The makers of the basic EyeCo head-up display unit that flashes coloured alert lights in a rider’s peripheral vision claim...
Arizona company MiClimate says their lightweight wearable air-conditioning unit for riders is expected to be available in the middle of...
Production of SlimBuds Bluetooth motorcycle earphones has begun a year after the company launched its successful crowd-funding program and they will be ready for shipping in August. CEO Alperen Topay recently sent me a set of pre-production earphones and the associated app to test ahead of production models which will cost $US140 (about...
Google Maps has expanded its two-wheeler mode for motorcycles and scooters into Asia after launching in India in December 2017....
Satellite navigation can be confusing and complex, but this small Beeline navigation tool simplifies the process to reduce distraction for...
Touring apps for motorcycle riders are flooding the market, each with their own quirks and features. Two new touring apps are Moto Trip Now from American rider Keith Kubarek and Tourstart’s BMW MOA, specifically for BMW riders. Moto Trip Now app Moto Trip Now founder Keith says his app allows the...
Ducati is the latest motorcycle manufacturer to develop an app that records your ride and allows riders to share their...
BMW Motorrad has released its latest range of digital technology for connected riding featuring naturally spoken directions, cable-free charging and...
Cheaper, lighter and more compact head-up display (HUD) technology is coming to motorcycle helmets from a partnership of HUDWAY, DigiLens and Young Optics to build the HUDWAY Sight waveguide HUD unit. The unit is claimed to be thinner, lighter and easier to manufacture. That should make it cheaper than other products...
Yamaha says they are improving the skills of riders with their new free app, MyRide, which records top speed, acceleration,...
If you like to ride on into the night, you’ll need glasses that can accommodate both sun and night vision....
If you are frustrated with helmet cameras because you can never tell if they are switched on and recording what you want, then Talk ’N Shoot may be the answer. Imagine being able to tell your action camera when to start and stop recording and then hear a verbal reply...
The latest Isle of Man TT video game “Ride on the Edge” features motorcycles rendered by Brisbane computer graphics production...
Riders may want to buy action cameras for their motorbike for various reasons, such as recording exciting rides to share...
Google Maps introduced a two-wheeler mode for motorcycles and scooters for India in December 2017, but it may soon be coming to other countries including Australia. Google Maps currently provides travel routes, navigation and travel time estimates for public transport, bicycles, cars and walking, depending on your device. Google Australia communications...
Currently, motorcycle helmet cameras are considered as very important accessories by both professional motorcycling sportsmen and even leisure and transportation...
The world’s first affordable home motorcycle simulator has moved closer to reality with a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign that surpassed...
TomTom says their Rider 550 GPS will be smoother, faster and “techier” with built-in wifi for faster and easier map and traffic updates. Rider 550 is powered by a quad-core processor so it loads maps and routes faster than before. It will be available in Australia in Spring with local...
Riding a motorcycle can be one of the most thrilling experiences in life. That said, it’s important to ensure that...
Nearly a year ago Motorbike Writer posted a piece about the threat posed to motorcycles by virtual reality or VR. Our...
There are a lot of Bluetooth earplugs hitting the market, but they are heavy and bulky and uncomfortable under a motorcycle helmet. These Japanese Vie Fit earplugs look like being a lot more suitable. The company launched an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign that surpassed its target seven-fold, so they are set...
All riders should be using earplugs to protect their hearing, but frequent use can cause a build-up of wax that...
Just like many race-style watches, many come in the form of chronographs which have been a staple in racing since...
Fans of the BMW GS range seem to have every gadget know to motorcycling and now they can augment that with this rugged GS Adventure tribute watch. It is available online at the BeemerGS shop in any colour you want (so long as it’s black) for €199 (about $A300 and...
Many riders now have Bluetooth intercom units in their helmets to talk to other riders, take and make phone calls...
Motorcycle simulators are becoming more real and cheaper with one Spanish company now promising to deliver an affordable simulator for...
Riders concerned about the legality and safety of mounting a camera to their helmet may soon be able to wear one on their body as the police do with the Venture Body Camera. The lightweight 63g camera promises a lot of opportunities for motorcyclists to film their ride for pleasure...
The US Army is funding research into materials with electronic nanowires to heat the fabric that could eventually lead to...
Danish company Tourstart is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 20% discount on their new motorcycle ride planning and navigation app...
The smart helmet revolution is coming with several hi-tech helmets or add-on units hitting the market in the next few years, changing riding forever. A Russian-developed head-up display helmet has recently developed a new prototype and started taking orders for their helmet due on the market in 2018. The LiveMap HUD...
Earmold Australia have been making earplugs for Aussie riders since 1988 and now produce their own laboratory-made Lab-Flex earplugs. We’ve...
A New Zealand company is joining the head-up display revolution with a small and light retrofit unit for riders so...
Riders can now more easily see what’s behind them with the Zona M100 – a system that features a head-up display screen in their helmet and a rearview camera mounted on the back of their bike. The M100 system comes from UK start-up Zona and our British reviewers installed two units...
Earmold Australia has added a new service of Lab-Flex custom earplugs to now offer even longer lasting motorcycle rider earplugs...
Here’s a free fun app that provides interactive motorcycle exhaust and engine sounds for those who are disappointed with their...
Swedish company GObyLIVI is about to go into production with products that allow the rider to use their smartphone with “a low distraction level”. It consists of a bluetooth touchscreen (GOMINI) that attaches to your handlebar and communicates with your smartphone and a Bluetooth headset (GOHEADSET) in a special open-face...
A hands-free phone holder that mounts on your wrist has been targeted for a lot of active uses, including motorcycle...
This leather wristband could be the biggest money saver for motorcycle riders as it alerts the rider to upcoming known...
New SlimBuds Bluetooth motorcycle earphones are claimed to be the most comfortable and secure with an app that dampens wind noise, but highlights important sounds for safety. Mechanical engineer Alperen Topay came up with the idea of slim-fitting earphones while on his daily motorcycle commute to work as an R&D engineer at one...
We’ve seen some silly motorcycle inventions in our time, but the glove GPS could be one of the silliest and possibly...