The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program, MotoCAP, has given only half a star to two stars to eight more...
A patent is pending for a motorcycle seat that ejects a rider in a crash and then cocoons them in...
AGV has released a Barry Sheene limited-edition tribute helmet in their new X3000 collection. The Sheene helmet will cost $899 when it arrives in March 2019, but you can pre-order now to ensure you don’t miss out on the limited-edition model. It is part of the extensive X3000 range led by a $999 limited-edition...
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This Smart Brake Module could just save your life. It illuminates even when you slow down with the throttle only...
The rapid rise in factory scrambler models and custom scramblers has led to a whole new category of tyre and Bridgestone has joined in with their new Battlax Adventurecross AX41S model. Based on their Battlax Adventurecross AX41 adventure tyre, the “S” in AX41S stands for “scrambler”. It sports a different block...
Bridgestone’s new Battlax Adventurecross AX41 tyres have arrived in Australia to get adventure riders dirtier, taking them further off the...
Motorcycle helmets are still being crash tested in Australia despite European-standard helmets being available here for several years because they provide...
Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres have now arrived in Australia with more sizes arriving in May. The tyres, unveiled at the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan in November, are designed for riders who do about 80% tarmac touring and about 20% dirt riding. Michelin Australia has now announced the sizes and pricing:...
Riders looking for premium motorcycle suspension should welcome the new ownership of Swedish company Öhlins Racing by tech company Tenneco....
Shoei is the first major motorcycle helmet manufacturer to join the growing smart helmet revolution with the announcement of their...
If it wasn’t for the ride-sharing and mountain and wriggly route options on our TomTom Rider 550 GPS we might never have discovered a hidden gem of a mountain road. Riding partner and map expert Peter “Worldmapman” Davis recently reviewed the TomTom Rider 550 ($599) for us and has been using...
Peter Fonda famously throws away his watch in the cult 1969 movie Easy Rider, starting a fad with riders and...
Shoei has updated its GT-Air touring helmet with a longer internal sun visor, better venting and more aerodynamics to make...
(Sponsored gear heads post for our North American readers) If you’d rather ride on two wheels than step inside a car, then you should check out these must have motorcycle accessories. In 2017, the number of registered on-road motorcycles in the United States totaled 8.4 million. That’s a 100% increase...
Map and satnav expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis provides some interesting background information for riders on GPS in this fourth...
Motorcycle helmets are getting smarter all the time with head-up display, crash alerts, air-conditioning and active noice-cancelling, while some riders...
Should north be at the top of your paper map or GPS satnav device for the best guidance? Satnav and mapping expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis looks into the phenomenon in the third part of our satnav series. Paper maps always have north at the top. However, you can just as...
Map and satnav expert Peter (World Mapman) Davis tell us how to plan a ride route on a GPS in...
Motorcycles are about action, yet we rarely see any motorbikes in motion in Facebook photos. I’m getting a bit tired...
Everything old is new again in the world of helmets and the latest to join the retro helmet rage is the very stylish AGV X3000 race replica. The X3000 range is led by a $999 limited-edition tribute to the legendary 15-time world motorcycle champion, Giacomo Agostini. There are 10 colour choices ranging in price from...
The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program, MotoCAP, has given just half a star each to three sets of rider...
UK brand LDM is a relative newcomer to the market with a range of affordable riding gear including this LDM...
Retro-designed AGV X3000 full-face and X70 open-face helmets are now available in Australia with two race legend tribute helmets. The X3000 range is led by a $999 limited-edition tribute to the legendary 15-time world motorcycle champion, Giacomo Agostini (pictured above). Top of the open-face X70 range is the $499 Pasolini which is...
A French company which plans to produce LED signs for motorcycles and cars so riders and drivers can communicate with each...
Australian motorcycle helmet startup Forcite is looking for riders to act as test pilots for their ultralight but ultra-hi-tech smart...
Taiwanese company Jarvish has launched a crowd-funding campaign and discounts to produce their X and X-AR smart helmets that include a host of technology as well as voice-only access to Siri, Amazon Alexa and OK Google control. Other features are a carbonfibre shell, front and rear 1080p 360-degree cameras, Bluetooth audio,...
If you’ve ever had your helmet stolen from your bike or accidentally knocked or blown off your bike, then the...
(Contributed post) Are you looking for a gift for a motorbike enthusiast? When someone is a fan of something or...
More and more dashcam evidence is convicting traffic offenders and protecting vulnerable motorcyclists involved in SMIDSY crashes. Riders have a few options: Riders can wear a helmet camera which even Queensland police recommend and most police use, although Victoria police still believe it is illegal; They can wear an action...
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host...
Italian motorcycle helmet manufacturer Momodesign has added a fan that activates at low speed to keep the airflow going to...
The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program, MotoCAP, rates eight new textile jackets poorly for safety and comfort. Unlike the 10 leather jackets MotoCAP rated when it launched in September, none of the textile jackets rates more than two stars for comfort or safety. An official MotoCAP release says they...
Some adventure bikes are big and heavy enough already, so adding a larger fuel tank seems an unnecessary addition of...
TomTom has finally released their new Rider 550 satnav with new routes, wifi, personalised trips, smartphone connectivity, group sharing and...
The two-part Dynamoto motorcycle stand is an amazing invention designed, engineered and built in Australia to make your bike easy to clean, maintain and move around your garage. This invention is the genius of Brisbane mechanical engineer Stuart Black and designer Stephen McGuiness. I interviewed them three years ago when they...
Unlike many speed-alert apps and GPS devices, the new Australian Speedo Minder Pro app alerts riders when they are over the...
Imagine a motorcycle jacket that vibrates when it senses you are about to have a collision or delivers that disco...
RiderBuds earphones claim to be the smallest, softest, toughest, quietest and most secure earphones for riders that won’t come out when you put your helmet on or take it off. (UPDATE March 2020: This product has only just started deliveries almost a year past its deadline. We have contacted Indiegogo...
Even before the Indian FTR 1200 arrives there is already a host of accessories available for the bike including two...