A former elite soldier and combat medic is raising funds to buy and equip a “medicycle” to bring crucial medical...
Contributed post for our Indian readers The demand for Two-wheelers in India is so huge that you have a number...
Contributed post for our North American readers We often derive a sense of pride from our ownership of a vehicle. It’s a status symbol, after all, which is why so many of the rich and famous own luxury cars and bikes. But, that’s not the end-all-be-all reason for owning a...
The learner-approved motorcycle scheme (LAMS) should not only consider limits on power-to-weight (PTW) ratio and engine capacity, but also motorcycle...
Road accidents account for a lot of damages, deaths and injuries in the world. Every year, hundreds of road accidents...
South Australia Police is temporarily suspending use of the Lidar speed gun and withdrawing 150 speeding fines after three court decisions found police can misuse the handheld guns. The three defendants charged with speeding detected by police on Lidar guns had their fines overturned. Now, SAPOL is temporarily withdrawing Lidar guns...
Sikhs in Ontario are now allowed to ride in a turban instead of a helmet, joining riders in three other...
Riders are three times more likely to be involved in crashes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces than any...
Unlicensed riders represent a growing concern for the motorcycle community as licensing has become tougher and more expensive in most states in the past decade. While most riders would agree that tougher licensing and more training is vital, there have been some unexpected and adverse consequences for all riders. In...
This British video of a police officer with sirens going and a hi-vis jacket and bike shows that some motorists...
A Perth rider has failed in his challenge to a $550 fine for a loose helmet strap after he says...
A trial of motorcyclists using bus lanes should be introduced in Melbourne “to improve motorcycle safety and allow more efficient traffic movement”, says Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure, David Hodgett. Riders can only legally ride in bus lanes in NSW and the ACT in Australia. In most states, only...
Visibility of riders and their motorcycles should be increased and high-speed limits in rural areas reduced, a new Monash University’s...
Timber bridges add authenticity to a rural ride, but they can be a particular danger to riders with longitudinal planks,...
The widow of a rider killed when he hit wire rope barriers has urged riders to vote in this weekend’s Victorian election for the party that pledges to improve the state’s roads. Jan White was speaking at the Bad Roads Rally in Bendigo at the weekend. Her husband, Phil, died a...
An army veteran rider who claims he was assaulted by police at a March 2018 charity ride now faces a...
ACT police have asked for help to identify two riders who were videoed in separate incidents where a car swerved toward them...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) With the winter season fast approaching, it’s only practical that we make the necessary preparations for the onset of snowfall and slippery roads. While the white flakes are a joy to have, in excess they can be really harmful to motorists, especially those...
The latest model releases from the two recent motorcycle shows in Milan and Cologne prove that power is still king...
Witnesses are being sought after a 2004 blue Honda Accord sedan merged into a lane with a 2012 blue Harley-Davidson...
Riders should be aware that spring and summer is the season for resurfacing roadworks in most southern areas because the warmer weather makes asphalt more stable and easier to compact. NSW alone has more than 175km of road resurfacing scheduled over the next few months. However, asphalt resurfacing occurs all year...
Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers Every individual has their chosen hobby that they invest some of their time...
Riders have been urged to check the spokes on their motorcycle wheels more frequently in the wake of one rider...
German automotive technology company Continental AG plans to be the first with a motorcycle emergency brake-assist system that applies extra brake pressure when it senses a crash. Their system would not be automatic like in some cars that take over braking duties from the driver. Continental recognises that motorcycles are...
What is the point of improving the quality of a road at millions of dollars expense to the taxpayers and...
The current heatwave sweeping the nation has claimed the life of a motorcyclist in the Outback, again highlighting the danger to...
Famed motorcycle nirvana Mt Nebo Rd has been upgraded at massive cost to the taxpayer to make it safer only to fail and collapse in the first heavy downpour. What’s worse is that the speed will be permanently reduced to 40km/h even after the road has been improved! Roadworks on...
Just when will drivers learn that lane filtering is now legal? This latest video of a driver trying to hit...
Triumph Motorcycles customers will next year be able to stream videos of their custom bike being made at the factory...
Motorcycles rate just five “motherhood statements” in a 115-page Brisbane Transport Plan that pays lip service to riders and sought no input from any motorcycle group representatives. Despite the statements that acknowledge motorcycling benefits, the plan includes no strategy to encourage motorcycling. Meanwhile, whole sections are devoted to cycling and...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 358 retro SR400 bikes over a possible oil leak which could pose a hazard to riders...
Images that have emerged of a small Harley-Davidson are not official but could be similar to what the company plans...
Riders may one day take to the skies on hoverbikes now that the first commercial model is available to the public. However, it would set you back $US150,000 (about $A212,500), which is nearly twice the price of the MV Agusta limited-edition Claudio F4. Russian startup Hoversurf became the first to...
Speed cameras in tunnels account for three of the top six sites in Queensland and NSW for speed camera offences....
If you were allowed to buy just one more motorcycle to last you for the rest of your life would...
Have you ever wondered what level of training motorcycle police undertake, what bikes they use and what equipment they have, including radar and cameras? Motorcycles are considered an important asset to police, manoeuvring in traffic congestion, public event management, dignitary escorts, ceremonial duties, and speed and traffic offence patrols. They...
Motorcycle Accidents in Miami, FL (Sponsored post for Florida readers) Florida is an ideal state to own and enjoy a...
Temporary repairs to the famed and much-loved Oxley Highway mountain section are “dangerous”, according to local riders, but the road...
Bureaucrats and neighbours have halted racing at Brisbane’s historic Lakeside Park circuit where the likes of world champions Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan once raced. Operators Queensland Raceways have kept the historic track from disappearing like many other famous circuits around the country. They even brought back Superbike racing with...
Harley-Davidson is issuing its fifth recall since 2013 for a hydraulic clutch problem that affects about 238,300 motorcycles worldwide and...