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A British company has claimed it will unveil the smartest augmented-reality helmet yet in London in September 2019. Apart from the...
Professional racers and amateurs alike could soon be wearing patented airbag leathers that fully cocoon the rider and automatically call emergency services if they crash. British company Titan Technologies plan to launch the one-piece leather suit in September along with “the most advanced augmented reality helmet available” and a “secret”...
The signature of Triumph Motorcycles boss Nick Bloor comes with each Triumph Bonneville T120 Ace and Diamond limited-edition model arriving in...
European motorcycle clothing company Macna makes some advanced technology gear with a lot of street smarts, although some of the...
A motorcyclist has died and another is being airlifted to hospital following a collision between two bikes in Shepparton East this morning (4 May 2019). Victorian Police say the two motorbikes collided on Coach Road near the Midland Highway just after 12.30am. One male rider, who is yet to be...
In a bold move to get more riders on motorcycles, TeamMoto has offered free motorcycle licence training if you buy...
How would you like to earn credit points toward your degree by learning to ride a motorcycle in a special...
While motorcycle companies are developing integrated motorcycle sensors to detect and warn of an impending rear-ender, Senzar has produced an aftermarket device. Companies such as Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki and Suzuki are developing radar sensors for their bikes. Ducati will be the first manufacturer next year to add front and rear...
Whoever thought they would hear the words “Ducati” and “electric scooters” in the same sentence? But now it seems Perth-based...
Only 25 limited-edition 2.5-litre Triumph Rocket 3 TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) models will be coming to Australia, but you better be...
A motorcyclist has died after his bike left the road and hit a pile of rubble near Walgett in central NSW overnight. Police believe the 20-year-old man was travelling along Opal Fields Road, Cumborah, between 7pm and 7.30pm (Wednesday 1 May 2019), when the crash occurred. “He failed to reach...
Honda has been busy recently applying for patents for a range of out-there inventions including this helmet that integrates with...
By Soban Usmani* “Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.” – Unknown Talk to anyone passionate for motorbikes,...
BMW has added a the C 400 scooter range to its line-up, but has yet to add its electric scooter which was launched six years ago. In 2013 the BMW C 600 Sport and C 600 GT scooters started at $13,990 and $15,990 plus on-road costs. Now they are $14,150...
Electric motorcycles may be just around the corner, but we can’t see too many people paying $US32,750 (about $A46,500) for...
This inVIEW helmet light not only indicates when brakes are applied or a rider slows down on the throttle, but...
A hidden bump that caused the death of a rider and his pillion may not have been detected by VicRoads because it scans roads in a four-wheeled vehicle, not on a motorcycle. The Victorian Coroner’s Court did not find VicRoads culpable for the deaths of Mark Rodgers, 47, and partner...
Police in two states have seized 11 stolen motorbikes under investigations into motor vehicle theft and rebirthing as motorbike theft...
Harley-Davidson is pouring sponsorship dollars into the Formula 1 electric category ahead of the release of their first electric motorcycle,...
Traditional and electric motorcycles have been omitted from a major academic report that claims to be a blueprint for future transport in Australia. The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering report, “Shifting Gears – Preparing for a Transport Revolution“, calls for the next Federal Government to provide incentives for electric and low-emissions...
Whatever you think of Keanu Reeves as an actor, you have to admire his passion for motorcycles in this latest...
The Brough Superior outfit used in the hit British comedy TV shows George and Mildred and Dad’s Army has sold at a...
There has been no shortage of inventions over the years to keep the rain off your visor and now there is Wipey which is a portable windscreen wiper. Wipey is a snap-on device which fits in seconds to your visor and uses a small electric motor to wipe it clean like...
(Contributed article for our northern hemisphere readers) They travel in a pack. They are loud. They are sometimes scary looking....
A 27-year-old male rider from Jimboomba, south of Brisbane, has died in a collision with a car allegedly turning across his...
(Contributed post on technologies for our North American readers) To motorbike enthusiasts, these engineering marvels are more than just mere machines. They are art made into something functional. They are some of the best examples of what we’re capable of building. They are metal and chrome embodiment of passion. But romanticism...
My wardrobe is bursting with motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots and pants l’ve been reviewing and Mrs MBW says it’s time...
Innovative engineer Erik Buell is back with the Fuell Flow electric motorcycle that is virtually future proof with a replaceable...
Riding South Africa is safe, but you may have to pay the cops $2 for a “drink” if they pull you over for a random licence check, says Brisbane rider Jim Hulme (pictured). The 69-year-old has just returned from an eight-day bike 2900km motorcycle tour of the north-east of South Africa...
(Contributed post) No one ever plans to get into an accident, but unfortunately, accidents do happen and it pays to...
A second lone rider has crashed and died in NSW in the past day, lying for some time before being...
A 52-year-old motorcyclist has died after a passing motorist found him lying near his crashed bike on the Nottingham Road Bridge yesterday afternoon (3.25pm 24 April 2019). NSW Police say it is unknown how long the man had been lying on the road. He was attended at the scene near Wee Jasper,...
Half of all new Harley-Davidson motorcycles are bought by riders aged up to 34 years, female and ethnically diverse, says...
A group of Aussie riders is celebrating Anzac Day with their second ride to the famous River Kwai and Hellfire...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised free Wills for members. Chairman Steve Pearce says they have negotiated the deal for all members through MCC NSW legal advisors, Robert Bryden Lawyers. The service is on top of...
Negative peer pressure is alive and thriving in motorcycling as it always has and probably always will be. Do you...
A national roadshow of pre-production Indian FTR 1200 models has been deemed a success with “a number of $1000 deposits”...
(Sponsored post) Many people enjoy the exhilarating experience of riding around on a motorcycle. While it is an exciting way to get from one place to the next, the number of fatalities that occur as a result of motorcycle accidents are significantly higher than the number of fatalities that occur...
Melbourne plans to drop its CBD speed limit to 30km/h, the lowest of any capital city in Australia, following a...