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The fifth annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is on again worldwide on September 25 2016 and for the first time the...
https://youtu.be/JeKjcz8t8OA Harley-Davidson Australia has thrown out the challenge to dealers to create custom motorcycles with a Marvel Comics superhero theme in a bike build-off competition. The above video teaser doesn’t give much away except the bike under the flag is most likely a Street Glide judging by the batwing fairing that...
Australia seems no closer to getting uniform lane filtering rules, judging from the comments of state ministers and shadow ministers about our...
The adventure bike market has exploded since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman rode around the world on 1150cc juggernauts across...
With so many roadworks sites around the country, we need to establish some rules of etiquette for their use, apart from just speed. ETIQUETTE RULE #1 First rule of roadworks etiquette should be that all bikes be allowed to shuffle to the front of the queue. I’ve done this on many occasions...
https://youtu.be/m6SloeeSYlU There are many types of yoga – hot, prenatal, restorative, power, etc – but we’ve never heard of moto...
Some 1500 Aussie riders are now better prepared to help at a crash site thanks to the First Aid for...
Dangerous roadworks with a mass of slippery “tar snakes” or liquid tar crack sealant have now been repaired and warning signs installed in a win for motorcycle riders. It’s too late for the three motorcyclists and one cyclist who crashed on the dodgy roadworks on Mt Tamborine Rd, but a win...
The Ducati XDiavel raises the bar on how serious a relaxed-position cruiser can be in terms of performance, writes motorcycle...
This video from Florida is yet another great lesson in why motorcyclists should never take on drivers in a battle of road rage....
If you are riding in a situation of concern, do you cover your brakes – that is, do you hold your hand and foot over the brake levers? There are arguments for and against covering your brakes. In any reference in this article to covering your front brake, we are...
A Hollywood stuntman plans to complete the steam-powered “motorcycle” rocket jump across Snake River Canyon that motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel...
https://youtu.be/FLEbh41_3GA What’s the worst thing that could happen if you pop a wheelie? You could lose the front wheel like this unfortunate...
A Discovery Channel show about the making of the famous Harley-Davidson motorcycles and company will appear on Australian pay TV in November 2016 starring two Game of Thrones actors. No premiere date for Australia has been finalised, but the three-part, six-hour mini-series will screen in the US on September 5, 6...
Every year about this time Harley-Davidson Australia has a run-out sale where you can bag a bargain from their current model...
Royal Enfield’s plans to become a serious global brand have been hit for six with the news that celebrated former...
Investigations into a terrifying double motorcycle crash in Melbourne as shown in the above dash cam video are continuing – 18 days after the accident happened on July 16, 2016. The video seems to show clear evidence that the driver failed to give way, yet no charges have yet been...
There are so many factory accessories available for the popular Ducati Scrambler, they have designed an online configurator so you...
A Main Roads team of geotechnical experts will this week investigate “tar snake” repairs to cracks that riders have claimed caused several motorcycle...
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn about deceptive labelling by some manufacturers. Australian protective motorcycle Draggin Jeans have released their K-shirt ($249) and K-Leg ($279), allowing you to wear what you want over the top and...
The new Shoei X-Spirit III motorcycle helmet joins 52 other helmets to score the maximum five stars in the UK’s...
If you’re heading off to ride through Europe, beware that the European cops, the guardians of the roads, who will be eagerly...
A motorcycle show will help the ongoing upkeep of a 103-year-old community hall on the motorcycle-friendly Obi Obi Rd, near the location of the proposed Sunshine Coast International TT. The following video features local band The Rain performing in the Obi Obi Hall with their catchy song Cold Comfort with...
World Wheelie King Gary Rothwell is set to again defend his world speed wheelie record at the 11th annual World Wheelie Championship...
It’s business as “unusual” at cash-strapped MV Agusta who is teaming up with car designer Zagato to create a new...
Harley-Davidson sales are up 4.3% globally, but down 5.2% in the US in the past quarter because of uncertainty over, among other factors, the presidential election outcome. Announcing the second-quarter figures, company bosses refused to comment on recent speculation that Harley would be bought by private equity company Kohlberg Kravis...
The bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles have been accused of “rebirthing” motorcycles across Australia. Rebirthing is usually associated with using...
This rusted and unrestored 1966 Velocette Thruxton has sold at auction for £20,000 (about $A34,800), twice the pre-sale estimate, and a...
Riders are warned that dangerous “tar snakes” remain on Mt Tamborine this weekend despite causing three motorcycle crashes and one bicycle crash last Saturday. When TV and local press media arrived for a press conference called on the site today by Motorbike Writer, Main Roads crews were already on the scene photographing and surveying...
Voted Australia’s top stunt rider by his peers, young Dave McKenna has some tips for anyone wanting to start in...
Kawasaki has issued a global recall for its pocket-sized, adult-fun Z125 Pro motorcycle over a leaking shock problem. The Australian Consumer and...
The revolutionary Australian-designed VOZZ strapless motorcycle helmet is being updated and will be distributed in Canada. VOZZ Helmets managing director Mark Bryant says the helmet is being updated after customer feedback. “The majority of VOZZ wearers love the lid and have been the source of some great feedback on function and...
Once again, shoddy roadworks has caused several motorcycle and cycle crashes and the authorities don’t seem to want to shoulder...
Riders should secretly mark their motorcycle to help identify it should it be stolen and later recovered, according to retired head...
SMIDSY (sorry, mate, I didn’t see you) collisions occur, not because motorists don’t look, but because they don’t look twice and when they do they don’t perceive how close we are. That’s according to a Texas Tech University psychologist who says people think smaller objects are further away than they appear and conversely...
Yamaha has now completed its Masters of Torque range with the introduction of the mighty MT-10 based on the R1,...
Every motorcyclist should consider getting first-aid training and carrying a first-aid kit on their motorcycle. This kit from adventure accessories...
The 2017 Victory Motorcycles line-up introduces new colours and LED headlights, but streamlines its range from 15 to an even dozen. They have axed three cruisers, including the ‘5os hotrod style Jackpot, the Hammer 8 Ball, but not the Hammer S and sadly the Judge muscle cruiser. In Australia there are...
Indian Motorcycle has announced a new touchscreen infotainment system for its Chieftain and Roadmaster and some new colours including two-tone...