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Investigations into a terrifying double motorcycle crash in Melbourne as shown in this dash cam video are continuing – more...
Harley-Davidson has agreed to pay a $US12m ($A15.7m) fine over the fitment of aftermarket Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Tuners which have been found to emit illegal amounts of pollution. Harley-Davidson Australia spokesman David Turney says they have not sold those tuners in Australia. Instead, they sell Screamin’ Eagle Pro Super Tuners, but only with...
Virginia woman Bonnie French, 57, has just completed a solo cross-country trip through 22 US states on a 1947 Flathead...
Fraud and rebirthing charges against the bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles have been adjourned until October 13 after a brief mention in a...
The more that riders lane filter, the more motorists will learn that it is legal, not an obstruction to traffic and helps relieve traffic congestion. More motorists might also come to see motorcycles as a valid and useful mode of transport. Just because we have lane-filtering laws in three states...
Although most of my motorcycle crashes occurred skylarking around on little trail bikes in grassy paddocks as a teen, there have been...
Although the Lions TT Motorcycle Festival has been axed for 2016, the four board members are keen to return in...
Free event insurance is being offered to riders and other motoring enthusiasts organising a group ride, motoring show, swap meet, poker run, rally or other motor-oriented event. The Australian Motorcyclist Association and the Australian Motorists Association have developed a joint program to offer the free insurance to registered members –...
Harley-Davidson Australia has launched a Marvel Comics superheroes themed custom bike competition among their dealers where a customer can win...
The Lions TT Motorcycle Festival in northern NSW has been called off for 2016, just one day after the Sunshine...
Could traction control be coming to the 2017 Harley-Davidson fleet? The clue comes in the invitation to the world’s media to attend the launch of the 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle range in Seattle suggesting traction control could be introduced. The words “more control” are accompanied by “more power” and “better handling”...
The retro-styled Royal Enfield Classic 350 may be a small version of the Classic 500, but it’s no puny weakling. It’s...
We have all suspected that governments use speeding fines and other traffic infringements as revenue raisers to prop up their...
Now that the proposal for Sunshine Coast International TT (SSCITT) race has been axed, organisers are looking elsewhere to stage a motorcycle road race. READ ABOUT THE AXED PROPOSAL Where do you think an Isle of Man TT style race should be held in Australia? Leave your comments in the...
The proposal for Sunshine Coast International TT (SSCITT) race has been axed because of a strict deadline, but the race could...
Brisbane rider Terri Barclay is riding more than 5500km around Queensland with the Black Dog Ride in memory of her...
There is hardly a day goes by where Motorbike Writer’s email inbox isn’t bombarded by spam, mainly from Pakistan leather motorcycle gear manufacturers. They offer ridiculously cheap prices and say their gear is the equivalent of top-quality products. I usually ignore them and send them to the waste bin. However,...
Melbourne motorcycle clothing company Suus has invited six leading motorcycle photographers to displays their talents at The Shakedown exhibition in...
BMW Motorrad has a long tradition of appearing in films and has returned to the dark side in the last...
https://youtu.be/OKXc_WnD7Jw Australian Moto Guzzi fans will soon have six cruiser models to choose from when the exciting MGX-21 Flying Fortress arrives in the next couple of months. The impressive looking hi-tech bagger includes a double-bubble batwing fairing, 21-inch front wheel, carbon fibre body and connectivity. We love the above video...
As Queensland changes its motorcycle road rules in October and allows helmet cameras, state ministers will be meeting at a Canberra...
Surely how you hold the motorcycle throttle should be simple and straightforward, but it’s not. Everyone agrees you should have...
All new bikes should come with headlight protectors as modern Xenon and LED headlights can be very expensive to replace, some more than $2000! It only takes one errant rock to drain your hip pocket. And don’t be fooled into thinking it is only adventure bikes that are susceptible to copping a rock...
This video teaser shows a little more of the new joint venture motorcycle between MV Agusta and car designer Zagato which...
If you’re a fan of Honda motorbikes, then the latest news that the company is planning to launch an electric...
CFMoto Australia has added the new 400NK to its learner-approved line-up which also includes an updated 650NK, plus the 650TK and 150NK. The 400NK costs $5490 ride away while the Continental ABS version is $500 more. The new 650NK with ABS is $6990 and 650TK is $7749. They come with...
There are different names for the Aussie bodgie and widgie around the world. Some call them Teddy Boys, rockers, greasers,...
Mobile speed cameras are becoming so small they are now being used on motorcycles so they can be stationed in areas where other...
Motorcyclists are renowned for the charity work and the latest is the inaugural Motorcycle and Community Sock Run Stay Warm for Melbourne’s homeless tomorrow (Saturday August 13, 2016). The Sock Run Stay Warm is hosted by Shepherds Australia of Victoria whose mission statement is to “support, educate, empower and identify...
Riders caught crossing double white lines after being delayed by an allegedly slow-moving unmarked police vehicle may have little chance of...
Triumph Australia has invited their adventure bike riders on a three-day ADV Enduro ride September 23-25 over the NSW-Queensland border. The...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends at review.com, here are some handy tips to help you. Some of the references may refer only to American insurance, whereas some terms may differ from Australia, for example third-party....
This is the best motorcycle trip you can do in South Africa, says veteran motorcycle journalist Mick Matheson after his tour with SAMATours. Matho went to...
Eudlo is in the centre of the motorcycle riding region on the Sunshine Coast hinterland will be the centre of...
Head-up display for riders has not died with the closure of American HUD helmet company Skully as fellow Americans FUSAR Technologies are developing “Eyes-Up Display”. Skully was the fastest fully-funded campaign on Indiegogo to reach $1 million, but now it has crashed and left customers likely to lose deposits. It...
Larrikin TT racer and TV presenter Guy Martin is finally getting a crack at setting a new land speed record in...
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear....
Indian Motorcycle Australia has released the third limited-edition Scout after the sales success of its first two, the Scout LE Mk I and Mk II. Scout LE Mk III is inspired by heritage colour schemes and 1930s styling with iconic Indian Red and Thunder Black, gold pinstripe detailing and Indian script decal on the tank....
Famous LA motorcycle designer Roland Sands has accidentally ridden a new Indian custom bike off a Sturgis Rally stage, injuring...