Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes...
This t-shirt is just one way you can help raise money for breast cancer research and make people more aware. October is international cancer awareness month and you can do your bit by donating money or joining one of the many Pink Ribbon Rides around the world or the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride...
How many touchscreens actually work with motorcycle gloves? I’ve had GPS units that are supposed to be glove friendly, but...
While most motorcycle gear has reflective material for better night visibility, few motorcycle helmets do. But now you can...
This Harley-Davidson jacket must be the first in the world to be designed specifically for a particular bike and tested in a wind tunnel. When Harley set about making the Rushmore Project Touring bikes released last year, the engineers headed for two university wind tunnels to test the aerodynamics of...
Just in time for Father’s Day, Indian Motorcycles has launched a special website that works like a wedding gift registry....
The first thing you notice about the new AXO Freedom Adventure boots ($299.95 through ficeda.com.au) is the absence of bulky...
https://youtu.be/ZdcWd594lRw The world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with head-up display may be coming to Australia. The Californian makers of the Skully AR-1 have received more than 100 orders from Australia and will apply for the lengthy approval process. In an email today to Aussies who have expressed interest in the...
Continental Tyres of Germany has issued a global recall on several models over “air loss and possible separation”. There have...
German company Touratech has long been identified as a provider of high-quality, well-tested motorcycle accessories. So when they say they...
The free Pirelli app, Diablo Super Biker, puts an to the bench-racing lies at the end of a track day or a brisk ride through the hills with your mates. But beware of incriminating yourself! No more can you boast to your mates that you hit a certain speed, or...
An “Iron Man” style motorcycle helmet with head-up display, video rearview and GPS built in has been launched (August 11). But...
Wireless phone chargers have been around for a while and the obvious place to introduce them is in motorcycles. It...
If you are riding on Mitas Sportforce tyres, stop now! An urgent safety recall notice has been issued by Mityre Australia says riders should “cease using the product immediately”. The defect notice says that certain Sportforce tyres can develop a bulge on the tread of the tyre under sustained high-speed...
Tyre pressure monitors are an example of technology working for your safety. Now there is an aftermarket unit that does...
No, it’s not April Fools’ Day. Yamaha has developed an app that supposedly translates engine noise into Japanese. When it...
The Sena SMH10 was my favourite Bluetooth communication system … until now. The Sena 20S is simply streets ahead! READ MY SMH10 REVIEW The Sena 20S costs $345 for a single and $629 for the dual unit which is a lot more than the SMH10 at $210/$379, but even if you...
Father’s Day will be here before you know it, so we’ve put together a small Father’s Day gift guide of...
I’ve always fitted Barkbusters to my adventure bikes for protection of my hands and levers from bushes and in crashes....
When preparing for a motorcycle trip, the best answer to the above question is, of course, to use a paper map, GPS and mobile phone. And prepare your route on your computer before leaving home to make annotated notes on your paper maps. I would never rely on a GPS or...
Earmold in-ear phones just got a whole lot better – now you can answer your mobile phone on the...
If you need motorcycle luggage on your cruiser, but don’t want to spoil the look with ugly pannier mounting brackets,...
You could do a lap of Australia on your bike and never have to bother about oiling the chain with a Cameleon Chain Oiler. The handy little device costs about $A230 plus postage. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a nuisance having to carry chain lube with you and it’s...
Motorcycle goggles are a must if you want to look cool and protect your eyes when riding in an open-face...
BMW is adding GoPro camera control to their car infotainment systems from July and it could be a technology that...
Get that GoPro off your helmet and stick it on a drone that will automatically follow you while you ride, providing aerial shots of you and your surroundings. I don’t know about you, but I am sick of GoPro video shot from helmets or the tank of a bike. Boring!...
BMW and Belstaff have combined to make eight motorcycle jackets costing up to $2600. But what else could you expect...
Winter makes it difficult to keep your hipster image running hot, but these uglyBROS Ton-Up motorcycle jeans should help. However,...
The latest catchphrase is “hipster” and the motorcycle industry is targeting them as the future of motorcycling. While nothing gets we “mature-aged” motorcycle riders more riled than pretentious wannabe bikers, I welcome the hipster. Anyone riding a bike is better than those who don’t ride. And if it helps the...
It’s one of the age-old questions of motorcycling: open-face or full-face helmet? For open-face “brain-bucket” proponents, it’s a matter of...
My favourite pair of motorcycle boots are these Stylmartin Legend RDs. They are waterproof and so comfortable yet supportive, that...
Water does a great job of cleaning your bike, but a lot of clever products have been produced in recent years that work without water or with a reduced amount of water. So if you’re a “greenie”, you’re in the middle of a drought, or you just want to keep...
Pirelli Scorpion Rally motorcycle tyres are made for the hard-core adventure rider. And now they have sizes for the big-bore...
The fourth iteration of the popular Michelin Pilot motorcycle tyre has increased braking ability, longer life and a wider range...
There are no manufacturers who make an adventure motorcycle that is totally suitable straight off the showroom floor. You either have to fork out extras for factory options or aftermarket accessories. Sometimes you even have to change the most fundamental things such as tyres or handlebars. I recently wrote a...
It’s almost winter in the southern hemisphere and time to break out the Superman underwear, gloves, balaclava and all-weather jackets....
Cleaning your motorcycle helmet is not only about pride in your appearance, but also safety, cleanliness, odour and a long...
One of the main concerns expressed By female riders is that motorcycle gear makes them look bulky. Now Australian motorcycle clothing manufacturers Draggin Jeans has added a slim pair of protective jeans that add style, femininity and fashion to your ride. Draggin Skins look like any other fashion jeans, but...
Do you know how to break in new motorcycle tyres that come with a glossy and slippery surface? They deserve...