Riders confused by complex helmet laws and conflicting interpretations across state borders would prefer to replace the Australian safety standard...
The Motorcycle Council of NSW has called for national road rules on helmet use that are separate to the current...
A national motorcycle helmet forum has failed to reach any resolutions nor give riders any clear indication of what is a legal helmet or whether tinted visors and helmet cameras are legal. Today’s forum was convened by Standards Australia and included representatives of state and federal governments, road safety groups, certifiers, retailers,...
My Triumph Bonneville T100 is a fun little bike but I don’t pretend it’s a great performer, especially two-up. The...
Harley-Davidson has released the Boom! Audio Stage II motorcycle audio suite of speakers to put the rock in your roll....
Your next motorcycle jacket could be fitted with lightweight rider armour designed like fish scales. A team of Boston University engineering researchers believe fish, snake and even butterfly scales hold the key to creating strong and lightweight armour. While there is no talk yet of including the armour in motorcycle...
A joy shared is a joy doubled, so taking your partner for a pillion ride is a great way to...
The Continental TKC70 could be the new choice for long-range adventurers. The TKC80 has been the choice of many an...
Gazi Suspension now comes in black to suit many “dark” models, customs and rat bikes where riders are seeking a less chromed look. The Brisbane-based suspension system company is also expanding from its current twin-shock line-up to include mono shocks this year and company spokesman and suspension expert Paul Bushell says...
All you budding hipsters should take note of the cool new Shark Heritage open-face helmet. It is available now in...
Forget about fitting a Bluetooth headset to every helmet you own; you may soon be able to make and receive...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the latest products from tyres to jackets to tools and gizmos. Retro whitewall tyre The Pro Accessories PL. Avon Cobra whitewall 21-inch front tyre is just what the power cruiser and...
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit....
Ridersmate could be a great safety gizmo for riders who like to ride alone or adventure riders who visit remote places....
The now-defunct Skully head-up-display helmet has been surpassed by the even higher-tech Nand Logic Smart Helmet. Although this helmet is not yet designed for motorcycling, Nand Logic has just announced they will make a version for motorcycles on the same platform. At the moment, it is only intended for cycling, skateboarding...
Inventors are constantly pumping out interesting gadgets and some of them could be very handy for motorcycle riders. Here are...
The world’s first commercially available HUD helmet (head-up display) will use one of the latest navigation systems that even lets you navigate...
Imagine having a tyre that changes its tread pattern when you go from tar to dirt and back again. Well, that could be the future with two motorcycle tyre designs in the top three of the biannual Hankook Tyre Design competition. The winning “Dakar” design by German university student...
I love my Ugly Fish Ultimate sunglasses, but now I have a new love in my life: the Ugly Fish...
German adventure accessories company Touratech has produced a range of high-end suspension that is tailored specifically for adventure riders. Touratech...
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re off the bike should check out MotoChic. This new American company, founded by rider Debra Chin, has launched its first two products on Kickstarter. They are durable lightweight, multi-purpose bags...
Aprilia has just made a couple of hi-tech leaps into the future where the bike talks to your helmet and...
The world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with head-up display is increasing production to meet worldwide demand, including Australia. The...
An American tyre treatment that is guaranteed to make your bike tyres puncture-proof is coming to Australia. Rhinotires are made by applying a “RhinoPlex” polymer to the interior of a new or used tyre at extreme heat so it becomes part of the tyre. http://youtu.be/GScWPb8qcng The gel instantly seals any...
The Kovix Security KDL6 Alarmed Disc Lock has a high-quality stainless-steel hardened pin system designed for resistance against any form...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang...
Imagine controlling your helmet camera via spoken instructions, narrating your video with crystal clarity while you ride and hearing the battery status over your helmet speakers. Well, now you can with the Sena Prism action camera starting from $399* plus extras. Sena is well known as the maker of...
How would you like your helmet to tell you how fast you’re going, where you are going and what your...
A simple strap could help reduce motorcycle theft in Australia which has one of the highest rates in the world....
Coating the bodywork of my BMW F 800 GS with Cleararmour was the best motorcycle accessory I’ve ever added. Despite bush bashing on the bike, brushing past lantana and being peppered with gravel and sand by other adventure riding companions, the bodywork was in pristine condition when it came time...
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact...
Do you go internet shopping when you need motorcycle riding gear and bike accessories, or do you shop around locally? The belief...
The Triumph Bonneville is the perennial darling of the hipsters. And now with waxed-cotton saddlebags, the hipsters can ride further than their local cafe The problem with fitting luggage to a Triumph Bonneville has always been the fact that the factory black leather saddlebags look out of place. They are too...
Why do I come home with a big grin on my face after a ride wearing an open face helmet?...
The ubiquitous helmet camera has just become better with the release of the GoPro Hero 4. The Hero 3 recorded...
Osprey Transporter backpacks are ideal for motorcycle riders because they are tough, but also lightweight. And we’d like you to have one! To win an Osprey Transporter 130 backpack, make sure you subscribe to our free weekly newsletter by clicking here and go to our Facebook page and click like....
Australia’s Barkbusters is celebrating 30 of motorcycle handguards with some new products to be announced next week at the Intermot...
Motorcycle riders have been warned to avoid buying cheap motorcycle accessories, consumables and rider gear over the internet as they...
Now you can film your ride all day with a battery-powered GoPro pole. No need to stop and replace the battery in the GoPro as the pole not only allows you to get some great selfie riding shots, but also has batteries which keep the camera running for up to...
Australian motorcycle jeans and clothing company Draggin has won its second international Red Dot Award for Product Design. This time it...