Blind Aussie rider Ben Felten is officially the fastest blind man on two wheels. Ben broke the previous Guinness World Record...
An online petition to axe motorcycle tolls and allow unrestricted footpath parking has been rejected by the Queensland Government despite...
The French Government has started enforcing laws making approved gloves mandatory for all scooter, motorcycle and ATV riders and pillions, leading to concerns about the rule spreading to other countries. The fine for not wearing gloves, even if just dashing down to the local boucherie for a croissant and cafe...
Speeding riders allegedly conducting time trials on Mt Mee Rd have been seen taking a detour along Robinson Rd and...
Riders of most recent-model Triumphs could be riding motorcycles officially non-compliant because of a missing noise label, leaving them liable...
Riders could soon be earning a wage taxiing people around on their bike or scooter like an Uber driver, thanks to the new Scooti service starting in Melbourne in April. Scooti chief operating officer Brett Balsters says they are recruiting riders who can use their own bikes or buy an...
Solutions to the poor state of road repair are being sought as riders and authorities across the nation grapple with...
Melbourne’s famous Elizabeth St motorcycle precinct is dwindling as shops close and move online to reflect the current trends of...
Melting tar which caused a least one motorcycle accident on famed Mt Glorious behind Brisbane has been identified in several new areas and is now being treated thanks to lobbying by a group of local riders. After several months of pressure on State MPs and the Department of Transport and Main Roads,...
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Police have refused to withdraw an incorrect fine for a rider standing on the foot pegs, even though the “commonsense”...
Have you ever wondered why motorcycle pricing varies across the country? Some are advertised as the ride-away price and others are the recommended retail price (RRP) and then there are cash back and manufacturer dollars to further confuse you. There is a host of factors included in the ride-away price...
Piaggio Australia has issued its second recall of scooters this month with a notice that the frames of 50 Medley...
Hiring motorcycles could be the future for the industry as BMW plans to launch a sharing system and American company...
Prices of Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles could rise after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium. How much imported steel and aluminium goes into their bikes is not known. However, US investment firm Wedbush Securities estimates the increased import tariffs could add up to...
Helmet cameras, tinted visors, standing on the footpegs and other rules affecting riders have moved toward uniformity with the publication...
The Army veteran at the centre of a controversy in which police allegedly harassed participants in a charity ride has...
A 1951 Vincent Black Lightning on which Jack Ehret set an Australian speed record has topped lists as the world’s most valuable motorcycle and the biggest increase in value. The bike is now returning to Australia after being bought on Australia Day 2018 at the Bonham’s annual Las Vegas motorcycle auction for...
Piaggio Australia has recalled 683 Fly 150 3V scooters over an issue of loose brake discs. The official product safety...
If you have a real passion for motorcycling, it could be beneficial to share your insight and love with the...
BMW Motorrad predicts a future of sharing electric scooters in major cities if helmet issues can be resolved, while electric motorcycles are still a long way off. Two recent interviews with BMW executives have highlighted the Munich brand’s news of future two-wheel transport. While BMW is championing its electric car...
Lions Rd detours have been defended as heavy rain and roadworks on the Summerland Way are creating a dliemma for...
More than 50 NSW, Queensland and Federal police who stopped a charity ride issued warnings, two minor drug charges and...
Motorcycle theft in Australia has recorded a drop of 3.6% in 2017 from 8335 to 8038 and down 3% on five years ago, mainly due to lower demand for motorcycles. It’s good news for motorcyclists, yet it’s only half the drop of total vehicle thefts across the nation in the...
John Lennon wasn’t known as a motorcyclist, yet his Honda monkey bike has sold for more than 15,000% of its...
Police harassment of participants on a Queensland-NSW charity ride last weekend is part of a propaganda war that is winning...
Indian Motorcycle swept Harley-Davidson aside last year in the American Flat Track championships in a PR coup and now Ducati wants a slice of the action. The big motorcycle companies are spending up big on the sport which they believe will attract a younger demographic to their brands. Ducati has...
Alleged NSW and Queensland police harassment of a motorcycle club charity ride on Saturday (March 3, 2018) cost thousands in...
Harley-Davidson is launching an electric bike in 2019 and has now acquired a stake in Alta Motors which makes electric...
(Guest contributor – for the information of our American readers) One of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents are defects that are sometimes recalled – and sometimes are not. Safety recalls can be initiated by the USA’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or by the motorcycle manufacturer themselves. A recall...
If you’ve got nearly an hour to spare and want to watch some great adventure riding in the scenic New...
Australia is heading for a record year in motorcycle safety recalls as manufacturers continue to use cheap and inferior parts...
Rider representatives walk a thin line between working with governments and criticising them for their frequent dumb decisions and neglect of rider rights and needs. They often incur the wrath of riders for cozying up to governments and not criticising them enough. It can be a no-win situation for those...
Famous charity riding couple Tex O’Grady and his cattle dog Bundy have raised millions for the needy and now they...
Plans to mandate hi-vis clothing for learners and raise the motorcycle learner permit age to 18 have been slammed by...
This is the full text of the Ride to Review submission to proposed South Australia Centre for Automotive Safety Research changes in the motorcycle graduated licensing system (GLS). It was compiled by the group’s management committee with input from more than 2100 members and supporters, and research from Road Safety,...
Motorcycles are not mentioned once in the 128-page Brisbane City Council draft transport plan, yet bicycles are mentioned 25 times....
Suzuki in America has been successfully sued for $US12.5 over a motorcycle crash caused by a brake failure which was...
KTM Australia has finally joined the global recall for the Brembo brake problem that has resulted in thousands of European bikes recalled around the world. The official Australian recall notice says bikes affected are 2015-17 model 690 Duke R, 1290 Super Duke R /SE and 1290 Super Duke GT. Vehicle Identification...
If riders want to adopt the coming era of electric motorcycles they will have to develop a totally different mindset...