GPS company Navman have turned their attention to dash cams with a robust waterproof unit built especially for motorcycles. Since...
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Soon your motorcycle and helmet could warn you if you have chosen the right apex and speed for a corner,...
Half of NSW motorcyclists have experienced a near-miss in the past three months, according to a survey conducted as part of October’s annual Motorcycle Awareness Month 2021. The Motorcycle Council of NSW (MCC of NSW) surveyed more than 500 motorcyclists to find out what it is like to ride on...
Triumph’s new Tiger Sport 660 will replace the Tiger 850 Sport as the British manufacturer’s entry-level adventure-tourer. And the good news for...
It seems like there is a new motorcycle almost every week. There are apps for touring, connecting with other riders,...
The island nation of Sri Lanka off the southern coast of India has been plagued by a long civil war, the 2004 tsunami, the 2019 bombing tragedy and the current pandemic. However, it’s also a rider’s paradise and an excellent introduction to riding in Asia and the subcontinent region. Now...
The Ducati Multistrada 950 has become the V2 and will arrive in Australia early next year with more technology, engine...
Suzuki’s big adventure-touring V-Strom 1050XT is now set for even bigger treks with the addition of a free Voyager luggage...
Peter Davis, who founded Bloodbikes Australia has been rewarded for his tireless work with a Personalised Plate “BBA19” to mark the two-year anniversary of the volunteer motorcyclist group. “It’s an amazing honour and unexpected,” says Peter who was awarded with the plate at a surprise coffee meet-up in Springfield Shopping Centre...
A Monash University Accident Research Centre professor has told the Australasian Road Safety Conference (28-30 September 2021) that mobile speed cameras...
Kawasaki Australia has announced that the handsome retro-styled Z650RS will arrive late this year with pricing closer to the release...
If you thought the two-stroke motorcycle was dead, think again. Many bespoke companies around the world are keeping the smell and light-switch power of two-stroke motorcycles alive. The latest is a new Australian motorcycle company called Salt which has developed a cafe racer powered by the KTM 300 EXC TPI...
Once the pandemic lockouts finish in Australia, we’re all going to need a good travel guide book and one of...
If you are a lover of rare Italian motorcycles and have overseas holiday money burning a hole in your wallet,...
Australia is the second-most saturated market for Ducati ownership in the world, so the company pays a lot of attention to its Aussie customers. That means there are more Aussie Ducati owners per head of population than anywhere in the world outside of Italy. Consequently, the Bologna company showed a...
No sooner has Apple announced its new iPhone 13 with an improved camera than accessories companies such as Quad Lock...
Triumph Australia has confirmed the pricing and arrival for their latest evolution in their Speed Triple naked street weapon series....
Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO has been steadily making inroads in Australia over the past decade with its learner motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Australian importer Mojo Motorcycles is one of a growing list of companies that are no longer members of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries so their sales figures for...
Crashes involving motorcycles and cars are often referred to as SMIDSY incidents or “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you.” Many...
One of the biggest threats to the future of motorcycles is the loss of motocross tracks around Australia due to...
There is little doubt that dash cams have been pivotal in providing evidence for riders who have been involved in crashes. They are already a standard fitting in many transport company and emergency services vehicles. Some insurers are also offering discounts to motorists who have them fitted. The next step...
Volunteer motorcyclist group Bloodbikes Australia recently celebrated its second birthday delivering blood and other medical samples. The group started before...
Australian rider training organisation motoDNA is launching the world’s first data-driven motorcycling competition to find our next Casey Stoner MotoGP...
Vivacious Kate Peck, the well-known Aussie motorsport host, motorcycle fan and new President of the Motorcycling NSW is seeking five new board directors with a special callout to female riders. “We have a strong legion of women already but there is always room for improvement,” says Kate about the NSW-based...
Smart phones have been making navigation easier and safer for riders and keeping them in contact and entertained with the...
Missing the iconic trellis frame and L-shaped cam covers, the controversially styled Ducati Monster 937 has arrived in Australia with...
Motor vehicle theft in Australia is now at its lowest figure since the start of the millennium thanks to the pandemic lockdowns. The biggest decline has been in motorcycle theft which is down 16.8% over the same time last year and 7.1% from four years ago. While the National Motor...
I’m thinking of writing a letter to Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz asking him to rename their new adventure bike the...
Major cities around the world are getting tough on vehicles entering their CBDs with London about to expand its Ultra...
Strange line markings on corners could prevent riders from head-on crashes, according to a recent study by Austrian safety group KFV Sicher Leben (Safe Life). The line markings or “motorcycle perceptual countermeasures” consist of varying sized ellipsis and rectangular shapes next to the centre line on corners. They were designed...
Lockdowns seem to have sparked a rush on motorcycle and car online and live auctions with strong clearances of vehicles...
Queensland riders appear to have representation at government level once again more than 18 months after the Motorcycle Riders Association...
New Zealand electric bike company UBCO appears to be the first in the world to offer potential buyers a virtual test ride via 360-degree video or a cardboard virtual reality headset. The range of Kiwi 2X2 electric bikes consist of an off-road 2X2 Work Bike and a 2X2 Adventure Bike with a top speed...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
CFMOTO Australia is gearing up for the launch of their first non-learner adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring,...
European electric scooter company Horwin Global has entered the Australian electric-powered two-wheeler market with the EK3 scooter. Distributed by e-Motion Concepts (EMoS) of Brisbane Australia, the electric scooter offers a light electric vehicle and urban transport option. The 2021 winner of the prestigious RED DOT design awards features modern design,...
It may be Friday the 13th, but it’s also International Blood Bikes Awareness Day and an opportunity for riders to...
Australia and New Zealand have been allocated eight of the 500 limited-edition Harley-Davidson Street Glide Specials hand painted in Arctic...
The UK Highway Code is being revised to incorporate a hierarchy of vehicles where bigger vehicles have to look out for smaller, more vulnerable, road users such as motorcyclists. Sounds like fair deal, right? After all, big vehicles such as trucks have huge blind spots and drivers need to take...
Aussie actor Shane Jacobsen who famously starred in Kenny and fronted the short-lived Australian version of Top Gear is now...