Many modern motorcycles have matte or satin paint surfaces rather than high-gloss paintwork which gives them a mean and macho...
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French-born Bertrand Cadart, 71, the scooter-riding Mayor who played Clunk in the first Mad Max movie and registered the first...
Higher and “more dangerous” wire rope barriers (pictured) will soon replace the current WRBs around Australia. The BRIFEN MASH compliant cable barriers will supersede current NCHRP-350 systems that will be phased out from 30 September 2020 in NSW with other states set to follow. Supplier Safe Direction say the Brifen...
An unlicensed 31-year-old man riding an allegedly stolen trail bike has been charged after a fatal crash with two pedestrians...
We’ve been inspired to do our own own Long Way Round (my front lawn) video and we encourage you to...
Happy Easter to all our readers! It is thanks to you, our readers and your continued support that we are now the #1 ranked Australian Motorcycling news website based on visits; as reported by the leading competitive intelligence site SimilarWeb. To say thanks, we are giving away a box of...
Readers of Motorbike Writer overwhelmingly believe motorcycle riders should still be allowed to ride despite the pandemic travel restrictions. This...
Bombardier Recreational Products has issued a global recall on the three-wheel 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT for a possible brake issue. Although the...
Riders who are fined for high-range speeding over 45km/h are often also charged with driving in a “manner dangerous”, says NSW traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. Our contributing lawyer says the extra charge is often based on the speed which may not be “objectively dangerous”. Chris has previously addressed...
A US Superior Court judge has rejected a bail hearing for young truck driver Volodymyr Zhukovskyy who mowed down 10 motorcycles,...
Bloodbikes Australia is hoping to expand its duties from rushing blood to hospitals to include vital medical equipment needed for...
Honda has filed a patent that indicates it may be planning to extend its Goldwing double-wishbone forks to other bikes in its range. Two patent drawings show the suspension being used on a neo retro CB1100 and a C125 Super Cub scooter. So anything in between could be suitable for...
With riders grounded in most states by the travel restrictions it almost seems pointless that some states have double demerits applying over...
This Vincent Rapide, believe to be one of the first Series-A Rapide’s manufactured and possibly the last Vincent-HRD motorcycle to leave...
If riders are not allowed from take their motorcycle out for a ride during the current pandemic lockdown, then governments and manufacturers should extend registration, warranties and servicing periods. Authorities won’t call it a lockdown, but effectively is! Some people can still ride to work, to get grocers, visit the...
With riders facing hefty fines for breaking the coronavirus Home Confinement Direction, some have suggested rona riders should reserve their...
At what time should police and authorities judiciously reconsider the hastily-drafted travel bans that have promoted a police state and...
Travel restrictions that include a virtual ban on motorcycle riding could lead to a rapid increase in anxiety and depression that outlasts the pandemic, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. The company says the enforced social isolation rules, along with the death threat from Covid-19 and financial disruption are a...
Motorcycle sales in the first quarter of this year were understandably down, but only by 2.5% compared with countries such...
If you think coronavirus is scary, how about the Italian Vyrus Alyen 988 with its origami bikini fairing and tailpiece...
With states fining people thousands of dollars for non-compliance with pandemic travel restrictions, riders are understandably concerned about copping a fine for going on even a short ride. Police have said officers will use their “judgement” and all fines will be assessed. Queensland State Disaster Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski...
Audio company IASUS is about to release its classy Rekon intercom that promises top audio quality, long battery life and...
Travel restrictions during the pandemic have riders confused, angry and frustrated, based on rider attitudes from comments on our articles about...
MV Agusta has bought a special coronavirus testing machine in the fight against the disease in one of the hardest hit regions in Italy. The factory (pictured above), on the shores of beautiful Lake Varese near Milan, is in Lombardy which was one of the first regions to be hit...
Aprilia has applied for a patent for a system that prevents the front forks diving under heavy braking and losing...
Riding gear with multiple layers usually rates higher for abrasion safety than comparative gear, according to the MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort...
BMW Motorrad returns to the cruiser category with the classic R 18 cruiser styled after the 1936 R 5, including double white pinstriping. We’ve seen several other variants of the bike in concepts, prototypes and spy photos, so we expect this is just the first in a new line with...
Queensland Police have charged a man with dangerous operation of a motorcycle after the night rider was videoed riding at more...
Indian Motorcycle Australia has recalled the 2014 Chief, Chief Vintage and Chieftain over a failure with the headlights cutting out....
Four drivers have been taken for mandatory testing after a motorcycle rider died in a truck collision on the M4 at Clyde today (2 April 2020). NSW Police say the rider, aged 55, died at the scene. Our sincere condolences to the rider’s family and friends. The accident happened just...
German company Schuberth helmets have been producing helmets for motorsport and riders for more than 90 years with the top-of-the-range...
KTM had to abandon its world media launch of the new 890 R, dubbed the Super Scalpel, in the Canary...
The biennial Intermot and annual EICMA motorcycle shows in October and November appear to be in jeopardy with BMW Motorrad, KTM and Husqvarna the first to declare they will not attend. The shows in Cologne and Milan are the biggest in the world and are the showcase for manufacturers around the...
Harley-Davidson is expected to have several variants of its new Bronx range later this year including a naked streetfighter, a street tracker and...
While it appears it is still legal to ride in Australia during the pandemic, Indian coronavirus cops police are donning...
Norton Motorcycles cannot be rescued as a “going concern” because it owes its creditors a whopping £28,352,089 (more than $A57m). However, administrators are still negotiating with eight potential buyers. A Joint Administrators’ Proposals report to creditors sent to us by administrators BDO UK says Norton Motorcycles cannot be rescued in its current...
Polaris, which owns and produces Indian motorcycles, has introduced a range of cost-cutting measures including the boss, Scott Wine (above),...
Does it damage the bike’s clutch to keep your motorcycle in gear with the lever pulled in while waiting at...
Even the coronavirus hasn’t stopped the rugged Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure bike in its tracks with sales booming and two new colours for 2020. RE closed all its production facilities around the world from March 23 for nine days. The bike recorded a 116% increase in sales in February, but...
A male rider in his seventies has died at the scene of a motorcycle crash in the NSW Hunter region...