Australian motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales have increase 51% in the first quarter over the same period last year....
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Bluetooth motorcycle helmet intercom giant Sena has added two new headsets that eliminate the bulky external modules and are ideal...
The Chinese-made CFMOTO 650NK is still one of the best bang-for-your-buck bikes in the learner market, but if you want improved handling, grip and tech, there is now an option. CFMOTO Australia has announced the addition of the 650NK SP Edition at $7790 at $1000 more than the standard model...
It might seem early to be registering for the 10th annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, but the event has been moved forward...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for eight jackets and eight...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over an issue with the brake switch. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the faulty brake switch could “inhibit the cruise control and constantly...
Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a sketch of what their electric motorcycle will look like – and it looks very sporty...
Australian importers have secured about 200 limited-edition Vespa scooters specially designed to celebrate the venerable Italian brand’s 75th anniversary. The...
A rider representative group fears that a Victorian Road Toll Increase Inquiry (RTII) report will vilify riders with inaccurate representations of the danger of riding. This follows recent police media reports in most states that point out the increase in rider deaths this year but have so far failed to...
After cancellations last year during the COVID pandemic, Australia’s innovative First Aid For Motorcyclists program is making a welcome comeback in...
KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS...
KTM Australia has recalled the current model 1290 Super Duke R over a wiring harness issue that could cause electrical failures. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the failure could increase “the risk of an accident causing injury or death to the rider and...
Victorian riders who travel 20,000km a year on their new electric motorcycle will have to pay a $500 annual tax....
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has updated its Atlas helmet to make it quieter and safer. The Atlas 3.0 helmet is launching on...
UK bike lock manufacturer Litelok have developed their lightest and most flexible motorcycle lock yet called the Litelok Core Moto. It has been accredited as Motorcycle Gold by the independent certification group Sold Secure and the makers claim it is one of the lightest security locks on the market. Litelok...
Variety the Children’s Charity will start its 2021 motorcycle ride calendar with the Adventure Ride leaving from Goulburn NSW this...
Rates of motorcycle theft in Australia took a welcome 16.7% drop during the pandemic lockdown last year. Thefts dropped from...
Ducati Australia has confirmed we will get some of the 800 limited-edition and numbered edition Desert Sled Fasthouse model. The motorcycle was created to celebrate the collaboration between Ducati Scrambler and the American clothing brand Fasthouse, which in 2020 took the rider Jordan Graham to victory in the Hooligan class of the Mint...
Australia’s country music capital, Tamworth, will host the inaugural National Thunder Motorcycle Rally in October 2021 based on the successful 2015 National...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc will next month branch out into rider gear under a new brand called Enginehawk. Company...
We love hearing about how motorcycles are not only a great recreational pursuit and as commuters, but also for a range of other practical and humanitarian uses. For example, we have published articles about how they are used for couriering blood and other samples such as coronavirus testing by Blood...
BMW’s return to the cruiser market with the R 18 looks like being a success story as the brand announces...
The 44th Historic Winton race event for classic motorcycles and cars returns in May 2021 after being cancelled last year...
The first Bonhams Motorcycles auction for 2021 will include two important collections, one of Italian sports bikes and the other a selection of classic Vincent-HRDs, the world’s fastest motorcycles of their time. Their Summer Stafford Sale will be held on 3 and 4 July in line with the rescheduled International...
Australia is miles behind the UK when it comes to interest in electric motorcycles and scooters. A new survey shows...
Male riders will soon have a chance to learn more about their motorcycle and their own state of mind thanks...
CFMOTO Australia has added a free dress-up kit for their learner-approved 300SR sportsbike and extended last year’s three-year warranty across all their bikes until the end of May 2021. All CFMoto bikes until the end of 2020 receive the extended warranty, up from the standard two-year factory unlimited km warranty....
The Great Ocean Road along Victoria’s spectacular southern coastline has been rated the world’s most recommended motorcycle route, according to...
Harley-Davidson’s first adventure motorcycle, the Pan America 1250, is heading to Australia and New Zealand later this year. There are...
While most motorcycle rental companies target tourists with large-capacity touring or adventure bikes, one new company is targeting the emerging hipster custom or cafe-racer culture. Oxford Street Garage, in Collingwood, Melbourne, has a range of customised small-capacity “carbon neutral” motorbikes for hire from $120 a day. Most of the fleet...
Just eight months after the COVID pandemic claimed Australian bike travel company Compass Expeditions, they are restarting in 2022. Bikes...
Fake automotive parts have been found in Australia concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts, according to an...
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a recall for its 2016-2020 FJR1300 tourer over an issue with the transmission. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says second gear may fail “due to excessive stress loading during shifting”. “If there is a failure to change gears...
If you ever dreamed of owning a rare vintage motorcycle, then there are 21 classic motorcycles and two scooters to...
A French risk-assessment study has released a shock finding that a five-year lane-splitting trial caused a 12% increase in motorcycle...
The first time I parked the new BMW R 18 cruiser, I was immediately sidelined by a senior who gushed about its looks. He said it reminded him of his old R 51/3 with its cruiser style, wire wheels, pinstriping (an optional extra) and single headlight and instrument pod. In...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for nine jackets and two...
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice...
BMW Motorrad is the first company to announce it will pull out of the world’s two major motorcycle shows, the biennial Intermot in Frankfurt and the annual EICNA in Milan. However, they do say they may still be involved in some local motorcycle shows. The move follows the cancellation last...
Sadly, Australian-based worldwide motorcycle travel company Compass Expeditions closed down last June due to the pandemic. The “good news” for...