Every motorcyclist should consider getting first-aid training and carrying a first-aid kit on their motorcycle. This kit from adventure accessories...
Most motorcycle wheels are made of aluminium, steel or magnesium, but if you want to extract some extra performance from...
Smart phones are adding functionality to riding, replacing GPS units and even motorcycle instruments with their own accurate accelerometers and other useful apps. Now BMW Motorrad has designed a handlebar cradle suitable for phones up to 15cm that swivels for horizontal or upright format. It will arrive in Australia this...
There is no longer any need to buy an expensive motorcycle to have adaptive headlights that illuminate the inside of...
Smart motorcycle mirrors that adjust to your riding position have received several innovation awards and are about to go to...
Forgetting to turn off your indicators could be a danger as they give a false signal to other traffic, but now the aftermarket Audicator sounds an alarm to remind you to switch them off. Many new motorcycles now come with automatic self-cancelling indicators and there are even aftermarket versions hitting...
The inaugural adventure bike challenge was such a success, it will return for the 2017 Touratech Travel, Challenge and Expo...
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear,...
While car headlights are developing in technology, many motorcycles remain in the dark with sub-standard headlights. BMW seems to be leading the way with headlights that swivel into a corner, or have LED headlights and, pretty soon, lasers. Most motorcycle manufacturers use Halogen headlights, some use Xenon headlights, a couple...
Air-conditioning could be coming for riders with Honda patenting a stand-alone, tank-mounted air-conditioning unit. There have been bike-mounted air-conditioning units...
You either love or hate it when your chrome motorcycle exhaust pipes go blue or rusty, but now Yamaha Motor...
Have you ever dropped or crashed your bike and broken a lever, leaving you stranded by the roadside? Even a bent lever can make things difficult and will break off if you try to straighten it. Or maybe you just want to give your bike some “farkle” to make it stand out....
An aftermarket self-cancelling indicator is now being tested by riders and the Solvenian makers are offering early adopters a discount reward. ABCS Sistem has been besieged...
Have you ever had your helmet roll off your seat and get damaged? Now you can store your helmet safely with...
There is no need to buy an expensive BMW or KTM motorcycle to have headlights that illuminate the inside of a corner. American lighting company of Wisconsin, J.W. Speaker Corporation, has released the world’s first aftermarket motorcycle headlight that fills in the dark void of a corner. The headlights are...
The world’s biggest Royal Enfield concept store will open soon in Australia with the concept rolling out across other dealers,...
We know you’re busy this weekend out riding, but with Valentine’s Day looming down on us, we’ve saved you some...
We’ve said it before, self-cancelling indicators can save riders from motorists driving right out in front of them thinking the rider is about to turn because their indicator is still on from a previous turn. All cars have self-cancelling indicators as standard equipment, yet only expensive motorcycles fit them. However, Slovenian company...
German adventure and touring motorcycle accessories company Touratech has always worked closely with countryman BMW to release accessories alongside new...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
Australian air filter company Unifilter has earned the prestigious and patriotic certification title of “100% Australian Made”. Unifilter has been making air filters since 1950 for the motorcycle, automotive, industrial and custom-made industries in Australia. Unifilter Aussie made The Aussie certification is no easy feat, as all products that carry the Australian Made...
BMW accessories company Wunderlich has developed an electronic two-wheel-drive system for the R 1200 GS that also gives it a...
Tensioning a motorcycle chain is usually done by hand without any real way of knowing it has been set correctly....
Motorcyclists are fond of accessories, gadgets and hi-tech gizmos that make their life easier and their riding more enjoyable. Here is the latest list of interesting gadgets and gizmos: PHONE MOUNT Your smartphone is now one of the most vital gizmos on your bike, replacing your GPS, camera, iPod, etc....
Riders should be careful about buying aftermarket LED lights for their bike as they may not meet Australian standards and...
These revolutionary motorcycle stands allow motorcycles to be easily wheeled around your garage or workshop for easy parking. The “dynamoto“ stands...
The best audio on two wheels just got better with the new Harley-Davidson Boom! Audio Stage II. If you go into a Harley store in Australia and New Zealand between now and the end of October and just listen to the sound system, you will get a free $20 iTunes...
The ideal windscreen is no screen at all, but if you must have a screen, an adaptable set-up is the...
Some motorcycles have sturdy and long sidestands and are very unlikely to roll off the sidestand, but some are too short, too...
Touratech USA has developed a range of accessories that turns the mild-mannered Kawasaki KLR 650 all-rounder into a sharply focussed extreme adventure machine. Staff member Aaron Jennings equipped the bike from top to bottom with specially designed parts from the German adventure accessories company. “I have always been curious about...
China’s largest security motorcycle locks brand SXP (Security eXperienced Products) is now available in Australia. Despite much of our motorcycle gear...
The Touratech iBracket allows riders to safely and securely replace or supplement their GPS with their smartphone. The smartphone is...
Pirelli has jumped on the bandwagon of the growing high-powered adventure market with the release of adventure sizes for their sport touring Angel GT tyres. The Pirelli Angel GT is a good fit for these heavy adventure bikes with their tough Bi-Compound. However, until now the tyres were only available...
Have you got scratches on your bike from keys, fobs or other objects on your keyring? It’s a common occurrence...
Popular Oxford heated grips have been updated in time for the southern winter. You don’t have to be a whimp...
We’ve seen many inventions for parking and turning motorcycles around in tight spaces, but none as small as this Turncycle motorcycle turntable. The Canadian-made Turncycle consists of a sturdy but lightweight 400mm-diameter disc that supports the bike by the centre stand and then allows it to be easily turned around....
A good set of auxiliary motorcycle LED lights not only makes night riding safer, but also day riding. Frank Tidswell,...
It all started when Brisbane rider David Kempson wanted to buy a new bike and his wife agreed on the...
My Triumph Bonneville T100 is a fun little bike but I don’t pretend it’s a great performer, especially two-up. The standard suspension is very standard! It’s too plush, bottoms out easily, has little damping, doesn’t cope well with high-frequency hits and skips under braking. Two-up it’s even worse, throwing in...
Harley-Davidson has released the Boom! Audio Stage II motorcycle audio suite of speakers to put the rock in your roll....