A national motorcycle helmet forum has failed to reach any resolutions nor give riders any clear indication of what is a legal...
My Triumph Bonneville T100 is a fun little bike but I don’t pretend it’s a great performer, especially two-up. The...
Harley-Davidson has released the Boom! Audio Stage II motorcycle audio suite of speakers to put the rock in your roll. I’ve never been a fan of motorcycle audio systems as the wind noise usually defeats the weak and distorted sound from the puny speaker systems. However, the combination of the...
Your next motorcycle jacket could be fitted with lightweight rider armour designed like fish scales. A team of Boston University...
A joy shared is a joy doubled, so taking your partner for a pillion ride is a great way to...
The Continental TKC70 could be the new choice for long-range adventurers. The TKC80 has been the choice of many an adventure rider, but they are known for wearing out too quickly, especially on heavy and powerful bikes such as the ubiquitous BMW R 1200 GS. The TKC80 is excellent in...
Gazi Suspension now comes in black to suit many “dark” models, customs and rat bikes where riders are seeking a less...
All you budding hipsters should take note of the cool new Shark Heritage open-face helmet. It is available now in...
Forget about fitting a Bluetooth headset to every helmet you own; you may soon be able to make and receive phone calls and listen to your favourite music with a special set of sunglasses. Italian company Atellani has secured enough funding through a Kickstarter program to begin making their Buhel...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the...
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit....
Ridersmate could be a great safety gizmo for riders who like to ride alone or adventure riders who visit remote places. These riders run the risk of crashing off the road into bushes and not being found for some time. Now British telecommunications engineer David Coleman has developed the Ridersmate which...
The now-defunct Skully head-up-display helmet has been surpassed by the even higher-tech Nand Logic Smart Helmet. Although this helmet is not...
Inventors are constantly pumping out interesting gadgets and some of them could be very handy for motorcycle riders. Here are...
The world’s first commercially available HUD helmet (head-up display) will use one of the latest navigation systems that even lets you navigate in remote areas without a phone signal or internet access. The Skully AR-1 will use Telenav’s Scout SDK software for its integrated real-time, turn-by-turn navigation which will be displayed on...
Imagine having a tyre that changes its tread pattern when you go from tar to dirt and back again. Well,...
I love my Ugly Fish Ultimate sunglasses, but now I have a new love in my life: the Ugly Fish...
German adventure accessories company Touratech has produced a range of high-end suspension that is tailored specifically for adventure riders. Touratech Australia spokesman Robin Box says he tested the suspension in Germany and was impressed with the increased level of traction, especially over corrugations. “Ohlins suspension is very good but they...
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re...
Aprilia has just made a couple of hi-tech leaps into the future where the bike talks to your helmet and...
The world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with head-up display is increasing production to meet worldwide demand, including Australia. The Californian makers of the Skully AR-1 have applied for Australian AS/NZS 1698:2006 certification, but there is no word yet on approval or possible costs. However, the DOT and ECE -approved...
An American tyre treatment that is guaranteed to make your bike tyres puncture-proof is coming to Australia. Rhinotires are made...
The Kovix Security KDL6 Alarmed Disc Lock has a high-quality stainless-steel hardened pin system designed for resistance against any form...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang your helmet, gloves and jacket when you finish your ride. The Brisbane workshop has just launched a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for their ingenious Helmet and Gear Hanger, a purpose-designed and versatile device...
Imagine controlling your helmet camera via spoken instructions, narrating your video with crystal clarity while you ride and hearing...
How would you like your helmet to tell you how fast you’re going, where you are going and what your...
A simple strap could help reduce motorcycle theft in Australia which has one of the highest rates in the world. Lockstraps Australia are now importing Lockstraps from the USA which not only help secure your bike, but also your possessions. There are several length of Lockstraps, all of which have combination-lock...
Coating the bodywork of my BMW F 800 GS with Cleararmour was the best motorcycle accessory I’ve ever added. Despite...
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact...
Do you go internet shopping when you need motorcycle riding gear and bike accessories, or do you shop around locally? The belief is that you will get gear cheaper with internet shopping, especially from overseas. However, that is not always the case. In these days of the Global Village, it is sometimes just...
The Triumph Bonneville is the perennial darling of the hipsters. And now with waxed-cotton saddlebags, the hipsters can ride further...
Why do I come home with a big grin on my face after a ride wearing an open face helmet?...
The ubiquitous helmet camera has just become better with the release of the GoPro Hero 4. The Hero 3 recorded at 4K resolution at 15 frames per second, but the new model doubles that which should make motion more seamless and less jerky. It can also record at 2.7K resolution...
Osprey Transporter backpacks are ideal for motorcycle riders because they are tough, but also lightweight. And we’d like you to...
Australia’s Barkbusters is celebrating 30 of motorcycle handguards with some new products to be announced next week at the Intermot...
Motorcycle riders have been warned to avoid buying cheap motorcycle accessories, consumables and rider gear over the internet as they could be inferior quality or fake. Some of these products have well-known brand names, yet are being offered at a quarter of the price. They look like the genuine product,...
Now you can film your ride all day with a battery-powered GoPro pole. No need to stop and replace the...
Australian motorcycle jeans and clothing company Draggin has won its second international Red Dot Award for Product Design. This time it...
Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with their menacing looks and protective lenses. While I appreciate their protective abilities, for me they left a gaping hole where the wind could get in and dry my eyes. It’s...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes...