Harley-Davidson has entered the performance jeans market with a range of three rider jeans featuring the lining that made Australian company...
Singapore company Vertix is now offering a motorcycle Bluetooth intercom called the Raptor-i that features a handlebar remote control option,...
Many motorcycle riders love their helmet headsets, GPS, smartphone (or smartwatch!) and helmet camera, but find they are often plagued by Bluetooth problems. Let’s face it, Bluetooth can be a blessing with music in your helmet, intercom connection to a pillion or riding partner/s, helmet cameras and spoken GPS directions. However,...
Have you got scratches on your bike from keys, fobs or other objects on your keyring? It’s a common occurrence...
You don’t have to ride an Indian Motorcycle to want an Indian Classic leather jacket. The rebirth of the iconic...
Popular Oxford heated grips have been updated in time for the southern winter. You don’t have to be a whimp to want heated grips. They not only make you more comfortable, but they are a safety device as they keep your hands from stiffening and not being able to operate...
Airbags have been credited with being the biggest lifesaver since the invention of the seatbelt and now they are slowly...
We’ve seen many inventions for parking and turning motorcycles around in tight spaces, but none as small as this Turncycle...
Many big touring motorcycles have audio systems, but now a Chinese manufacturer has added an MP3 player and speakers to a 125cc commuter bike. The Chinese Lexmoto Venom 125 is the first small-capacity bike we’ve heard of with a built-in audio system. We’ve never been big fans of audio systems...
Just in time for winter comes this unique twist on heated controls – inner-boot foot warmers with no wires connected...
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to...
Bluetooth company Sena is the first to combine an action camera with a Bluetooth headset in one unit, the 10C. Australian distributor Aaron Dalle-Molle of Earmold says he is not yet sure when it will arrive in Australia, but when it does, we will alert readers. Cost is expected to...
The AGVisor that tints in an instant may be the answer to the legal issue in Australia of riders being...
https://youtu.be/YalrNqg3Doo You don’t need to put a GoPro or action camera on your bike or your helmet (and risk a...
Motorcycle tyres are only as good as the pressure in them and that means regularly checking them or filling with nitrogen which keeps the pressures consistent for longer. Nitrogen has long been used in racing, heavy transport and aviation, but is only now commercially available for cars and even motorcycles....
There are several action cameras coming soon that aim to take away some of the GoPro’s dominance in action sports...
The Shark Evoline 3 is one of the best modular helmets on the market with its flip-up face that folds...
Australian certification of helmets is a costly exercise for importers and helmet manufacturers, so we miss out on getting some of the great helmets, such as Suomy. Queensland has taken the smart move of accepting ECE22 international helmet standards which makes available a lot of very safe helmets in a...
The makers of the first abrasion-resistant motorcycle jeans, Draggin, have now developed a waterproof version and a matching jacket. The...
https://youtu.be/8kitz9Eaw24 Is anyone else getting sick of the same old action camera footage shot from a rider’s helmet? Apart from...
Riders could soon look like Iron Man with a HUD (heads-up display) helmet that screens vital information such as speed on the visor and negates the need for dangerous “speedo gazing“. The technology was originally developed for fighter aircraft pilot helmets and has become commercially available in recent years in luxury BMW...
Wind noise is the biggest cause of hearing loss among riders, so some sort of earplug hearing protection is vital....
How cool is this watch inspired by the legendary BMW boxer engine? The video shows the Timeburner watch’s show-stopping feature:...
Future riders will have bikes that connect with their mobile phone, the internet and even activate the engine immobiliser and read engine faults via a smartphone app, according to German automotive electronics company Bosch. The comment comes as the company announced the formation of a Two-Wheeler and Powersports division to...
It seems strange to be thinking of gearing up for the cold at this time of the year, but Oxford...
Electric motorcycles and other vehicles may soon be charged by the heat built up in the tyres. Goodyear has developed...
A good set of auxiliary motorcycle LED lights not only makes night riding safer, but also day riding. Frank Tidswell, Australian distributor of Clearwater LED lights says they are distinctive as daylight running lights and, if mounted low on the front forks, provide a warning triangle of light with the...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has once again proved that hipster fashion need not get in the way of protection....
The new Apple Watch smart watch arrives in Australia in April starting at $499, but will it make our roads just that little bit more...
Riders may soon be able to connect to the internet and access Google Maps via a tiny Edison computer in their helmet. Intel has displayed a helmet using an Edison chip computer at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress. The helmet also has built-in brake and indicator lights on the back that...
Mark Wahlberg launches Indian Motorcycle clothing line for North America. Break out the tight muscle t-shirts, Indian Motorcycle ambassador and...
Beating the heat is as simple as wearing a Harley-Davidson adjustable hydration vest, as I have found out on my...
Here is a simple answer to the age-old problem of protecting your boots while riding. Rubber gear shifters leave black marks on your boot and metal shifters can scuff, scratch and eventually ruin your boot. This Shifter Boot Protector is a simple leather protector on an elastic strap that easily fits...
Pinlock has come to the rescue of riders who are particularly susceptible to hearing loss from prolonged exposure to riding...
Charging your phone while out riding has usually meant plugging it into a 12V outlet on your bike or carrying...
Soon you could be riding around looking like the chief character from the popular computer war game, Halo. National Entertainment Collectibles Association has announced it will release the “Master Chief” helmet in July 2015 for use as a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet. NECA produces many products based on licences such as...
One in three riders mistakenly believes that a helmet bought online from overseas that is the same model as an Australian-approved...
It all started when Brisbane rider David Kempson wanted to buy a new bike and his wife agreed on the...
Riders confused by complex helmet laws and conflicting interpretations across state borders would prefer to replace the Australian safety standard with a recognised international standard. So says Simon Bell, assistant director of policy and standards at the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). Simon, who claims he’s a rider, says...
The Motorcycle Council of NSW has called for national road rules on helmet use that are separate to the current...