Draggin Jeans continues to improve its products with the latest Rebel and Revz jeans now featuring a 20% lighter lining and...
Benzina is a fledgling motorcycle accessories brand that has launched exclusively on the new MotorbikeWriter shop site. The Brisbane-based brand...
The next-generation Sena 30K Bluetooth system will have improved networking so the connection isn’t lost when a rider leaves a group. The 30K will arrive in mid-2017, according to Earmold Australia, and is based on the popular 20S unit. It also uses the same mount so you can swap them...
MBW – Shop launch The MBW team are proud to announce the launch of our new Motorcycle Gear Shop. We’ve scoured...
A rider died without his family by his side six hours after arriving in hospital because the medical authorities had...
You can have the same airbag upper-body protection as MotoGP riders but for a fraction of the cost, thanks to the Helite Airvest and Helite jackets. The airbag vest is worn over the top of any motorcycle jacket and inflates on impact to protect the upper body. The Helite textile and...
If you’re a Kawasaki fan and looking to make this a lime Christmas, the brand has a couple of products...
Continental is extending its car-based vehicle-to-vehicle information system called eHorizon to motorcycles. The German company claims the system will aid...
Aftermarket automatic emergency brake lights could help save riders from one of the most common crashes – the rear-ender. Stoptix activates the stop light when it detects the bike slowing down under engine braking so that following motorists do not suddenly get surprised by a rapidly slowing motorcycle. It’s a...
HelloEar Arc custom earphones are claimed to stay put – even when you pull your motorcycle helmet on – are cheaper...
Helmet laws have changed radically in Australia over the past year, leaving riders a little confused about what they can...
A group of Brisbane engineering and IT students plans to make the world’s first integrated camera-helmet called Iris including outside and inside microphones so you can narrate as you ride. It’s called Iris and the crowd-funding Kickstarter program launches today with a goal of $150,000. The idea is the brainchild of...
Italian motorcycle helmet manufacturer Momodesign is developing a super-lightweight, ultra-slim profile and cool-riding helmet using graphene. Momodesign has been working with...
Bluetooth company Sena has introduced the Freewire which gets rid of any wires for CB, music or phone on the...
HJC Helmets is celebrating its 45th anniversary with Star Wars and Marvel Comics branded motorcycle helmets for their 2017 collection. Of course you’ll pay up to an extra $100 for the privilege of following your nerdy fashion tastes, but who cares when you can look like a superhero or super-villain, right?...
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (pictured above) will be the first production motorcycle to use the new Bosch 10 ABS unit which is...
Keeping track of your motorcycle maintenance can be difficult, especially if you are lucky enough to have more than one...
Riders will benefit from $13.2 million of Federal Government funding for research into “future fibres”, including next-generation protective clothing. Longtime Australia motorcycle clothing manufacturer Draggin Jeans is one of the partners in the Future Fibres Hub research that will cover four different areas. The exact amount set aside for motorcycle apparel...
There are many fluoro and lit motorcycle jackets around, but the makers of the NeonMoto Electroluminescent Motorcycle Leather Jacket claim...
Most riders are aware they should replace their helmet after five years, but how long has the helmet been sitting...
The Shoei RYD helmet uses four different outer shell sizes to achieve a compact size and light weight, no matter how big your head is. Helmet sizing is usually achieved by having only a couple of different shell sizes and fitting different width liners to achieve fit. Shoei has used four...
While manufacturers are keen to show how they can shave a few grams off their new model’s weight, they could...
Revz jeans are the latest protective pants from Draggin Jeans who are celebrating 20 years of being a part of...
Single-layer motorcycle clothing that passes safety tests is getting closer with DSM Dyneema gaining European approval after the latest tests. Their single-layer denim with elastic material and a large amount of Dyneema has passed the four-second abrasion test. It now gains an EN13595-1 approval for level 1 which means abrasion...
Retro bikes have been the rage for years and now retro motorcycle helmets and gear are catching up with Bell...
Sponsored post Once you’re equipped with your new bike and ready to get out on the road, it’s time to...
Shark claims their Spartan sports touring helmet not only offers protection, but is also quiet and light so that it doesn’t fatigue you on a long trip. Thanks to its new carbonfibre and fiberglass shell, it weighs just 1350g which is pretty light for a full-face helmet. The Spartan also features...
Get ready to start lusting after scratched chrome, the latest finish from the new Nolan helmet, the N-87, arriving in stories...
BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars have collaborated to produce a textile jacket with an airbag for use on the road and...
Indian Motorcycle is adding to the apparel range for 2017 with new rider wear, gloves, casual wear and an exclusive range of boots made in partnership with Red Wing Shoes. (See below for the full list with prices.) Click here for everything you have to know about work boots. Indian Motorcycle Australia...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has been using genuine DuPont Kevlar since 1997 and CEO Grant Mackintosh has now debunked...
Taking photos of your bike isn’t brain surgery, but if you want your bike photos to have a wow factor,...
If you’re a bit impatient about riding on your new tyres, German tyre company Continental has updated their popular motorcycle sports tyre with the SportAttack 3 that includes fast break-in technology. It’s called Traction Skin that uses no greasy release agents on the tyre and leaves the tyre with a...
Italian motorbike helmet manufacturer AGV has introduced a hydration cooling system which allows riders to sip liquid while riding. The AGV...
If you’re a bit impatient about riding on your new tyres, German tyre company Continental has updated their popular motorcycle...
Spring is here and hot temperatures are just around the corner, but cool relief is on the way, thanks to German and American scientists. Harley is now following BMW with the use of Schoeller Textile’s Coldblack fabric from Germany that reflects the sun’s rays to keep riders 5C cooler and...
Makers of this leather wristband that alerts riders to upcoming known speed camera locations is back for its second crowdfunding attempt....
https://youtu.be/R0m7ZAji5a0 Have you ever wanted to organise your own wolf pack ride or find a group social ride you can join and...
A specific scooter GPS is one of seven new products launched by TomTom in an attempt to halt the smartphone from taking over the satnav industry. The other products are fitness trackers, watches, car trackers and a roving satnav that has built-in wifi so you don’t have to plug it...
Signalling your intention clearly is an important primary safety device, which is why many modern motorcycles come with LEDs to improve...