Is your helmet safe? The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has this year issued four helmet safety recalls, the...
The Federal Government needs to resolve the issue of states having different interpretations of helmet laws, says an industry spokesman....
The days of a single standard for helmets are over. So says Wayne Carruthers who has created a web page...
A national motorcycle helmet forum has failed to reach any resolutions nor give riders any clear indication of what is a legal...
The latest safety recalls in Australia are for the new Yamaha R1M and Honda CBR1000RR sportsbikes, both with loose nuts....
The latest safety recalls involve the saddlebags on Harley-Davidson touring bikes and the KTM1290 Super Duke R naked bike over...
Honda Australia has voluntarily recalled the learner-approved CB500 R sports bike and CB500 F naked bike over fuel leaks. The...
Triumph Motorcycles in America has been fined US$2.9 million for failing to report a safety recall over a steering issue...
While the motorcycle community is celebrating the reform that allows international-standard helmets to be sold in Australia, issues such as...
Suzuki Australia has issued a safety recall notice on 10 models of scooter, cruiser, sports bikes, adventurers and naked bikes over...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled the retro W800 motorcycle from 2011 to 2015 over two faults, both of which can cause...
Riders should soon be able to buy European-standard helmets in stores when approval to wear the UNECE 22.05 helmets spreads right...
It will be at least May before Australian riders are able to buy European-standard helmets from stores after the South Australian...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
The Honda GL1800 Goldwing has been recalled over a faulty and potentially dangerous airbag linked to 13 deaths and more...
Yamaha Motor Australia has joined a worldwide recall on its MT03 and R3 learner-approved motorcycles over a transmission problem which...
Braap Motorcycles has voluntarily recalled about 200 bikes over what seems a trivial issue – the absence of stickers and...
Honda Australia has again recalled the learner-approved CB300F naked and CBR300R sport models, this time over a possible engine failure. The...
Harley-Davidson Australia has issued its fourth voluntarily recall over a hydraulic clutch issue where it fails to disengage, but this...
A Texas rider is suing Yamaha Motor Co claiming he was paralysed in a crash because of a sticky throttle...
A manufacturing fault that can drop the back end of some Moto Guzzi models has caused importers, the John Sample...
With only a couple of weeks until the end of 2014, motorcycle voluntary safety recalls have increased to 39 from...
Polaris has issued a voluntary global recall on 2342 Victory motorcycles over a stalling issue. Affected models are 2013-14 Victory...
Riders still face erroneous helmet fines for non-compliance, tinted visors and helmet cams while helmet law reform moves ahead at...
Issues with the hydraulic clutch on current Harley-Davidson Touring models continue with a third voluntary recall issued through the Australian...
Honda has issued recalls on 23 of its models, including the popular new learner-approved CBR300R over a potential wiring fire hazard. It...
Harley-Davidson Australia has voluntarily recalled the Street 500 over a fuel issue as the popular learner-approved motorbike soars towards the top...
Indian Motorcycle has issued a worldwide recall of 7611 Chief and Roadmaster models over a potential rear brake failure. Models...
Honda, BMW and Suzuki have recalled several motorcycles and scooters over issues including shaft lock-up, brake failure, engine stalling and...
Riders are still having a lot of difficulty buying international standard UNECE 22.05 helmets in Australia despite them being allowed...
Mini or pocket motorcycles are fun and cute, but they are a potential danger and usually illegal to use anywhere...
The Thai-made Honda NSS300 Forza Scooter has been recalled over a brake fluid leak issue. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission safety...
Australians will soon be able ride nationwide with a European-standard helmet after Western Australia yesterday became the final state to approve UNECE...
A helmet forum in Sydney has decided that the Australian standard for helmets is still relevant – at least for...
Ducati has recalled it newest model, the XDiavel S, over a faulty rear wheel installation and the rare and the...
Indian Motorcycle Australia has recalled all Indian Motorcycles with the Thunder Stroke 111 engine for a possible fire risk. The...
The American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 43 complaints of ABS failure on models built from 2008 to...
Australian Aprilia importers John Sample Automotive have issued a voluntary recall on their Dorsoduro 750/1200, Caponord and Tuono V4 1000/1100...
Kawasaki has issued a global recall for its pocket-sized, adult-fun Z125 Pro motorcycle over a leaking shock problem. The Australian Consumer and...
Honda Australia has issued a safety recall on their PCX 125 and PCX 150 scooters over an issue with the top...