We have just heard that well-known and loved motorcycle traveller Charley Boorman has broken his leg in a collision with a car while...
The wild and crazy life of two-time world champion motorcycle racer Barry Sheene is being developed into a feature-length film...
Austroads has published a major study into speeding which presumes that the public wants “safer speeds” that are lower speeds. The whole premise for the 161-page report seems to be that lower vehicle speeds means less risk. It recommends a wide range of campaign strategies including reducing speed limits, more...
While Australia has largely embraced lane filtering over the past two years, the US has been moving slowly toward lane...
A controversial case in which a rider was fined almost $300 for having a GoPro action camera on his helmet...
Riders around the country are awaiting the results of a court case in Victoria tomorrow (Thursday February 11, 2016) where a motorcyclist is charged with wearing a non-compliant helmet because it was fitted with a GoPro. This will be the sixth time Max Lichenbaum has appeared before the Frankston Magistrates...
Turbo power, a shopping basket, kart wheels and a Suzuki Bandit engine have powered a mobility scooter to a new...
As the deadline approaches at the end of next month for the long-awaited review of Queensland’s consorting laws, or so-called...
A man who poses as a prospective buyer is believed to have stolen at least five motorcycles during test rides on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast since December 18. Queensland Police have issued a warning to riders selling motorcycles to be cautious when allowing potential buyers to test...
The famous Fonzie Triumph motorcycle is now up for sale on eBay after being passed in at auction in the United States...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some...
On-road motorcycle training does not reduce the risk of crashing but makes riders more cocky leading to higher risk behaviour such as speeding, an Australian university study has found. They also reported that these riders spent more time riding which means they are longer on the road and therefore statistically...
London-born interior fashion design label Buster + Punch has launched this trendy custom motorcycle in collaboration with Mutt Motorcycles. Spokeswoman...
Harley-Davidson Australia and New Zealand has revealed the 20 people who will attend the 75thDaytona Beach Bike Week in March. The...
What are the fastest bikes in the movies, music and pop culture? American electric bike company Evelo has produced an infographic that answers this question. It starts with the bicycle that Elliot and E.T. ride into the sky right up to the 3000+mph Hell Cycle from the movie Ghost Rider, starring...
Motorcyclists seem to have been sidelined in a long-awaited university study that experts believe would help one of the most...
Freedom Riders Australia has raised more than $12,500 for charities and attracted more than 2500 spectators to their Johnny the...
The first Sikh Motorcycle Club in Australia was formed in April 2015 and already has 30 members and their first female member. One of the founding members, Daljeet Singh, says the aim of the club is to “just enjoy Australia”, but they also attend a lot of charity rides and have contributed...
One of the most iconic riding destinations would have to be Monument Valley in the Navajo reservation on the Arizona-Utah...
A video documentary is being made of last year’s record-breaking 38:48-hour crossing of America on a BMW K 1600 GT...
Australian HOG membership has surged off the back of record Harley-Davidson sales and a “new era” of inclusivity, according to Harley-Davidson Australia customer experience manager Garry “Gaz” Luxmore. The 46th HOG Chapter begins today with a sign-on of members for the new Bayside Chapter at the Adelaide Harley-Davidson Bike Works dealership...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled the retro W800 motorcycle from 2011 to 2015 over two faults, both of which can cause...
An American rider who was rammed by an unmarked police car after a five-minute pursuit and then kicked in the...
A 60-year-old British motorcyclist has been sentenced to two years’ jail for dangerous driving based on evidence from his helmet camera SD Card. Robert Hammond was arrested by two Sussex police after he was seen popping a wheelie on his Honda Fireblade and travelling at 80mph (129km/h) in a 50mph (80km/h)...
Most motorcycle riders appreciate the environment around them and are greenies at heart, according to veteran motorcycle travellers Mike and Denise Ferris of World...
The continuing saga of American motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell Racing (EBR) seems to have taken a new twist with hopes the...
The first Harley-Davidson hire company in Australia to offer learners and novices rides on their learner-approved Street 500 is WA Motorcycle Hire and Tours in Perth. Owner Paul Morgan says he set up the company from January 1, 2016, to help learners, novices and returned riders get some valuable road...
Helmet cameras may not be the safety risk in a crash that has previously been suggested. The BBC and UK...
Bosch is working on safety systems such as a blind spot alert and a hill hold control as the German company...
Riders are being fined for faulty or non-compliant exhausts because the states fail to consult on road rules and regulations, and police are conspiring to pervert the course of justice, says a long-time motorcycle campaigner. Wayne Carruthers was commenting on a recent article in which a Brisbane Barrister outlined the...
Suzuki Australia has issued a safety recall notice on 10 models of scooter, cruiser, sports bikes, adventurers and naked bikes over...
Some riders want separate stop lines at intersections in front of other vehicles now that lane filtering has been introduced...
Yamaha has announced it will try to beat Valentino Rossi’s lap times with their Motobot, a motorcycle-riding autonomous robot. The Japanese manufacturer hasn’t stipulated which track or tracks, or whether it would be a race against Valentino or just against his lap records, but it is expected to happen in...
Scotland is one of the greatest countries in the world to ride a motorcycle, but that is expected to change...
The star power of Hollywood legend and motorbike racer Steve McQueen has again been proved with a Triumph Bonneville called the “Desert...
Harley-Davidson overtook Honda as the top-selling road bike company in Australia in 2015, thanks largely to strong sales of the new learner-approved Street 500, according to the latest Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries figures. Road bike sales were strong, increasing 2.6% compared with 2014 and accounting for 41.4% of the...
The safety of ape hanger handlebars is back in the news with one American state considering axing a three-decade ban...
January is motorcycle sales month as manufacturers/importers offer discounts to get rid of stock they didn’t sell at Christmas time. Other...
Owners of the Honda VT750 cruiser should take their bike to their dealer to have the wiring harness checked for a fault which could cause stalling. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment has used a safety recall notice for the 2010 to 2015 750cc cruiser which says that “due to the...
An Australian computer games production company hopes to develop a Motorcycle Accident Avoidance Training Simulator to help improve rider safety....