Motorcycle helmet visor fogging is a major safety issue that doesn’t just occur in cold conditions, but also during rain...
American motorcycle helmet manufacturer Biltwell has released its retro Lane Splitter helmet in Australia with other models coming in the...
UK helmet manufacturer Davida has launched their first first full-face helmet, the Koura, at the EICMA motorcycle show last week. Davida is better known for their open-face helmets, but now they have followed in the footsteps of brands such as Bell, Biltwell and Veldt in producing a retro-styled full-face helmet....
Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting...
The Hedon Heroine helmet, the British helmet company’s first full-face model, is finally available in Australia. Hedon helmets are distributed in Australia,...
If you find it inconvenient carrying your helmet around, you may be interested in this EZ-GO motorcycle helmet strap. The Chinese-made EZ-GO Strap sells for just $A22 (plus $A10 shipping) and you can buy it here online. EZ-GO strap in use We were sent a strap to use and were...
This Astric Sports motorcycle jacket that converts to a bike cover is one of many weird and wonderful motorcycle accessories...
Ducati has showcased three versions of its new flagship Scrambler 1100 model, powered by a resurrected air-cooled 1079cc L-twin engine....
If you are worried about air pollution when riding or are allergic to airborne pollens, the French R-PUR face mask may be the solution. https://youtu.be/NTTBf1pUH3M Their crowd-funding project is more than 345% oversubscribed so we expect it will go into production. It costs €119 ($A180, $US139) each, including one replacement...
Monza Imports sent us a set of new Dunlop Sportmax Alpha-14 tyres for our Ducati GT1000 project bike and they...
Fans of the BMW GS range seem to have every gadget know to motorcycling and now they can augment that...
The first carbon fibre wheel that can be swapped between bikes will be unveiled at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan in November. While carbon fibre wheels can be expensive, the cost is diminished if you can swap the rear wheel between your bikes. That is assuming you have more...
Many riders now have Bluetooth intercom units in their helmets to talk to other riders, take and make phone calls...
Three YouTube videos have been launched today to help riders understand the rules and regulations, correct fitting and crash-protection purpose...
Motorcycle police often ride around with the chin bar on their modular or flip-up helmets in the up position, but is it safe or legal? It makes sense that a modular helmet worn open is not as safe as when it is worn as a full-face helmet. In fact, the...
Motorcycle simulators are becoming more real and cheaper with one Spanish company now promising to deliver an affordable simulator for...
Australian boot maker R.M.Williams has joined forces with Parisian bike builder Blitz Motorcycles to make hipster biker scrambler boots costing...
If you’ve ever low-sided your motorcycle you have most likely damaged at least one fairing. If it’s just a minor scratch you can order some touch-up paint from the manufacturer. However, if the fairing is broken or snapped, it needs to be replaced. ExtremeFairings.com writer Stephen Warde has supplied us...
Australian company Ikon Suspension has been around in one form or another making riders more comfortable and safer since 1962....
A suspension update is a black art with every suspension expert having differing opinions. You could go up and down...
If you’ve looked at improving your suspension, you have probably run into the argument about whether progressive for linear springs are better. Our Ducati GT1000 project bike suffers from under-sprung and over-damped suspension like a lot of Ducati road bikes with standard suspension. The resulting effect is head-shake, chattering, harsh...
Even the most expensive machines seem to have inferior motorcycle mirrors that look out of place, don’t give a clear...
Brass and copper used to be common materials in motorcycles and now Harley-Davidson is going brassy with its latest collection...
You can leave your gear locked on your motorbike with the goLock Venture and receive a warning over your phone if someone tries to tamper with it. The goLock Venture also has LED lights and a loud alarm to deter thieves. It will be available for $US239.95 (about $A305) from...
The defunct Skully AR-1 head-up display helmet will be replaced by an updated Fenix AR helmet in the middle of...
Skully — the world’s first commercially available HUD helmet — may return after it crashed in July 2016 when the...
If you suffer from an itchy scalp when you are wearing your motorcycle helmet, it could be because it needs a thorough clean. Given how often you wear and sweat in your motorcycle helmet, it is important to keep it clean and free from bacteria. Based on the Gear Heads...
As if motorcycle parts aren’t expensive enough, sometimes you have a long wait for them to arrive with your bike...
Your visor is your window to what lies ahead so it is important to protect it and keep it clean...
If you think the price of some motorcycle helmets is a ripoff, what about the exorbitant prices you face for a replacement visor? Visors are easily scratched from a mishap or just from bugs, dust, road grime and light gravel and stones. When they are damaged they should be replaced...
More great products from the some of the best producers of motorcyclist clothing have arrived for the summer ahead. We...
Keeping your cool while riding in summer heat is difficult, but this cool vest and bag from Harley-Davidson will help....
Women wanting to feel and look cool while they ride with safety can now get these skinny denim riding jeans from Sydney company Blackbird Motorcycle Wear. They are made with 8oz stretch denim so they feel comfortable and fit to the shape of a woman’s leg without a saggy bottom....
Riders concerned about the legality and safety of mounting a camera to their helmet may soon be able to wear...
One of the most feature-packed, expensive, heaviest and biggest smart helmets yet, the CrossHelmet X1, has achieved its crowd-funding goal...
New York rider Shaun Lee has started making an innovative waxed-cotton tail bag for motorcycles even before he has raised all the necessary funds through a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign. The 12-litre tail bag fits on most motorcycle rear seats with a simple under-seat strap system, roll-down waterproof top and zippers,...
Do you prefer to wear a backpack for your daily commute or use a sissy bar bag? Now you can...
Do you wear your gauntlet gloves under or over your jacket cuff? While most gauntlet gloves are made to be...
Most standard motorcycle seats are too soft or too hard, shaped so you slide forward into the tank and don’t take into account rider ailments such as a bad back, says John Moorhouse of Ergo Seats. John knows motorcycle seats. He has been upholstering them since he started an apprenticeship in coach...
Quad Lock is one of the latest devices to mount your phone to your motorcycle to use for GPS navigation,...