BMW Motorrad Australia confirms they will introduce a host of new models in 2017 including the K 1600 B (pictured), three...
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While many riders wish they could ride around the world on a motorcycle, there are few that would consider doing...
Two years after lane filtering was introduced in Queensland by the previous government the current Minister still rejects amendments as more riders call for uniform national rules. The Motorcycle Riders Association of Queensland has asked the Minister to change the Queensland-only filtering rule that prevents riders using the breakdown lane...
Could it be that the hardtail chopper-riding hippy of Easy Rider fame, Peter Fonda, has sold out to a German luxury...
Crows Nest in South East Queensland is the fourth Australian town to declare itself a motorcycle friendly town with more towns...
Indian tractor manufacturer Mahindra has bought BSA and Jawa and plans to revive the brands, but we’re not sure the latter will look like this concept. It was built by Urban Motor of Berlin and unveiled at the annual Glemseck motorcycle festival in Stuttgart where it took part in their inaugural...
Australian company Saint has been instrumental in helping develop a single-layer denim to protect motorcycle riders from abrasion injuries. Their “Unbreakable”...
A British motorcycle collector is selling his 30-year collection of 30 unrestored Ariels to fund his other passion for the...
The 2016 Far Cairn Rally was washed out and postponed to March so organisers are keen for a good roll-up to raise money for the Motorcycle Accident Rehabilitation Initiative (MARI). The ninth annual rally is organised by the BMW Touring Club of NSW which has so far raised about $30,000 for...
There is no guaranteed method for avoiding traffic offences except not committing them. However, you can use the following “expert”...
The third annual Camp Quality Victory Convoy of motorcycles and trucks on April 30 hopes to raise $150,000 to give...
Honda looks like following Kawasaki and Suzuki into a forced-induction future with turbocharged motorcycles while Ducati is also using turbine technology. Patent drawings have surfaced on the internet which show a Honda (pictured above) with a supercharged engine and a Ducati with a turbine in its exhaust system. However, it...
Harley-Davidson executives have ridden motorcycles to the White House to meet with President Trump in what can only be seen...
Riders like to think of themselves as tough and will ride through pain, heat, cold, rain and other adversities to...
Triumph Motorcycles has issued a worldwide recall of the new water-cooled Bonneville T120 and T120 Black motorcycles with heated grips due to possible sticking throttle issues. Triumph says the heated hand grips on the T120 may expand, causing the throttle to stick, which can increase the risk of a crash....
Harley-Davidson will introduce 50 new models in the next five years to counteract stalling sales, including an electric bike, says...
There are more cars with loud and faulty exhausts than motorcycles, yet the media has demonised riders in reports on...
Black Dog Ride founder Steve Andrews has resigned from the mental health charity after facing up to his own issues with depression and anxiety. In an open letter printed below, Steve says has succumbed after a four-year legal battle to Trade Mark the brand, plus social media criticisms and the...
Only 120 limited-edition Kawasaki H2 Carbon models will be released worldwide this year and Australia may get almost 20...
Ducati Scramblers have doubled in number since they were unveiled in 2014 with four models … and there could soon be...
The biggest problems with putting on wet-weather pants is having to sit down on the side of the road to pull them on and/or take off your boots. Now, a Denmark company has invented Vear pants which you can put on while standing up and with your boots on. And...
The inaugural Fred Hollows Ride to Bourke on the Australia Day weekend was so successful it will help fund sight-restoring...
This video shows a British courier driver hitting a motorcycle from the rear while waiting to give way at an intersection,...
A hi-tech motorcycle helmet with cooling fans, cameras, electronically adjustable-tint visor, noise-cancelling sound and other hi-tech features is nearing the end of development. The Encephalon (Brain), from Nand Logic in the USA, is about to go to a crowdfunding campaign with the developers expecting the price to be under $US1000...
One of the simple questions many novice and advanced riders ask is how they can ride faster. The answer can...
The biggest barriers for electric motorcycles are range and recharging times, but now a couple of achievements are set to...
The big Kawasaki Ninja 1000 has arrived with new electronic rider aids, marginally wider fairings for increased wind protection, redesigned seats, an all-new dash and many other upgrades. And all this for just $300 more than last year’s price. It comes in a choice of Candy Lime Green / Metallic...
Beach motorcycle racing, as depicted in The World’s Fastest Indian, will return to South Australia’s Sellicks Beach state on February 18-19, 2017. The...
Indian Motorcycles is believed to be launching three new models as soon as next week called the Chieftain Elite, Chieftain...
For the second time in as many years, Erik Buell Racing is ceasing operations, following closely on the heels of compatriot Victory Motorcycles. The American motorcycle market is in a slump, particularly in motorcycles over 900cc, which includes almost every American-made motorcycle. Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles are counteracting the trend...
Harley-Davidson might extend their 107-cube Milwaukee Eight engines to some members of its Dyna and Softail range in the next...
Ewan McGregor sold his “beloved” Panhead chopper and two Steve McQueen bikes have also sold at the annual Bonhams motorcycle...
If you wondered why BMW Motorrad Australia was giving away free Navigator V GPS units with some new 2016 models, it’s because the Navigator VI is coming. While the navigation system is the same as the V, the new VI has several new features. One of the most important is...
Motorcycle-only checkpoints by police and transport department officials are not officially called such in Australia, but they do happen. We...
Twenty-four historic two-stroke Grand Prix motorcycles have arrived as a permanent exhibit at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit just...
We’d like to celebrate Australia Day with an all-Australian motorbike trivia quiz. We also have questions about Aussie bike clubs, charities, racing legends and True Blue Aussie bike culture. If you’re a real Aussie and a dedicated motorbike rider, then it should be an easy quiz. See if you can...
There are a lot of reasons for motorcycle riders to be thankful on Australia Day. REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL Most parts...
The recent announcement that Victory Motorcycles is ceasing production seems to have started a rush on sales of the bikes in...
Kawasaki continues to lead the Australian market in learner-approved motorcycles with the launch of the Z650L and the Ninja 650L. We attended the launch of these two bikes last week and raved about the Z650L as a bike for novices, commuters, weekend warriors and returned riders. At $9699 (plus on-road costs) it’s...
Should learner drivers be banned for narrow, twisting and dangerous motorcycle roads for the benefit and safety of the learner...