Millions of dollars of Victorian motorcycle safety levy funds remain unspent as minutes of the ministerial advisory panel on motorcycle...
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CFMOTO has unveiled its new KTM-powered 800MT adventure family at the 2021 Beijing motorcycle show. The two-model range consists of...
Is there any more iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle than the hot rod Fat Boy? From Hollywood stardom to being immortalised as a Lego toy, the Softail Fat Boy is the “most copied motorcycle of all time” according to Harley spokesman Kevin Hintz. It was introduced in 1989 as a 1990 model...
There are some very collectible Australian, British, European and Japanese motorcycles in Shannons timed online Winter auction from 8-15 June,...
If you think there has been a lot of motorcycle safety recalls in the past month, you are right. In...
South Australia Police have released a video of a high-speed motorcycle crash in an effort to vindicate tougher new penalties for extreme speed offences. They say the video was released at the request of the rider’s wife. “This motorcyclist filmed his own crash – the crash that put him in...
Ducati Australia has recalled all 2021 Multistrada V4 models over valve issues in the V4 engine which has now been...
A Queensland petition calling for motorcycle noise limits to be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB has been rejected...
Ducati Australia has announced pricing for two customisation kits that make personalising a Monster even easier. The Monster has always been a customisation favourite for owners using either factory accessories or aftermarket accessories from various manufacturers plus custom paint jobs. Now Ducati has made it easier to personalise the naked...
KTM Australia, who import KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna has issued a series of recalls in the past couple of days...
Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their 2020 Fireblade CBR1000RR sportsbike over an issue with the suspension that...
Riders are now being discriminated against by at least one Sunshine Coast service station with signs demanding they pre-pay for fuel. The practice of pre-paying for fuel is usually designed to stop fuel driver-offs and is widespread in the USA. In Australia, we are aware that only Costco requires pre-payment...
Range is a big issue for electric motorcycles, but an even bigger hurdle is slow charging rates. Many modern motorcycles...
What started out as a leisurely ride from Brisbane to Tenterfield and back over a couple of days with three...
A one-off Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS is the big price for the top fundraiser this year in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. Ride founder Mark Hawwa of Sydney says the one-of-one motorcycle designed in collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles is “an exciting way to honour” the...
The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the...
An extremely rare 1940s AJS 497cc E90 ‘Porcupine’ Grand Prix racing motorcycle is being offered for the first time at...
I attended the international media launch for the LiveWire in Portland, Oregon, in July 2019, and it has taken almost almost two years before I could get one in Brisbane for a local road test. It’s certainly been worth the wait. The 100km launch ride was electrifying with the LiveWire...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has now performed testing and issued safety and comfort ratings ratings for...
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue...
The brand name “Harley-Davidson” currently adorns the electric LiveWire motorcycle, but future electric bikes from the iconic American manufacturer may not feature its venerable name. Instead, they will be branded “LiveWire” and will initially target urban riders. Harley has announced the new all-electric brand will kick off with a new...
One hundred motorcycle and sidecar racers will be on show at the annual Historic Winton event on 22-23 May, 2021,...
This stunning custom based on a classic air-cooled BMW has us wondering whether BMW will produce more retro models to...
I recently found photos taken on my iPhone 11 were blurry because the autofocus wouldn’t lock on. The phone was under warranty so I rang to have the camera fixed and was immediately asked whether I rode a bicycle or motorcycle. When I said yes, they asked if I had...
It’s hard enough getting a road test from your local motorcycle dealer, but a test where you take an adventure...
A rule allowing drivers to cross solid white lines to overtake cyclists has now been extended to Victoria, making it...
After a long wait, the handsome CFMoto 700CL-X range will be launched in Australia in July at $9490, ride away. The bike was to be launched last year, then the launch was pushed back to early this year, presumably because of the pandemic. More than 8000 have now been produced...
If you thought Harley-Davidson CVO (Custom Vehicles Operations) models were exclusive, the company has now introduced and even more exclusive...
Most motorcycle road craft courses are only as good as the training on the day, but Riders Academy by motoDNA also provides...
The announcement this week of an Australia Royal Commission into veteran and serving defence member suicides has prompted organisers of a motorcycle rally to amend their plans. The planned rally on Saturday, 24 April at 11am on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne will now become a vigil to...
Everyone’s favourite riding state of Tasmania goes to the polls on May 1, 2021, and several candidates who are also...
Avon Tyre made its first motorcycle tyre in 1911 and 110 years later the plant in Wiltshire, UK, is still...
Automatic emergency calls that activate in the event of a crash are being installed in cars and some motorcycles and motorcycle helmets, but Triumph has now released a similar phone app that all riders can use. Triumph SOS will detect if you have suddenly stopped and send an automatic emergency...
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change is now available in...
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) organisation which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues this year installed a new leader...
Triumph Motorcycles has honoured Hollywood star and motorcycle fanatic Steve McQueen with a tribute model Scrambler 1200. The British brand has made many marketing miles out of the fact that McQueen not only rode and liked Triumphs, but starred in The Great Escape jumping a TR6 over a brand wire...
Reporting potholes and other road damage to relevant authorities can pay off, says a long-time advocate for better road maintenance...
Personal mobility vehicle manufacturers Segway have branched out into electric sport bikes and mopeds in recent years with the help...
Aussies have a deep love affair with British bikes that stretches back almost 100 years and now they can express that love by buying a classic Brit bike in the Shannons Autumn Online Auction. At one stage, Australia’s motorcycle industry boasted more than 30 brand names, most of which were...
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for...