Now you can film your ride all day with a battery-powered GoPro pole. No need to stop and replace the...
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (pictured above) will be the first production motorcycle to use the new Bosch 10 ABS unit which is...
It’s great to get away from it all on a motorcycle adventure, camping in the bush and roughing it. But it’s also nice to take along some of the comforts of home – like a portable sound system to liven up your campfire. There are many battery-powered Bluetooth speakers systems...
KTM appears to be joining BMW in pushing head-up display (HUD) helmet technology that integrates with their bikes and other...
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a...
(Sponsored post) Watches will always remain tied to the automotive sports world. Often, we remain attracted to watches or other timekeeping devices and the roles that they play on track too. If you are interested in any racing watch like a chronograph watch, then read this post. Characteristics of a...
The US Army is funding research into materials with electronic nanowires to heat the fabric that could eventually lead to...
If it wasn’t for the ride-sharing and mountain and wriggly route options on our TomTom Rider 550 GPS we might...
You can pay hundreds of dollars for a Bluetooth intercom, or less than $50 for a cheap unit, but do they really work? We tested a cheap $40 Chinese-made D2 500m intercom from Gear Best and found that, yes, they do work, but there are obviously some shortcomings. For a...
If you’re travelling to Italy and plan to ride around the country, sampling Italian wines and dining on fine food,...
The free Pirelli app, Diablo Super Biker, puts an to the bench-racing lies at the end of a track day...
I’ve reviewed many Bluetooth systems and the biggest failing is the sound quality from the tiny seekers that come with them. Now you can upgrade your speakers for under $30, improve the sound and reduce distortion. Finn Moto has auxiliary speakers which work with the R3 and R4 Bluetooth systems...
Keeping track of your motorcycle maintenance can be difficult, especially if you are lucky enough to have more than one...
Sena has introduced the next generation of Bluetooth helmet intercoms with the new 50 series that includes wifi capability to...
If you’ve ever been drenched in the pouring rain while riding, you may be interested in this Chinese-made Sterydry unit that claims to not only dry your wet helmet, gloves, socks and boots but also sanitise them. We contacted the Chinese manufacturer, Meson Global Company, for more details. Sales manager...
The coming tide of hi-tech motorcycle helmets featuring a head-up display (HUD) of information such as directions and speed may...
Indian Motorcycle will join Honda and Harley-Davidson in offering Apple CarPlay to owners of 2020 Chieftain, Roadmaster and Challenger models...
How would you like your helmet to tell you how fast you’re going, where you are going and what your bike is up to while giving you eyes in the back of your head? That’s just some of the capabilities in the new head-up display accessory from British company, Bikesystems. In...
Motorbike Writer readers could win a GoPro action camera just by clicking on this link and entering this Rafflecopter giveaway....
If you are stuck for Christmas presents for a motorcycle rider, I can highly recommend the Dream Racer or Why...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the latest products from tyres to jackets to tools and gizmos. Retro whitewall tyre The Pro Accessories PL. Avon Cobra whitewall 21-inch front tyre is just what the power cruiser and...
Many motorcycle riders love their helmet headsets, GPS, smartphone (or smartwatch!) and helmet camera, but find they are often plagued...
No, it’s not April Fools’ Day. Yamaha has developed an app that supposedly translates engine noise into Japanese. When it...
A French company which plans to produce LED signs for motorcycles and cars so riders and drivers can communicate with each other by SMS is having a second go at funding its product. The idea is you use voice activation to dictate a written message to traffic which is displayed on...
The TomTom Rider 400 GPS has a host of new functions that not only make motorcycle touring easier, but also...
Arizona company MiClimate says their lightweight wearable air-conditioning unit for riders is expected to be available in the middle of...
With just two days before Santa revs up his Harley sleigh, we are down to two gifts in our 12 Days of Christmas series. I asked Harley for some suggestions of products from their impressive 900-page-plus 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue. Check out all the previous days...
More women’s jackets have been added to the MotoCAP safety ratings after concerns that women’s riding gear was underrepresented in...
Wireless phone chargers have been around for a while and the obvious place to introduce them is in motorcycles. It...
I haven’t switched on my GPS in ages and may never again, after TopoCharger launches in March. TopoCharger is a lightweight iPhone protective case that includes a 1460mAh lithium polymer battery that doubles battery life, but more importantly includes topographical maps. At the moment TopoCharger ($US149) only has maps for...
GPS company Navman have turned their attention to dash cams with a robust waterproof unit built especially for motorcycles. Since...
The world’s first commercially available HUD helmet (head-up display) will use one of the latest navigation systems that even lets you navigate...
There are scenes in “Arrows of Fire” that are too painful to watch because I’ve lived them. And there are others where I want to rewind and relive the moment again and again. Anyone who has ever done any adventure riding in the Outback will be able to relate...
Sena +Mesh review by Jim Hulme The Sena +Mesh Adaptor is designed to seamlessly and easily link riders into a group...
If you wondered why BMW Motorrad Australia was giving away free Navigator V GPS units with some new 2016 models,...
The Satechi Bluetooth remote media button adds functionality to your smartphone that will suit many motorcycle riders if mounted conveniently on your handlebars. Some Bluetooth intercoms don’t have easy access to some of the functions on your phone, especially with thick winter gloves, and it may be considered a bit...
Fans of the BMW GS range seem to have every gadget know to motorcycling and now they can augment that...
AGV is the latest helmet manufacturer to partner with leading Bluetooth company Sena to develop a special aerodynamic ARK intercom...
How cool is this watch inspired by the legendary BMW boxer engine? The video shows the Timeburner watch’s show-stopping feature: a horizontal piston movement like a boxer engine that moves when you use the winder! The movement of the piston tells the time, so it’s not exactly easy to read,...
Smart cornering headlights are coming to more motorcycles now that Kawasaki is thinking of introducing them on their Ninja ZX-14R. BMW...