Motorcycle thefts in Australia are increasing at more than double the rate of car theft, according to the latest figures... Read More
Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In... Read More
We love a bit of DIY bike maintenance, but there are a few pitfalls that can trap the unwary home mechanic, says RACQ technical officer and self-confessed mechanical “trainspotter” Steve Spalding. “I like to know where, how, why things work on my bikes, how the models differ and spec changes, oil... Read More
Have you ever put more fuel in your tank than the manufacturer says it will hold? Did it make you... Read More
An awareness campaign about the vulnerability of riders should be a priority of the new Queensland Government, says the RACQ in... Read More
While modern motorcycles are much more reliable than they used to be, you can still be inconvenienced by a breakdown. And when you have a motorcycle breakdown, it is not always easy to get back on the road. In a car, you can carry emergency gear that can get you... Read More
The annual RACQ MotorFest has included motorcycles for several years now and although the display is usually small, there are... Read More
Three riders collided with a car in Central Queensland at the weekend in the latest of a spate of motorcycle... Read More
Roadworkers complain about the dangers of motorists speeding through roadworks, but they must share some of blame for putting themselves in danger with the way they handle speed limits. The problem stems from being over-proscriptive, over-cautious and, in some cases, lazy with their signage. Don’t take my word for it.... Read More
Suzuki riders cop the most road rage followed by Harley riders and their biggest gripe is getting cut up in... Read More
The good news is that motorcycle fatalities appear to be down in most states in 2014. Even better news, it... Read More
About one in six road crashes is caused by motorist fatigue, and that includes motorcyclists, according to the RACQ. The Queensland automobile club has issued a warning of the dangers of fatigue before motorists head off on September holidays today. They say fatigue contributed to 31 road crash fatalities in Queensland... Read More
This age-old question about oils doesn’t have an easy answer. However, your motorcycle manual will specify a particular oil. Some... Read More
Riders whose bikes won’t trigger a change in a traffic light to green would welcome more of these activation buttons... Read More
The RACQ says it will help fill the perceived void in rider representation to government after the Motorcycle Riders Association of Queensland officially closed last week. Former president Chris Mearns blamed the MRAQ closure on rider apathy. Comments on our article about the closure last week offer a wide variety of views of... Read More
A new motorcycle is a blank canvas that you can personalise and modify without making it illegal to ride, says... Read More
Motorcycles from the past and present will be on show at the annual RACQ MotorFest tomorrow, July 10, 2016, with more than... Read More
Postie bike adventures seem to be the latest rage. In the wake of various “official” postie bike charity rides, several groups of bikers have decided to organise their own adventures. Guy Basile, a talented rider and adventure nut, is currently on a private postie bike ride in the snow down... Read More
Americans are crazy about ethanol. Most of their fuel seems to have at least 10% ethanol and the Renewable Fuels... Read More
May is perfect weather for the Queensland Motorcycle Awareness Month and it all gets underway with the fifth annual Motorcycle... Read More
The RACQ has thrown its support behind the second annual Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Week starting today (October 22-26, 2018) and encourages riders to check their bikes before riding. RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy and keen Suzuki Bandit owner Steve Spalding says this week’s promotion is “the perfect opportunity... Read More
Learner riders could face tougher testing procedures under proposals in a discussion paper which would bring Queensland into line with... Read More
A high incidence of motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Queensland has prompted the RACQ to issue a double-sided flyer about... Read More
Whether you’re superstitious or not, Friday the 13th is expected to be a bad day for motorcycle crashes; not because of the date, but the day. A Youi insurance claims accident frequency study found most collisions (16%) occurred on Fridays and were most likely to happen between the peak periods... Read More
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the... Read More
Storm-damaged motorcycles often find their way back into the market with heavy discounts; but should you be tempted? Recent vicious... Read More
Sixty years down the road and the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle is as trendy and popular as ever among riders including celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Pink, Tom Hardy, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and David Beckham. To mark the model’s 60th anniversary, this year’s RACQ Motorfest on July 14 at Eagle... Read More
The RACQ is supporting the first annual Ride to Work Day today (March 1, 2017) organised by the Motorcycle Riders... Read More
Is dirty fuel affecting your bike? Just how good is the fuel you are putting in your bike? Is it contaminated,... Read More
Distracted drivers who don’t look for motorcycles are being blamed for a spike in rider deaths, increasing our crash danger status from “amber” to “red”. The annual Australian Automobile Association National Road Safety Strategy performance report shows motorcyclists represented nearly 18% of the 1189 deaths on the nation’s roads in... Read More
The new Apple Watch smart watch arrives in Australia in April starting at $499, but will it make our roads just that little bit more... Read More
While roadworks speeds in some jurisdictions can be as low 40km/h (25mph), the UK may be heading toward a standard... Read More
Does it damage the bike’s clutch to keep your motorcycle in gear with the lever pulled in while waiting at traffic lights and is it safe? RACQ technical officer and Triumph Bonneville rider Steve Spalding says the mechanical issue largely depends on the type of clutch your bike has. “Most bike... Read More
Five-time world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan features in one of two new RACQ videos aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes on... Read More
Texting and talking on the mobile phone while behind the wheel has been named Queensland’s most frustrating driving behaviour by... Read More
Texting drivers make riders the maddest, but other badly behaved motorcyclists are not far behind, according to our reader survey of what peeves you the most. More than 900 votes were cast in our short online survey that found texting drivers were the top-scoring motorcyclist peeve with 11.7% of the vote. It was closely followed... Read More
Misuse of mobile phones in cars is not the only driver distraction as car manufacturers are shovelling more and more... Read More
New lane filtering laws and other updated road rules mean motorists should take refresher tests when they to renew their... Read More
Have our automobile clubs abandoned their support for motorcyclists, publication of motorbike articles in their magazines and services for motorcycle riders? A quick survey of the Australian automobile clubs reveals scant regard for motorcyclists, despite about 10% of their members being riders. Tell us about your auto club’s advocacy for riders in the... Read More
The past and future of motoring will be on show at the annual RACQ MotorFest on Sunday, July 12, 2015,... Read More