While they might have half as many wheels, motorbikes still share a lot of qualities with automobiles in terms of...
We all want to keep the motorbike in top condition, and on the road. However, in the northern winter months...
There is absolutely no denying that a riding a motorcycle is a lot more fun than cars and it is more fuel efficient as well. However, when it comes to safety, motorcycles just cannot beat cars or other four-wheeled vehicles. That is quite obviously because of just two wheels that...
Christmas makes us all behave a bit differently. You may be filled with excitement at the prospect of a few...
Have you ever had new tyres fitted and then found that the rims have been scratched and the fitter claimed...
If you’ve ridden a bicycle, counter steering will come naturally to you, so why would it be necessary to practise counter steering? The problem is that, in an emergency situation, your instinct is to turn the handlebars toward the direction you want to go. Here is a graphic video example...
Everybody would love to have inexpensive bike insurance, but how do you get lower premiums? The following are five simple...
The adventure motorcycle market is booming and many of these riders are new to riding on the dirt, so we have...
While modern motorcycles are much more reliable than they used to be, you can still be inconvenienced by a breakdown. And when you have a motorcycle breakdown, it is not always easy to get back on the road. In a car, you can carry emergency gear that can get you...
Riders have been encouraged to report animals – livestock and even wildlife – that are roaming loose on the roads...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...
Should dangerous drivers who cause death while using their mobile phones or speeding face a life sentence as is now the case in the United Kingdom? The UK maximum sentence is the toughest in the world for at-fault drivers in distracted driving crashes. It is equivalent to the penalty for...
This video of a Suzuki Hayabusa rider trying to keep up with Guy Martin on a Honda Africa Twin shows...
Does your motorcycle have warning stickers or decals on the fuel tank advising you to read the manual, never ride...
You may have seen the above image on social media with concerns that it is a covert speed camera hidden in a guardrail. However, it’s a hoax dating back to 2013. The image is claimed to be in all sorts of places and a recent Facebook post claims it was...
Importing a motorcycle for your own use will be a little easier from next year, although the exchange rate and...
You rarely need reasons to go for a ride, but for some people it is almost impossible to get them...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate is coming to the rescue with service that “holds your hand” through the whole process, dealing with paperwork, legal issues and ensuring proper repairs. CEO Sam White says the service...
Whether you’re superstitious or not, Friday the 13th is expected to be a bad day for motorcycle crashes; not because...
Repairs to shoddy Mt Glorious roadworks have been delayed while Queensland’s Main Roads finds “specialised contractor” after a rider crashed...
Many riders make an effort to warn other motorcyclists if they see a police presence, speed camera or radar unit, but is it legal and what is the best method of warning others? The main methods seem to be some sort of hand gesture, flashing the headlights, phoning or texting...
Motorcycles are the fastest-growing category of vehicles on our roads and are allowed to lane filter, so drivers should pay...
Why are some fuel gauges and fuel-range indicators sometimes so inaccurate they leave riders stranded with an empty tank far...
Have you ever been busted for the same traffic offence multiple times in the one ride? While it is a “dog act”, it is entirely legal. One rider recently told us about copping multiple tickets for the same offence from a police officer who followed his bike for several kilometres...
Riders love to photograph their travels and their motorcycle and share them on social media, but so many of the...
Speed limits are generally too low and speed cameras so prolific that the number of unsuspecting motorists trapped has doubled...
The best beginner motorbike is whatever turns you on and keeps you riding. The actual model and make can vary substantially among riders. Buy the bike that kickstarts your heart. The bike that you look good riding on. The bike that will get you some attention from your colleagues and...
Most riders buy a motorbike out of passion, but some pragmatic, miserly riders want something cheap to maintain for commuting...
How many times have you had to defend motorcycling when a non-rider has attacked them as dangerous, noisy and smelly?...
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and does happen; just not as often as in a car. In a car, you are seated in a comfortable and supported position, the temperature is controlled and noises are muted....
Riders could face prosecution for riding in groups where riders block public roads to allow others to perform a wheelie,...
If you are doing your tax return right now, you may be able to claim your motorcycle as an expense,...
Why spend hundreds of dollars detailing your bike when you can take on this labor of love yourself? Washing your own bike can be a rewarding experience and when it’s all said and done, at least you know the job has been done the right way. Spend a few bucks...
Bluetooth helmet systems now allow riders on any type of motorcycle to listen to music while they ride, but are...
The idea of traveling the world on a motorbike may seem laughable, especially on a budget. In reality, it is...
There are many dangers as well as challenges in lane filtering, but one danger we may overlook is fellow lane-filtering or lane-splitting riders. Of course, we still have to be aware of drivers suddenly changing lanes without looking or indicating, being in truck and bus blind spots, road are from...
When Daniel Rintz finished uni he was worried about getting tangled up in a boring job, so rather than wait...
Diesel and oil spills on our roads most endanger motorcyclists, yet there seems no approved national procedure for reporting or...
Modern motorcycles are getting hotter and hotter which is not only an issue for rider comfort but also for reliability and performance. But there are things you can do to fix the problem. The reason modern motorcycles are getting hotter is the increasingly stringent emission rules. Most manufacturers are reaching...
Riders can suffer from dangerous sunburn on their faces – even in winter and even in full-face helmets – unless...