A 55-year-old Toyota Hi-Lux driver who hit and injured a woman, 34, riding a Vespa scooter last August before driving off... Read More
KYMCO Australia have released two new Agility models as scooters take another dive in the Australian market. The new models... Read More
Writer: Alana King What feeling do you get when I say the word “motorbike” or “scooter” to you? Are you the type of person who sees riding down a highway as freedom or does it make you feel a little nervous? If you like the thought of it, what’s your... Read More
Yamaha has slammed the Indian Government over the complete closure of industry for the pandemic while also releasing a tribute... Read More
Piaggio has filed a patent for a reverse leaning three-wheeler with the two wheels at the back rather than the... Read More
A 55-year-old Toyota Hi-Lux driver who hit and injured a woman, 34, riding a Vespa scooter last August before driving off has been found guilty in a Sydney court today. Paul Andrew Brown faced a hearing in Burwood Local Court today (27 May 2020) on charges of failing to stop and render... Read More
Last year Italian motorcycle and scooter company Piaggio lost a landmark case against a Chinese company over a copycat scooter,... Read More
Can you identify this scooter thief from the inset image of the man while riding in the back of a taxi?... Read More
Two drivers have been charged after separate Sydney crashes in the past couple of days that cost the lives of two riders. A 24-year-old male motorcycle rider died at the scene of a crash with a Toyota Camry about noon yesterday (9 May 2020) on Soldiers Parade, outside Edmondson Park Railway... Read More
French-born Bertrand Cadart, 71, the scooter-riding Mayor who played Clunk in the first Mad Max movie and registered the first... Read More
Suzuki Australia is recalling its more than 2000 UK110 scooters over an issue that could cause the horn to fail.... Read More
The world’s most iconic big-bike manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, is thinking small for 2020 with the launch of a small-capacity motorbike in China, electric bicycles and an electric scooter. Baby Hog Last June Harley-Davidson announced plans for a joint venture with China’s Qianjiang to produce a motorcycle under their HD350 project, indicating... Read More
This balancing act will amaze your friends when you call your motorbike or scooter and it automatically comes to you... Read More
Three drivers appeared in NSW courts this week on charges related to leaving the scenes of crashes that injured two... Read More
Italian motorcycle and scooter company Piaggio has lost a landmark battle with Chinese scooter manufacturer Zhejiang Zhongneng over copycat designs. The case began in 2014 and has just been concluded with Piaggio over their Vespa LX scooter which has been around since the end of World War II. China didn’t... Read More
The body of a 42-year-old man has been found up to 12 hours after he went missing on a country... Read More
A 55-year-old Sydney driver who ran away from police after allegedly failing to stop following a crash with a scooter rider will... Read More
A 55-year-old driver who allegedly failed to stop after colliding with a Vespa scooter rider in Sydney has been refused bail in court today (16 August 2019). Paul Andrew Brown faced court charged with failing to stop and render aid, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and not exchange particulars.... Read More
A rider who was rear-ended believes he would have been able to avoid it if he had been taught to lane... Read More
Police have warned riders to be wary of wet roads after a long dry spell in the wake of a... Read More
Suzuki Australia has recalled their 2017-19 Burgman 200 scooters over an issue with the CVT face plate which can prevent the scooter from moving. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the fault is with the face plate on the Continuously Variable Transmission. It... Read More
Movie star George Clooney says he is giving motorcycling a rest after a scooter crash in Italy last year that... Read More
The only thing Ducati about these Chinese-made Super SOCO CUx electric scooters is the name and logo. Perth-based Vmoto who... Read More
The Hartford Classic 250 rides into Australia on a nostalgic wave of small-capacity neo-classic motorcycles appealing to hip young among commuters. At just $4799 plus on-road costs, it’s a bargain way to enter the market or add a second bike to your garage. Hartford motorcycles and scooters are made in... Read More
BMW has added a the C 400 scooter range to its line-up, but has yet to add its electric scooter... Read More
After more than a year in the planning an Uber-style ride-sharing service for scooters has arrived with Scooti starting operations in... Read More
PS Importers Australia have issued a called for the Aprilia SR 50 (above) and Piaggio Typhoon 50 scooters over fuel starvation. The 106 scooters affected are model year 2018-2019. VINs of the affected models are listed below. Fuel starvation issue The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer... Read More
The cost of living is driving more riders to smaller motorcycles and scooters, says Hartford Australia who is importing small-capacity... Read More
The best thing about the Vespa Elettrica electric scooter is that it is almost a complete mirror of the iconic... Read More
Over the past few years we have seen old motorcycle brands return to the market and more to come including little-known 80-year-old Italian brand Malaguti. Brands that have returned include Bultaco, Brough, Hesketh, Levis, Matchless and Norton and there are several more to come including Jawa, Cagiva and BSA. Now Austrian KSR... Read More
Lambretta scooters has returned to the Australian market and “hit the floor running” with six models and a Pirelli Limited... Read More
(Contributed post) If you are seeking for less expensive, comfortable and way wonderful and relaxed mode of transportation, ride two-wheels... Read More
Italian scooter brand Lambretta returns to Australia in August with six models, nine dealers and a public invitation to the launch. Scooter fans can get a sneak peak of the Lambretta model range at the Mailing Rd Auto Classico Event, held at Mailing Road, Canterbury in Melbourne on Sunday, 19 August, 2018. Official... Read More
Italian scooter brand Lambretta returns to Australia soon with six models that undercut the prices of countryman Vespa. They will... Read More
Sponsored post The electric revolution is coming. As Elon Musk is revolutionizing vehicles, scooters are also making great progress. Electric... Read More
Iconic Italian scooter brand Lambretta is expected to return to Australia in September with three models, followed by an electric version. Last year, the iconic Italian scooter brand celebrated its 70th anniversary with an anniversary V-Special model (pictured above), a Euro4-compliant range and plans to develop an electric scooter. Around... Read More
Riders could soon be earning a wage taxiing people around on their bike or scooter like an Uber driver, thanks... Read More
Piaggio Australia has issued its second recall of scooters this month with a notice that the frames of 50 Medley... Read More
Piaggio Australia has recalled 683 Fly 150 3V scooters over an issue of loose brake discs. The official product safety review on the ACCC website says the brake disc fasteners could become loose. “Loose fasteners may protrude and contact other front suspension components and if left undetected cause brake failure... Read More
BMW Motorrad predicts a future of sharing electric scooters in major cities if helmet issues can be resolved, while electric... Read More
Yamaha will this year launch its Niken leaning three-wheeler motorcycle based on the MT-09 and follow up with a learner... Read More
Electric motorcycles and scooters do not make financial sense yet, but electric power convert Oliver van Bilsen says after living with an electric scooter he would not go back to petrol power. Oliver lives and works in London where he received a Plug-in Motorcycle Grant on the purchase of his... Read More
Honda plans to introduce an electric cub scooter and hybrid scooters next year but it also working on hydrogen fuel-cell... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its Tricity three-wheeler scooters over a potential for engine stalling. The official recall notice was... Read More
Honda has displayed a variety of futuristic and retro motorcycles and scooters at the Tokyo Motor Show including the exciting Neo Sports Cafe Concept. There was more on the Honda stand than just the hi-tech Goldwing with automatic transmission, traction control, smart key, electronic suspension, four power modes, LED lighting... Read More
Facebook updates, weather reports, news and even a radar that tracks your riding mates are part of the futuristic smart... Read More
Suzuki Australia has recalled the UK110 scooter over an engine stalling issue. The official recall notice was issued through the... Read More
The iconic Honda monkey bike and many other 50-100cc Honda and Suzuki scooters and bikes are about to face the axe thanks to tough new Japanese pollution regulations. The companies are retiring a host of 50cc scooters and bikes this year, including the monkey bike which ends production this month.... Read More
Iconic Italian scooter brand Lambretta is planning a return to Australia by the end of this year with a range... Read More
Lambretta is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a revamped range, including an electric scooter, and a vendetta on copycat Asian models.... Read More
A Japanese stunt rider has smashed the world wheelie record by riding a single-cylinder 125cc Yamaha Jog scooter just over 500km on the back wheel. Masaru Abe had targeted 600km for his continuous wheelie, but suffered lower back pain after two hours and had to take painkillers to make it to... Read More
The world’s oldest Vespa that was also used in the classic 1953 film, Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory... Read More
After a 50-year gap, Czech scooter brand Čezeta has revived the iconic torpedo-shaped 506 scooter, but now as an electric... Read More
While many riders wish they could ride around the world on a motorcycle, there are few that would consider doing it two-up on a Vespa scooter! But that’s exactly what Greek couple Alexandra and Stergios are doing on their Around the World on a Vespa trip. Since 2013, their laden... Read More
The Piaggio Group has announced its intention to go electric and charitable with the Vespa Elettrica project and the 2017... Read More
The growth of trendy delivery companies such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats has prompted the introduction of the Kymco Agility Carry... Read More
It’s rare for a politician to admit they are wrong, but this former politician regrets not giving enough support to motorcycle and scooter riders. Former Brisbane Deputy Mayor David Hinchliffe (brother of MBW founder Mark Hinchliffe) quit council a few years ago and replaced his council car with a 50cc... Read More
Vespa has added style, chrome and a leather bag on three new model variants to celebrate 70 years of the Iconic... Read More
The biggest-selling bike in Australia, the Honda NBC110 or postie bike, has been recalled over a defective fuel pump which... Read More
Taiwan scooter manufacturer is celebrating its 50th anniversary by launching into the maxi-scooter sector with its AK 550 Anniversario Kymco. There is no word yet on whether the flagship maxi scooter will be available in Australia where they sell 125cc and 200cc scooters. The “K50 Concept” was unveiled at the... Read More