(Contributed post for our North American readers) The northern summer might not even be over yet, but that doesn’t mean...
Royal Enfield has expanded its vintage-look apparel to include its first range of women’s riding gear. Australian importers Urban Moto...
You can’t live without your head, so you need to protect it with the best motorcycle helmets. However, shopping for a motorcycle helmet has never been a walk in the park. Sometimes you have to weigh up cost versus comfort. Should buying a helmet leave your pockets empty? Of course...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing has added 15 jackets to its list...
A spark plug is a device that delivers electric current from the ignition to the combustion chamber of an engine to...
If you are an avid motorcycle rider you know how important having the best motorcycle gloves are. If you are a new motorcycle rider you may not fully appreciate motorcycle gloves until you have your first long ride. Gloves are an essential piece of motorcycle gear. There are many benefits...
The retro helmet fad has boomed in recent years, but this HJC V90 with bubble visor is the first we...
Ceramic coating is a dressing made of a liquid polymer. When applied to the surface of your motorbike, the coating...
Aldi claims the gear they offer in their annual motorcycle gear sale is safe, but one Sydney reader says at least silver Aldi helmets don’t age well. Ray Schriever bought a stack of helmets from Aldi in 2015 and all the silver paint has now crazed and become sticky, despite limited use....
Contributed post for our northern hemisphere readers Just like with lots of other things, people’s buying habits for motorcycle tires...
With the absence of racing due to the pandemic lockdown and the waning of sportsbike popularity we wonder how many...
BMW Motorrad has extended its helmet warranty from two years to five years which is basically the suggested life of a helmet anyway. Most helmet manufacturers suggest you swap a helmet over at fives years mainly because of the degrading of the interior lining. Several other helmet manufacturers such as...
If you’ve ever had motorcycle gear fail through wear and tear or a crash, it could be covered by the...
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures...
(Contributed post on computer games) If you haven’t been able to go for a ride for some time because of the current lockdown, you may consider motorcycle video games as a substitute. It might not get you outdoors but they can help you to relax and have fun. In the...
(Contributed post for our European readers) Purchasing tires for your motorbike on the web from tyreleader.ie can save you lots...
Motorcycle backpacks are becoming more technical, lightweight and packed with features, but they are also becoming expensive such as this...
A ceramic coating on your paintwork, pipes, chrome, forks and other hard parts will not only protect them from road grime and UV fading, but also make it easier and quicker to keep your bike clean. We have heard of products with nanoceramic properties, but applying them is a long,...
Unless your bike is brand new, one of the most common areas that give away its age is the condition...
Part 1 – The new European Standard EN17092. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection...
Part 2 – The new levels of the standard. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092). We have asked Dr Chris Hurren to explain the new European standard and what it means for Aussie riders. Dr Hurren is a research scientist at Deakin...
Part 3 – Impact abrasion resistance. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092)....
Part 4 – Seam strength and risk zones. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection...
We warned riders about supporting the crowd-funding campaign for RiderBuds earphones after customers had still not received products almost a year after the promised delivery date. However, two customers in Holland and Canada have now contacted us to say they have finally received their RiderBuds and are happy with their...
UK protective clothing company, Covec Limited, parent company of Bull-it Jeans, has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise recognising their...
(Contributed article) You may have heard about vehicle tracking systems and wondered whether the investment is worth it. With bike...
Ducati has joined Harley-Davidson and BMW as the only motorcycle companies with Lego models. The Lego Ducati Panigale V4 R is the first Lego motorcycle model to include a gearbox. It sits 32cm long, 16cm high and 8cm wide and will be available for €59.99 (about $A102) from June – possibly a bit...
Many modern motorcycles have matte or satin paint surfaces rather than high-gloss paintwork which gives them a mean and macho...
Audio company IASUS is about to release its classy Rekon intercom that promises top audio quality, long battery life and...
If you have been riding for any time then chances are you have managed to scratch your motorcycle helmet – more than once! How to repair or improve scratches on your motorcycle helmet? In this article we look through five top tips to help identify, repair or reduce the prominence...
Riding gear with multiple layers usually rates higher for abrasion safety than comparative gear, according to the MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort...
German company Schuberth helmets have been producing helmets for motorsport and riders for more than 90 years with the top-of-the-range...
Alpinestars GP Plus R2 motorcycle gloves (pictured) have become only the second pair of gloves to be awarded a full five stars for safety by MotoCAP. The internationally awarded safety and thermal comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing has added 15 more gloves to its list of tested gear. The Australian safety intitiative, launched...
If you’ve ever been showered with bugs on your ride, you will know how difficult they are to remove from...
If you have to self-isolate during the current pandemic, then we suggest reading heaps of Motorbike Writer articles … or...
(Contributed post: How to take and improve your motorcycle photos using Zoner Photo Studio X) Burnouts are for tires, not for adventures. Have you ever been on a trip with your rig and came back with plenty of photos with no time to edit as you’d like? Your friends pestering you...
(Contributed post) When it comes to riding a motorbike, having the right safety gear is of utmost importance. Riding is...
Future motorcycles may not need mirrors with this Revan helmet-mounted live-feed camera that screens images to a head-up display (HUD)....
The RoadOne controller replaces messy multiple switches to operate electrical accessories such as chargers, heated grips and seat, dash cams and auxiliary lights. It allows riders to switch these devices on and off with the wave of a hand and a voice command. Funding campaign French company Plug&Ride has launched an...
MV Agusta has collaborated with Italian travelware company Piquadro to introduce a stylish range of branded keyrings, wallets, backpacks and...