CFMOTO has unveiled its new KTM-powered 800MT adventure family at the 2021 Beijing motorcycle show. The two-model range consists of...
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Is there any more iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle than the hot rod Fat Boy? From Hollywood stardom to being immortalised as...
There are some very collectible Australian, British, European and Japanese motorcycles in Shannons timed online Winter auction from 8-15 June, 2021. Topping the 16 motorcycles and scooters is a desirable Pre-War British V-Twin 1938 Matchless Model X, fresh from long-term storage ($30,000 – $40,000). Formerly in the Keith Williams collection...
If you think there has been a lot of motorcycle safety recalls in the past month, you are right. In...
South Australia Police have released a video of a high-speed motorcycle crash in an effort to vindicate tougher new penalties...
Ducati Australia has recalled all 2021 Multistrada V4 models over valve issues in the V4 engine which has now been at the centre of six recalls since its launch in 2018. The latest recall, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the engine’s valve guides “may experience excessive, premature...
A Queensland petition calling for motorcycle noise limits to be standardised to “power equipment” levels of 115dB has been rejected...
Ducati Australia has announced pricing for two customisation kits that make personalising a Monster even easier. The Monster has always...
KTM Australia, who import KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna has issued a series of recalls in the past couple of days affecting a variety of motorcycles and electric mini-bikes. The official notices issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cite problems with short circuits, fuel leaks and brake faults. The...
Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their 2020 Fireblade CBR1000RR sportsbike over an issue with the suspension that...
Riders are now being discriminated against by at least one Sunshine Coast service station with signs demanding they pre-pay for...
Range is a big issue for electric motorcycles, but an even bigger hurdle is slow charging rates. Many modern motorcycles have small tanks to keep the weight down, so they have limited range. But at least you can fuel up in minutes. Electric motorcycle can take hours to recharge on...
What started out as a leisurely ride from Brisbane to Tenterfield and back over a couple of days with three...
A one-off Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS is the big price for the top fundraiser this year in The Distinguished Gentleman’s...
The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the rear sprocket. That is why Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their current model CRF450R dirt bike range. The notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission,...
An extremely rare 1940s AJS 497cc E90 ‘Porcupine’ Grand Prix racing motorcycle is being offered for the first time at...
I attended the international media launch for the LiveWire in Portland, Oregon, in July 2019, and it has taken almost...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has now performed testing and issued safety and comfort ratings ratings for 340 items of rider jackets, gloves and pants. The MotoCAP safety intitiative launched in September 2018 and is the first of its type in the world. It has now added...
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue...
The brand name “Harley-Davidson” currently adorns the electric LiveWire motorcycle, but future electric bikes from the iconic American manufacturer may...
One hundred motorcycle and sidecar racers will be on show at the annual Historic Winton event on 22-23 May, 2021, at Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria. The event was cancelled last year because of the pandemic and this year it has caused the organisers to cancel official vehicle displays. However,...
This stunning custom based on a classic air-cooled BMW has us wondering whether BMW will produce more retro models to...
I recently found photos taken on my iPhone 11 were blurry because the autofocus wouldn’t lock on. The phone was...
It’s hard enough getting a road test from your local motorcycle dealer, but a test where you take an adventure bike off-road on to dirt is virtually impossible. That is, unless you want to buy a BMW! In the past couple of years, BMW Motorrad Australia has offered paid off-road...
A rule allowing drivers to cross solid white lines to overtake cyclists has now been extended to Victoria, making it...
After a long wait, the handsome CFMoto 700CL-X range will be launched in Australia in July at $9490, ride away....
If you thought Harley-Davidson CVO (Custom Vehicles Operations) models were exclusive, the company has now introduced and even more exclusive range called the Icons Collection. While CVO release three or four models in limited production every year, the Icons Collection will present only one or two models annually, with a...
Most motorcycle road craft courses are only as good as the training on the day, but Riders Academy by motoDNA also provides...
The announcement this week of an Australia Royal Commission into veteran and serving defence member suicides has prompted organisers of...
Everyone’s favourite riding state of Tasmania goes to the polls on May 1, 2021, and several candidates who are also riders have pledged to support various motorcycling issues Green candidate for Braddon Tammy Milne rides a Suzuki 650 Bergman, while Independents Jax Ewin rides a Honda CBR500R and Matthew Morgan...
Avon Tyre made its first motorcycle tyre in 1911 and 110 years later the plant in Wiltshire, UK, is still...
Automatic emergency calls that activate in the event of a crash are being installed in cars and some motorcycles and...
A satellite navigation app that has a countdown to how long a traffic light will change is now available in Australia in both Apple iOS and Android formats. The Slovakian Sygic navigation app, used by more than 200 million motorists around the world has was last year recognised as a CES...
The Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) organisation which raises awareness and funds for mental health issues this year installed a new leader...
Triumph Motorcycles has honoured Hollywood star and motorcycle fanatic Steve McQueen with a tribute model Scrambler 1200. The British brand...
Reporting potholes and other road damage to relevant authorities can pay off, says a long-time advocate for better road maintenance to save the lives of riders. Rodney Brown says he reported a massive pothole on McGeorge Road, South Gisbourne, to Victorian Roads Minister Ben Carroll and was surprised to find...
Personal mobility vehicle manufacturers Segway have branched out into electric sport bikes and mopeds in recent years with the help...
Aussies have a deep love affair with British bikes that stretches back almost 100 years and now they can express...
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for issues with side stands and electrics. In the first notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, X Diavel and XDiavel S models made from 2016 to 2018, the...
Australian motorcycle and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales have increase 51% in the first quarter over the same period last year....