The ACT Government has extended a two-year lane filtering trial to the middle of the year, but is expected to...
Arbitrary maximum heights and widths for motorcycle handlebars have no basis in science or safety research, yet many jurisdictions enforce...
You can now remove the approval certificate sticker on the outside of your helmet, but you still need to have an internal certificate label or sticker to avoid a fine from a copper who thinks they know the law better than you. In fact, just in case you are ever...
Austroads is producing a claimed world-first library of motorcycle hazard perception test (HPT) videos and supporting road safety material to...
(Sponsored article on motorcycle travel for our Northern Hemisphere readers) A motorcycle road trip is an exhilarating and thrilling experience....
Motorists sometimes inadvertently convict themselves for speeding when they are pulled over by the police, says traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. We have previously offered tips on what to do if pulled over by the police as well as tips from the police themselves! Now, Chris has offered the following tips...
BMW Motorrad off-road training courses are back this year with more courses in more states and locations. I’ve done the...
You can avoid failing your motorcycle roadworthy if you pay attention to some of the most common failures. Riders in...
One of the most important decisions when booking a motorcycle tour is choosing the right bike to ride on the tour. Some companies only offer one type or model of bike, but Hear the Road Italian Motorcycle Tours boss Enrico Grassi offers quite a diverse range of motorcycles. Tuscany motorcycle...
Riders heading to the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island have been warned that road conditions throughout south-eastern Australia have deteriorated...
It takes a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to move on...
Riders intercepted by police have been advised to record the conversation, no matter where they are. But it is crucial in Queensland where police now have greater powers to detain and search under the world’s toughest bikie laws. Accredited criminal law specialist Kurt Fowler of Fowler Lawyers says an amendment...
The UK Highway Code is being revised to incorporate a hierarchy of vehicles where bigger vehicles have to look out...
A new theory about what causes Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You (or SMIDSY) crashes is that bikes can appear...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but may not include motorcycles. Lemon Laws are consumer protection laws that provide a satisfactory repair, full refund or replacement product for a major consumer expense item such as a car, SUV or...
Almost every rider will have experienced a tailgater following way too close. Why does this happen? It’s probably for the...
The arcane rules and regulations on handlebar measurements are made more confusing for riders by the different interpretations and amendments...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his insurance company did not want to pay. Jacob, of Lithuania, recorded himself every day and published the following video mini-documentary about his situation. Jacob thought he was properly insured by Nordic...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer...
The more that riders lane filter, the more motorists will learn that it is legal, not an obstruction to traffic...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, yet very few provide anywhere safe for you to place your helmet while you fill up. The owners say it’s for safety reasons, but really it’s so you don’t ride off without paying, which...
Motorcycle tyres are only as good as the pressure in them and that means regularly checking them or filling with...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021. In moves that follow some other states, licensing of motorcycle riders becomes a little tougher with a hazard perception video test. Here’s an example. It’s not only a slightly tougher...
Motorcycles are fantastic machines, but not all motorcycles were created equal. Over the years, there have been a few questionable...
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) If you like to customize motorcycles, you should know how to do it properly....
(Sponsored post on lane splitting for our North American readers) Lane-splitting is the act of riding a motorcycle between the lanes of traffic on a freeway or city road. It’s a controversial topic in motorcycle safety, with a variety of opinions and different laws on whether it benefits motorcyclists or...
Over the past few months we have been running competitions to win motorcycle gear through our weekly trivia quiz, but this...
Selecting your first bike is important as a good experience will lead to a lifetime of joy, while a bad...
Your Facebook feed is probably full of personality tests, but none covers what type of rider you are. Now that’s all changed with this rider personality test expertly prepared by a highly qualified team of hard-working and hard-drinking riders with the help of Mr Jack Daniels and his buddy Jimmy Beam....
Roundabouts are a particular danger for riders not being seen by drivers as this video clearly shows. Even though rider...
Does it damage the bike’s clutch to keep your motorcycle in gear with the lever pulled in while waiting at...
Voted Australia’s top stunt rider by his peers, young Dave McKenna has some tips for anyone wanting to start in the world of motorcycle stunting. “The first thing is to get a dirt bike,” the 28-year-old says. “You can learn a lot on a WR250. It’s all the same –...
It would seem the simplest of processes to mount a motorbike, but there are quite a few points to note....
Not many motorcyclists purposely go out for a ride at night, but it’s exhilarating and we should do it more often to brush...
Brakes have come a long way from when I first started riding with many new bikes now fitted with sophisticated anti-lock braking systems. But even the most sophisticated modern anti-lock braking systems are not fool proof. Most riders were either taught or learned that the majority of braking is from...
The uniquely Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service attends a “significant” number of rescues of riders involved in motorcycle crashes in...
There has always been conjecture about whether a motorcycle can brake in a shorter distance than a car. Many experienced...
When it comes to motorcycles and wet weather, Murphy’s Law prevails. For those who don’t know, according to Google, Murphy’s Law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” And isn’t that typical of riders being caught out by the...
Getting a good coffee is one of the joys on the road for a rider, writes Jason Barton* and an...