Forty months after NSW allowed riders to lane filter and the laws have since spread throughout the country, drivers are...
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Queensland riders are being asked to fill out a short online survey that will help researchers determine the effectiveness of...
Drivers crossing double white lines is a bigger problem than speeding on the Oxley Highway and other popular motorcycle routes, say riders. The 44km mountain section of the famed motorcycle route will be slashed from 100 to 80km/h starting on December 13, 2017. Read about the decision here. Riders say...
The annual motorcycle show will return to Melbourne next November, but will Brisbane ever host another show? After last weekend’s...
Marijuana is widely used and is being legalised and decriminalised around the world, but riders are warned that it is...
The Moriwaki performance motorcycle parts brand has been largely forgotten in our market, but now Bikebuilders is attempting to return it to its former glory. The Brisbane-based company has added the Japanese brand to its inventory and plans to actively import parts. Bikebuilders partners Leif Martinsen and Yosuke (Yoshi) Kawamura...
A “dictatorship” has cut the speed on 44km of the Oxley Highway from 100km/h to 80km/h with no negotiation, says...
Kawasaki Motors Australia has hinted at the prices for the Z1-tribute retro Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe Racer models. Marketing co-ordinator Milo...
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 will cost only slightly more than the popular Ninja 300 it replaces when it arrives in Australia. It is expected to arrive here in February, says Kawasaki Motor Australia marketing co-ordinator Milo Dokmanovic. “Ride away price is not much higher than the Ninja 300,” he says. Depending on...
Riders should buy leathers that are a firm fit so they won’t flap around, but with stretch panels for comfort...
As I roll up to the scrutineers at the Champions Ride Day at Lakeside Park, I’m aware of all eyes...
A driver who caused the death of rider Graham Jurott (pictured) has received a 200-hour community service order but no conviction for “driving without due care”. Graham’s son, Lester “Doc” Jurott says he is a “little perplexed” that Sarah Winyard, 21, didn’t have a conviction recorded. “It would also have...
This motorcycle helmet hanger is claimed to safeguard your helmet while safely putting it on display so every visitor will...
An online survey about motorcycle safety targets Victorian riders, but also allows input from interstate riders who travel the many...
Leading Australian motorcycle stuntman Robbie Maddison has recreated his famous riding-on-water stunt in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. The performance was for the media only, but the public can see him over the weekend. Robbie will perform the stunt twice on the Saturday and Sunday of the 2017 Sydney Motorcycle Show at...
Motorcycle theft is rampant in many capital cities, in particular London where four are stolen every day, and riders are...
A Ducati boss has been reported as claiming the Italian company will produce an electric bike and a scooter by...
Just like many race-style watches, many come in the form of chronographs which have been a staple in racing since from the very beginning. You may have heard of such iconic pieces like Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona and other race style watches like the Tag Heuer Monaco like the many...
If you like traditional cruiser styles with a tall front wheel, fat rear tyre and a thumping-big V-twin, there is...
Motorcycle helmet visor fogging is a major safety issue that doesn’t just occur in cold conditions, but also during rain...
Most riders believe motorcycling is under siege by governments that want to legislate us out of existence under a thin veil of safety. Now Motorcycle Council of NSW treasurer Steve Pearce (pictured above on his Triumph ST Sprint) has vocalised what we all think in his unprecedented attack on the...
American motorcycle helmet manufacturer Biltwell has released its retro Lane Splitter helmet in Australia with other models coming in the...
Suzuki looks set to return the venerable Katana model to its brand after registering the name, trademarking the Samurai sword...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its Tricity three-wheeler scooters over a potential for engine stalling. The official recall notice was issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions. It says the problem is caused by a primary fixed sheave nut that may loosen while riding due to inadequate tightening torque:...
Only eight owners’ bikes are affected in a national recall of Indian Motorcycle models over a non-compliant halogen headlights. An...
Australian custom motorcycle brand Deus Ex Machina has pimped a postie bike for ChildFund Australia to send to Cambodian families...
Riders seem set to lose their battle against speed reductions on the Oxley Highway with the mountain section to decrease as much as 20km/h. The details of the proposal have not yet been made public. However, the Roads and Maritime Services told us their speed review along a 44km section of...
The 2018 Indian Scout Bobber is our pick of the Scouts and a great example of how less can sometimes be...
An Indian Army motorcycle display team has set a new world record for the number of people on a motorcycle,...
Valentino Rossi’s YZR-M1 MotoGP motorcycle is a highlight of a long list of the 2018 models to feature at the Sydney Motorcycle Show from Friday (November 24, 2017). Just weeks after new models were unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show and EICMA show in Milan, most will be at the International...
A rider who crashed on a badly repaired road has rejected suing the authority that knew of the problem because...
UK helmet manufacturer Davida has launched their first first full-face helmet, the Koura, at the EICMA motorcycle show last week....
Aussie rider Julia Maguire had to ride blindfolded to win selection to compete at the International BMW GS Trophy in Mongolia next year. The blindfolded ride was one of many rigorous challenges she faced, along with Brisbane nurse Andrea Box and 21 other competitors from around the world, at the...
Indian Motorcycle has again upped the ante in the engine capacity war with Harley-Davidson by offering the Thunder Stroke 116...
Big-bore trackers could be the next big thing with Valentino Rossi receiving a Yamaha XJR1300 tracker from fans and Deus Ex...
If you ever needed any motivation to ride or reasons to counter critics who say you have a death wish, this book on why we ride is a must. We all recognise that we love riding and can come up with several things we love about it, but do we...
Honda Australia has recalled the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade over a defective fuel cap seal that may allow fuel to leak...
Electric motorcycles are coming sooner than we think and the benefits could outweigh the drawbacks such as high purchase price,...
Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting compression socks. Compression socks are often used in hospitals for bed-bound patients and they are also handy for long-distance air travel t prevent deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). However, they can also...
New motorcycle clubs continue to spring up and many established clubs are brimming with members. Some riders love the freedom...