Riders should have input into more than $35 million in roadworks being planned for one of South East Queensland’s most...
Weird Looking, Questionable Origins There are many electric motorcycle companies out there right now, and we’re only going to be...
A New Design Lead for MV Agusta I would argue that MV Agusta makes some of the most beautiful motorcycles on sale today. That is due in large part to Adrian Morton, the British designer that held the Design Director role at the company for the last 20 years, according...
A Little Delay The Sidi Atojo SR motorcycle boots are for dirt riders and were developed to give the rider...
To Cope With Challenges Harley-Davidson is a massive company and a lot of its assets are tied up. This means...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Being involved in an accident of any kind can be a scary experience, and compared to other types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents can be particularly frightening. In addition to being emotionally traumatizing, motorcycle accidents often lead to severe physical injuries and...
(Contributed article for our North American college readers) College is already expensive and stressful as it is, so deciding how...
For the 29th Time Many of you have already left for your morning commute, but if you haven’t, make sure...
Blacked-out Bonnies The Triumph Bonneville is a fantastic classic-looking motorcycle that’s popular around the world. Triumph has some Bonneville T100 and T120 Black special edition motorcycles, and the company launched the new editions of the bikes in India. The T100 Black takes the standard Bonnie and blacks out the exhaust...
One of the Few Events Happening? A while back I reported that the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was expected to...
A Scooter and Accessories Vespa and Christian Dior were founded in the same year. The two brands have become exceptionally...
If you’re looking for a light read about motorcycles, the riding lifestyle and growing old gracefully, check out Shiny Side Up by BMW fan Ron Davis. The book consists of extracts from the Wisconsin rider’s columns, features and stories published in various magazines, mainly BMW Owners News. Hence the book’s...
Yamaha appears to be planning on a blown future with a turbocharger system similar to that used in many cars...
Know What You’re Getting Pirelli announced the new “Try Before You Buy” program. It’s dedicated to giving track day riders...
It All Starts in July COVID-19 threw a wrench in MotoGP and other sports calendars, but now MotoGP has a schedule and plans to resume racing. The revised schedule will start on July 19, 2020. There are 13 confirmed races and four more pending. Moto2 and Moto3 competed in Qatar...
Spool Up! Turbocharging has been a method for car companies to reach emissions standards for a while now. That technique...
Tour France with Michelin The Michelin tire company also runs some fantastic tours in France, and its motorcycle touring guide...
The 2020 MotoGP Championship will finally go ahead with between 13 and 17 races from July 19 in Spain, at the Jerez – Ángel Nieto Circuit. The official calendar has now been released by FIM and Dorna Sports. The first event on March 8 in Qatar for the MotoGP class...
Stolen motorcycles and scooters are now taking longer to recover, according to the latest National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council...
We may very well take to the skies on a hoverbike one day, but it could be a while yet...
Imagine an electric motorcycle that could emulate the sound and feel of any past or present sportsbike, whether thumper or multi-cylinder. It’s called the Emula (short for emulate) and it promises to be a thousand bikes in one. Emulate with McFly The prototype bike is the product of Italian company 2Electron....
Getting The Feeling of an Internal Combustion Engine Electric bikes offer a different experience than an internal combustion engine motorcycle...
A Surprising Result for KTM In a recent interview with Le Repaire des Motards, Pierer Mobility Group’s CEO Stefan Pierer...
Speedy and With Good Range Electric bicycle manufacturer Delfast has a new bike called the Top 3.0, but it’s not really much of a bicycle. It’s really more of an electric motorcycle. The bicycle company has created an electric bike that challenged or bests many of the electric motorcycles out...
More Three-Wheelers for Yamaha The Yamaha Niken is a funky machine, but now it seems that the company has another...
Kawasaki’s Electric Bike Project Continues Kawasaki has teased the EV Endeavor project several times now, but this is the 10th...
It’s Only for Some Bikes Anyone who owns an iPhone and a Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, Brutale 1000 RR, Superveloce 800 Serie Oro, or a Superveloce 800 can use MV Agusta’s new app. Other bikes and android users are excluded at this time. The app works with the new 5.5-inch...
MV Agusta has launched a special branded rider’s face mask that seems to cash in on the COVID pandemic panic....
Two Different Tires, Two Different Purposes Dunlop announced that it’s introducing two new sets of tires. These tires are at...
Production at Multiple Motorcycle Plants Disrupted Honda’s global operations and network got hit with a cyber attack. Asphalt & Rubber was the first publication I noticed to share the story. From there, Honda confirmed it on its social media saying “a cyber-attack has taken place on the Honda network.” In...
It seems online buying has boomed during the pandemic lockdown, but would you buy a motorcycle over the web? Last...
Writer: Alana King What feeling do you get when I say the word “motorbike” or “scooter” to you? Are you...
Ebikes or pedal-assisted electric bicycles are growing out of control in many countries, creating danger for other road users, robbing motorcyclists of parking and giving all riders a bad name. There are now calls in Australia and around the world for regulation or registration for these vehicles. In China it...
Almost a year to the day after allegedly running a red light, and hitting and injuring a 63-year-old male motorcyclist,...
A Cool New Modular Option When I think HJC, I don’t usually think of a retro style. The company makes...
Bringing Back the 1980s Motorcycle A new rumor is circulating that Yamaha is working on a new FZ750 motorcycle that could be based on the current MT-09. The rumor comes out of the Japanese publication Young Machine. While it’s just a rumor right now, it would make sense. Suzuki’s Katana...
A Motorcycle Stands Alone Harley-Davidson may have a solution to the issue of motorcycle weight. According to some patents that...
The Next Super Adventure KTM appears to be out testing its new 1290 Super Adventure motorcycle. The bike was recently...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) After being hurt in a motorcycle accident, you have a lot on your plate—especially in the first days and weeks after the accident. Most importantly, you need to focus on your physical and emotional health while you come to terms with your injuries...
An oil spill has claimed a BMW R Nine T Racer that was being test-ridden by a potential buyer, highlighting...