One hundred motorcycle and sidecar racers will be on show at the annual Historic Winton event on 22-23 May, 2021,... Read More
This stunning custom based on a classic air-cooled BMW has us wondering whether BMW will produce more retro models to... Read More
I recently found photos taken on my iPhone 11 were blurry because the autofocus wouldn’t lock on. The phone was under warranty so I rang to have the camera fixed and was immediately asked whether I rode a bicycle or motorcycle. When I said yes, they asked if I had... Read More
It’s hard enough getting a road test from your local motorcycle dealer, but a test where you take an adventure... Read More
A rule allowing drivers to cross solid white lines to overtake cyclists has now been extended to Victoria, making it... Read More
After a long wait, the handsome CFMoto 700CL-X range will be launched in Australia in July at $9490, ride away. The bike was to be launched last year, then the launch was pushed back to early this year, presumably because of the pandemic. More than 8000 have now been produced... Read More
If you thought Harley-Davidson CVO (Custom Vehicles Operations) models were exclusive, the company has now introduced and even more exclusive... Read More
Most motorcycle road craft courses are only as good as the training on the day, but Riders Academy by motoDNA also provides... Read More
The announcement this week of an Australia Royal Commission into veteran and serving defence member suicides has prompted organisers of a motorcycle rally to amend their plans. The planned rally on Saturday, 24 April at 11am on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne will now become a vigil to... Read More
Avon Tyre made its first motorcycle tyre in 1911 and 110 years later the plant in Wiltshire, UK, is still... Read More
Automatic emergency calls that activate in the event of a crash are being installed in cars and some motorcycles and... Read More
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change is now available in Australia in both Apple iOS and Android formats. The Slovakian Sygic navigation app, used by more than 200 million motorists around the world has was last year recognised as a CES... Read More
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) organisation which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues this year installed a new leader... Read More
Triumph Motorcycles has honoured Hollywood star and motorcycle fanatic Steve McQueen with a tribute model Scrambler 1200. The British brand... Read More
Reporting potholes and other road damage to relevant authorities can pay off, says a long-time advocate for better road maintenance to save the lives of riders. Rodney Brown says he reported a massive pothole on McGeorge Road, South Gisbourne, to Victorian Roads Minister Ben Carroll and was surprised to find... Read More
Personal mobility vehicle manufacturers Segway have branched out into electric sport bikes and mopeds in recent years with the help... Read More
Aussies have a deep love affair with British bikes that stretches back almost 100 years and now they can express... Read More
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for issues with side stands and electrics. In the first notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, X Diavel and XDiavel S models made from 2016 to 2018, the... Read More
Australian motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales have increase 51% in the first quarter over the same period last year.... Read More
Bluetooth motorcycle helmet intercom giant Sena has added two new headsets that eliminate the bulky external modules and are ideal... Read More
The Chinese-made CFMOTO 650NK is still one of the best bang-for-your-buck bikes in the learner market, but if you want improved handling, grip and tech, there is now an option. CFMOTO Australia has announced the addition of the 650NK SP Edition at $7790 at $1000 more than the standard model... Read More
It might seem early to be registering for the 10th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, but the event has been moved forward... Read More
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for eight jackets and eight... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over an issue with the brake switch. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the faulty brake switch could “inhibit the cruise control and constantly... Read More
A rider representative group fears that a Victorian Road Toll Increase Inquiry (RTII) report will vilify riders with inaccurate representations... Read More
After cancellations last year during the COVID pandemic, Australia’s innovative First Aid For Motorcyclists program is making a welcome comeback in... Read More
KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS MC supercross and motocross motorcycles over a manufacturing issue that could cause the chan to break. The official, notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions says that a manufacturing... Read More
KTM Australia has recalled the current model 1290 Super Duke R over a wiring harness issue that could cause electrical... Read More
Victorian riders who travel 20,000km a year on their new electric motorcycle will have to pay a $500 annual tax.... Read More
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has updated its Atlas helmet to make it quieter and safer. The Atlas 3.0 helmet is launching on 26 March 2021 with a range of improvements over the Atlas 2.0 helmet which we reviewed here. Company spokesman Ben Conie says the changes are the result of listening to rider... Read More
UK bike lock manufacturer Litelok have developed their lightest and most flexible motorcycle lock yet called the Litelok Core Moto. ... Read More
Variety the Children’s Charity will start its 2021 motorcycle ride calendar with the Adventure Ride leaving from Goulburn NSW this... Read More
Rates of motorcycle theft in Australia took a welcome 16.7% drop during the pandemic lockdown last year. Thefts dropped from 9680 to 8059 in 2020 which was the biggest decrease in the two decades since the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council began collecting statistics. This is largely due to... Read More
Ducati Australia has confirmed we will get some of the 800 limited-edition and numbered edition Desert Sled Fasthouse model. The motorcycle was... Read More
Australia’s country music capital, Tamworth, will host the inaugural National Thunder Motorcycle Rally in October 2021 based on the successful 2015 National... Read More
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc will next month branch out into rider gear under a new brand called Enginehawk. Company spokesman Elijah Weir says that since launching their motorcycle helmets they have had “tons of requests from our community asking ‘what jacket is that’ every time we put a post... Read More
We love hearing about how motorcycles are not only a great recreational pursuit and as commuters, but also for a... Read More
BMW’s return to the cruiser market with the R 18 looks like being a success story as the brand announces... Read More
The 44th Historic Winton race event for classic motorcycles and cars returns in May 2021 after being cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 endemic. Sadly, it’s a scaled-back event with no spectators allowed at the Winton Motor Raceway near Benalla in Victoria. That’s a shame as Australia’s longest running,... Read More
The first Bonhams Motorcycles auction for 2021 will include two important collections, one of Italian sports bikes and the other... Read More
Male riders will soon have a chance to learn more about their motorcycle and their own state of mind thanks... Read More
CFMOTO Australia has added a free dress-up kit for their learner-approved 300SR sportsbike and extended last year’s three-year warranty across all their bikes until the end of May 2021. All CFMoto bikes until the end of 2020 receive the extended warranty, up from the standard two-year factory unlimited km warranty.... Read More
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to... Read More
Harley-Davidson’s first adventure motorcycle, the Pan America 1250, is heading to Australia and New Zealand later this year. There are... Read More
While most motorcycle rental companies target tourists with large-capacity touring or adventure bikes, one new company is targeting the emerging hipster custom or cafe-racer culture. Oxford Street Garage, in Collingwood, Melbourne, has a range of customised small-capacity “carbon neutral” motorbikes for hire from $120 a day. Most of the fleet... Read More
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes... Read More
Fake automotive parts have been found in Australia concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts, according to an... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a recall for its 2016-2020 FJR1300 tourer over an issue with the transmission. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says second gear may fail “due to excessive stress loading during shifting”. “If there is a failure to change gears... Read More
If you ever dreamed of owning a rare vintage motorcycle, then there are 21 classic motorcycles and two scooters to... Read More
A French risk-assessment study has released a shock finding that a five-year lane-splitting trial caused a 12% increase in motorcycle... Read More
The first time I parked the new BMW R 18 cruiser, I was immediately sidelined by a senior who gushed about its looks. He said it reminded him of his old R 51/3 with its cruiser style, wire wheels, pinstriping (an optional extra) and single headlight and instrument pod. In... Read More
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for nine jackets and two... Read More
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice... Read More
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the biennial Intermot in Frankfurt and the annual EICNA in Milan. However, they do say they may still be involved in some local motorcycle shows. The move follows the cancellation last... Read More
Sadly, Australian-based worldwide motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions closed down last June due to the pandemic. The “good news” for... Read More
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021.... Read More
Motorcycle noise limits should be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB, according to a petition to the Queensland Government. The petition is in response to the Motorcycle Advocacy Group (Qld) Facebook page which claimed police harassment of riders and multiple defect notices. This is despite data from the Queensland Transport... Read More
A chemical stored like toothpaste could be the future fuel fr motorcycles and scooters. The “Powerpaste” stores hydrogen, rather than... Read More
Two NSW dealerships have been honoured as the top BMW Motorrad retailers in Australia. Procycles Sydney near the airport has... Read More
While fixed speed cameras that measure your average speed between two points have been common across Australia for several years, WA is about to start trialling mobile version. These cameras can be towed on trailers to various locations as needed. WA Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner says they will be... Read More