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A new patent filing from Honda seems to suggest a return to the 1970s twist-and-go Hondamatic transmission like on Prince’s...
Claims about the safety and cost effectiveness of wire rope barriers have been slammed by a damning report that also found Victoria’s WRB rollout is almost $100m over budget, over time and under-maintained. The Victorian Auditor General’s report also found there was no evidence to support the claimed safety benefits...
Now that Ducati has taken over the reigns of importing into Australia and New Zealand from NF Importers (Frasers), new...
Alabama motorcycle company Confederate has changed its controversial name to Combat Motors in the wake of the global Black Lives...
The first Ducati Superleggera V4 has finally rolled off the Borgo Panigale production line after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 167kW (224hp) Superleggera V4 was unveiled in February just before the pandemic shut down the factory and put the project on ice. In May, CEO Claudio Domenicali tweeted that...
Queensland motorcycle and scooter riders are being asked to complete an online survey to help Transport and Main Roads identify...
Royal Enfield has expanded its vintage-look apparel to include its first range of women’s riding gear. Australian importers Urban Moto...
The pandemic has forced the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and INTERMOT motorcycle show to go virtual, while the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will go ahead. DGR operations manager Ramsey Sayed says it will still go ahead on 27 September 2020 around the globe, but as a “ride solo, together” event. “Riders around...
Motorcycles are music to our ears, but Taiwanese tuner company aRacer SpeedTek has now programmed a Yamaha R1 to sing...
There has been a sad run of trail bike deaths and injuries in NSW in the past week. Rider dies...
Triumph started in 1889 as a bicycle company and now they are returning to bicycles with an e-bike called the Trekker GT. They are not the only motorcycle manufacturer looking to ebikes as a supplement to their motorcycle business. Ducati and even Harley-Davidson are getting into the ebikes trend. It all comes as...
Riders should have input into more than $35 million in roadworks being planned for one of South East Queensland’s most...
Ducati has a launched the new Hypermotard 950 RVE with a “Graffiti” livery that includes an airbrush style of paintwork...
We don’t usually recommend riders have tunnel vision, unless it’s an unused historic tunnel of which there are many throughout the nation. If you’re a bit of a history buff, or you just enjoy something unusual on your bike trip, check them out. You may be surprised to find that...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Being involved in an accident of any kind can be a scary experience,...
The 29th worldwide, annual Ride To Work Day on Monday (15 June 2020) will be a great demonstration to the...
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...
When it comes to no-frills traditional touring the first bike that comes to mind is the Harley-Davidson Road King. That...
Yamaha appears to be planning on a blown future with a turbocharger system similar to that used in many cars...
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...
The upcoming Benelli TNT 600 has sort of been unveiled when partner company QJ Motor recently pulled the wraps off its new QJ...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing has added 15 jackets to its list of more than 200 tested items. The safety intitiative, launched in September 2018, is the first of its type in the world. It has now rated 202 items of clothing, including ...
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...
Indian Motorcycle has filed a trademark application for the name EFTR which suggests it is an Electric Flat Track Racer, with the bike possibly unveiled as early as next year. The model name EFTR indicates it is likely to be styled on their current popular FTR 1200 model. However, Indian PR has...
The retro helmet fad has boomed in recent years, but this HJC V90 with bubble visor is the first we...
MV Agusta has launched a special branded rider’s face mask that seems to cash in on the COVID pandemic panic....
It seems online buying has boomed during the pandemic lockdown, but would you buy a motorcycle over the web? Last year Suzuki Australia offered online ordering for their new Katana model and declared it a success. Suzuki Australia marketing manager Lewis Croft says dealers were, at first, very nervous about selling...
Ebikes or pedal-assisted electric bicycles are growing out of control in many countries, creating danger for other road users, robbing...
Almost a year to the day after allegedly running a red light, and hitting and injuring a 63-year-old male motorcyclist,...
An oil spill has claimed a BMW R Nine T Racer that was being test-ridden by a potential buyer, highlighting the lack of effective standards in fixing such spills. Brisbane rider Robin Greenfield says his mate was interested in buying the bike so he offered him a test ride over Mt...
Our highways are littered with shredded tyre debris mainly from trucks often using retreaded tyres, posing a significant danger to...
A fully enclosed electric motorcycle is being developed by American company Lightning Motorcycles to overcome the inherently poor aerodynamics of...
Harley-Davidson has filed a patent for a self-balancing system that might help attract more customers to their big and heavy touring motorcycles. Their bikes already have a large flywheel and low centre of gravity that makes them stable at slow speeds, but their mass is daunting for many riders. That’s...
Soon your motorcycle, helmet and/or phone could contact emergency services if you crash with Bosch the latest to join the...
A riders group is seeking to scrap vehicle registration in favour of more expensive fuel through an extra state fuel...
Double demerit points are in place in NSW and the ACT this Queen’s Birthday long weekend with NSW Police launching Operation Stay Alert from midnight tonight (5 June 2020). NSW Police say they will have officers “out in force targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone,...
Spanish design student Iago Valino imagines an electric future with a BMW outfit with a batteries house in the sidecar...