Dunlop has introduced the Roadsmart IV which they claim has about a quarter more mileage than their popular Roadsmart III...
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 of hi-tech features. Many riders now have dash cams constantly recording their ride for both recreational purposes and evidence in the event of a crash. Now, they are becoming more...
Just in time for the warmer summer months comes the Macna Aerocon adventure-style jacket. Since Australian distributors Link International began...
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 are claimed to be tougher and blacker. We reviewed the Steel Black 9 jeans last year, but the new 02 version has updated the Dyneema technology to make them tougher....
Have you ever seen a motorcycle with luggage tied down with a mass of Occy straps? You try not to...
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 surprises me is that Touratech tank, tail and saddle bags aren’t already waterproof. Ok, I can see the advantage in having gear in an easy-to-remove waterproof bag so you can...
There may little call for it here, but one American company has created a special motorcycle vault to store your...
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 RPHA 11 Pro Joker helmet to their collections. Of course you’ll pay up to an extra $100 for the privilege of following your nerdy fashion tastes, but who cares when...
MV Agusta has announced an industrial partnership with Slovenian exhaust systems manufacturer Akrapovič. The agreement includes the supply of exhaust...
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 have introduced the Packtalk Black with 45mm speakers. Packtalk Black is, of course, black, but all other features remain the same. They also offer 45mm JBL speaker replacements for existing...
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention...
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 you could change. Most of the time, you end up living with these things, perhaps because you don’t have the time to make tweaks, or you dread the prospect of...
Chinese computer company Lenovo signed a multi-year agreement with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati in 2018. Initially the agreement was to...
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 of the Berluti Veldt, the world’s most expensive helmet. It even eclipses the carbon-fibre Arai Corsair-X RC at $A5600. Veldt is made on the Isle of Man and the Berluti...
Esoteric Austrian suspension company WP Performance Sports GmbH which is owned by KTM Group has announced it is branching out...
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 is better than the new single-layer materials. Traditional double-layer jeans and riding pants have a separate layer of protective material, usually Kevlar, and sometimes even a third layer of mesh...
Wireless charging is now available with the Aussie invention, Quad Lock, so you can more conveniently mount your phone on...
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 50S raise the bar on sound quality to a new level. I’ve reviewed many intercom systems over the years and my go-to unit has been the Sena 20S for reliability...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring...
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 time again, women mention the same issues when looking for gear: poor fit, clichéd pink colours or floral patterns, and a limited range. Most of these complaints are completely justified....
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that...
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 introduced a Tactical Hoodie to their Bull-It range. It’s a comfortable and versatile jacket with some interesting features and suitable protection for the urban environment. Bull-It Tactical Hoodie comes in...
A Brisbane rider has sworn off modular helmets after his chin bar flipped up in a low-speed roundabout crash, causing...
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 investment in comfort or simply a waste of money? Some big touring motorcycles come with backrest options, otherwise you can buy an aftermarket seat from brands such as American companies...
Taiwanese company Lucky International has launched a GermBuster gizmo that uses ultraviolet light and ozone to sterilise and deodorise your...
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 lower rolling resistance as well as increase grip. In most motorcycle and automobile tyres, rolling resistance and grip are at odds. Tyre companies usually improve one quality at the sake...
Indian Motorcycle is looking after your backside with its patent-pending ClimaCommand thermoelectric technology that both heats and cools the seat....