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...
Australians will soon be able ride nationwide with a European-standard helmet after Western Australia yesterday became the final state to approve UNECE...
Have you ever had your helmet roll off your seat and get damaged? Now you can store your helmet safely with this Australian Helmet Hook that sits on the end of your left handlebar. The Helmet Hook is designed in the USA and injection-moulded in China from 1/4″ ABS plastic and...
The Bluetooth Headwave Tag sticks to the back of your helmet and uses vibrations to turn it into a speaker,...
The new Ixon Dual Jacket includes a zip-out hoodie which you can wear inside the jacket to keep you warm...
We review a lot of rider gear, but fortunately don’t get to crash test them. However, in this review, rider Chris Roberts puts the Rukka Argonaut pants to the ultimate test. After 40-plus years of riding I finally got to test out my riding gear in a long slide along...
https://youtu.be/_j-6YPU3gDU Samsung has made a “smart” motorcycle windshield that will display texts, emails, maps and tell you who is calling....
They say you only get what you pay for, but with the Shark Leathers Faster two-piece road suit, you get more...
American Bluetooth communications company Cardo has integrated its new group communication technology into a small group with range of up to 1.6km, Smartphone remote operation and “unbreakable” communication. Cardo introduced their auto-adaptive Dynamic Meshwork Communications (DMC) technology in the Scala Rider Packtalk which allows three to 10 riders to communicate...
When we began riding in the 1970s, all our motorcycle riding gear came from the army disposal shop because the...
It will be at least May before Australian riders are able to buy European-standard helmets from stores after the South Australian...
Despite the Nolan N-40 being several helmets in one with a removable peak, chin bar and visor, it isn’t noisy and doesn’t feel like it will fall apart after several changes to its format. The Italian-made Nolan helmet brand is always good quality and all the pieces on the N-40 seem...
Smart helmets of the future may not only have integrated Bluetooth, GPS, communication, head-up display and noise-cancelling technology but also...
The Touratech Aventuro Mod Companero2 flip-up adventure helmet is one of the first Euro-approved helmets imported to Australia under new,...
Indian Motorcycle has partnered with Red Wing Shoes to create a three-model line-up of stylish riding boots for men and women. The good news is that they will be coming Down Under, says Indian Motorcycle Australia and New Zealand Country Manager Peter Harvey. “The Indian Red Wing boots are very...
Adventure riders who lose smartphone connectivity in the bush can now connect with their riding mates and track their position with a...
There is no need to buy an expensive BMW or KTM motorcycle to have headlights that illuminate the inside of...
Riders should soon be able to buy European-standard helmets in stores when approval to wear the UNECE 22.05 helmets spreads right across the country as soon as next month. Tasmania today (February 25, 2016), has gazetted the use of the helmets, joining all other states and territories with Western Australia expected...
The world’s biggest Royal Enfield concept store will open soon in Australia with the concept rolling out across other dealers,...
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win...
Using an action camera on your motorbike to video forward or back is fine, but now you can monitor both ways for more interesting videos and better evidence if you have a crash. The INNOVV Motorcycle Camera Dash Recorder K1-M costs $499 and consists of two cameras, one facing forward and...
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be...
Earmold’s personally moulded earplugs and associated earphones have long been the popular choice among Australian motorcycle riders to save their...
These BearTek smart motorcycle gloves will allow you to operate your phone via Bluetooth and/or your GoPro camera via wifi by just pressing your thumb to your fingers. Texan company Blue Infusion Technologies has been making their BearTek smart gloves for motorcycle riders, skiers and cyclists for some time, but...
https://youtu.be/ZdcWd594lRw The changing helmet laws in Australia have caused a delay in the delivery of the Skully AR-1 head-up display (HUD)...
If you crashed wearing this Japanese Neko (cat) helmet with ears, would you land on your feet? We’ve seen some...
The revolutionary Australian-designed Vozz RS 1.0 Helmet with a hinged shell and no chin strap is a high-quality, comfortable and practical helmet. We have been testing the $888 helmet now for a couple of weeks and rate it very highly. HOW IT WORKS The helmet splits in two, front and...
We’ve said it before, self-cancelling indicators can save riders from motorists driving right out in front of them thinking the...
Wisconsin motorcycle luggage manufacturer Dowco has launched five new Willie & Max leather saddlebags and 10 complimentary accessory bags. The...
Thanks to Australian readers of Motorbike Writer, the UK-based Bikesystems BikeHUD ADVENTURE Gen2 head-up display unit for motorcycle helmets now has a new slogan. Over the past couple of months we’ve been asking readers to send in their suggestions with the winner receiving a new BikeHUD Adventure unit worth $A400 and becoming one of...
Instead of wearing headphones under your helmet or installing speakers inside, the Headwave Tag turns your helmet into a speaker....
As if bright yellow and red Ducati motorcycles aren’t visible enough, the Italian manufacturer has linked up with Arai and...
Protection and a little bit of Marlon Brando style have merged in the latest offering from Australian motorcycle apparel company Draggin. The Selvedge jeans are similar to the worn-look jeans Marlon Brando wore in the famed 1953 movie The Wild One. Before the 1950s, denim was made on a shuttle...
The Australian-designed and owned VOZZ Helmet with a unique system that rids the helmet of a chin strap will cost...
Most motorcycle riders love their gizmos, so today we present three more that we think will interest you: a watch, lenses...
One of Australia’s leading motorcycle apparel manufacturers, DriRider, has moved into leather jackets for the first time. DriRider has become an iconic name in the industry and is famed for its all-weather textile gear. Motorbike Writer has several jackets, pans and gloves from their range. Now the Brisbane designers have...
Riders are still having a lot of difficulty buying international standard UNECE 22.05 helmets in Australia despite them being allowed...
Bell Helmets plans to integrate a 360-degree action camera in one of its helmets which would get around the legality...
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of the 50 best products to use Kevlar. It is the only Australian company recognised by in the DuPont Kevlar 50th anniversary list which also includes products such as Goodyear Wangler tyres, Beauer...
Isn’t it about time sexy was brought back to women’s protective motorcycle clothing rather than baggy, androgynous gear? Australian motorcycle...