Motorcycle rider David McDowell has been refused entry to Centrelink in Maryborough because his motorcycle helmet was considered a weapon....
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The biggest electric motorcycle company, Zero of California, has pulled out of Australia and Asia, citing unfavourable exchange rates and...
The first Motorcycle Friendly Town in NSW admits it declared itself before many facilities were in place, but the town is now delivering to riders. Wauchope Motorcycle Friendly Town Co-ordinator Jenny Pursehouse and committee members Nadia Stocks and Roger Fance took us on a quick tour of the town last...
Will we see disc wheels on motorcycles in the future to cut drag, increase performance, and improve handling and fuel...
The 2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic is a perfect mix of traditional styling and modern technology for a supremely comfortable long-distance...
Debate over a “ludicrous” ban on helmet cameras in the South Australian Parliament last week was adjourned along party lines. Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency and Correctional Services, Stephan Knoll introduced his Private Members Bill in Parliament on Thursday, June 22, 2017. (Scroll to the end of this article to...
Victorian Police have suspended, not cancelled, fines recorded by 110 fixed speed and red light cameras infected by “WannaCry” ransomware...
The famed motorcycle nirvana that is the Oxley Highway may soon set the benchmark for rider safety with some innovative...
We recently met brain cancer patient Joshua Chalmers on a ride to celebrate the 100th anniversary for Harley-Davidson Australia. Josh and his wife Annabelle (pictured above) had been invited on the ride as part of the company’s donation to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Together with Harley Heaven in Melbourne...
There have been many You Tube videos showing riders copping the worst of a road rage incident, but in this...
As Ducati faces a buyout by several suitors, the Italian company is busy releasing new model variants with a recent...
Moto Guzzi has launched its third iteration of the modern V7 and added a limited edition Anniversario V7 III (pictured above) to celebrate 50 years of the range. Australian importers PS Imports have announced that the Moto Guzzi V7 III have arrived in dealerships with very attractive price tags: V7 III...
Tickets to ride in the fifth Ellaspede Dust Hustle go on sale on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 6pm and the 140 rider...
Organisers of the Obi Obi Motorcycle Show have promised to fix any teething problems from their successful inaugural 2016 show...
KTM Australia has recalled the 2017-model 125 and 390 Duke models over two issues where the instrument panel and headlight could suddenly turn off. The voluntary safety recall, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the Head Light Control Unit software may cause the LED headlight to reboot...
Harley-Davidson is the latest motorcycle company to express an interest in buying Ducati and is expected to make a bid...
Here’s a free fun app that provides interactive motorcycle exhaust and engine sounds for those who are disappointed with their...
There is more than just nostalgic 1970s good looks as a great reason to consider buying a Harley-Davidson Street Bob right now. Harley-Davidson Australia is running a promotion where you could win a new 750cc Street Rod just by testing another of their Dark Custom range which includes the bare-bones...
The world-renowned Ulysses Club will focus on keeping a lid on costs as they attempt to retain members, says new...
The new boss of the Black Dog Ride plans to improve communication technology to link workers and riders into a...
Ducati has released a teaser video that seems to hint at the end of the L-twin Panigale line with a limited-edition World Superbike tricolore livery. The 17-second video doesn’t show much and ends with the slogan “When the end tells the whole story”. To us that hints that the new...
A specially trained police unit needs to investigate motorcycle crashes as general duties police too easily blame speed, a rider...
The annual RACQ MotorFest has included motorcycles for several years now and although the display is usually small, there are...
Canadian couple Diana and Loren Schroff of Brisbane are addicted to long distance motorcycle travel around Australia and their native North America. They plan one major road trip every year and have just come back from a 64-day, 22,571km lap of Australia this year. “We could spend the next 10...
There are moves to regulate the granting of Motorcycle Friendly Town status with a long list of essential and desired...
We already know motorcycle and scooter riders are happier commuters, but now a survey has quantified how little they are...
Financially shaky Italian manufacturer MV Agusta is not introducing any new models this year, but is pumping out plenty of variants, especially of their popular Dragster 800. The latest is the Dragster 800 RC. Basically it’s an RR with World Superbike race livery plus some carbon fibre bits and a...
South Australia will next week vote to remove the “ridiculous” ban on helmet cameras to improve rider safety, encourage more...
Honda Australia is promoting its automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission on the new Africa Twin adventure bike by offering the upgrade for...
The most popular Indian model, the Scout, is now as cheap as chips with a $2000 price cut and a $1400 stage 1 exhaust thrown into the bargain. That’s the latest advertising campaign from Indian to shift the 2016-plated 1133c V-twin cruiser. But the $2000 price drop to the bargain ride-away...
A Royal Enfield Classic 350 parked in a locked Indian garage has caught fire, putting pressure on the manufacturer to...
A simple lane filtering rule change could save the lives of riders who filter to the front of traffic at...
Harley-Davidson is hitting the drag strips in America with a new race bike that looks a lot like a production 750cc Street Rod. But it’s not really a Street Rod, just the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines V-Rod race bike in new aerodynamic bodywork inspired by the Street Rod. It’s...
Riders should be encouraged to seek more rider training and gain rewards for improved skills, according to a position paper released...
A British survey has found that riding a motorcycle makes you safer on a bicycle and vice versa, while other...
The 1920s-British-style Black Douglas Sterling motorcycle built to modern standards in Italy could soon be available in Australia if there is enough interest. Queensland Imports consultant Bruce Hartwig is organising Australian compliance for two Sterling Countryman Deluxe motorcycles imported by a Sydney rider. Bruce says that if there is enough interest in the handmade flat-tank motorcycles, he hopes...
Triumph Motorcycles is increasing assembly in India to keep pace with the rapidly growing local market, now the largest in the...
MV Agusta has released a video and details of its first limited-edition RVS model from its Reparto Veicoli Speciali which...
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral next week of Greg Hirst, a longtime motorcycle advocate, charity worker and host of the Temporary Australians TV show. The service and wake will be held at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on Monday, June 19, 2017, from 11am to 4pm, hosted by his beloved...
A high incidence of motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Queensland has prompted the RACQ to issue a double-sided flyer about...