Davida open-face helmet prices have come down about $100 in the wake of the new Euro helmet laws that allow...
Segura has released a very hipster jacket that takes its inspiration from the famous waxed-cotton Belstaff Trailmaster. The French-made Segura...
The influx of high-quality helmets continues after Euro certifications were approved for Australia with Portuguese Nexx Helmets available from October 2016. The new laws have so far led to several helmet models being introduced which were previously not available here because of the extra layer of testing required in Australia....
Many riders already know the advantages of bamboo socks and underwear which keeps you cool/warm and nice to be near...
Polish company Seemore plans to introduce head-up display (HUD) helmets in the wake of the controversial collapse of Skully Helmets...
Sorry if you are feeling a bit giddy after watching this video, but it shows just how robust a GoPro Session action camera can be. This small, cheap and robust GoPro Session was anchored on a Ducati 998R by 3M tape suction cap, but not tethered on. The rider, who wishes...
The general rule is to replace your motorcycle helmet every five years, but what if you drop it, sweat heavily...
The new Motoz Tractionator GPS adventure tyre can be used in one direction for 50/50 dirt/tar or fitted in the...
New helmet laws that allow European UNECE22.05 helmets to be sold in Australia have led to the re-introduction of high-quality X-Lite helmets made by Italian company Nolan. Australian helmet importers Ron Angel Wholesale says the first X-Lite helmet will be the X-551 adventure helmet with more models to come. “X-Lite...
Fraud and rebirthing charges against the bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles have been adjourned until October 13 after a brief mention in a...
There is hardly a day goes by where Motorbike Writer’s email inbox isn’t bombarded by spam, mainly from Pakistan leather...
All new bikes should come with headlight protectors as modern Xenon and LED headlights can be very expensive to replace, some more than $2000! It only takes one errant rock to drain your hip pocket. And don’t be fooled into thinking it is only adventure bikes that are susceptible to copping a rock...
Head-up display for riders has not died with the closure of American HUD helmet company Skully as fellow Americans FUSAR...
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....
There are so many factory accessories available for the popular Ducati Scrambler, they have designed an online configurator so you can see the accessories mounted on a prospective purchase. Click here to get started! You first select your country, but it’s not yet set up with prices in Australia so...
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn...
The new Shoei X-Spirit III motorcycle helmet joins 52 other helmets to score the maximum five stars in the UK’s...
The bosses of pocket-sized Braaap Motorcycles have been accused of “rebirthing” motorcycles across Australia. Rebirthing is usually associated with using a VIN number from a write-off on to a stolen bike, or creating a new motorcycle out of stolen parts. The vehicles are usually not roadworthy. You can check if your...
The revolutionary Australian-designed VOZZ strapless motorcycle helmet is being updated and will be distributed in Canada. VOZZ Helmets managing director Mark...
Every motorcyclist should consider getting first-aid training and carrying a first-aid kit on their motorcycle. This kit from adventure accessories...
Head-up display was promised as the next big thing in motorcycle helmet technology, but now Skully Helmets has collapsed amid a misappropriations scandal while other developers are holding off. Head-up display shows vital information either on the visor or a small periphery translucent screen. It has been a feature in luxury cars for a few...
“Little MBW” has given the thumb’s up to the new GoGo Gear Kevlar armoured leggings. My daughter, Alice, is a...
The protection standards of motorcycle clothing are becoming more confusing as changes to Europe’s CE Approval system begin to flow through to Australia....
If you’re travelling to Italy and plan to ride around the country, sampling Italian wines and dining on fine food, Ducati has just the smartphone app for you. The free app is called Taste of Joy and fits into their “Land of Joy” theme of the marketing for their very...
BMW Motorrad has partnered with social media mapping app company Rever to help riders discover the world’s best roads, create custom...
Any motorcycle or bicycle helmet can now be turned into a smart “Iron Man” helmet with the FUSAR app and...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Saint has created the world’s strongest single-layer denim which has now achieved European certification for greater than four-second abrasion resistance. Saint’s “Unbreakable Denim” is made by weaving 66% Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) in the warp and weft while having a 34% cotton denim “face”. The...
Draggin Jeans boss Grant Mackintosh has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, but says his award-winning jeans helped save...
Smart cornering headlights are coming to more motorcycles now that Kawasaki is thinking of introducing them on their Ninja ZX-14R. BMW...
Interphone has released a range of new Bluetooth intercoms with a new low-profile design, more talk time, smarter pairing and increased range. The new Interphone units are only 22mm deep so they form a low aerodynamic profile on your helmet. The two-way Interphone Urban intercom ($199.95 single, $349.95 pair) comes with white...
Australian motorcycle jeans company Draggin Jeans have won a “best of the best” award for their Holeshot jeans in the inaugural...
Most motorcycle wheels are made of aluminium, steel or magnesium, but if you want to extract some extra performance from...
Thanks to the new rules on European-approved helmets throughout Australia, Moto Guzzi Australia has imported a range of helmets to suit the new V9 Bobber and Roamer. The $315 open-faced jet helmets are not only stylish and low profile, but also match the new colours of the hipster V9 models....
Smart phones are adding functionality to riding, replacing GPS units and even motorcycle instruments with their own accurate accelerometers and...
This four-minute video isn’t a nanny-state instructional guide in being a woose, but is an informative guide to checking and...
My cupboards are bulging with riding gear I have bought and had given to me for testing over the years, but I always seem to wear the same favourite riding gear. It’s great to have a bulging cupboard full of boots, jackets and pants, drawers filled with gloves and a...
A petition to ban the use of a hi-vis vest with “POLITE” on the back has been started in the UK, saying...
The Satechi Bluetooth remote media button adds functionality to your smartphone that will suit many motorcycle riders if mounted conveniently...
There is no longer any need to buy an expensive motorcycle to have adaptive headlights that illuminate the inside of a corner. American lighting company of Wisconsin, J.W. Speaker Corporation, has released the world’s first aftermarket adaptive motorcycle headlights that fill in the dark void of a corner. The adaptive...
Smart motorcycle mirrors that adjust to your riding position have received several innovation awards and are about to go to...