MV Agusta has been promising for some time that it will move into new fields such as small-capacity bikes and...
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British tourist Graham Stephen Belcher, 52, has been committed to stand trial over multiple charges involving a fatal crash with...
Unlicensed trail bike riders have been caught by NSW Police for a variety of offences in a move we applaud and believe many other riders also should support. Unlicensed riders on unregistered motorcycles, often wearing inappropriate gear and performing dangerous and illegal stunts, give the rest of us law-abiding riders...
Never mind coronavirus; the biggest epidemic seems to be reduced speed limits, especially on popular motorcycle roads around the country....
BMW has secured a patent that turns the front wheel into a crumple zone similar to the safety feature built...
A collection of motorcycles gathered over 40 years by motorcycle manufacturer and Grand Prix boss Giancarlo Morbidelli will be offered for sale at auction on 25-26 April 2020. The collection was to be sold at the annual Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 18-20 October 2019. However, the auction was postponed due to...
Auckland will trial smart signs at intersections that alert drivers to the presence of riders as part of a four-stage...
The free Fire Aid Ride this Sunday (23 February 2020) will be the first in a series of rides every two...
An electric commuter/off-road motorcycle, a concept electric BMW and the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 adventure bike have been honoured with international iF Design Awards. They are among hundreds of awards announced this year for products and concepts from baby prams to an automated toilet cleaner. The iF Design Award is...
Harley-Davidson‘s FXST Softail Standard, one of the most popular Harley models ever sold in Australia, now looks like making a...
The fate of footpath parking in some areas of Melbourne’s CBD will be considered tonight (18 February 2020) at a...
Suzuki Australia is recalling its more than 2000 UK110 scooters over an issue that could cause the horn to fail. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says the improper plating on the moveable contacts on the horn and starter switch, if continuously used, can allow...
In response to rider concerns about the safety of white line bumps, Transport for NSW conducted tests with a range...
Aprilia plan to introduce a lower-powered version of its upcoming RS 660 lightweight sports bike so it can be ridden...
(MotoGP 2020 by Charlotte Hallam*) The MotoGP 2020 season is set to excite us once again in its latest season which starts in March. A total of 20 Grand Prix races will be held under the MotoGP calendar and riders and followers of the sport would be gearing up for the new...
Dog-loving motorcyclists are invited to join the inaugural ride to raise funds for Gumtree Greys who rescue, foster and find...
Billy “The Mayor” Vickery of Regents Park, Logan City, turned 93 last November and is still riding hard, admitting he...
Royal Enfield looks set for a host of new models after registering for trademarks on Flying Flea and Roadster which quickly follows applications for the names Sherpa and Hunter last month. We suspect that these will be 350cc singles and 650cc twins as the 500cc model looks set for extinction...
If you want to secure your helmet on your motorcycle and help animal rescue efforts after the bushfires, buy a Helmet...
Melbourne City Council plans to restrict motorcycle parking on footpaths near train stations and on narrow streets and increase street...
Indian Motorcycle Australia will sell their bikes through six more dealerships owned by Motorcycle Holdings Ltd who operate TeamMoto dealerships. Last month the company surprised its customers when it announced it would close its four company-owned dealerships in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Sources told us it was part of a...
The UK government may investigate almost £8m in funding and loans to Norton Motorcycles which has now gone into administration...
There may be no need for a loud exhaust so drivers can hear riders with future technology allowing cars to...
We would rather be riding than sitting in front of a computer game (even when it’s raining), but the upcoming Isle of Man TT 2 looks interesting with a host of classic motorcycles being added. The game is due on Xbox One, PS4, and PC in March 2020 and later...
Aussie motorcycle road-safety knowhow is helping to train Thailand’s road engineers in an effort to reduce the country’s horrendous road toll....
A special paint job with an eagle on the right side of the tank and fairing is now available for...
Triumph’s updated Street Triple R with new styling and a cleaner, more responsive 765cc engine will hit Australia in the second quarter. Pricing will be released close to the release but as an indication the previous R model cost $15,950 (plus on-road costs), while the S is $14,100 and RS...
An American motorcycle clothing company is about to launch the Biker Jacket that they claim is the only motorcycle jacket...
Harley-Davidson has long been a great promoter of its brand and its latest video ads are no exception with an...
What greater gift to give the love of your life this Valentine’s Day than to take them for a ride – either as a pillion or ride-along partner. A joy shared is a joy doubled. And it could lead to more action in the bedroom! Motorbike Writer psychologist Sharon Ledger...
British helmet company Ruroc is about to launch its updated Atlas 2.0 carbon-fibre helmet with several improvements and a clever...
January’s fires, followed by floods and concerns about coronavirus have wreaked havoc on new car and motorcycle sales in Australia....
Melbourne Yamaha MT-10 rider and animal lover Scott has displayed the passion riders have for our environment in a video where he rescues an echidna from becoming roadkill. “I was on my way home from Reefton and was riding along Gembrook Rd when I noticed the little guy just sitting...
Ducati has featured its new Scrambler 1100 Pro models at the renowned ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, in...
A 23-year-old male trailbike rider has died in a crash about 1.20pm today (10 February 2020) at Robert Brown Reserve, Blacktown,...
Extreme Bike Tours will be on a new Himalayan Expedition from 11-25 July 2020 and is offering a 10% discount only to Motorbike Writer readers! This “once in a lifetime” ride that will take you in some of the most remote and dramatic areas of the Spiti Valley (pictured above) and...
It’s enough to send shivers up your spine, but an Indian man has ridden 11km with a deadly krait snake...
With the growing use of touchscreens on motorcycle instruments, GPS units and, of course, phones, why aren’t all motorcycle gloves...
Since novice motorcyclists have one of the high rates of fatal crashes, have you ever wondered if rider trainers are teaching the right methods? Last year, the UK struck off 100 motorcycle licence trainers and 18 training companies for a range of offences including granting licences without any training. Other...
After months of drought and bushfires, much of eastern Queensland and northern NSW are experiencing flash flooding with emergency services urging...