Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider...
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Taiwanese company Jarvish has launched a crowd-funding campaign and discounts to produce their X and X-AR smart helmets that include a...
If you’ve ever had your helmet stolen from your bike or accidentally knocked or blown off your bike, then the stylish rear-rack-mounted Kobe Smart Case could be your solution. It electronically secures your helmet to your bike when parked and neatly folds away when not in use to be visually...
Riders can make a dream ride come true for people with an intellectual disability and have the opportunity to ride...
Contributed post Being a first-time motorcyclist is not as simple as hopping on a bike and riding off into the...
Riders are three times more likely to be involved in crashes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces than any other vehicle type. A new British Automobile Association survey found that while potholes cause damage to cars, they are a greater injury threat to riders. They say riders swerving to avoid...
A massive dust storm over the next couple of days and heatwave conditions across NSW and Queensland are expected to...
This teaser video shows glimpses of the 2019 Triumph Speed Twin which was expected to be unveiled at the recent...
Curtiss Motorcycles is taking $US6000 deposits for their electric Zeus Bobber and Cafe (above) models and inviting supporters to invest in the American company. Zeus Bobber and Cafe Zeus Bobber and Cafe will each cost $US60,000 (about $A83,000, £46,845, €53,000) with a holding deposit of $US6000. The aluminium and carbon bikes...
Christmas Toy Runs go into top gear from this weekend with motorcycle clubs and organisations dressing up for fun and giving...
(Contributed post) Are you looking for a gift for a motorbike enthusiast? When someone is a fan of something or...
Royal Enfield Australia has announced highly competitive pricing for its new 650cc twins, the Interceptor INT naked and Continental GT cafe racer. The bikes will be in Aussie dealerships in February and dealers tell us they are already taking record orders. One Brisbane dealer said they had 25 orders, mainly for...
Unlicensed riders represent a growing concern for the motorcycle community as licensing has become tougher and more expensive in most...
(Contributed post) Experienced riders and newcomers alike often feel like their ride could use a more personal kind of upgrade....
This British video of a police officer with sirens going and a hi-vis jacket and bike shows that some motorists still don’t see riders. It shows a police special escort group of BMW R 1200 bikes escorting British Prime Minister Theresa May with the Metropolitan Police’s Protection Command in London....
Just a week after Norton launched the 650cc Atlas Nomad cafe racer and Ranger scrambler, they have added the Superlight...
More and more dashcam evidence is convicting traffic offenders and protecting vulnerable motorcyclists involved in SMIDSY crashes. Riders have a...
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host of discounts being offered. Black Friday is the informal name given to the day after America’s Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. Many Americans take the day off to...
Take a few minutes to watch the latest fun video compilation from this year’s two Dust Hustle events organised by...
A Perth rider has failed in his challenge to a $550 fine for a loose helmet strap after he says...
A trial of motorcyclists using bus lanes should be introduced in Melbourne “to improve motorcycle safety and allow more efficient traffic movement”, says Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure, David Hodgett. Riders can only legally ride in bus lanes in NSW and the ACT in Australia. In most states, only...
This 3D-printed electric motorcycle has several features that could come to future bikes including airless tyres, forkless steering and a...
Visibility of riders and their motorcycles should be increased and high-speed limits in rural areas reduced, a new Monash University’s...
Contributed post for our important American readers Ah, America. The land of the free, the home of the brave. But to what extent are we allowed to exercise the freedom that was paid for in blood, sweat, and tears by our forebears? There are so many fun things to do...
Australia’s first electric motorcycle company, Savic Motorcycles, will launch their electric Cafe Racer prototype at the Melbourne Moto Expo on...
Italian motorcycle helmet manufacturer Momodesign has added a fan that activates at low speed to keep the airflow going to...
Indian-based motorcycle tour company Legendary Moto Rides is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 10% discount on their three 2019 Himalayan tours riding the highest motorable roads in the world. To score the discount, just type in the code “MBW10%” when making a booking. Riders can save from about $A330 to...
The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program, MotoCAP, rates eight new textile jackets poorly for safety and comfort. Unlike the...
Some adventure bikes are big and heavy enough already, so adding a larger fuel tank seems an unnecessary addition of...
In the wake of a damning report that says one in five wooden bridges in Australia is in need of repair, we have compiled five tips on how riders should tackle these bridges safely. Dangers for riders consist of rotting planks, exposed nails and spikes, and longitudinal planks that can...
Timber bridges add authenticity to a rural ride, but they can be a particular danger to riders with longitudinal planks,...
The widow of a rider killed when he hit wire rope barriers has urged riders to vote in this weekend’s...
When Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor rode around the world in 2004 on BMW R 1150 GS Adventure bikes we saw how difficult the bigger bikes were in tough terrain. Since then, BMW has gone to an R 1200 GS and now an even bigger R 1250 GS. Meanwhile, Ducati from...
An army veteran rider who claims he was assaulted by police at a March 2018 charity ride now faces a...
Will rear-facing cameras and screens one day replace conventional motorcycle wing mirrors and will a smartwatch replace your ignition key?...
TomTom has finally released their new Rider 550 satnav with new routes, wifi, personalised trips, smartphone connectivity, group sharing and voice activation. It costs $599 and we wondered whether it is worth the money when smartphones these days seem to do so much of the tasks of a satnav. So...
Jawa Motorcycles are back with a retro vengeance with the unveiling of three new Classic Legends models in India. Unfortunately,...
ACT police have asked for help to identify two riders who were videoed in separate incidents where a car swerved toward them...
The two-part Dynamoto motorcycle stand is an amazing invention designed, engineered and built in Australia to make your bike easy to clean, maintain and move around your garage. This invention is the genius of Brisbane mechanical engineer Stuart Black and designer Stephen McGuiness. I interviewed them three years ago when they...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) With the winter season fast approaching, it’s only practical that we make the...