Never mind present-day’s bonny blather on the benefits of electric, hydrogen and biofuel power. How do you feel about magnets? ...
The makers of the inVIEW helmet light hope to raise more than $US1m to develop an update of their innovative...
GPS company Navman have turned their attention to dash cams with a robust waterproof unit built especially for motorcycles. Since about half of all riders having recently experienced a near-miss, it’s a good idea to have video proof of the perpetrator. It could be a driver who opened a car...
It seems like there is a new motorcycle almost every week. There are apps for touring, connecting with other riders,...
Triumph has just partnered up with Beeline, a company that caters to two-wheeled navigation systems, to deliver an upgraded, industrial-strength...
A battery tech, Colorado-based company, called Solid Power has drawn the attention of BMW, and the brainchild of the partnership is a battery that brags more juice, less weight, and comes with a safer tag. The solid-state battery has created hype for a reason. It’s a battery that replaces the...
Automatic emergency calls that activate in the event of a crash are being installed in cars and some motorcycles and...
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change is now available in...
Energica has been working with two other Italian brands on a new way for riders to interact with their motorcycles – using voice-enabled functions on the bike. According to motorradonline.de, the CTO (Chief Technology Officer or Technical Director) at Energica, Giampiero Testoni: “Thanks to this innovative communication system, the driver...
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a...
Ride Vision has been in the works for quite some time now, and it looks like they may be ready...
Sena has now launched the Sena 3S Plus Universal and 3S Plus Boom into the market. The upgrade comes to replace one of Sena’s original headset units, the Sena 3S. Both new Sena units feature a sleek design, both are ideal for motorcycle and scooter helmet applications. The 3S Plus...
MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based...
Holy Cr-Apps! Wow. I feel like every single week I write a new article about a manufacturer’s upcoming motorcycle app....
A device you wear on your wrist could alert you to a rider in your group falling behind, contact emergency if you crash and even monitor your riding behaviour. The smart wearable Motobit SENTINEL for motorcyclists is now seeking crowdfunding through Indiegogo. So far the campaign has raised $A4546 or 18% of...
More women’s jackets have been added to the MotoCAP safety ratings after concerns that women’s riding gear was underrepresented in...
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite Helmets, has released exciting world-first, racer-perspective video from their Forcite MK1 helmet with an integrated...
Pairing helmet intercoms used to be a fiddly process, but now QR codes are making it easier. You may have recently used a QR code when checking in at a restaurant during this pandemic, so you will know how easy it is to use. Just turn on your phone’s camera...
First it was Sena who increased their 50 series speaker diameter to 40mm to enhance bass response and now Cardo...
Indian Motorcycle will join Honda and Harley-Davidson in offering Apple CarPlay to owners of 2020 Chieftain, Roadmaster and Challenger models...
Chinese computer company Lenovo signed a multi-year agreement with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati in 2018. Initially the agreement was to support the Ducati MotoGP team with computer firepower, but also to develop products and collaborate on research and development. The result of this collaboration includes special products such as this...
The biggest problem with many Bluetooth helmet intercoms is the poor quality of sound, but the new Sena 50R and...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring...
(Contributed post on computer games) If you haven’t been able to go for a ride for some time because of the current lockdown, you may consider motorcycle video games as a substitute. It might not get you outdoors but they can help you to relax and have fun. In the...
We warned riders about supporting the crowd-funding campaign for RiderBuds earphones after customers had still not received products almost a...
(Contributed article) You may have heard about vehicle tracking systems and wondered whether the investment is worth it. With bike...
Ducati has joined Harley-Davidson and BMW as the only motorcycle companies with Lego models. The Lego Ducati Panigale V4 R is the first Lego motorcycle model to include a gearbox. It sits 32cm long, 16cm high and 8cm wide and will be available for €59.99 (about $A102) from June – possibly a bit...
Audio company IASUS is about to release its classy Rekon intercom that promises top audio quality, long battery life and...
If you have to self-isolate during the current pandemic, then we suggest reading heaps of Motorbike Writer articles … or...
(Contributed post: How to take and improve your motorcycle photos using Zoner Photo Studio X) Burnouts are for tires, not for adventures. Have you ever been on a trip with your rig and came back with plenty of photos with no time to edit as you’d like? Your friends pestering you...
Future motorcycles may not need mirrors with this Revan helmet-mounted live-feed camera that screens images to a head-up display (HUD)....
Garmin has unveiled its new zūmo XT GPS which is brighter, smarter and packed with more features. It would want...
(Contributed article on motorcycle gadgets) Owning a motorcycle is an amazing experience. Regardless of the type of motorbike you have, it can’t get much better than cruising down country roads on your bike. Nevertheless, your riding experience can always be improved, and there is a myriad of accessories to choose...
We would rather be riding than sitting in front of a computer game (even when it’s raining), but the upcoming...
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a...
These amazing 360º videos of British Superbike rider Peter Hickman put you in the rider’s seat like no other on-board video we have seen before. A few weeks ago he posted this video of him doing two laps of Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk, during a free practice session in June 2019....
Sena has introduced the next generation of Bluetooth helmet intercoms with the new 50 series that includes wifi capability to...
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t...
As smart motorcycle helmets with head-up display (HUD) technology are starting to hit the market, Bosch has designed a HUD system that works with your normal sunglasses or prescription glasses. They believe it will be available in 2021. But just how safe is it? We recommend you to consider safety...
A tiny little piece of plastic has just made universal-fit MotoSafe earplugs from Dutch company Alpine Hearing Protection even better. With...