The best riding tip I ever got for cornering came from watching Steve McQueen playing in the sand with his...
Sponsored post If you are thinking of going on a long-distance drive on a motorcycle, there’s a lot of things...
The motorcycle industry has changed substantially over the past decade with multi-dealerships and most of it has been in favour of the customer, writes MBW contributor and former motorcycle dealer Marty Thompson: I have been involved in the motor industry since 1987 and seen it change significantly, mostly for the...
“Here you go, Mark, I trust you,” says Gordon Wallace as he tosses me the keys to “Goldie”, his beloved...
It is a Sunday afternoon at our house and the V8s are on the TV. My friend Michelle has come...
If you’re a seasoned motorcyclist, you’ll love nothing better than a road trip on the open road ahead. Weather providing; motorbike road trips are a great way to get to know your machine better and become skilled in various conditions and situations. The more practice you have on your bike,...
Yvonne Everett has been riding motorcycles since she was 16, but recently went back to bike school to sharpen her...
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don’t do that, can’t you read...
A young rider has successfully defended a fine for standing on the footpegs after NSW police deemed it unsafe. Over the past couple of years, all Australians states have changed the road rules to allow motorcycle riders to stand on the footpegs, with the caveat “when it is safe to do so”, or...
A wide corner entry, late apex and shallow exit is the safest recipe for every corner when riding on the...
Governments are continuing to push ethanol fuel on the market, despite the fact that it can damage some motorcycle engines....
Travelling solo can be scary especially if it is overseas for the first time. To begin with, there are a million questions that you might ask yourself and end up not getting answers. For instance, you might want to know where to go, if there would be someone to chat...
There is a third alternative for people who don’t want to get their bike serviced by a dealer or do...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
An online American rider training course introduced in 2014 on desktop is now available on an app for Apple and Android mobile phones, tablets and laptops. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation online Basic eCourse has been taken by more than 60,000 students in 39 countries, from Australia to Uruguay. The interactive...
The answer to what is the best position within a lane for motorcycle riders is not simple. Most instructors tell...
Riders are staying home amid fears that modifications they have made to their bike might land them an infringement notice...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately, you are out of luck as few stores stock these extreme sizes. A former motorcycle gear distributor says it’s purely a commercial decision. It costs money to buy the stock...
You’ve committed to a corner, your big V-twin cruiser is leaned over and all of a sudden you hit a...
Should learner drivers be banned for narrow, twisting and dangerous motorcycle roads for the benefit and safety of the learner...
The uniquely Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service attends a “significant” number of rescues of riders involved in motorcycle crashes in remote parts of our Outback. So the RFDS has urged motorcyclists riding in the Outback to plan their journey properly and exercise caution. In the past year, the South Eastern Section...
Riders should head out into the country this weekend and spend their money in rural areas to help drought-stricken communities,...
The general rule is to replace your motorcycle helmet every five years, but what if you drop it, sweat heavily...
Do you play up on the first day and night of a long motorcycle trip and then suffer the second-day blues with a headache and muscular aches and pains? The first day of a long ride is easy because you are fired up, excited and fresh from sleeping in your...
Many riders make an effort to warn other motorcyclists if they see a police presence, speed camera or radar unit,...
Strict speed limit control through speed cameras and police radar has turned riders into speedo gazers, says motorcycle tour founder...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you know when a discount promotion is imminent? Well, its’ a bit more complicated than getting college homework help online. Or you could rent a motorbike today. Imagine you just bought...
Are you overfilling your motorcycle tank, wasting money and putting your life in danger? Watch this video and check out...
A new study has found that one of the most common motorcycle crashes is riders running into the rear end...
Most local authorities only allow one motorcycle to park in a car parking bay, ticketing all bikes when there is more than one. However, from July 1 Canberra will trial a system to allow three motorcycles or scooters to occupy a single car parking space in an effort to encourage...
Do you get a sore left foot when changing gears? It’s not uncommon among riders, according to my physiotherapist. He...
There is nothing more thrilling than purchasing a new motorbike, but it can be easy to forget about a few...
https://youtu.be/ViSyN0T2-G4 Riders are mostly critical of other riders who weave in a dangerous fashion through the traffic, giving all riders a bad name, like the young guy in this 1965 British film. That’s the overwhelming result of our snap survey of readers about what peeves them the most about other riders....
If you’ve responsibly chosen to park your bike during the pandemic, then you may be considering using the time to...
Riders should add grass clippings to their list of road hazards and stay alert, take avoidance action and consider reporting...
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them on their bike when the rain is pelting down. Sadly, they are missing out on a lot of fun and a great learning experience. I used to be in the...
Rear-enders like the one in the video below, are one of the most common forms of accident for motorcycles, but...
Most motorcyclists are not too concerned about fuel economy, but there may be times when you need to ride more...
Riding a motorcycle is an activity that comes with a fair amount of risk. That risk is rewarded by the unparalleled experience of tossing a leg over a bike and going for a ride, but it’s there nonetheless. In many areas of the world, local governments have decided it’s in...
Where you should place your feet on the footpegs has long been a subject of debate among riders. If you...