BMW Motorrad is leading the charge for more carbon fibre on motorcycles with a patent for a carbon fibre swingarm...
UK car dashboard camera company VIOFO have launched the MT1 Motorcycle dash cam with a dual lens and a host...
Just in time for the warmer summer months comes the Macna Aerocon adventure-style jacket. Since Australian distributors Link International began importing European riding gear from Macna in 2017, we have reviewed several items and found them all to be technically clever, comfortable and safe. This stylish jacket should be no...
The Canadian-made automatic Cameleon Chain Oiler has been updated to a PLUS version. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a...
Lithuanian motorcycle clothing company Pando Moto have updated their Steel Black 02 single-layer riding jeans for men and women which...
Have you ever seen a motorcycle with luggage tied down with a mass of Occy straps? You try not to ride too close behind because you never know when something will fall off right in front of you. The ubiquitous Occy strap has been used for years. If you don’t...
Portuguese helmet manufacturer Nexx has added a matte black stealth version to its X.R2 carbon range called the Dark Vision....
German motorcycle accessory company Touratceh has released a range of waterproof bags that fit inside their range of luggage. What...
There may little call for it here, but one American company has created a special motorcycle vault to store your valuables such as a wallet, phone and even a gun! Console Vault who make vaults fr all sorts of vehicles says they are in the “peace of mind business”. I’m...
If you’re in the market for a new set of motorcycle gloves, Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP now has safety ratings...
HJC Helmets has had a long association with Marvel Comics and Star Wars and now they add the DC Comics...
MV Agusta has announced an industrial partnership with Slovenian exhaust systems manufacturer Akrapovič. The agreement includes the supply of exhaust systems designed and produced for specific MV Agusta models. Akrapovič has similar deals with other manufacturers and for several years has been supplying original mufflers for BMW and now Indian....
Sena has released its first modular helmet with built-in intercom, but Australians will have to wait for the Outrush as...
First it was Sena who increased their 50 series speaker diameter to 40mm to enhance bass response and now Cardo...
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention Hightail may have solved the problem. Hightail ($A55) is simply a hair net device that attaches to the back of the helmet and holds long hair in place. Obviously, it...
Indian Motorcycle will join Honda and Harley-Davidson in offering Apple CarPlay to owners of 2020 Chieftain, Roadmaster and Challenger models...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) When buying a new motorcycle or sports car, there are things you wish...
Chinese computer company Lenovo signed a multi-year agreement with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati in 2018. Initially the agreement was to support the Ducati MotoGP team with computer firepower, but also to develop products and collaborate on research and development. The result of this collaboration includes special products such as this...
Have you ever found out the hard way that waterproof gear has a use-by date after which it is totally...
Just how much is your head worth? If it’s $A6250 then you’re in luck as that is also the price...
Esoteric Austrian suspension company WP Performance Sports GmbH which is owned by KTM Group has announced it is branching out into aftermarket units for other models. In Australia, WP Suspension is sold through KTM and has been available only for KTM models. However, a recent release from the company about...
As Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort testing and ratings system for motorcycle clothing has surpassed 200 tested items,...
With summer just around the corner, riders will be considering riding pants and may be wondering whether traditional double-layer protection...
Wireless charging is now available with the Aussie invention, Quad Lock, so you can more conveniently mount your phone on your bike and charge it on the run. Quad Lock already has a $A44.95 charging accessory, but you need to plug in a USB cable which is a little messy...
Helmet accessories such as intercoms and cameras must be crash-tested with the helmet type to be legal under new United...
The biggest problem with many Bluetooth helmet intercoms is the poor quality of sound, but the new Sena 50R and...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring range from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. Ducati Australia and New Zealand head of market Alana Baratto says the touring gear will arrive in November. If you can’t wait, you can...
A helmet scanner service that checks for hidden fractures in your helmet has reached the halfway point in investment funding...
(Contributed post) Women’s motorcycle gear is a hot topic nowadays as more women take to two wheels. Yet time and...
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that calls for help if you crash. The Kosmos Smart Helmet has sensors which detect a crash and then uses your paired phone and a proprietary app to contact emergency services. However,...
UK protective clothing company Covec Limited has released their Tactical range of jeans and cargo pants with a single layer of...
The hoodie is becoming a big fashion trend among urban riders so now award-winning UK protective clothing company, Covec Limited has...
A Brisbane rider has sworn off modular helmets after his chin bar flipped up in a low-speed roundabout crash, causing facial injuries. Mark Taylor says he swears he always confirms the chin bar on his Nolan N104 modular helmet clicks into place. However, he says it opened on impact when...
Carrying your helmet around with you can be a pain, but the Ulka Gear motorcycle jacket transforms into a handy...
Riders seeking extra comfort often add a backrest to their seat and pillions love them, but are they a good...
Taiwanese company Lucky International has launched a GermBuster gizmo that uses ultraviolet light and ozone to sterilise and deodorise your motorcycle helmet. In the wake of the panic over the pandemic, company spokesman Billy Chao contacted us to see if we were interested in selling their GermBuster through our website....
The new NEXX X.G10 Saloon open-face helmet is a vintage motocross style that resembles helmets worn by the legendary Hollywood...
Italian company Directa Plus has received a patent through the Chinese Patent Office for tyre technology that they say will...
Indian Motorcycle is looking after your backside with its patent-pending ClimaCommand thermoelectric technology that both heats and cools the seat. Indian says the seat costs $A1995 ($US1199.99) and is available for their 2014-2019 Thunderstroke-powered models and 2020 models without Ride Command. Many luxury cars have heated and cooled seats and...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) The northern summer might not even be over yet, but that doesn’t mean...