The US Army is funding research into materials with electronic nanowires to heat the fabric that could eventually lead to...
An Aussie woman has started the Naz Bags canvas motorcycle luggage company after being inspired by the Long Way Round...
Is leather better than vinyl when it comes to choosing the best seat for your motorcycle? We asked longtime motorcycle seat upholsterer John Moorhouse of Ergo Seats in Brisbane for his advice when we dropped off our Ducati GT1000 seat for a new cover and comfortable foam. The seat will...
Owning a motorbike is an adrenaline enhancing, life-changing experience. There is a bond that develops between a rider and their...
This Veldt Trophy head helmet holder could be one of the best and coolest ways to store your motorcycle helmet...
Danish company Tourstart is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 20% discount on their new motorcycle ride planning and navigation app with free worldwide maps. While there have been many such apps around, the company claims theirs is “unique” because of “the high level of integration between web and app. Once...
German motorcycle accessory company Touratech AG has filed for insolvency, but riders have been assured it is not voluntary bankruptcy...
The smart helmet revolution is coming with several hi-tech helmets or add-on units hitting the market in the next few...
Harley-Davidson has teamed with rock legends Guns N’ Roses to launch a range of men’s and women’s long and short-sleeved t-shirts, hoodies and tank tops. The partnership leads us to believe that the band could be a highlight act at the motorcycle brand’s 115th celebrations next year in Milwaukee from...
You better line up early next Saturday (August 19, 2017) for the annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale as it usually sells...
Earmold Australia have been making earplugs for Aussie riders since 1988 and now produce their own laboratory-made Lab-Flex earplugs. We’ve...
She has ridden in snow, through cyclones, fixed her chain with a piece of pipe by the side of the road and now Amanda Chan is developing a unisex sportbike gear brand Flying Solo Gear. The 29-year-old Canadian moved to Melbourne in May 2015 and one of the first things...
In some states of the USA riders don’t have to wear a helmet, but they must have eye protection, while...
Touratech claims their Dri Ride Breathable seats are more comfortable and will keep you dry when you get hot in...
The Californian Burly magnetic tank bag is not only practical and convenient, but also stylish and flexible as it can be used as a tail bag or separated into two. There is a clever little detachable magnetic screen section which can be used for a map, GPS and/or phone. You...
Macna has added a women’s winter glove to their range, but the only thing we see that makes it suitable...
A New Zealand company is joining the head-up display revolution with a small and light retrofit unit for riders so...
Thin-profile, retro-styled helmets like this from Isle of Man helmet manufacturer Veldt are the latest fashion accessory, but are they comfortable and safe? Veldt recently sent us a limited-edition helmet to review. It was made especially to celebrate the launch of the American Vanguard Roadster motorcycle. Prices on their website...
Police and paramedics in Slovenia are the first in the world to fit Smart Turn System self-cancelling indicators to their...
Riders can now more easily see what’s behind them with the Zona M100 – a system that features a head-up...
Pomelo fruit and fish scales could hold the key to more protective, lighter and cheaper motorcycle riding gear, says BMW Motorrad. The German manufacturer has spent three years working with universities and companies such as adidas, drawing inspiration from nature to develop safety clothing and helmets for their factory workers. It...
Earmold Australia has added a new service of Lab-Flex custom earplugs to now offer even longer lasting motorcycle rider earplugs...
Here’s a free fun app that provides interactive motorcycle exhaust and engine sounds for those who are disappointed with their...
Many motorcycle shops only pay lip service to women’s riding gear, says Black Arrow fashion designer and motorcyclist Hannah Smith of Sydney. “Female motorcyclists are a fast-growing sector worldwide; fact,” she says. “So it is surprising to me that many motorcycle stores still think that they only need to cater...
Swedish company GObyLIVI is about to go into production with products that allow the rider to use their smartphone with...
America’s newest motorcycle company, Vanguard, has teamed up with fellow American Bluetooth company FUSAR and Isle of Man helmet company Veldt to...
Many helmets now come with quick-release ratchet-lock chin straps that present a problem in securing them to your parked motorcycle because they don’t have D-rings. Some people like ratchet locks because they are convenient yet others believe the D-ring is far safer. All motorcycle racers have D-rings. But it didn’t...
A hands-free phone holder that mounts on your wrist has been targeted for a lot of active uses, including motorcycle...
Are you a hard or soft pannier adventure rider? Each has its virtues and each has its disadvantages. Hard panniers can be locked,...
A French company is set to produce an emergency brake light that sits on the back of a helmet and also senses a crash, alerting emergency services with your medical details. Cosmo Connected spokesperson Ilinca Spita says the device will be available from $U149 or SUS$249 in carbon finish through the Cosmo...
Now riders can replace the leather liner in their Davida helmet to prolong its life or create an alternative custom...
A limited edition of 1000 Bell Custom 500 helmets has been produced to honour 100 years of Harley-Davidson in Australia, but...
Rider Karen Curley of Canberra recently sent us photos of her wearing a Helite airbag vest at Mount Panorama Circuit on a ride with my fellow FRoCers (Female Riders of Canberra). She won the Helite airbag safety vest earlier this year in a Motorbike Writer competition to launch the safety product via...
The new holy grail of motorcycle jeans seems to be single-layer denim with the abrasion-resistant material woven into the fabric....
If you are customising or restoring a motorcycle and can’t find a part or need special custom parts machined, this...
Heading out on the open road for a motorbiking road trip and camping weekend? There is nothing better than this and these trips always generate plenty of great stories to share once you return home. One key aspect to consider before setting off is your camping situation, as this will...
When most people think of a motorbike jacket, they usually automatically think about a generic black leather jacket. The truth...
Motorcycle riding jackets, pants and gloves from European company Macna is now being imported to Australia by Link International. The...
This leather wristband could be the biggest money saver for motorcycle riders as it alerts the rider to upcoming known speed camera locations. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the Italian-made WOOLF wristband will launch in June 2017 and cost €139 (about $A200). Earlybirds can order now for €99 (about $A140) on woolf.bike. It may seem expensive, but if...
The new Ixon Zephyr HP textile men’s motorcycle jacket is claimed to be a three-in-one versatile jacket for year-round riding...