Many motorcycle gloves now come with pads on the index finger so the gloves can be used with touchscreen such...
Forgetting to turn off your indicators could be a danger as they give a false signal to other traffic, but...
A helmet that calls for help from the emergency services if you’ve crashed is being developed by ThaiHealth. “Helpmet” works in a similar way to the recently announced BMW eCall SOS button mounted on a bike’s handlebar. The cleverly named helmet features a GPS, SIM card and a piezo shock...
It’s great to capture your ride and the surrounding scenery in photographs, but a fragile SLR camera can be ruined by...
If you arrive at a Triumph Motorcycle dealer in India dressed in thongs (flip flops), shorts and a t-shirt, they...
The inaugural adventure bike challenge was such a success, it will return for the 2017 Touratech Travel, Challenge and Expo at Bright in Victoria on April 1 and 2. Robin Box from Touratech Australia says they had about 55 participants this year from the 1000 who attended and he expects even...
Dutch company Dyneema Denim is launching a single-layer denim that meets the toughest CE standards for protection without the need...
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear,...
While car headlights are developing in technology, many motorcycles remain in the dark with sub-standard headlights. BMW seems to be leading the way with headlights that swivel into a corner, or have LED headlights and, pretty soon, lasers. Most motorcycle manufacturers use Halogen headlights, some use Xenon headlights, a couple...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
The TomTom Rider 400 GPS has a host of new functions that not only make motorcycle touring easier, but also...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Blackbird has released men’s and women’s suede-look motorcycle jackets for winter riding. Blackbird Motorcycle Wear is the brainchild of former Sydney interior designer Belinda McPhee with the help of her three adult children (Belinda, 20, Eliza 17 and Sam 22) and husband Peter who all ride....
Before winter there have been enough hot days to test and confirm the cooling effectiveness of the Italian-made Spidi Summernet...
You can pay hundreds of dollars for a Bluetooth intercom, or less than $50 for a cheap unit, but do...
Air-conditioning could be coming for riders with Honda patenting a stand-alone, tank-mounted air-conditioning unit. There have been bike-mounted air-conditioning units before, but they were big, heavy and inefficient. We’ve also seen some bizarre attempts at rider-mounted airconditioning units as well. Two recent examples are the bulky 4.5kg BikeAir unit about...
Last week’s Helmet Forum still leaves riders unclear about the laws governing the use of helmet cameras and tinted visors,...
A helmet forum in Sydney has decided that the Australian standard for helmets is still relevant – at least for...
If you’re looking for a smart pair of around-town riding pants that you can also wear out to diner, a club or a movie without looking like a Storm Trooper, the Icon Hooligan denim trousers could be for you. They come in dark blue or mid-grey and look just like...
If you do come off your motorcycle, the first thing to hit the ground will probably be your gloves as the...
https://youtu.be/ojF0PYgBdLQ Young French couple Fanny, 19, and Jonathan, 20, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their idea for illuminated tape...
Soon you can leave your smartphone at home and stream live video of your ride to YouTube via the ! While the legality of helmet cameras remains in limbo despite a Victorian judge dismissing a case in February 2016, this cam should raise a few eyebrows at its size. It’s...
When you buy motorcycle protective clothing with a CE sticker, are you getting proper riding gear or something more suitable...
Speedway legends of the ’60s and ‘70s such as Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson and Ray Carroll have inspired these smart-looking...
After about 10 years of faithful service and being absolutely flogged constantly, my dependable Sena SMH10 Bluetooth intercom has finally given up the ghost. Pretty good value and wear for an item that’s been frequently switched from helmet to helmet, and worn in rain, hail and even snow! However, it’s...
A drier-than-normal autumn is not the best time to test the Draggin Hydro waterproof jacket and pants, but I found...
Suzuki fans can now wear their heart on their head with the branded Shoei GT-Air Suzuki MotoGP Helmet. The snazzy...
You either love or hate it when your chrome motorcycle exhaust pipes go blue or rusty, but now Yamaha Motor has developed a nano-film coating technology that retains the sheen. Some riders like the bluing effect caused by excessive heat as they say it gives the bike character. However, it...
A Russian prototype helmet with head-up display is claimed to have “true HUD” while the Skully and coming BMW helmets and...
Melbourne riding gear company Saint has released riding pants, jackets and gloves made of Unbreakable Denim which is claimed to...
If you’ve ever been drenched in the pouring rain while riding, you may be interested in this Chinese-made Sterydry unit that claims to not only dry your wet helmet, gloves, socks and boots but also sanitise them. We contacted the Chinese manufacturer, Meson Global Company, for more details. Sales manager...
Touratech has “fine-tuned” its Compañero adventure riding suit with new materials in some areas. The Compañero World2 for men and...
An American rider has invented a simple helmet stand which he is trying to have crowd-funded to go into mass...
Shark Leathers don’t just make leather riding gear, but also textiles such as these kevlar-protected cargo jeans. They describe these pants as “distressed cargos”, but they look more like tiger toast to me. I’m not really a fan of the look, but maybe I’m just too old-fashioned. They come in...
Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent...
Riders are still in the dark on several helmet issues including tinted visors, labels, stickers and attachments, so Standards Australia...
We featured a bulky motorcycle air-conditioning unit in February 2014 that sat on the back of the bike, but this latest invention is much lighter, smaller and hangs off your trousers to pump cold or hot air into your jacket. It’s called MiClimate and the makers promise it will hit...
The world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with HUD (head-up display) has been held up for mass delivery yet again....
After recently purchasing a Shark “Faster” two-piece leather suit and being suitably impressed Motorbike Writer correspondent Marty Thompson ordered a...
If you’re a fan of the Rolling Stones, you may be interested in forking out a massive $750 for these special-edition, open-faced Davida helmets with the iconic tongue logo. The only British helmet manufacturer has been invited to design and produce a range of Davida helmets for the new Rolling...
Male and female riders can now stay fresh in summer for longer and warm in winter all day with this...