Contributed post for our Indian readers The demand for Two-wheelers in India is so huge that you have a number...
Contributed post for our North American readers We often derive a sense of pride from our ownership of a vehicle....
The learner-approved motorcycle scheme (LAMS) should not only consider limits on power-to-weight (PTW) ratio and engine capacity, but also motorcycle type. The suggestion is included in a new Monash University’s Accident Research Centre report that assesses factors affecting crash risk related to PTW ratio, engine capacity and motorcycle type. It found that...
How clever is this Showa suspension that automatically lowers the seat height when the bike is stationary, allowing short people...
No, it’s not the 1970s again — Furion Motorcycles of France plans to resurrect the Wankel rotary engine for their...
Road accidents account for a lot of damages, deaths and injuries in the world. Every year, hundreds of road accidents occur across most countries. Commonly, for those using motorcycles, these mishaps have more severe consequences because they ride in the open and bikes don’t provide the structural protection that cars...
South Australia Police is temporarily suspending use of the Lidar speed gun and withdrawing 150 speeding fines after three court decisions...
Sikhs in Ontario are now allowed to ride in a turban instead of a helmet, joining riders in three other...
Riders are three times more likely to be involved in crashes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces than any other vehicle type. A new British Automobile Association survey found that while potholes cause damage to cars, they are a greater injury threat to riders. They say riders swerving to avoid...
Curtiss Motorcycles is taking $US6000 deposits for their electric Zeus Bobber and Cafe (above) models and inviting supporters to invest in...
Unlicensed riders represent a growing concern for the motorcycle community as licensing has become tougher and more expensive in most...
This British video of a police officer with sirens going and a hi-vis jacket and bike shows that some motorists still don’t see riders. It shows a police special escort group of BMW R 1200 bikes escorting British Prime Minister Theresa May with the Metropolitan Police’s Protection Command in London....
A Perth rider has failed in his challenge to a $550 fine for a loose helmet strap after he says...
A trial of motorcyclists using bus lanes should be introduced in Melbourne “to improve motorcycle safety and allow more efficient...
This 3D-printed electric motorcycle has several features that could come to future bikes including airless tyres, forkless steering and a flexible bumper. The NERA E-Motorcycle prototype was made by NOWLAB manufacturing laboratory which has locations in Boston, Berlin and Singapore. 3D printing They claim it is the world’s first fully...
Visibility of riders and their motorcycles should be increased and high-speed limits in rural areas reduced, a new Monash University’s...
Australia’s first electric motorcycle company, Savic Motorcycles, will launch their electric Cafe Racer prototype at the Melbourne Moto Expo on...
Timber bridges add authenticity to a rural ride, but they can be a particular danger to riders with longitudinal planks, rotting wood and exposed spikes. The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says one in five of these local timber bridges are in poor condition and there is an extensive backlog...
The widow of a rider killed when he hit wire rope barriers has urged riders to vote in this weekend’s...
An army veteran rider who claims he was assaulted by police at a March 2018 charity ride now faces a...
Will rear-facing cameras and screens one day replace conventional motorcycle wing mirrors and will a smartwatch replace your ignition key? This is the vision of Italian electric motorcycle company, Energica, which will supply the electric bikes for the MotoE series in next year’s MotoGP season. Their Bolid-e concept motorcycle is...
ACT police have asked for help to identify two riders who were videoed in separate incidents where a car swerved toward them...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) With the winter season fast approaching, it’s only practical that we make the...
The latest model releases from the two recent motorcycle shows in Milan and Cologne prove that power is still king in the two-wheel world. A new road leader has emerged and some older models have been pushed down the order. The list of the most powerful is still dominated by...
The best thing about the Vespa Elettrica electric scooter is that it is almost a complete mirror of the iconic...
Kymco may have the answer to one of the biggest problems with electric motorcycles by allowing riders to dial in...
Witnesses are being sought after a 2004 blue Honda Accord sedan merged into a lane with a 2012 blue Harley-Davidson causing it to crash on the Logan Motorway at Springwood last Wednesday (November 7, 2018). Forensic Crash Unit investigators have released this video as part of an appeal for information....
Imagine a motorcycle jacket that vibrates when it senses you are about to have a collision or delivers that disco...
Riders should be aware that spring and summer is the season for resurfacing roadworks in most southern areas because the...
Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers Every individual has their chosen hobby that they invest some of their time in. For some, it could be playing soccer, and for another, it may be a high adrenaline sport such as riding a motorbike. This can be an enjoyable hobby if...
Riders have been urged to check the spokes on their motorcycle wheels more frequently in the wake of one rider...
German automotive technology company Continental AG plans to be the first with a motorcycle emergency brake-assist system that applies extra...
Harley-Davidson Australia finally confirms that the electric LiveWire being released next year around the world will arrive in Australia and New Zealand in late 2020. The bike made its European debut at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan overnight where tech details were released. However, there was nothing new that we...
Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled the production Svartpilen 701 flat tracker as well as the Vitpilen 701 Aero retro sports bike...
What is the point of improving the quality of a road at millions of dollars expense to the taxpayers and...
The current heatwave sweeping the nation has claimed the life of a motorcyclist in the Outback, again highlighting the danger to riders of dehydration. The body of rider Daniel Price was found near the Gibb River Rd in the remote Kimberley district of Western Australia yesterday afternoon. He had been missing...
Famed motorcycle nirvana Mt Nebo Rd has been upgraded at massive cost to the taxpayer to make it safer only...
Just when will drivers learn that lane filtering is now legal? This latest video of a driver trying to hit...
Triumph Motorcycles customers will next year be able to stream videos of their custom bike being made at the factory in Thailand. They will also be able to make last-minute changes to the features and accessories on their bike just before it goes on the assembly line. And they will...
Motorcycles rate just five “motherhood statements” in a 115-page Brisbane Transport Plan that pays lip service to riders and sought...