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Australian governments have issued guidelines for trials of autonomous vehicles on our roads but made no mention of motorcycles. The...
Motorbike owners believe their bikes are simply treasures, but when it comes time to upgrade and sell, your bike’s resale value may be viewed a little differently by others. The resale value for your bike is affected by a number of factors, some of which you can control and others you...
Police have used a variety of motorcycles for patrols over the years, but there may be a new trend toward...
BMW’s vision of the future for riders is encompassed in the Concept Link electric scooter that knows where you’re going and...
South Australian company Cohda Wireless has partnered with Ducati and Bosch to develop radar technology that warns riders of nearby traffic before they can see it. The technology uses public WLAN standard (ITS G5) and was initially developed for use in driverless cars. Cohda Wireless technology has been trialled on...
Riders can get up close and personal tomorrow (May 27, 2017) with some Evel Knievel memorabilia and a special Indian...
Never say never again; but for innovative motorcycle designer Erik Buell, it now seems to be the sad end with...
Royal Enfield boss Siddhartha Lal has confirmed that several models, including the Himalayan adventure bike, will be updated with engines up to 750cc. He says the main motivation for bigger capacity engines comes from the Indian market, not export markets. This is surprising given Royal Enfield’s biggest seller is the...
Many helmets now come with quick-release ratchet-lock chin straps that present a problem in securing them to your parked motorcycle...
Barry Sheene’s 1976 title-winning XR14 RG500 GP Suzuki has been restored and the Japanese manufacturer has produced two videos of...
Fatality Free Friday founder Russell White has called on motorcyclists to be ride defensively and for other motorists to look out for vulnerable road users. The award-winning road safety program established in 2007 asks motorists to make a pledge to be safe. So far, more than 165,000 have taken the pledge, including...
You can ride your bike “the way it was intended” at Happy Laps, a fundraising day of track riding that raises funds for Beyond Blue and...
Harley-Davidson has announced it will assemble motorcycles in Thailand from 2018 for the Chinese and South-East Asian markets. Back in...
A hands-free phone holder that mounts on your wrist has been targeted for a lot of active uses, including motorcycle riders. The Wrist Rack has exceeded its crowd-funding goal of $US10,000 by almost double with 10 days to go, so it is likely to go into production at $US259 (about...
A rider who hit the back of a car that cut in front of him without looking has posted the crash...
MotoGP champion and World Superbike racer Nicky Hayden has died overnight after being struck by a car while cycling in...
Motorcycle simulators are becoming more realistic, helping to train racers, develop motorcycles, teach riders and even sell motorcycles to customers who have not yet got a licence. The latest Dutch simulator from Cruden sounds like the most realistic we have seen yet by adding a visual reality head-mounted display so...
Despite the coming era of electric motorcycles, there is still plenty of life left in the internal combustion engine. KTM...
Riders are invited to fill the main street of the Motorcycle Friendly Town of Wauchope this Friday for a Street Festival,...
Motorcycle manufacturers are extending service intervals in a bid to woo customers looking for cheaper maintenance, but should you change your oil more frequently? Some service intervals are now as high as 15,000km. But does your motorcycle engine oil really last that long? Meticulous owners still change their oils more regularly...
Private equity firms, known for stripping assets, and Indian motorcycle manufacturers are interested buyers for Ducati, according to respected economic...
As expected, Triumph will produce cruisers powered by its new water-cooled engines, as these spy photos show a Speedmaster or America...
The best motorcycle rain suit is one that is not only waterproof, but also easy to put on and take off at the side of the road without having to remove your boots. One-piece rain suits can often be the most most waterproof, but they can be a nuisance to...
Your motorcycle horn is there for a reason, but are you using it enough, too much, is it loud enough...
Stunt rider Jamie Baker (JB) has revealed his highly modified Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 freestyle stunt machine aptly named “Carnage”....
Indian Motorcycle Australia continues to demonstrate the personalisation potential of its popular Scout with the latest Wall of Death custom. Country manager Peter Harvey says they commissioned four Wall of Death bikes for display purposes only in their stores in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. He says the bikes were built for them...
In a near half century of riding, Bill Davidson, great grandson of Harley-Davidson founder William A. Davidson, has had only...
This photo of a “Sat-Cam” two-way fixed speed camera unit on a “speed trial” on Mt Mee Rd northwest of...
Husqvarna finally has a fix for all TR650 Terra and TR650 Strada models over a stalling issue and has issued an official product safety recall. The issue began when the models were launched in 2012 when the company was owned by BMW. BMW purchased Husqvarna in 2007 and sold it to...
The Motorbike Writer 1980 Honda CX500 project bike is up for sale to make way for the next project bike,...
A Melbourne council has voted to permanently ban motorcycles from parking on several St Kilda footpaths, but has agreed to...
Are you a hard or soft pannier adventure rider? Each has its virtues and each has its disadvantages. Hard panniers can be locked, offer better protection for contents, can withstand high impacts, are easily accessed, they are quick to release and lock on, and they can even be used as camp seats when...
Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta appears to be jumping on the scrambler bandwagon with this teaser video of their upcoming...
The annual Black Dog Ride will head to Tassie instead of the Red Centre for the first time in eight...
Riders have been urged to show their support for footpath motorcycle parking by attending a City of Port Phillip council meeting tomorrow night (May 17,2017). In February, 2016, council began a “six-month trial ban” on footpath motorcycle parking in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda. City of Port Phillip spokeswoman Fiona Blair...
A French company is set to produce an emergency brake light that sits on the back of a helmet and also senses...
Harley-Davidson is serious about developing 100 new models in the next 10 years and is not just grabbing headlines, says...
Female riders group Sisters on Steel is celebrating its third anniversary next month of riding and advocating against domestic violence. The Sisters on Steel Social Motorcycle Club was established in 2014 by “Raven” and now has six chapters: Far North Qld, South Coast Brisbane Qld, Townsville North Qld, Hunter Region...
The fourth annual Mods V Rockers ride in Brisbane on Sunday (May 28, 2017) is raising money for Youngcare to...