A council has formally apologised to relatives of a Ducati rider who crashed and died after hitting a massive 3.8m-wide...
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Newcastle independent Victory Motorcycles store Brisan Motorcycles has scored a runner-up position from among 26 entrants in the first global Victory Octane bike build-off...
Brisbane riders are being asked to fight against the loss of up to 200 designated motorcycle parking spaces in the CBD from January 1, 2017, while the new Casino is built. About 60 spaces will be permanently lost in Alice Street, William Street and Queens Wharf Road and 140 more spaces are closing during construction...
KTM launched the 790 Duke Prototype at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan and has now produced a great video...
Some riders are devoted to one bike or one brand for life, while others are simply the most unfaithful motorcycle...
The scrambler trend seems to be getting out of hand with Suzuki the latest to offer a “mild” scrambler kit to convert their SV650 naked bike. So far the €1350 ($A1900) factory kit is only available in France, but they could just be testing the waters for the rest of...
If you’re a Kawasaki fan and looking to make this a lime Christmas, the brand has a couple of products...
Continental is extending its car-based vehicle-to-vehicle information system called eHorizon to motorcycles. The German company claims the system will aid...
Arcane road rules that affect motorcyclists and vary from state to state are gradually being addressed with South Australia the latest to see reason. Over the past few years, these varied laws have exposed riders to being fined for: Having a GPS on their bike; Not wearing the correct helmet/visor; Having blinkers...
Riders can still ride the Oxley Highway with realistic speed limits this Christmas after winning a reprieve from the Roads...
Motorcycles are one of the solutions to traffic congestion, air pollution, overburdened infrastructure and lack of parking space, yet, not...
Australia has backed its tried-and-true racers to win back the International Challenge from the UK at the 24th International Island Classic at Phillip Island in January. The International Challenge is a highlight of the three-day event which includes 56 races of four to six laps. Classes include pre-WW1 bikes through to Vintage (1920-1945), Classic and Post Classic...
Have you got what it takes to help save lives by training other riders on how to be an effective...
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so...
A pair of British Brough Superior motorcycles from the early 1930s have sold at the Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction above estimates and are staying in Australia. While the Broughs had some non-original parts, they still sold well above their estimated values, showing how desirable these still bikes are. An Australian-delivered 1933...
Lions TT foundation members are considering the future of the event for 2017, amid concerns about disorganisation and the cancellation...
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be...
Mini or pocket motorcycles are fun and make great Christmas presents for your kids, but there are potential dangers in buying unknown brands. In most countries, these machines are categorised as novelty toys and are not regulated by the same conditions as other vehicles. Also, be aware that, in many...
Aftermarket automatic emergency brake lights could help save riders from one of the most common crashes – the rear-ender. Stoptix...
A Sydney rider who was dangerously tailgated for several minutes by a driver is livid that when she asked police...
The Obi Obi Motorcycle Show returns on Sunday (September 10, 2017) after a successful inaugural year event attracting more than 1000 people and almost 100 motorcycles on show. Organiser Steve Walker says the funds raised will help the ongoing upkeep of the 103-year-old community hall on the motorcycle-friendly Obi Obi Rd. “It...
We love a bit of DIY bike maintenance, but there are a few pitfalls that can trap the unwary home mechanic,...
Motorcycles will now be considered in European driverless tests in the wake of a female rider being rear-ended by an automated...
The 2017 Kawasaki Z1000 is now available at the same price as the current model, but with a host of features that make riding more convenient. In 2017, the Z model range will grow to five with the addition of the Z650L and Z900 joining the Z125 PRO, Z300 and...
The most theft prone motorcycles are recent-model, small-capacity Japanese bikes in Victoria, according to official statistics released by the National Theft...
Two mini-series about riding across Siberia and the length of Africa with Australian-based international motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions are...
The ageing Suzuki Hayabusa is finally up for its second major upgrade in its 17-year history as the world’s fastest production motorcycles of the last century. Suzuki president Toshihiro Suzuki recently confirmed that Suzuki engineers are working on the new bike, but didn’t say when it would be due. He...
HelloEar Arc custom earphones are claimed to stay put – even when you pull your motorcycle helmet on – are cheaper...
We are bound to put on a bit of Christmas “pudding” over the coming holiday season, but did you know you...
This Vanguard Roadster was conceived, designed and built in New York City and represents the start of a new and distinct American motorcycle brand. The working prototype will be unveiled at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City from December 9-11 and it is expected to go into production...
A new study has found that one of the most common motorcycle crashes is riders running into the rear end...
A new Bill replacing Queensland’s so-called VLAD “anti-bikie” laws indicates there is less chance of innocent riders accidentally consorting at a...
Insurance hurdles have held up the start of a volunteer riders group acting as first responders to injured motorcycle riders while they wait for the ambulance to arrive. It’s called MotoMedics Queensland and they will finally be operational this Sunday on Mt Glorious and Mt Nebo near Brisbane with hopes...
Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists around the world are gearing up for the annual toy run season, delivering charity and...
Aussie woman Yvonne Everett rode the Bolivian Death Road with Motorbike Adventure Touring, while on a 5000km motorcycle adventure with...
Summer is a great time to ride, but the heat can be dangerous and it’s time to think about the hazards of dehydration. Road riders tend to be a bit blasé about dehydration. Maybe it’s because riding doesn’t take a huge amount of effort. However, we are quite vulnerable to dehydration...
Yvonne Everett has been riding motorcycles since she was 16, but recently went back to bike school to sharpen her...
Slow-moving vehicles should be made to pull over when they have a conga line of vehicles following and police should...
A pair of highly-desirable British Brough Superior motorcycles from the early 1930s are the highlight of the Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on December 5. Brough motorcycles have been setting record prices of more than half-a-million dollars overseas yet these are estimated to sell for under $100,000. Already there is international...
While the future of transport would seem to be smaller vehicles and more two-wheelers, one state doesn’t agree and has...