Contributed post for our Indian readers The demand for Two-wheelers in India is so huge that you have a number...
Contributed post for our North American readers We often derive a sense of pride from our ownership of a vehicle....
The learner-approved motorcycle scheme (LAMS) should not only consider limits on power-to-weight (PTW) ratio and engine capacity, but also motorcycle type. The suggestion is included in a new Monash University’s Accident Research Centre report that assesses factors affecting crash risk related to PTW ratio, engine capacity and motorcycle type. It found that...
Road accidents account for a lot of damages, deaths and injuries in the world. Every year, hundreds of road accidents...
South Australia Police is temporarily suspending use of the Lidar speed gun and withdrawing 150 speeding fines after three court decisions...
Sikhs in Ontario are now allowed to ride in a turban instead of a helmet, joining riders in three other Canadian provinces as Australian Sikhs seek the same exemptions. The Ontario government has granted the rule waivers to Sikhs in recognition of their civil rights and religious expression after a...
Riders are three times more likely to be involved in crashes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces than any...
Unlicensed riders represent a growing concern for the motorcycle community as licensing has become tougher and more expensive in most...
This British video of a police officer with sirens going and a hi-vis jacket and bike shows that some motorists still don’t see riders. It shows a police special escort group of BMW R 1200 bikes escorting British Prime Minister Theresa May with the Metropolitan Police’s Protection Command in London....
A Perth rider has failed in his challenge to a $550 fine for a loose helmet strap after he says...
A trial of motorcyclists using bus lanes should be introduced in Melbourne “to improve motorcycle safety and allow more efficient...
Visibility of riders and their motorcycles should be increased and high-speed limits in rural areas reduced, a new Monash University’s Accident Research Centre report suggests. This is despite the report acknowledging that motorcycle crash rates have decreased as a proportion of the number of riders. (In NSW and Victoria alone,...
Timber bridges add authenticity to a rural ride, but they can be a particular danger to riders with longitudinal planks,...
The widow of a rider killed when he hit wire rope barriers has urged riders to vote in this weekend’s...
An army veteran rider who claims he was assaulted by police at a March 2018 charity ride now faces a charge of not obeying the direction of police. The incident was caught on this video which shows Michael “Magic” Parr being confronted by Senior Constable Murphy of the NSW Police...
ACT police have asked for help to identify two riders who were videoed in separate incidents where a car swerved toward them...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) With the winter season fast approaching, it’s only practical that we make the...
The latest model releases from the two recent motorcycle shows in Milan and Cologne prove that power is still king in the two-wheel world. A new road leader has emerged and some older models have been pushed down the order. The list of the most powerful is still dominated by...
Witnesses are being sought after a 2004 blue Honda Accord sedan merged into a lane with a 2012 blue Harley-Davidson...
Riders should be aware that spring and summer is the season for resurfacing roadworks in most southern areas because the...
Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers Every individual has their chosen hobby that they invest some of their time in. For some, it could be playing soccer, and for another, it may be a high adrenaline sport such as riding a motorbike. This can be an enjoyable hobby if...
Riders have been urged to check the spokes on their motorcycle wheels more frequently in the wake of one rider...
German automotive technology company Continental AG plans to be the first with a motorcycle emergency brake-assist system that applies extra...
What is the point of improving the quality of a road at millions of dollars expense to the taxpayers and ratepayers only to then have the speed limit reduced 33%? That is exactly what has happened on one of our favourite motorcycle routes – Mt Nebo Rd – and it...
The current heatwave sweeping the nation has claimed the life of a motorcyclist in the Outback, again highlighting the danger to...
Famed motorcycle nirvana Mt Nebo Rd has been upgraded at massive cost to the taxpayer to make it safer only...
Just when will drivers learn that lane filtering is now legal? This latest video of a driver trying to hit a legally lane filtering motorcyclist with his car comes from the ACT where filtering became a permanent law just last month. Lane filtering is now legal in all states and...
Triumph Motorcycles customers will next year be able to stream videos of their custom bike being made at the factory...
Motorcycles rate just five “motherhood statements” in a 115-page Brisbane Transport Plan that pays lip service to riders and sought...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 358 retro SR400 bikes over a possible oil leak which could pose a hazard to riders and other road users. The official voluntary safety recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the engine hose may be incorrectly installed, resulting in oil leaks....
Images that have emerged of a small Harley-Davidson are not official but could be similar to what the company plans...
Riders may one day take to the skies on hoverbikes now that the first commercial model is available to the...
Speed cameras in tunnels account for three of the top six sites in Queensland and NSW for speed camera offences. Total speeding fine revenue across Australia easily tops $1.1 billion annually and Victoria leads the revenue grab. But Transurban tunnels seem to be among the biggest revenue collectors. In Queensland,...
If you were allowed to buy just one more motorcycle to last you for the rest of your life would...
Have you ever wondered what level of training motorcycle police undertake, what bikes they use and what equipment they have,...
Motorcycle Accidents in Miami, FL (Sponsored post for Florida readers) Florida is an ideal state to own and enjoy a motorcycle. Year-round, the warm temperatures and captivating scenery make Miami, Florida a fitting environment for any motorcyclist. However, this bustling city is also the location to a substantial amount of...
Temporary repairs to the famed and much-loved Oxley Highway mountain section are “dangerous”, according to local riders, but the road...
Bureaucrats and neighbours have halted racing at Brisbane’s historic Lakeside Park circuit where the likes of world champions Wayne Gardner...
Harley-Davidson is issuing its fifth recall since 2013 for a hydraulic clutch problem that affects about 238,300 motorcycles worldwide and 3695 in Australia. This latest voluntary safety recall is for all 2017 and 2018 Touring, Trike and CVO Touring models, as well as some 2017 Softails. Affected Harleys 2017 Touring,...
A woman has been found not guilty of murder by reason of mental illness after driving her Ford Falcon station wagon at...