Australia’s first full-size electric motorcycle, the Savic C-Series, has been delayed more than 18 months by the coronavirus pandemic and...
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GPS company Navman have turned their attention to dash cams with a robust waterproof unit built especially for motorcycles. Since...
Soon your motorcycle and helmet could warn you if you have chosen the right apex and speed for a corner, regardless of the posted advisory speed. European researchers Alex Liniger and Simon Hecker have developed a prototype system based on their ARAS paper and have founded a company, Aegis Rider...
Half of NSW motorcyclists have experienced a near-miss in the past three months, according to a survey conducted as part...
Triumph’s new Tiger Sport 660 will replace the Tiger 850 Sport as the British manufacturer’s entry-level adventure-tourer. And the good news for...
It seems like there is a new motorcycle almost every week. There are apps for touring, connecting with other riders, caring your data and more. Now a free app has launched on Kickstarter that claims to allow riders to find events to attend while on a road trip. IdeasMotors launched...
The island nation of Sri Lanka off the southern coast of India has been plagued by a long civil war,...
The Ducati Multistrada 950 has become the V2 and will arrive in Australia early next year with more technology, engine...
Suzuki’s big adventure-touring V-Strom 1050XT is now set for even bigger treks with the addition of a free Voyager luggage kit. I think the bike is one of the best tools available for exploring Australia’s vast and angry terrain. It’s been around since 2002 as the DL1000 and now the...
Peter Davis, who founded Bloodbikes Australia has been rewarded for his tireless work with a Personalised Plate “BBA19” to mark the...
A Monash University Accident Research Centre professor has told the Australasian Road Safety Conference (28-30 September 2021) that mobile speed cameras...
Kawasaki Australia has announced that the handsome retro-styled Z650RS will arrive late this year with pricing closer to the release date. If the Z900RS is any indication, it will be much more expensive than the Z650 on which it is based. The Z900RS is about $4000 more than the Z900,...
If you thought the two-stroke motorcycle was dead, think again. Many bespoke companies around the world are keeping the smell...
Once the pandemic lockouts finish in Australia, we’re all going to need a good travel guide book and one of...
If you are a lover of rare Italian motorcycles and have overseas holiday money burning a hole in your wallet, the Bonhams Autumn Sale next month (9-10 October 2021) will no doubt be a temptation. It features a collection of more than 40 motorcycles owned by the late acclaimed German...
Australia is the second-most saturated market for Ducati ownership in the world, so the company pays a lot of attention...
No sooner has Apple announced its new iPhone 13 with an improved camera than accessories companies such as Quad Lock...
Triumph Australia has confirmed the pricing and arrival for their latest evolution in their Speed Triple naked street weapon series. The Speed Triple 1200 RR will be available in Triumph dealers in Australia from December at $32,490 rideaway for the Crystal White/Storm Grey and and extra $400 for the Red...
Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO has been steadily making inroads in Australia over the past decade with its learner motorcycles and all-terrain...
Crashes involving motorcycles and cars are often referred to as SMIDSY incidents or “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you.” Many...
One of the biggest threats to the future of motorcycles is the loss of motocross tracks around Australia due to the noise issue in areas of urban sprawl. Young MX riders are the next generation of motorcyclists. Getting kids on motorcycles helps develop their hand-eye coordination, balance and alertness. But...
There is little doubt that dash cams have been pivotal in providing evidence for riders who have been involved in...
Volunteer motorcyclist group Bloodbikes Australia recently celebrated its second birthday delivering blood and other medical samples. The group started before...
Australian rider training organisation motoDNA is launching the world’s first data-driven motorcycling competition to find our next Casey Stoner MotoGP champion. motoDNA boss Mark McVeigh says pandemic restrictions have hampered the development of young Aussie motorcycling talent. He says their competition, called motoCHAMPION, will allow riders aged 11 to 16...
Vivacious Kate Peck, the well-known Aussie motorsport host, motorcycle fan and new President of the Motorcycling NSW is seeking five...
Smart phones have been making navigation easier and safer for riders and keeping them in contact and entertained with the...
Missing the iconic trellis frame and L-shaped cam covers, the controversially styled Ducati Monster 937 has arrived in Australia with very competitive pricing. Slotting in between the 821 and 1200 Monsters, the 937 actually costs less than the previous 821 at just $18,200 ride away ($NZ18860). It comes in Ducati...
Motor vehicle theft in Australia is now at its lowest figure since the start of the millennium thanks to the...
I’m thinking of writing a letter to Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz asking him to rename their new adventure bike the...
Major cities around the world are getting tough on vehicles entering their CBDs with London about to expand its Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) and even some Australian cities considering similar CBD tolls. A new survey of London riders by motorbike insurance broker Bikesure has found that 72% of motorists...
Strange line markings on corners could prevent riders from head-on crashes, according to a recent study by Austrian safety group...
Lockdowns seem to have sparked a rush on motorcycle and car online and live auctions with strong clearances of vehicles...
Queensland riders appear to have representation at government level once again more than 18 months after the Motorcycle Riders Association of Queensland closed largely due to a lack of support. Several South East Queensland riders have formed the Queensland Motorcycle Council which is incorporated and has a three-man executive and...
New Zealand electric bike company UBCO appears to be the first in the world to offer potential buyers a virtual...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
CFMOTO Australia is gearing up for the launch of their first non-learner adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring, late this year. Last month they announced pricing and now they have unveiled a wide range of accessories. The 800MT Sport in Starlight Black will cost just $12,990 ride away and...
European electric scooter company Horwin Global has entered the Australian electric-powered two-wheeler market with the EK3 scooter. Distributed by e-Motion...
It may be Friday the 13th, but it’s also International Blood Bikes Awareness Day and an opportunity for riders to...
Australia and New Zealand have been allocated eight of the 500 limited-edition Harley-Davidson Street Glide Specials hand painted in Arctic Blast to give the impression of motion. The bike, which revealed at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this week will cost $A47,245 ride away ($NZ51,440) which a fair premium over the...
The UK Highway Code is being revised to incorporate a hierarchy of vehicles where bigger vehicles have to look out...