A new study has found that one of the most common motorcycle crashes is riders running into the rear end...
A new Bill replacing Queensland’s so-called VLAD “anti-bikie” laws indicates there is less chance of innocent riders accidentally consorting at a...
Insurance hurdles have held up the start of a volunteer riders group acting as first responders to injured motorcycle riders while they wait for the ambulance to arrive. It’s called MotoMedics Queensland and they will finally be operational this Sunday on Mt Glorious and Mt Nebo near Brisbane with hopes...
Summer is a great time to ride, but the heat can be dangerous and it’s time to think about the hazards...
Yvonne Everett has been riding motorcycles since she was 16, but recently went back to bike school to sharpen her...
Slow-moving vehicles should be made to pull over when they have a conga line of vehicles following and police should patrol for the offence. One of the most frustrating things for riders and other motorists is slow drivers who refuse to pull over to allow a string of traffic to...
Three out of every five callouts for broken-down motorcycles are for tyre problems, says National Motorcycle Alliance not-for-profit roadside assistance...
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter...
Helmet laws have changed radically in Australia over the past year, leaving riders a little confused about what they can wear and what they can and can’t do with their helmets. The Federal Government now allows European-standard helmets to be sold throughout the country, and every state now allows them...
A lot of riders have painted motorcycle helmets with spray gun to express their individuality, but are they legal? Given...
Have you ever heard of target fixation? It’s where your eyes focus on an obstacle and you end up riding...
The annual Adventure Travel Film Festival in Bright, Victoria, February 10 to 12, 2017, is designed to inspire world travellers. While most film festivals are based in city cinemas, in a spirit of adventure this is based in Bright at the foot of the Victorian Alps, so you can include...
A reformed bike thief from London, which has experienced a 44% increase in theft in the past two years, says...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer...
It sounds like a bargain to import a motorcycle from overseas where they may be cheaper, but there are also pitfalls for riders. Bruce Hartwig, consultant to Queensland Imports, which is one of about 14 federally registered workshops for complying imported used vehicles, says the easiest and cheapest motorcycles to...
Assuming you are not hurt, what you do straight after you’ve had a minor motorcycle crash is absolutely vital to...
You may have just had a crash or been spotted doing something illegal by the police who have pulled you...
My first ride on a motorcycle after almost a month recovering from surgery for a new, bionic knee (see photo above) taught me four valuable lessons about riding. How to get back on the bike after surgery or a crash One lesson First, I love it! The acceleration. The noise....
Austroads is producing a claimed world-first library of motorcycle hazard perception test (HPT) videos and supporting road safety material to...
An American rider has recorded a farewell video to his family after crashing off the road and lying near his...
The recent arrest of two QRide instructors for issuing motorcycle licences and 13 falsely licensed riders confirms the system is working well, says the Motorcycle Riders’ Association of Queensland. READ ABOUT THE ARRESTS HERE MRAQ president Chris Mearns says it shows Queensland Police and the Main Roads and Transport Department are...
Rear-enders like the one in the video below, are one of the most common forms of accident for motorcycles, but...
Just because you have travel insurance does not necessarily mean you will be covered for riding a motorcycle when travelling...
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...
Riding long distances for days on end is something that most bikers think of at one time or another. Being free...
The answer to what is the best position within a lane for motorcycle riders is not simple. Most instructors tell...
Who says you need a big motorcycle for big adventures? Sydney riders Rob Nann and wife Bev have been doing big overseas tours on little bikes for years. “It doesn’t matter what you are riding if you are in a beautiful place,” says Rob of their travel adventures. “Even a...
Riders heading to the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island have been warned that road conditions throughout south-eastern Australia have deteriorated...
Who says you need a big motorcycle for big adventures? Sydney riders Rob Nann and wife Bev have been doing...
Unless you work from home, you need to deal with the daily commute into the office. Unfortunately, commuting is expensive unless you are able to take advantage of a ride-sharing arrangement with colleagues. Running a car or hopping on a train every day will sap your bank account and leave...
A volunteer band of riders has formed MotoMedics Queensland to act as first responders to motorcycle accidents while the injured...
Do hospital staff have a prejudice against motorcycle riders because they are seen as careless risk-takers clogging up the health...
All across the northern hemisphere there are diehard motorcycle riders who will be out on the roads in winter come rain or shine, snow or sleet and nothing will keep them from their beloved bikes. Most of the time this is understandable but when the coldest, snowiest months of the...
Before modern bikes introduced fuel warning lights, fuel gauges and precise computer readouts for fuel consumption and range to empty,...
https://youtu.be/zxheOM79cdc This video reminds riders to approach flooded roads with caution as flooding is expected to continue across four eastern states and...
Your motorcycle chain is a vital ingredient in making your bike smooth, quiet and efficient, so to prolong its life, it’s important to perform regular checks and maintenance. French motorcycle lubricant company Motul, distributed in Australia by Link International, sent us a check list and technical details for lubricating your chain. We’ve...
A beautiful girl can dangerously distract a rider and shake him out of his state of mindfulness or total awareness,...
The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...
Australian service stations can legally refuse to serve you fuel if you don’t remove your helmet, yet very few provide anywhere safe for you to place your helmet while you fill up. The owners say it’s for safety reasons, but really it’s so you don’t ride off without paying, which...
The first of only two Horizons Unlimited meetings in Australia this year is being held this weekend in Western Australia...