Motorcycle sales continue to spiral down around the world because many riders are big-bike snobs, while the industry has failed...
The introduction of autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles could kill off motorcycles, a comprehensive American industry report has predicted. The report...
Famous charity riding couple Tex O’Grady and his cattle dog Bundy have racked up a million kilometres while raising funds and smiles around the nation. Tex believes it is a world first for a rider and dog. The pair clocked the magic million mark on their Moto Guzzi Stelvio on...
A plea has been sent to NSW Ombudsman Michael Barnes to halt the speed reductions on the Oxley Highway because...
Hervey Bay rider Lionel Cook says there were no roadworks warning signs visible when he crashed on patch repairs that...
Three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss has confirmed he will make a comeback to racing on a DesmoSport Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition in the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship. It should be just the kickstart the failing series needs to get more national and international attention. Troy won the...
Ducati seems safe from sale after two years of uncertainty over its future ownership with the Audi boss saying there...
Bruce Brown, director of perhaps the greatest motorcycle film of all time, On Any Sunday, has died of natural causes,...
Motorcycle tanks may double as screen displays on future bikes if the Honda CB4 Interceptor concept (pictured above) and Bandit9 Odyssey are a gauge. The Honda CB4 was unveiled at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan last month featuring a satnav digital screen seamlessly built into the tank. It is...
First Aid for Motorcyclists founders Tracy Hughes and Roger Fance are leaving the business and looking for someone willing to...
If you’re thinking of buying a motorbike to get around, you’re not the only one in love with the idea....
Fatal motorcycle crashes increase 5% during a full moon and 32% during the annual supermoon, according to research published in the British Medical Journal (December 11, 2017) . Riders should be particularly wary in 2020 as there will be three super moons: March 9 (a “Super Worm Moon”), April 7...
This blooper video of a South African motorcycle officer trying to get on to their bike is one of the...
After a hard-fought win in the MotoGP season, it was time for World Champion Marc Marquez and teammate Dani Pedrosa...
Civil engineers should be trained in the special needs of riders for safe road construction and maintenance, says a longtime motorcycle advocate. The recommendation is one of several in a paper written by former No 1 member of the Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia Rodney Brown and presented to Victorian...
Tasmanian motorcycle company Braaap is facing new federal charges over vehicle dentification plates. Founder Brad Smith and general manager Toby...
Kawasaki Motors Australia has joined a worldwide recall on the 2017 Z900 over an issue with the rear shock absorber....
Gone are the days when motorcycle police rode around in jodhpurs and a leather jacket with no protectors. International Workplace, Health and Safety standards now require police to have certified safety riding gear. Most seem to be complying in a more responsible example to all riders. Queensland Police last week...
From November 2019, all new motorcycle models sold in Australia will either have anti-lock braking systems (ABS) or combined braking...
A motorcycle rider has allegedly been attacked by a driver with a plank of wood and police are now seeking...
Queensland Police have today launched their new DayGlo yellow motorcycles and high-visibility motorcycle police jackets to “send a message”. In launching Operation Papa Guardian for the summer, Acting Deputy Commissioner Bob Gee says “high visibility on the road saves lives”. “We make no apology for being highly visible,” he says....
Motorcycle crash statistics cited to reduce speed on the Oxley Highway are flawed, leaving riders wondering how many other crash...
Forty months after NSW allowed riders to lane filter and the laws have since spread throughout the country, drivers are...
Queensland riders are being asked to fill out a short online survey that will help researchers determine the effectiveness of new motorcycle licensing. Click on this link to read all about the survey. Or click here to go straight to the survey. It should only takes a few minutes, depending on...
Drivers crossing double white lines is a bigger problem than speeding on the Oxley Highway and other popular motorcycle routes,...
Marijuana is widely used and is being legalised and decriminalised around the world, but riders are warned that it is...
A driver who caused the death of rider Graham Jurott (pictured) has received a 200-hour community service order but no conviction for “driving without due care”. Graham’s son, Lester “Doc” Jurott says he is a “little perplexed” that Sarah Winyard, 21, didn’t have a conviction recorded. “It would also have...
An online survey about motorcycle safety targets Victorian riders, but also allows input from interstate riders who travel the many...
Most riders believe motorcycling is under siege by governments that want to legislate us out of existence under a thin...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its Tricity three-wheeler scooters over a potential for engine stalling. The official recall notice was issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions. It says the problem is caused by a primary fixed sheave nut that may loosen while riding due to inadequate tightening torque:...
Only eight owners’ bikes are affected in a national recall of Indian Motorcycle models over a non-compliant halogen headlights. An...
Australian custom motorcycle brand Deus Ex Machina has pimped a postie bike for ChildFund Australia to send to Cambodian families...
Riders seem set to lose their battle against speed reductions on the Oxley Highway with the mountain section to decrease as much as 20km/h. The details of the proposal have not yet been made public. However, the Roads and Maritime Services told us their speed review along a 44km section of...
An Indian Army motorcycle display team has set a new world record for the number of people on a motorcycle,...
A rider who crashed on a badly repaired road has rejected suing the authority that knew of the problem because...
Aussie rider Julia Maguire had to ride blindfolded to win selection to compete at the International BMW GS Trophy in Mongolia next year. The blindfolded ride was one of many rigorous challenges she faced, along with Brisbane nurse Andrea Box and 21 other competitors from around the world, at the...
If you ever needed any motivation to ride or reasons to counter critics who say you have a death wish,...
Honda Australia has recalled the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade over a defective fuel cap seal that may allow fuel to leak...
Triumph Motorcycles Australia has recalled the Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S over a possible electrical short and engine stall issue. The notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says a bracket may interfere with the link lead. That could damage the outer protective sheathing and over time...
It comes as no surprise that the Ducati Panigale V4 1409 won the vote for the most beautiful bike of the...