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Safer hi-tech motorcycles, such as the Damon X above, will attract the future generation of motorcyclists scared of the dangers...
Motorcycle jackets and pants tested in the MotoCAP safety and comfort ratings have failed in the abrasion tests, but could easily be made safer, says a technical expert. Back in 2015, Deakin University fibre science and technology senior researcher Chris Hurren warned that eight out of 10 of the most...
Riders could cop a hefty parking fine if their motorcycle is parked with its wheels inside a parking bay, but...
BMW Motorrad seems pretty serious about building a two-wheeled version of the hybrid Toyota Prius with yet another patent filing for...
A plan to temporarily lower speed limits on regional highway intersections when approaching side-road traffic is detected may not work for motorcycles. The technology has been initially installed at the intersection of Glenelg Highway and Dunkeld-Cavendish Road and Penshurst-Dunkeld Road, near Dunkeld, Victoria, and will be rolled out across the...
After reopening in 2018, famous Australian motorcycle stand business Anderson Stands has been struggling to keep up with the strong...
Riders on the Storm may be a great rock song, but it is not a good tip as one American...
Most motorcyclists are not too concerned about fuel economy, but there may be times when you need to ride more economically just to make it to the next service station. A few years ago, we miscalculated fuel economy on a Harley-Davidson ride to the Iron Run rally in Queenstown, New...
Battery swap technology has received a boost with Yamaha unveiling their EC-05 electric scooter with Gogoro lithium-ion battery packs you...
A Townsville rider is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a crash last night when a vehicle...
There are many motorcycle community apps available, but Tonit adds a feature to ensure that riders protect their privacy and don’t incriminate themselves or void their insurance. Tonit CEO and founder Jason Lotoski says users do not need to use the app’s tracking feature which only shows the route and...
Facebook has applied for a patent for what they call a robotic self-balancing electric motorcycle, although it looks more like...
Sydney motorcycle dealer Peter Raymond Robinson, 59, has died in Bali when a truck ran through a red light and...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) In the U.S., 5,286 people died from motorcycle accidents in 2016. Sadly, there is a much higher risk for fatalities in motorcycle accidents than car accidents. While there is no way to guarantee your safety on a motorcycle, there are a few things...
If you think the cops are tough on noisy aftermarket exhausts here, try India where they hammer them flat by...
Gold Coast racer Anthony West, 37, has parked his motorcycle racing career over a seven-year doping dispute with the FIM...
Royal Enfield is on a winner with its 650cc twins as American engine giant S&S Cycle has now added 750cc and 865cc big-bore kits. This follows the recent announcement that premium Swedish suspension manufacturer Ohlins has developed suspension grades for the twins and the Himalayan. S&S also have other performance parts for the...
Australia isn’t alone in the motorcycle sales slump with global sales down 5.4% in the first quarter of 2019, mainly...
Ducati has issued a teaser video of what is expected to be a naked version of its V4 Panigale to...
A 34-year-old male motorcycle rider has died in a crash with a truck that appears to have been turning across his path. The accident happened about 2.15pm yesterday (7 June 2019) in Garfield Road East, Riverstone, in Sydney’s north-west. Police have been told the motorcycle was travelling east along Garfield...
The KTM factory has bought the distribution rights to KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles in Australia and New Zealand, the company’s...
Some bright spark at Yamaha has filed patent designs that seem to indicate they are planning an electric sports bike...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) Some people consider riding a motorcycle, not just a pure hobby, but a lifestyle. Sense of adventure, excitement, and passion are some of the significant reasons why motorcycle enthusiasts ride. However, it can also be dangerous. Several factors can contribute to motorcycle accidents....
There are two things that have prevented Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman completing their proposed Long Way Up tour of...
Toowoomba riding trainer Tony Gallagher watched as his 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R sunk into thin bitumen and then fall over in...
A dozen motorcycle jackets have failed dismally in abrasion testing for the latest round of MotoCAP safety and comfort ratings. Only two of the six leather jackets tested scored three out of five stars for safety. Six leather and textile jackets scored two stars while three textile and the $749...
KTM has been in no hurry to get into electric motorbikes with only the Freeride E (pictured above) in production since 2015....
Riders are warned they could have their licence suspended in one hit under double demerit points which apply this weekend...
South America travel article by: Ron Marshall Adventure riding got you down? Anyone confined to the pristine roads and mild off-road riding in their homeland is often looking to push the boundaries of adventure and themselves. For those who want to step it up a notch, hose down your Husqvarna...
Bluetooth giant Sena has introduced a +Mesh wireless adaptor that will link any version of their intercoms to any number...
Boom Trike is getting two new powerplants so former Ulysses Club magazine editor and long-time trike tester Ian Parks checked...
A major road safety summit has suggested speed limits on Australia’s unsealed country road network be reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h. The suggestion came at a Victorian Road Trauma Summit convened last week, but has been a hobby horse of Victorian Assistant Police Commissioner Doug Fryer for several years as this 2017...
Motorcycle licences should have a time limit to reduce the risk of matured-aged returned riders crashing, a road safety summit...
BMW’s infamous C1 scooter with a roof looks like it might be back on the drawing board, according to these...
Suzuki Australia has recalled their 2017-19 Burgman 200 scooters over an issue with the CVT face plate which can prevent the scooter from moving. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the fault is with the face plate on the Continuously Variable Transmission. It...
The 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE adds a vast array of electronic aids and wizardry plus ergonomic comforts that make...
Details of the Aprilia RS 660 production bike have been revealed in patent drawings that show the Italian company’s intention to...
We all get annoyed and frustrated by drivers doing the wrong thing, but it doesn’t pay to loose your cool like this Malaysian rider did. Danial Abdullah Tan, 31, says the female driver of the car tailgated him, blew her horn and almost crashed into him twice before overtaking him....
Using a premium fuel with a higher octane than specified by the motorcycle manufacturer will not improve engine power or...