(Sponsored post on safety priorities for our North American readers – Image: Pexels) No motorist wants to cause harm to...
(Sponsored post for our northern winter riders) A motorcycle ride may be one of the best ways to overcome winter...
Honda Motorcycles Australia has recalled 1400 CFR450L dual-sport bikes over an issue with the horn dropping off! The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the horn bracket may fatigue and fracture “due to insufficient strength and riding vibrations”. “If the horn bracket fractures,...
Oil leaks from cracks in the rubber hose of the BMW S 1000 RR’s oil cooler have prompted an Australian...
(Sponsored post for our North American readers) Easy to carry and fast in speed! Yes, we are talking about motorcycles...
A male rider has died after his motorcycle struck a telegraph pole in Ingleburn, south-west Sydney, yesterday (12 October 2019). Police have identified the rider as a 49-year-old man from Macquarie Fields. “He was riding a back FL series Harley-Davidson — witnesses said at high speed — when he hit...
Ducati is the latest manufacturer to announce it will take over the direct import of its bikes into Australia from...
Double Dakar Rally champion Toby Price has missed out on the prestigious Don Award which has gone to tennis player Ash Barty....
The popular motorcycle routes of Summerland Way and the Gwydir Highway in northern NSW are closed due to bushfires. An 11km stretch of Summerland Way between Leeville and Whiporie and a 5km section of the Gwydir Highway from east of Jackadgery to Eatonsville are closed for back burning and tree...
Three drivers appeared in NSW courts this week on charges related to leaving the scenes of crashes that injured two...
(Sponsored post on mounted motorcycle cameras for our North American readers) Having a motorcycle is a great experience for many...
(Article on shipping scams by contributor Matt Osborn*) The effect of scams on the auto transport industry Although they are not very common, motorcycle shipping scams are, a small yet unfortunate part of the industry. It makes all auto transport companies look bad when these scams occur, even the reputable...
A 51-year-old man has died after his motorcycle was hit by a 4WD attempting to turn into a driveway in...
Australian motorcycle sales took another 8.1% dive in the third quarter which contributes to a 33-month downturn in the industry....
Offering demo rides will increase motorcycles by 10%, according to EZ Rider Demo which has invented a system to help dealers offer more test rides. Unlike car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships are reticent to offer demo rides for several reasons including heightened insurance risks. EZ Rider Demo has invented a system where...
A Canberra rider who had his $600 disabled parking fine waived has also now received a second permit so he can have...
A Victorian couple on a dream riding holiday through Europe are now fighting for their lives after being crushed by...
Aprilia and Moto Guzzi have recalled 197 bikes over an issue with a dragging front brake. The issue affects the following bikes made between 2015 and 2019 (Vehicle Identification Numbers of bikes are included at the end of this article): Aprilia Shiver 750/900 Dorsoduro 750/900 Mana 850 Moto Guzzi California...
Heat, a dust storm and bushfires are expected over the next few days across much of the nation, making life...
BMW Motorrad Australia is recalling Indian-made G 310 motorcycles and new C 400 scooters over a problem with rusty brakes....
Rider safety will become an important requirement in cars obtaining star ratings from 2022 under the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) ratings. That means it will be tougher for cars to obtain a full five stars unless they have active mechanisms to detect and avoid crashes with motorcycles. They...
(Shipping article by contributor) An automobile is indeed one of your most valuable possessions, and you cannot hand it over...
Riders have been warned to be on the lookout for fake NGK CR9EIX spark plugs which could cause engine damage...
Sydney riders are claiming $82 parking fines they received are unfair as the jurisdiction of the area changed from City of Sydney council (COS) to state government without clear public notice. Previously the riders were able to park free in the Rocks, Pyrmont and Darling Harbour areas including outside designated bike-only...
Adventure rider Karolis Mieliauskas has completed what is most likely the world’s longest test ride on the new KTM 790...
A rider in his 20s has died in head-on collision on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Ironbark, near Ipswich, overnight....
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council of NSW and Australian 24/7 Roadside Services. The service is labelled Motorcycle Assist Australia, providing two levels of cover, a premium service for $99/year, normally $150, and a special basic...
A rider who hit a car doing an illegal u-turn across double white lines is claiming police hypocrisy for inaction...
We have serious concerns with police and mainstream media reports of “single-vehicle motorcycle crashes” as “rider lost control”. Such reports...
Italian motorcycle and scooter company Piaggio has lost a landmark battle with Chinese scooter manufacturer Zhejiang Zhongneng over copycat designs. The case began in 2014 and has just been concluded with Piaggio over their Vespa LX scooter which has been around since the end of World War II. China didn’t...
A 22-year-old male rider has died after his motorcycle crashed at Stratford in northern Cairns, Queensland, this afternoon (Sunday 29...
It’s been a tragic week for riders on NSW roads with two deaths and two seriously injured. Early this week...
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen motorcycle commercials on TV, let alone something clever, inspiring and funny, so we have collected our favourite funniest video bike ads over the years. Before we get into the funniest ads, we would like to pose a question: Have changing attitudes and...
Riders will be wearing Joe Rider vests during Motorcycle Awareness Month in October to make Sydney drivers aware of how...
Several motorcycles have electronic suspension that adjusts to the terrain, but Honda has applied for a patent on suspension that...
Kawasaki could be planning to axe conventional handlebars and replace them with a fixed bar, according to a patent design they have filed for an electric motorcycle. Instead of a moveable handlebar for counter steering inputs, the rider holds on to fixed bars with a throttle and simply leans. The patent...
Motorcycle thefts in Australia are increasing at more than double the rate of car theft, according to the latest figures...
An unmarked electric cop motorcycle is being used as a quiet stealth tool to monitor drivers who fail to see...
A 24-year-old Landcruiser driver allegedly on the wrong side of the road has been charged after crashing head-on into a 76-year-old motorcyclist near Wiseman’s Ferry, NSW, yesterday (26 September 2019). The male rider, Jock Ross, was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in critical condition with lower leg and internal injuries. He...
The body of a 42-year-old man has been found up to 12 hours after he went missing on a country...