line markings or “motorcycle perceptual countermeasures” consist of varying sized ellipsis and rectangular shapes next to the centre line on corners. They were designed...
Lockdowns seem to have sparked a rush on motorcycle and car online and live auctions with strong clearances of vehicles...
Queensland riders appear to have representation at government level once again more than 18 months after the Motorcycle Riders Association...
New Zealand electric bike company UBCO appears to be the first in the world to offer potential buyers a virtual test ride via 360-degree video or a cardboard virtual reality headset. The range of Kiwi 2X2 electric bikes consist of an off-road 2X2 Work Bike and a 2X2 Adventure Bike with a top speed...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
CFMOTO Australia is gearing up for the launch of their first non-learner adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring,...
European electric scooter company Horwin Global has entered the Australian electric-powered two-wheeler market with the EK3 scooter. Distributed by e-Motion Concepts (EMoS) of Brisbane Australia, the electric scooter offers a light electric vehicle and urban transport option. The 2021 winner of the prestigious RED DOT design awards features modern design,...
It may be Friday the 13th, but it’s also International Blood Bikes Awareness Day and an opportunity for riders to...
Australia and New Zealand have been allocated eight of the 500 limited-edition Harley-Davidson Street Glide Specials hand painted in Arctic...
The UK Highway Code is being revised to incorporate a hierarchy of vehicles where bigger vehicles have to look out for smaller, more vulnerable, road users such as motorcyclists. Sounds like fair deal, right? After all, big vehicles such as trucks have huge blind spots and drivers need to take...
Aussie actor Shane Jacobsen who famously starred in Kenny and fronted the short-lived Australian version of Top Gear is now...
CFMOTO Australia has announced the competitive pricing for its adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring, which will...
A display of rare and expensive Vincent motorcycles will be an apt highlight of the annual Phil Irving Concourse named after the Australian who designed one of the most famous motorcycles in the world. For the first time the concourse will be held as part of the Mt Gravatt Show...
Ducati has honoured Australia’s three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss with a special Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary model....
KTM Australia continues to lead the list of recalled motorcycles with the latest being a recall of 2021 450SX-F MX...
Riders who use the Snap Send Solve app that helps Australian authorities identify and fix road hazards that pose a danger to vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists could win a $50 incentive prize. Up to ten $50 gift cards are drawn each month from users who refer friends and...
Triumph Motorcycles has this week announced they will build and race enduro and motocross motorcycles with the help of five-time...
Single day passes are still available for the inaugural National Thunder Motorcycle Rally in October 2021 in Australia’s country music...
The annual Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre to raise awareness of mental health issues has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the current Covid lockdowns around Australia. However, state rides are being organised in its place. The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) says...
Australian motorcyclists don’t find anything weird about signs that warn of kangaroos ahead as they are one of the biggest...
Rumours of the death of the Harley-Davidson Sportster brand seem to have been greatly exaggerated! Instead of replacing the 883cc...
The “king of biker films”, William Smith, has died of natural causes, aged 86, after a long battle with alzheimers disease. Born on 24 March 24 1933, in Columbia, Missouri, on his family’s ranch, Bill was riding horses before he could walk. By the time he reached his teens he...
Detailed tests are required on the efficacy of blow-up vests and jackets as used by MotoGP riders, says Australian safety...
BMW Motorrad Australia has finally decided to import electric scooters, starting next year from $20,350. The company launched its C...
The 2021 SuperSport 950 has arrived in Australia and New Zealand with new fairings and higher electronic tech, while prices have also increased. The SuperSport 950 features redesigned fairings, developed by the Ducati DesignCentre, giving the bike a strong resemblance to the Panigale V4. Retail ride away price in starts...
Motorcycle and OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) rose 5.7% in the first half of this year compared with the same period...
BMW Motorrad has made sweeping changes to its model line-up for 2022, bringing new colours, streamlined range line-ups, new variants,...
Australian motorcycle trainere motoDNA has developed a computer software system that analyses rider behaviour and uses a computer game environment to reward riders and improve their skills. Founder Mark McVeigh says the system is “100% data driven”. Using a GoPro mounted on your motorbike, the motoDNA software analyses riding, grades...