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The inaugural Iron Run motorcycle rally is being held in Queenstown, New Zealand, in March so we are stayed an...
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors, helmet cameras (one rider even had his SD card confiscated for evidence) and non-compliant helmets as laws vary from state to state in Australia, while in the US some states...
From a sad and glum Greymouth to streams lined with bright wildflowers, from squally seaside rain to sparkling sunny lakesides,...
Are Kiwi drivers the most courteous and considerate in the world to motorcyclists? We are five days into our 14-day...
Second gear is the most fun you can have on a motorcycle. That’s the gear of tight corners, power slides and power wheelies. It’s where I’ve had the most fun in motorcycling and it’s my go-to gear for entertainment. As the Beach Boys “Little Honda” song goes: “First gear, it’s...
Riding in New Zealand is all about the twisties and today we have had a big slice of twisty heaven!...
We got stuck at a red light in Napier yesterday because I changed lanes at the last minute and didn’t...
As the cobwebs clear from our numb skulls and the ringing from New Year’s eve reverie dies down, we ponder stupid New Year resolutions such as “I will never drink again”. We know that’s never going to happen. So here is my list of top 10 motorcycle New Year resolutions...
Hobbit Odyssey Day 3: Ferry ride We are sitting on the Interislander Ferry heading to the South Island of New...
Imagine having a tyre that changes its tread pattern when you go from tar to dirt and back again. Well,...
The Triumph Tiger 800 range has increased to four models and started hitting the showroom floor. Brisbane dealer, Oliver’s Motorcycles, is launching the 2015 Triumph Tiger XCx adventure bike with a party on January 8 (6-8pm) where you can get the gifts. The launch will include a full presentation of...
Have you ever lost luggage off the back of your bike? It’s a shattering feeling and we experienced it on...
How would you like to ride a motorcycle flat out on the Bonneville salt flats, competing for class honours? Mojo...
How could a Hobbit Odyssey of New Zealand be complete without a trip to the Hobbit Movie Set at Hobbiton? Our very first day in Middle Earth consisted of a tour of beautiful Auckland, a Ring Burner burger at Burger Fuel, picking up a Harley Road King at Auckland Harley-Davidson...
Volvo has developed technology that alerts drivers of cyclists and could have ramifications for motorcycle riders. The system involves two-way...
If it’s experience you want when you travel to New Zealand, you should probably consider Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours. Te...
A snap poll of readers has agreed with our view that the return of the Indian Scout was the best bike for 2014. The Indian Scout was the choice of almost one in every four people who voted. We found the solo-seat cruiser a charming blank canvas with its beautiful...
Today we head to New Zealand for two short weeks to explore mainly the South Island by motorcycle. We’ve ridden...
Adventure travel accessories experts Touratech are holding two 2015 events in Bright, Victoria, for globe-trotting travellers. The picturesque town is...
A couple of months ago I bought a 1980 Honda CX500 with restoration intentions. The idea was that it would be a good bonding project with my daughter’s partner, Mitch. However, life intervenes and I haven’t had a lot of time to put into it while Mitch has been way...
The Harley-Davidson Street 500 is a blank canvas with plenty of scope for customisation and personalisation. READ MY REVIEW It is...
http://youtu.be/M-gXpyjwGgg As the Honda Factory team dreams of breaking KTM’s 13 consecutive Dakar Rally wins, four Aussie motorcyclists will contest...
A Christmas message from Mrs MotorbikeWriter: I am not ashamed to admit that I am a Christmas tragic. I have most of my Christmas shopping done by Easter, I put the tree up by October and I hold off with the house Christmas lights and don’t put them up ’til...
Electric motorcycles will help drive growth in the global motorcycle market which is expected to reach 132 million bikes a...
Ducati Australia will provide free tech tips and riding advice at Ducati track days in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth next year....
The end is in sight for motorcycle instruments with a new wave of technology taking over. Motorcycle instruments have been evolving in recent years with more and more information that riders can tailor to their needs, showing everything from the basics to intricate details of their bike’s data, as well...
Riders will gain some benefits from two recent automotive industry agreements. The first is an agreement between the Federal Chamber...
As the revamped Norton Motorcycles are about to arrive in Australia, the venerable British motorcycle manufacturer has announced a new...
India has come of motorcycling age with more and more large-capacity bikes hitting the market and now the Harley Street 750 being named their Bike of the Year. The Harley Street 750 and 500 are produced in India as well as Kansas in the USA. Australia will be getting the...
Spanish motorcycle manufacturer Bultaco announced in May that it would return, but not with two-stroke dirt bikes – instead they...
Australian motorcycle travel gurus Mike and Denise Ferris plan to add Mexico to their popular Ferris Wheels Motorcycle Safaris itinerary in...
I love my Ugly Fish Ultimate sunglasses, but now I have a new love in my life: the Ugly Fish Rocket photo chromatic sunglasses. They would make a great last-minute Christmas present for the rider who has everything. While the Ultimates come with a multi-lens pack that includes tinted, clear and...
Potholes and negligent road maintenance can and have led to motorcycle crashes with legal experts now suggesting those who crash should...
A new invention turns car pillars invisible, but will it put an end SMIDSY (Sorry mate I Didn’t See You) motorcycle crashes? The...
Do you still have burn marks on your legs from riding pillion on a motorcycle as a child? It seemed a rite of passage to ride on your uncle’s or friend’s older brother’s motorcycle when you were a kid. It was painful, but I’ll simply never forget the first time...
Fun French YCF motorcycles are now available in Australia, just in time for Christmas. The 19-bike YCF range of fun,...
What are the top 10 motorcycles for 2014? It’s a question we’re often asked. Unfortunately, we haven’t ridden every bike out...
German adventure accessories company Touratech has produced a range of high-end suspension that is tailored specifically for adventure riders. Touratech Australia spokesman Robin Box says he tested the suspension in Germany and was impressed with the increased level of traction, especially over corrugations. “Ohlins suspension is very good but they...
Ducati and Harley are in for a big year if the results of our snap poll on 2015 models is any...