(Contributed article on motorcycle gadgets) Owning a motorcycle is an amazing experience. Regardless of the type of motorbike you have,...
What is the best motorcycle gear for riding in wet weather? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. It depends on the...
(Contributed post) As a motorcycle owner, have you ever wondered and asked yourself how long do motorcycle tyres generally last? Even when you take outstanding care of it, it will always come to the point in its life cycle that it’ll be fully depreciated. Keeping it at this state in...
We would rather be riding than sitting in front of a computer game (even when it’s raining), but the upcoming...
An American motorcycle clothing company is about to launch the Biker Jacket that they claim is the only motorcycle jacket...
British helmet company Ruroc is about to launch its updated Atlas 2.0 carbon-fibre helmet with several improvements and a clever magnetic quick-release chin strap clasp. The official launch is on 27 February 2020, but we’ve had one for a couple of weeks now and been testing it in the real...
With the growing use of touchscreens on motorcycle instruments, GPS units and, of course, phones, why aren’t all motorcycle gloves...
The Alarmbox aftermarket motion sensor alarm could negate your need to physically lock your motorcycle with a chain or disc...
Riders are well advised to keep their medical information on them in the unfortunate event of a crash. There are many ways to carry important medical information such as blood type, allergies, emergency contacts, etc. Medical info You can store them on a USB stick on your keyring, keep a...
If you’ve ever lost your motorcycle key and don’t have a back-up, you’ll know how expensive modern keys can be...
Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagles factory customs department has unleashed its biggest engine yet, the 131-cube (2147cc) crate motor. The Screamin’ Eagle...
GloveTacts have improved their touchscreen-sensitive stick-on pads so they are now the most effective way to use touchscreens (smartphones, GPS units, smart watches, instruments and MP3 players) without removing your gloves. Many motorcycle gloves now come with touchscreen-sensitive fingertips, but we have come across few that actually work very well....
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a...
These amazing 360º videos of British Superbike rider Peter Hickman put you in the rider’s seat like no other on-board...
Sena has introduced the next generation of Bluetooth helmet intercoms with the new 50 series that includes wifi capability to efficiently charge and automatically download firmware updates. That means there is no longer any need to plug it into your computer, just plug in the wifi charger and connect to...
Smart helmets are coming and they are getting smarter by the day with the latest calling emergency if you crash...
Do you wear your motorcycle gloves under or over your jacket cuff? Yes, we cover the BIG issues here at...
Bell is introducing a new convertible helmet, called the Broozer, where the chin piece clicks out to convert from full-face to open-face. The American-made Bell is now available in Australia at $399.95 in sizes small to XXL. Convertible helmets It’s not their first convertible helmet after it introduce the Bell Rogue...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Did you know that there are approximately 13.1 million motorbike users in the...
The distinguished Skram riding sunglasses have been designed to allow riders to continue to ride on into the night. They...
Alpinestars has joined Dainese and Furygan in making an airbag vest that fits underneath any jacket. Airbags were first included with a leather jacket or suit usually for racing where it is now mandatory in some categories. They were followed by airbag vests that could be worn over the top...
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t...
As smart motorcycle helmets with head-up display (HUD) technology are starting to hit the market, Bosch has designed a HUD...
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Italian motorcycle rider protection company SPIDI is working on a smog-proof jacket and mask that could protect riders from the...
US college student Ty Uehara has won $US2000 to develop his ConTekt helmet that will call emergency (911) if you...
For the Ducatisti tragic who has everything, how about this collection of Ducati racing memorabilia from MotoGP and World Superbikes that is now on sale. The first load of limited-edition gear includes crankshafts, camshafts, pistons and con-rods with more being added over time. Each item of memorabilia comes in a...
Japanese company Arai is the first helmet manufacturer to win a gold safety medal from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. In...
If you are frustrated with finding somewhere to safely rest your helmet the “Y” shaped Spanish Frog portable helmet support...
A tiny little piece of plastic has just made universal-fit MotoSafe earplugs from Dutch company Alpine Hearing Protection even better. With the new minigrip they are now just that little bit easier to pull out, extending the life of the earplugs. We have written on many occasions about the importance of...
If you are a convert to linked brakes or hand-operated rear brakes, the Aussie-designed BrakeBuTT invention could be what you...
While drink riding may be rare, it does happen, but not if a Taiwanese smart helmet fitted with a breathalyser...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) The thrill of riding a motorbike is unmatched by any other riding experience. There is something about driving your bike on the asphalt for long stretches with the wind in your hair. There is sort of a freedom in it. It is as...
MotoCAP has added eight more jackets and two more pairs of pants to its safety and thermal comfort ratings, bringing...
The Panniersky cooler bag — an esky for your panniers — will keep your food and/or drinks cold until the...
Austrian SP Connect is taking on Australian-designed Quad Lock in the race for your handlebar phone mount. Handlebar phone mounts have grown in popularity as more riders use their phones for GPS, music and communication. Some motorcycle instruments also now connect directly with your phone and, in future, they may...
(Sponsored post) So, you want to ride a sport bike. Unlike cruisers, sport bikes are made for rapid acceleration. They’re...
(Pando Moto jeans review by contributor James Wawne) Is it worth the extra expense to get the single-layer Dyneema jeans from...
Every motorcycle helmet seems to have a retro model after the recent Arai Rapide Neo and now the Shoei Glamster road helmet. Shoei already has the Ex-Zero which is more of a retro adventure helmet. While the Glamster is a handsome looking helmet and has all the usual Shoei hi-tech,...
Motorcycle clothing armour can be stiff, hot and make your gear tight, but new, thin Ghost limb protection armour from...