Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with...
With winter just around the corner, Kiwi company Roadog has launched a new line of thermal layers specifically designed for...
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...
No matter what the season, a neck sock – or two, or three – is always good to have in...
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit....
It’s almost winter in the southern hemisphere and time to break out the Superman underwear, gloves, balaclava and all-weather jackets. I recently rode in “brisk” Victorian weather and was reminded just how cold the windchill factor can be when riding a naked bike in single-digit temperatures. While I had remembered...
Motorcycle jackets don’t have to make you look like you’ve just set the fastest lap at Phillip Island or ridden...
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear....
Aussie riders could be short-changed when buying protective riding gear that does not include the armour; we should demand it be included free, according to a protective clothing expert. I have noticed that several items I have received for review have been provided with the armour, but when I have...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me … something from the 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor...
Motorcycle gear is becoming cheaper and cheaper, but there is still a lot of expensive gear that may not offer protection commensurate with the cost. While we don’t endorse inferior products, companies such as Aldi seem to be able to bring bargain-priced quality items to market. Senior research project officer...
Barz Optics make a range of quality sunglasses that are windproof, comfortable enough to wear all day and night and...
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re...
American sunglasses manufacturer Flying Eyes who specialise in glasses for pilots now have improved safety standards to make them UV-protected and shatterproof. These stylish pilot sunglasses have recently become popular among motorcyclists for their comfortably thin yet indestructible frames and wrap-around design that keeps the wind out. Click here for...
Women riders’ tight-fitting leggings may look great, but they still fail the safety test, according to the Australian MotoCAP safety...
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors,...
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico? This week you’ll need a good mix of motorcycle, racing and pop culture knowledge. To win, just do our weekly motorbike trivia quiz...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has been using genuine DuPont Kevlar since 1997 and CEO Grant Mackintosh has now debunked...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories...
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in Milwaukee, she is besieged by fans wanting autographs and pictures. It’s the same with her brother Bill and father, Willie G. But these days there are more and more women...
Spring is here and hot temperatures are just around the corner, but cool relief is on the way, thanks to...
The latest catchphrase is “hipster” and the motorcycle industry is targeting them as the future of motorcycling. While nothing gets...
The “bikie chicks” from BikieChic are selling up to enjoy more travel, fishing and surfing. Selena Thurbon and Diane Scaysbrook are icons of the Australian women riding scene who have forged the foremost women’s motorcycle clothing brand in Australia over the past eight years. Selena acquired Silverhorse Clothing 10 years...
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be...
Many riders wear bamboo socks and underwear for their all-season comfort and long-lasting odour-free freshness. We endorse Bamboo Textiles products...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue is now waiting at your dealership. About 22,000 copies have been printed off for Australia and New Aealand and they are all likely to...
Isn’t it about time sexy was brought back to women’s protective motorcycle clothing rather than baggy, androgynous gear? Australian motorcycle...
Harley-Davidson has teamed with rock legends Guns N’ Roses to launch a range of men’s and women’s long and short-sleeved...
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but at reasonable prices. The gear will be offered through the new Motorbike Writer online shop. Click here to BUY NOW! Octane motorcycle gear importers are veteran New Zealand motorcycle riders...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang your helmet, gloves and jacket when you finish your ride. The Brisbane workshop has just launched a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for their ingenious Helmet and Gear Hanger, a purpose-designed and versatile device...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
If you are worried about air pollution when riding or are allergic to airborne pollens, the French R-PUR face mask...
These weird gizmos are called Ventz and they are designed to hold open your motorcycle jacket cuff to allow fresh air up your sleeve. BUY VENTZ NOW AT OUR ONLINE SHOP I tried them in very hot and humid conditions and was surprised to find they work straight away....
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host...
Harley-Davidson MotorClothes plunders the company’s 110-plus-year archives for classic logos and graphics to adorn its latest men’s heritage collection of...
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of the 50 best products to use Kevlar. It is the only Australian company recognised by in the DuPont Kevlar 50th anniversary list which also includes products such as Goodyear Wangler tyres, Beauer...
Beating the heat is as simple as wearing a Harley-Davidson adjustable hydration vest, as I have found out on my...