How many of us have dropped a bike, run wide or simply messed up a tight, feet-up u-turn or resorted...
A Bundaberg rider says he probably owes his life to a $290 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB after crashing his...
A lot of riders have painted motorcycle helmets with spray gun to express their individuality, but are they legal? Given the police propensity to fine over minor helmet issues and after a reader asked this very question, we thought it prudent to check the legality. We approached helmet law experts, helmet...
The more that riders lane filter, the more motorists will learn that it is legal, not an obstruction to traffic...
(Sponsored post on lane splitting for our North American readers) Lane-splitting is the act of riding a motorcycle between the...
Most riders buy a motorbike out of passion, but some pragmatic, miserly riders want something cheap to maintain for commuting purposes. However, even practical people looking for cheap commuting should be aware of the hidden costs of motorcycles. Yes, they are cheap on fuel, parking and tolls, but there are...
Motorcycling hacks are those inventive things you do to avoid or remedy problems and make your riding life a little...
Do loud pipes really save lives or is it more about machismo and attention-seeking behaviour? This hilarious video lampoons the...
(Contributed post) Should Kentucky motorcycle riders wear helmets? There were 122,360 motorcycles registered in Kentucky as of 2018, according to the Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts, 2018 Report (Collision Report). And while motorcycles are part of less than 1% of all collisions, they amount to 7% of fatal accidents. Riders need...
One of the simple questions many novice and advanced riders ask is how they can ride faster. The answer can...
“Comfort braking” is a disingenuous term given to the habit of holding the front brake on when stopped, such as...
(Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers facing winter riding blues) The moment you step outside your garage and your smart gadget reads between 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you are in for a treat. As a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, you are like ‘Give me 50 degrees all day, every...
If you are pulled over by the police for a traffic offence or even just a licence check or breath/drug...
5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
I love a winding road, but I hate a windy road. Yesterday we encountered both, plus freezing cold and pelting rain. Just the right combination for a horrible day, right? Wrong. Despite a few scary moments and some inconvenience because I had stupidly packed an open-faced helmet and tinted goggles...
Why is stopping such a difficult thing to do correctly? After all, we do it all the time. One of...
There is nothing more thrilling than purchasing a new motorbike, but it can be easy to forget about a few...
To wish you a Happy New Year and help cure that hangover, we have prepared a very special and fun rider personality test that will tell you what sort of rider you really are! It has been specially prepared by a highly qualified team of hard-working and hard-drinking riders on New...
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don’t do that, can’t you read...
A Texas rider is suing Yamaha Motor Co claiming he was paralysed in a crash because of a sticky throttle...
Lane filtering extends to South Australia from April 15, 2017, when the state joins Queensland, NSW, Victoria and the ACT in allowing the road safety practice. It will have similar restrictions as in other states with a 30km/h maximum speed, fully-licensed riders only and banned in school zones, crossings, next to parked vehicles, between...
There are many good reasons why it is not appropriate to sit on another rider’s motorcycle, but above all, self-preservation...
Do hospital staff have a prejudice against motorcycle riders because they are seen as careless risk-takers clogging up the health...
This video is a good reason to steer clear of trucks as a tyre blowout like this can be a major danger for vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists. The incident occurred early May 2016 on the Logan Motorway in Brisbane, but it could happen anywhere in Australia. Just look...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
A motorbike is a fantastic form of transportation, but there may be times where you are unable to ride the...
This video of an American rider crashing into a load that had fallen off the back of a boat trailer being pulled by an SUV is a lesson in never following vehicles with dodgy looking loads. Rider Brendan Jankowski, 20, doesn’t seem to be following very closely, but it is...
https://youtu.be/zxheOM79cdc This video reminds riders to approach flooded roads with caution as flooding is expected to continue across four eastern states and...
This video is proof that a competent and committed rider can make a cruiser turn sharp corners, even with a...
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them on their bike when the rain is pelting down. Sadly, they are missing out on a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I used to be in the...
(Sponsored post) Looking for an American motorcycle license? If ‘yes’ then the safety courses available online would be a great...
We can all learn something from this video from a Canadian truck’s dash cam that captures the moment a rider...
(Contributed article) When headed out on a long distance trip in another country, there is quite a bit of excitement involved. However, before you get to the good stuff, there are a number of important considerations that you must make first. Being aware of certain details ahead of time can...
Have you ever been in the market for a motorcycle and found the sales man condescending, uninterested, ill-informed, pushy and...
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for...
Slow-moving vehicles should be made to pull over when they have a conga line of vehicles following and police should patrol for the offence. One of the most frustrating things for riders and other motorists is slow drivers who refuse to pull over to allow a string of traffic to...
Riders injured in a crash that was not their fault may still have to accept some of the blame if...
We would like to reward our smartest readers with prizes in our weekly Motorbike Writer trivia quiz and we start...
Australia seems no closer to getting uniform lane filtering rules, judging from the comments of state ministers and shadow ministers about our recent reader poll. The top reader responses from the more than 2500 votes cast in our poll were calls for more driver education about the benefits of lane filtering for...
You would think parking your bike would be a simple matter of kicking down the side stand and getting off....