A New Zealand company is joining the head-up display revolution with a small and light retrofit unit for riders so...
Garmin has unveiled its new zūmo XT GPS which is brighter, smarter and packed with more features. It would want...
The world’s only commercial available head up display (HUD) unit for motorcycle helmets is about to launch its second “slimline” generation and it’s coming to Australia. The UK-made Bikesystems BikeHUD ADVENTURE Gen2 arrives in March 2016 as a sleeker unit with improved technology that retrofits to any motorcycle helmet and marketing manager Michelle Coupe says they...
Satellite navigation can be confusing and complex, but this small Beeline navigation tool simplifies the process to reduce distraction for...
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t...
Soon you can leave your smartphone at home and stream live video of your ride to YouTube via the ! While the legality of helmet cameras remains in limbo despite a Victorian judge dismissing a case in February 2016, this cam should raise a few eyebrows at its size. It’s...
Riders who don’t want the distraction of a phone call when they’re riding, but would like to know if they...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories...
When preparing for a motorcycle trip, the best answer to the above question is, of course, to use a paper map, GPS and mobile phone. And prepare your route on your computer before leaving home to make annotated notes on your paper maps. I would never rely on a GPS or...
A good way of helping you get the most out of your motorbike trips is to download some useful apps...
Holy Cr-Apps! Wow. I feel like every single week I write a new article about a manufacturer’s upcoming motorcycle app....
There are many motorcycle community apps available, but Tonit adds a feature to ensure that riders protect their privacy and don’t incriminate themselves or void their insurance. Tonit CEO and founder Jason Lotoski says users do not need to use the app’s tracking feature which only shows the route and...
If you are frustrated with helmet cameras because you can never tell if they are switched on and recording what...
With just two days before Santa revs up his Harley sleigh, we are down to two gifts in our 12...
Aprilia has just made a couple of hi-tech leaps into the future where the bike talks to your helmet and phone. The Italian motorcycle company has announced a collaboration with American helmet company Skully who are releasing the world’s first commercially available helmet with head-up display and has developed Aprilia...
The motorcycle industry is constantly evolving. However, the next five years may see some rapid changes. With electrification becoming a...
The free Pirelli app, Diablo Super Biker, puts an to the bench-racing lies at the end of a track day...
The TomTom Rider 400 GPS has a host of new functions that not only make motorcycle touring easier, but also more fun. We’ve been testing the new $A599 TomTom Rider 400 and can report it is a hassle-free unit, the screen diagrams provide foolproof guides and it is very simple to use....
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring...
Keeping track of your motorcycle maintenance can be difficult, especially if you are lucky enough to have more than one...
Domio Sport Bluetooth helmet system is claimed to provide music without internal speakers and messy wires. However, we have our concerns about this product and issue a warning to riders to be cautious. The Canadian company launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign to raise the funds to start production of their Domio...
The Sena SMH10 was my favourite Bluetooth communication system … until now. The Sena 20S is simply streets ahead! READ...
Many big touring motorcycles have audio systems, but now a Chinese manufacturer has added an MP3 player and speakers to...
(Contributed article about GPS tracking) Motorcycles are fun, thrilling, expensive and a preferred target for thieves, but GPS trackers will follow your bike’s location if it is stolen and help you get it back. What is GPS tracking system and how does it work? A GPS motorcycle tracker is basically a...
Electric motorcycles and other vehicles may soon be charged by the heat built up in the tyres. Goodyear has developed...
Automatic emergency calls that activate in the event of a crash are being installed in cars and some motorcycles and...
Motorcyclists are fond of accessories, gadgets and hi-tech gizmos that make their life easier and their riding more enjoyable. Here is the latest list of interesting gadgets and gizmos: PHONE MOUNT Your smartphone is now one of the most vital gizmos on your bike, replacing your GPS, camera, iPod, etc....
After about 10 years of faithful service and being absolutely flogged constantly, my dependable Sena SMH10 Bluetooth intercom has finally...
(Contributed article) You may have heard about vehicle tracking systems and wondered whether the investment is worth it. With bike...
Bluetooth giant Sena has introduced a +Mesh wireless adaptor that will link any version of their intercoms to any number of other Sena headsets. It links most Sena Bluetooth intercoms with their +Mesh technology that allows people using the headset to come and go from a linked conversation without breaking...
More women’s jackets have been added to the MotoCAP safety ratings after concerns that women’s riding gear was underrepresented in...
Ride Vision has been in the works for quite some time now, and it looks like they may be ready...
You could do a lap of Australia on your bike and never have to bother about oiling the chain with a Cameleon Chain Oiler. The handy little device costs about $A230 plus postage. Oiling your chain is messy, it’s a nuisance having to carry chain lube with you and it’s...
Ridersmate could be a great safety gizmo for riders who like to ride alone or adventure riders who visit remote places....
Santa is getting closer and closer on his Harley sled. And he’s bringing plenty of Christmas gifts bearing the Harley-Davidson...
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...
Google Maps has expanded its two-wheeler mode for motorcycles and scooters into Asia after launching in India in December 2017....
Never mind present-day’s bonny blather on the benefits of electric, hydrogen and biofuel power. How do you feel about magnets? ...
Atka Drybag Prices: $24.95 (5 litre), $26.95 (10L), $29.95 (15L), $31.95 (20L) Click here to find where they are available. Remember when you rolled up your gear in a plastic garbage bag or canvas dufflel bag and bungee-tied it to the back seat or shoved it in your saddlebags? When...
How would you like your helmet to tell you how fast you’re going, where you are going and what your...