Aussie actor Shane Jacobsen who famously starred in Kenny and fronted the short-lived Australian version of Top Gear is now...
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The BMW R 18 family this month doubles with the addition of two new models. Their R 18 and R...
CFMOTO Australia has announced the competitive pricing for its adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring, which will arrive later this year. The 800MT Sport in Starlight Black will cost just $12,990 ride away and the up-spec Ocean Blue 800MT Touring is only $1000 more. They will come...
Taiwan manufacturer Kymco has introduced an S model of its likeable Like 150 scooter to Australia for the very likeable...
A display of rare and expensive Vincent motorcycles will be an apt highlight of the annual Phil Irving Concourse named...
Ducati has honoured Australia’s three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss with a special Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary model. The limited-edition serial-numbered bike will be available in Australia and New Zealand from January 2022 with an Australian ride away price of $27,489. It comes in a special livery that...
KTM Australia continues to lead the list of recalled motorcycles with the latest being a recall of 2021 450SX-F MX...
Riders who use the Snap Send Solve app that helps Australian authorities identify and fix road hazards that pose a...
Triumph Motorcycles has this week announced they will build and race enduro and motocross motorcycles with the help of five-time American Rider of the Year Ricky Carmichael (pictured above). The official press release didn’t supply many details and it is unknown whether they will be produced in India or Thailand...
Single day passes are still available for the inaugural National Thunder Motorcycle Rally in October 2021 in Australia’s country music...
The annual Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre to raise awareness of mental health issues has been cancelled for...
Australian motorcyclists don’t find anything weird about signs that warn of kangaroos ahead as they are one of the biggest dangers on our outback roads for riders. However, the signs are in the top 10 of the world’s “most baffling, confusing and downright weird road signs”, according to a new...
Rumours of the death of the Harley-Davidson Sportster brand seem to have been greatly exaggerated! Instead of replacing the 883cc...
The “king of biker films”, William Smith, has died of natural causes, aged 86, after a long battle with alzheimers...
Detailed tests are required on the efficacy of blow-up vests and jackets as used by MotoGP riders, says Australian safety expert Dr Marcus Wigan. The Emeritus Professor of Transport and Information Systems at Edinburgh Napier University says funding for such tests should be provided to the internationally awarded MotoCAP* motorcycle gear safety...
BMW Motorrad Australia has finally decided to import electric scooters, starting next year from $20,350. The company launched its C...
The 2021 SuperSport 950 has arrived in Australia and New Zealand with new fairings and higher electronic tech, while prices...
Motorcycle and OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) rose 5.7% in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2020, according to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). They report that sales were 55,840 compared with 3001 for the first six months...
BMW Motorrad has made sweeping changes to its model line-up for 2022, bringing new colours, streamlined range line-ups, new variants,...
Australian motorcycle trainere motoDNA has developed a computer software system that analyses rider behaviour and uses a computer game environment...
Riders from all states, not just Tasmanian residents, have been urged to contribute to a Tasmanian Road Safety Inquiry given the state is a Mecca for riders from all over Australia. The Tasmanian Legislative Council last week announced the inquiry after the Apple Isle recorded six rider deaths to the...
Current Covid lockdowns have thrown the annual Black Dog Ride into jeopardy. (UPDATE: The event has now been cancelled, but...
Lower rub rails on safety barriers that are important for the safety of riders have proliferated in recent years, but...
A powerful electric motor and innovative aerodynamics are expected to help a British engineering company achieve a world speed record of more than 400km/h (250mph) for a motorcycle. The bike will have emissions and economy implications for current and future electric and conventionally-powered motorcycles. White Motorcycle Concepts has unveiled its...
The first half of 2021 has witnessed a significant number of motorcycle safety recalls with Honda and KTM the most...
Former MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglioni and Australian company Stealth Electric Bikes have teamed up to launch a range of...
Motorcycle jackets and pants that have good breathability for the warmer riding months sacrifice safety standards, according to the latest test results from Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service. MotoCAP has now performed testing and issued safety and comfort ratings ratings for 354 items of rider jackets, gloves...
After the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) was cancelled last gear due to the pandemic, the organisers have confirmed the world’s...
Australian riders want better infrastructure and security devices on their motorcycles and scooters, according to a new survey. While motorcycle...
Criminal charges have been dropped against the daughter of renowned Australian neurosurgeon Charlie Teo for driving on the wrong side of the road and crashing head-on into a bike ridden by former Comanchero William “Jock” Ross (pictured) at Wiseman’s Ferry in September 2019. Police had alleged that Nicola Annabel Teo,...
Motorcycles are not included in a NSW Government incentive package that includes a $3000 rebate to lure motorists into electric...
I’ve literally been around the world with Barry Green on a mixture of two and four wheels. Barry is the...
Sikh riders who want an exemption from wearing a helmet on religious grounds may soon have a “Tough Turban” option that will offer better protection than the traditional soft turban. A Tough Turban prototype has been made by a Canadian Harley-Davidson dealership and is now open for a manufacturer to...
Painted road surfaces that present a dangerous slip hazard to motorcycle and scooter riders could son be a thing of...
Despite the 10th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride being restricted in many places to a solo or virtual event, the May...
Three veterans and one of their sons are this weekend competing in the gruelling Finke Desert Race in Australia’s Northern Territory to promote combat veterans’ mental heath issues. The Swiss 8 team, Pursuit of Purpose Experience, will be filmed as part of an upcoming Veteran “Life After Service” mini-documentary. It...
Australian Motorcycle Council chairman Shaun Lennard hopes to address how roads can be made safer for riders at an international...
Suzuki Australia is recalling UH200 scooters over an issue with rusty speedos that could cost the rider a hefty speeding...
South Australia has upped the ante on its anti-hooning laws where the culprit will pay a hefty fee to release their vehicle from 28 days’ impoundment for incidents such as popping a wheelie or doing a burnout. If not, their car or motorcycle will be crushed or sold for scrap...
Tyre reviews are only worthwhile if they include wear characteristics which means a long-term review is necessary. So, with a...