Australian company Benzina Zero has finally launched their electric scooter range for sale after almost five years of development. The...
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Melbourne denim riding gear company SA1NT has branched out from denim pants and jackets into nylon Cordura, releasing an armoured...
Aussie riders could be short-changed when buying protective riding gear that does not include the armour; we should demand it be included free, according to a protective clothing expert. I have noticed that several items I have received for review have been provided with the armour, but when I have...
Somewhere over the past 17 years that Chinese-made CFMOTO motorcycles have been exported to Australia, they have morphed from cheap...
“They may take away our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom … or the Davidson family cottage!” That’s the...
My Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport features an Aussie-designed Quad Lock sitting proudly atop the handlebars. It not only securely holds my iPhone so I can use it as a satnav, but also charges as I ride with a wireless charger hooked up via a long lead to the USB outlet...
“Long Way” star Charley Boorman is this week launching a ‘mindful’ motorcycle podcast called “The Nod” during the UK’s Mental...
Indian Motorcycles has, once again, run into issues of non-compliance, prompting a recall of models built from 2019 to 2021....
BMW Australia has issued a safety recall for their 2018-2020 K1600 over an issue which could cause the back end to drop. The official notice says a manufacturer defect in the pivot struts that connect the rear suspension to the frame may break. It sounds pretty catastrophic and dangerous to...
After putting up a special Triumph-themed Gibson guitar and Gibson-themed Triumph Bonneville as a major fundraiser prize for the Distinguished...
Over the past 10 years, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) – raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues –...
Triumph Australia has urged owners of its 2021/22 Speed Triple RS and Speed Triple RR motorcycles to bring their bikes in for a brake check ‘as soon as possible.’ They have issued a recall notice for the bike blaming a “manufacturer defect”. The notice says the brake disc may have...
Will online swapping make motorcycle parts swap meets a thing of the past and will riders choose to swap their...
Victorian riders are invited to attend a motorcycle safety forum next month to pass on to the State Government. The...
German adventure motorcycle accessories brand Touratech has launched a boot it claims is a three-in-one to cover touring, sports and adventure riding. Touratech Australia does not yet have a date for the arrival of the Touratech Destino Ultimate GTX boots and are currently only gauging interest. But wait for it...
Aussie Harley riders are being invited to ride their bikes and win the ultimate prize of a return trip for...
Female riders around the world are being invited to take part in the 16th annual International Female Ride Day (IFRD)...
Eight motorcycle jackets and five pairs of riding pants have been added to the growing list of motorcycle gear rated by the award-winning MotoCAP website so riders can compare items before buying. MotoCAP has now tested a total of 443 jackets, gloves and pants and now includes helmet safety and comfort...
Riders seem to cop more road rage than other motorists. This could be because we are seen as road menaces,...
The world’s first active noise-cancelling helmet bluetooth system for a range of helmets is now available for order with delivery...
Here’s your chance to own some amazing motorcycle memorabilia including helmets owned by famous racers such as Mike Hailwood, Joe Dunlop and Marco Simoncelli. The contents of the Phil Morris Road Racing Museum, one of the world’s largest collections of motorcycle racing memorabilia and motorcycle spares is to be offered...
Harley-Davidson is replacing the old-favourite 883 Sportster with a new liquid-cooled 975cc Nightster. It is arriving now in Australian and...
The 2022 Australian Touratech open day will be held at the company’s newly renovated Adventure Centre at Carboor, in Victoria’s...
The motorcycle sales boom that happened in the wake of the first pandemic lockdown appears to be over. Sales of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs in Australia dropped by more than 10% in the first quarter. While there are no reasons given, it could be a combination of the threat of...
Australian riders have been urged to take part in an international survey on the quality and price of aftermarket motorcycle...
Australian smart-helmet manufacturer Forcite has now launched a flagship model MK1S helmet with extra battery life, better comfort and aero,...
Hardcore fans of German off-road riding have been hanging out for this one — the announcement of the 2022 BMW GS Safari Enduro event. For more than two decades BMW Motorrad Australia has been operating road and off-road tours for customers, called safaris. A fe years ago they split the...
A new theory about what causes Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You (or SMIDSY) crashes is that bikes can appear...
Kawasaki Motorcycles Australia has issued its third recall of its retro W800, this time for an issue with the horn....
Aprilia has added a third family to its new 660 range with the Tuareg 660 and Tuareg 660 L adventure models arriving in Australia this year. The unrestricted Tuareg 660 arrives in May/June from $22,230 rideaway while the downtuned L “learner approved” model is coming in July with pricing yet...
The award-winning Australian MotoCAP website now includes helmet safety and comfort ratings as well as its usual ratings for jacket, pants and...
Yamaha Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Tricity over the possibility the scooter cannot be ridden of steered when started. The...
A week after Canadian Powersports company Can-Am announced a range of four electric two-wheelers, the company has confirmed they will be available in Australia. “I can confirm that they will be available in your part of the world,” Can-Am, Global Consumer PR Brian Manning told me. “We are (not) disclosing...
Many auto companies have motorsport editions of their production vehicles with an host of modifications and sporty extras. Mercedes has...
Yamaha Australia has recalled its MT-09 range due to a software fault that can cause engine stalling. The official notice...
In a potential embarrassment for the New Zealand Army, the Kiwi-made UBCO electric utility motorcycle could stop in its tracks. The official Australian safety recall notice for certain new UBCO 2X2 Adventure vehicles sold from January 2020 to January 2022 blames a manufacturing issue with the wheel hub component. The wheel...
No sooner had I listed my 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport for sale with an online classified site than I...
A Victorian rider who got airborne over a series of potholes, corrugations and ruts on a regional road says the...
Gibson guitars and Triumph motorcycles have unveiled one-off models that celebrate the link between musical and motorcycle rockers. The 1959 Legends Custom Edition Gibson Les Paul comes with Triumph design details, while Triumph has unveiled a 1959 Legends Custom Edition T120 Bonneville with Gibson design references. The guitar has a...
Several Australian states are now offering subsidies for motorists who buy electric cars, yet none has offered the assistance to...