Australian motorcycle protective clothing company Draggin will release the first single-layer denim jeans with abrasion resistance higher than four seconds....
French motorcycle helmet company Shark has launched their Race-R Pro claiming it is “engineered and worn by the current MotoGP...
An aftermarket self-cancelling indicator is now being tested by riders and the Solvenian makers are offering early adopters a discount reward. ABCS Sistem has been besieged by riders asking to be testers since the Smart Turn System was announced in February. https://youtu.be/quEpgqZN6ho So they have adopted an Early user program where customers can pre-order at a special price of 79€ A$116, US$89) instead of full...
Australians will soon be able ride nationwide with a European-standard helmet after Western Australia yesterday became the final state to approve UNECE...
Have you ever had your helmet roll off your seat and get damaged? Now you can store your helmet safely with...
The Bluetooth Headwave Tag sticks to the back of your helmet and uses vibrations to turn it into a speaker, but the sound is pretty dismal and muddy. We had hoped this would be a great invention that would do away with uncomfortable speakers or earphones, but after spending almost...
The new Ixon Dual Jacket includes a zip-out hoodie which you can wear inside the jacket to keep you warm...
We review a lot of rider gear, but fortunately don’t get to crash test them. However, in this review, rider...
https://youtu.be/_j-6YPU3gDU Samsung has made a “smart” motorcycle windshield that will display texts, emails, maps and tell you who is calling. Some may call it dumb! While the above video calls it a “new concept in road safety”, surely it would be dangerous to have long texts and emails on a...
They say you only get what you pay for, but with the Shark Leathers Faster two-piece road suit, you get more...
American Bluetooth communications company Cardo has integrated its new group communication technology into a small group with range of up...
When we began riding in the 1970s, all our motorcycle riding gear came from the army disposal shop because the gear was strong, reliable, weatherproof, warm/cool and, best of all, cheap! These days most people only wear riding gear made by specialist motorcycle outfitters. It’s also strong, reliable, weatherproof, warm/cool, but...
It will be at least May before Australian riders are able to buy European-standard helmets from stores after the South Australian...
Despite the Nolan N-40 being several helmets in one with a removable peak, chin bar and visor, it isn’t noisy...
Smart helmets of the future may not only have integrated Bluetooth, GPS, communication, head-up display and noise-cancelling technology but also air pollution alerts! The first four technologies are now being offered in the Skully helmet, while the upcoming Sena will feature noise-cancelling technology. However, helmets seem to be capable of...
The Touratech Aventuro Mod Companero2 flip-up adventure helmet is one of the first Euro-approved helmets imported to Australia under new,...
Indian Motorcycle has partnered with Red Wing Shoes to create a three-model line-up of stylish riding boots for men and...
Adventure riders who lose smartphone connectivity in the bush can now connect with their riding mates and track their position with a new device called Beartooth. It uses a 1GHz bandwidth to set up its own 3.2km network so you can still text or speak to your riding mates and find them...
There is no need to buy an expensive BMW or KTM motorcycle to have headlights that illuminate the inside of...
Riders should soon be able to buy European-standard helmets in stores when approval to wear the UNECE 22.05 helmets spreads right...
The world’s biggest Royal Enfield concept store will open soon in Australia with the concept rolling out across other dealers, say importers Urban Moto Imports. UMI Asia Pacific Sales Manager Alan Elasmar says the stores will be high-quality and offer a range of premium apparel. “Royal Enfield sees Australia as...
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win...
Using an action camera on your motorbike to video forward or back is fine, but now you can monitor both ways...
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be part of the Harley-Davidson Festival in Montreal, Canada, February 19-21. To win, just do our weekly motorbike trivia quiz below and share your score on Facebook by clicking on the button...
Earmold’s personally moulded earplugs and associated earphones have long been the popular choice among Australian motorcycle riders to save their...
These BearTek smart motorcycle gloves will allow you to operate your phone via Bluetooth and/or your GoPro camera via wifi...
https://youtu.be/ZdcWd594lRw The changing helmet laws in Australia have caused a delay in the delivery of the Skully AR-1 head-up display (HUD) helmet. The Californian makers of the world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with HUD say they have received more than 100 orders from Australia. While they originally said they would apply...
If you crashed wearing this Japanese Neko (cat) helmet with ears, would you land on your feet? We’ve seen some...
The revolutionary Australian-designed Vozz RS 1.0 Helmet with a hinged shell and no chin strap is a high-quality, comfortable and...
We’ve said it before, self-cancelling indicators can save riders from motorists driving right out in front of them thinking the rider is about to turn because their indicator is still on from a previous turn. All cars have self-cancelling indicators as standard equipment, yet only expensive motorcycles fit them. However, Slovenian company...
Wisconsin motorcycle luggage manufacturer Dowco has launched five new Willie & Max leather saddlebags and 10 complimentary accessory bags. The...
Thanks to Australian readers of Motorbike Writer, the UK-based Bikesystems BikeHUD ADVENTURE Gen2 head-up display unit for motorcycle helmets now has a...
Instead of wearing headphones under your helmet or installing speakers inside, the Headwave Tag turns your helmet into a speaker. We reported on the device back in February 2104 and it’s taken this long to perfect it and get the unit to market. The German Headwave Tag attaches to the...
As if bright yellow and red Ducati motorcycles aren’t visible enough, the Italian manufacturer has linked up with Arai and...
Protection and a little bit of Marlon Brando style have merged in the latest offering from Australian motorcycle apparel company...
The Australian-designed and owned VOZZ Helmet with a unique system that rids the helmet of a chin strap will cost $888. The tri-composite VOZZ RS 1.0 Helmet splits in two and is hinged at the top with a rear shell opening that makes it easy to put on and take...
Most motorcycle riders love their gizmos, so today we present three more that we think will interest you: a watch, lenses...
One of Australia’s leading motorcycle apparel manufacturers, DriRider, has moved into leather jackets for the first time. DriRider has become...
Riders are still having a lot of difficulty buying international standard UNECE 22.05 helmets in Australia despite them being allowed in three states and both territories. In December, NSW joined Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and Northern Territory in approving the use of the UNECE 22.05 motorcycle helmets and the Australian...
Bell Helmets plans to integrate a 360-degree action camera in one of its helmets which would get around the legality...