If you are frustrated with helmet cameras because you can never tell if they are switched on and recording what...
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a...
There are several action cameras coming soon that aim to take away some of the GoPro’s dominance in action sports such as motorcycling. There’s the wearable Panasonic HX-A1 ($US200) which is smaller, lighter and more aerodynamic; the Garmin Virb X and Virb XE ($US300-400) which can show data such as...
One in six people is affected by hearing loss from exposure to prolonged loud noises and it is expected to...
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change has been recognised as...
Adventure riders who lose smartphone connectivity in the bush can now connect with their riding mates and track their position with a new device called Beartooth. It uses a 1GHz bandwidth to set up its own 3.2km network so you can still text or speak to your riding mates and find them...
Arizona company MiClimate says their lightweight wearable air-conditioning unit for riders is expected to be available in the middle of...
Bluetooth company Sena is the first to combine an action camera with a Bluetooth headset in one unit, the 10C....
Smart cornering headlights are coming to more motorcycles now that Kawasaki is thinking of introducing them on their Ninja ZX-14R. BMW was the first to introduce smart cornering lights on their K 1600 models, followed by KTM with the 1290 Super Adventure and now aftermarket manufacturers J.W. Speaker Corporation. The BMW...
The TomTom Rider 400 GPS has a host of new functions that not only make motorcycle touring easier, but also...
MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based...
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...
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a...
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear....
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue is now waiting at your dealership. About 22,000 copies have been printed off for Australia and New Aealand and they are all likely to...
The leading action camera in the world, GoPro, has just been halved in size and reduced wind noise, making it...
A new helmet rearview camera system is safer than conventional mirrors, according to four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty. In...
The new Apple Watch smart watch arrives in Australia in April starting at $499, but will it make our roads just that little bit more dangerous, especially for motorcycle riders? Riders are already difficult to spot amid the traffic without adding another driver distraction. The worst thing is the laws that ban the use of...
Electric motorcycles and other vehicles may soon be charged by the heat built up in the tyres. Goodyear has developed...
Many big touring motorcycles have audio systems, but now a Chinese manufacturer has added an MP3 player and speakers to...
BMW Motorrad has partnered with social media mapping app company Rever to help riders discover the world’s best roads, create custom routes, track rides and share riding experiences across social media platforms. The free Rever mapping app was launched in 2015 and is available on iOS and Android to riders in...
Interphone has released a range of new Bluetooth intercoms with a new low-profile design, more talk time, smarter pairing and...
Danish company Tourstart is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 20% discount on their new motorcycle ride planning and navigation app...
If you’re sick of fiddling with the fiddly screws to mount your Bluetooth intercom, this budget EJEAS Quick20 is worth considering with its excellent audio quality. It is Chinese made (as most Bluetooth units probably are!) and costs just $A185 each ($US129, €113,￡103) through their EJEAS website. Quick clasp This unit is...
You’ll break out in a chorus of Silent Night with this ad from UK agency Big Communications that uses a...
This leather wristband could be the biggest money saver for motorcycle riders as it alerts the rider to upcoming known...
Satnav and mapping expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis provides some interesting background information for those riders who would like to understand how to better use their satnav unit. In this first in a series of articles, he discusses the types of satnav available. There are two forms of Global Positioning...
Here’s a wacky Christmas present for the motorcycle fan who has everything – a pizza cutter in the shape of...
Many motorcycle riders love their helmet headsets, GPS, smartphone (or smartwatch!) and helmet camera, but find they are often plagued...
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...
If you’re travelling to Italy and plan to ride around the country, sampling Italian wines and dining on fine food,...
Fans of the BMW GS range seem to have every gadget know to motorcycling and now they can augment that...
Smart phones are adding functionality to riding, replacing GPS units and even motorcycle instruments with their own accurate accelerometers and other useful apps. Now BMW Motorrad has designed a handlebar cradle suitable for phones up to 15cm that swivels for horizontal or upright format. It will arrive in Australia this...
Introduction: A Glimpse Into the Solar Revolution Solar-powered motorcycles once represented an ambitious step in the journey toward sustainable transportation....
Which lucky Motorbike Writer reader has won a GoPro Hero 4 action camera in our giveaway with Motorcycle House? Byron...
Have you ever had to stop riding and swap your sunglasses for bifocal or prescription glasses to read a map or your instruments? Soon you may not have to stop and swap! A small family company based on the Gold Coast claims to have developed the world’s first photochromic bifocal...
If you like to ride on into the night, you’ll need glasses that can accommodate both sun and night vision....
The US Army is funding research into materials with electronic nanowires to heat the fabric that could eventually lead to...
German electronic engineering company Bosch has now produced a mySPIN controller for motorcycle instruments that allows riders to access more than 46 phone apps. And that number is growing! The Bosch controller is like a motorcycle version of Apple’s CarPlay. MySPIN Like CarPlay, the Bosch platform makes motorcycle instruments look and feel more...
The BulletHD Biker camcorder is not only great for recording your travels, but also collecting video evidence in case of...