Riders will tackle obstacles such as logs, rocks and tyres in an EnduroCross event run in association with the Moto...
A ministerial directive for police to target motorcyclists because of “alarming” crash statistics, is misleading to the public and unfair...
Swiss rider Urs “Grizzly” Pedraita has set a new world record for riding around the globe in 119 days and 21 hours aboard his specially modified Victory Cross Country Tour. Grizzly started his journey at Daytona Bike Week on March 11, 2016, and covered roughly 76,266km (47,390 miles) in 72 riding days and...
5G phone networks may make autonomous driving and vehicle sensors more sensitive and reliable, but will the faster networks also...
The Saietta R may look like one of Picasso’s bull paintings more than a motorcycle, but this is no bull –...
Victory motorcycles stunt team Tony Carbajal and Joe Vertical put these supercharged Victory Magnum and Cross Country baggers through a closed-course drifting demonstration at JenningsGP course in Florida that will leave you breathless. Watch all the videos including behind-the-scenes, trailers and especially the bikes-only remix where you can hear the beautiful...
Two NSW dealerships have been honoured as the top BMW Motorrad retailers in Australia. Procycles Sydney near the airport has...
Flexible road signs that reduce impact in motorcycle crashes are being trialled at several motorbike hotspots around the country. The...
Volkswagen is reported to be looking for buyers for Ducati to help pay off its multi-billion-dollar costs of the 2015 emissions scandal. So far news agencies such as Reuters are only quoting “two people familiar with the matter”, which doesn’t sound very authoritative. And they say they are only testing...
Royal Enfield Expands Its Racing Recently, I noted Royal Enfield’s rise and its goals for the future. As a part...
In a potential embarrassment for the New Zealand Army, the Kiwi-made UBCO electric utility motorcycle could stop in its tracks. The...
Rider and driver education should be part of the national school curriculum and skilled motorists should be allowed to speed, says Online Direct Democracy Party Queensland Senate candidate Paul Keyworth. Paul was a long-time campaigner against the VLAD laws in Queensland and unsuccessfully tried to start the Motorcyclists Australia Party....
A Victorian rider who crashed his motorcycle in slippery debris dropped from the unsecured load in the back of a...
American motocross pro Alex Harvill will attempt to break Australian rider Robbie Maddison’s Guinness World Record for the longest motorcycle...
Police in two states have seized 11 stolen motorbikes under investigations into motor vehicle theft and rebirthing as motorbike theft runs rampant across the nation. Two of the bikes were seized in Deer Park, north-west Melbourne, and nine in Western Sydney after a police pursuit of an unlicensed rider. In...
The future of the famous Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week is in jeopardy after the event has been cancelled for...
Indian Motorcycles are the key to growth success for Polaris Industries. The American snowmobile and off-road vehicle company bought Indian...
A YouTube video showing the police interception of a Brisbane motorcycle rider has caused a social media frenzy with some critics calling into question the rider’s record. Not that it is anyone’s business, but the rider, Jamie Evans, says he has nothing to hide, even allowing his address and details...
South-East Queensland Police will conduct a “road safety campaign” on the same day hundreds of riders are expected to be...
Heavy discount offers on learner motorcycles and a large delivery of NBC110 postie bikes to Australia Post has helped Honda...
Today (May 26, 2018) marks the fifth anniversary of your free and independent motorcycle news service, Motorbike Writer. To those who have been with us from the start, thanks for your loyalty and patronage. Motorbike Writer now has about 10,000 visitors a day to the website, more than 25,000 social...
The Autoworld Museum in Brussels is a magnificent place to be when you’re in the business of bikes – and...
Riders have been urged to challenge lane filtering fines in court to press the point that they are confusing and...
Jamiroquai singer Jay Kay is known for his love of fast cars, but he also has a passion for motorcycles after gaining his licence in 2003. However, he has so many cars and bikes, he’s now slimming down his bike collection by selling two at Silverstone Auctions’ Race Retro Classic...
Long Way adventurer Ewan McGregor is trading his BMW R 1200 GS Adventure for a Moto Guzzi Stelvio and heading...
Two-stroke engines were phased out by tough pollution laws and fuel economy targets, but they could be making a comeback with KTM,...
Officially Supporting the Performance Technical Racing Team Triumph and Performance Technical Racing (PTR) team have partnered up to bring Triumph back to the English Supersport Championship. The team will be led by Simon Buckmaster, who has been in competitions like the Supersport World Championship and the Isle of Man TT....
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer and Bobber bikes have been recalled over an ABS issue that was identified more than six...
No sooner had I listed my 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport for sale with an online classified site than I...
The so-called “motorcycle freedom” petition has clicked over 1000 signatures since it was posted on Change.org eight hours ago. Congratulations to all those who have so far signed. Please pass it on to all your friends and associates who value their freedom to associate with whomever they want and to...
Riders in Queensland will soon be able to wear internationally approved helmets, but they won’t be able to buy them...
The Black Dog Ride of 65 Aussies across America is at the half-way point of their 21-day ride, raising funds and...
A conservative activist and Harley-Davidson shareholder has drawn the company into public debate about President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. David W. Alamsi, vice-president of the right-wing National Centre for Public Policy Research, said the February meeting between Trump and Harley executives should be considered among the “high points”...
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral next week of Greg Hirst, a longtime motorcycle advocate, charity worker and host of...
Did you grow up with classic racing games like Mario Kart or even Pole Position? On a side note, do...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over an issue with the brake switch. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the faulty brake switch could “inhibit the cruise control and constantly...
Benelli is the latest motorcycle manufacturer to announce it will open a factory to assemble and build bikes in India,...
UPDATED DECEMBER 1: A Brough Superior like the one ridden by Lawrence of Arabia has become the most expensive Brough and the...
Harley-Davidson revenue has dropped 14% in the first quarter as a Bollywood actor has called for the company to be banned in India for selling cow leather products. The Milwaukee company blames the slide in sales on weak pricing for used motorcycles, a buildup of 2016 inventory at dealers and sluggish...
This fresh-faced pick-up driver who mowed down 10 motorcycles, killing seven people in New Hampshire USA last Friday, faces from...