Motorcycle riders are the most safety conscious of all road users and the bigger the bike, the safer we become,...
Why is stopping such a difficult thing to do correctly? After all, we do it all the time. One of...
American and Australian racer Jake Dolan is like so many other bike racers – he doesn’t have a licence to ride a bike on the road! As our new performance bike road tester at Motorbike Writer we thought it a good idea he got his open licence so we sent him...
Riders on the Storm may be a great rock song, but it is not a good tip as one American...
Apart from scanning the road for hazards such as potholes and gravel, riders need to be on the lookout for...
A spike in motorcycle crashes in South East Queensland this month has prompted a seven-point safety guide from the RACQ. Since December 1, the RACQ CareFlight helicopter has airlifted five people involved in motorcycle crashes and attended another that claimed the life of a young motorbike rider. CareFlight Group...
The recent arrest of two QRide instructors for issuing motorcycle licences and 13 falsely licensed riders confirms the system is...
There were no training courses for riders when I began riding, so we learnt a lot of misguided motorcycle myths...
There is no doubt that a warm rider is far safer than one who is frozen solid in the winter chill. Being too cold can lead to shivering, exhaustion, confusion, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, low energy, slow reaction times, and stiff and sore joints. None of these is advisable...
Motorcycle riders often talk about the apex of a corner, but there are actually several apexes in a corner you...
A topic that gets plenty of discussion at motoDNA training days is counter steering. What is this mythical counter steering?...
Heavy trucks create so much road damage on our roads that motorcycles are forced to amend their safe cornering lines and road position. Trucks create corrugations under braking, ruts in the road from their heavy loads, and leave oil and diesel in the centre of the lane. These hazards are...
We may not like riding in the rain, but with the weather being so unpredictable you are bound to get caught...
You don’t need a high visibility vest to become more visible on the road, says the Motorcycle Riders Association of Western Australia....
We love the wind in our faces, but the wind in your eyes can cause them to dry out, leading to itchy eyes and possibly blurred vision. Most riders wear goggles or windproof, wrap-around sunglasses when wearing an open-face helmet. However, the wind can also leak in through the visor...
Blind corners are among the most dangerous places for motorcyclists to ride, obviously because of the limited vision ahead. Corners...
Riders should keep their feet on the footpegs whenever their bike is moving to retain control, balance and to use the...
Riders tend to be more cautious when it’s wet, but after heavy rain has dried, there are still many road hazards of which riders should be aware and cautious. We have come up with 10 hazards on sealed and unsealed roads that are unique to road conditions after rain, especially...
Returned riders who have had several years off the motorcycle for various reasons, may be over-represented in the crash statistics,...
Potholes are dangerous, but bumps or a seam of humps in the middle of a lane caused by heavy vehicles...
A tank slapper is when the handlebars wildly oscillate. They are also called speed wobbles or death wobbles and, as the latter name implies, they can be lethal. They are usually developed at high speed like in the video below It’s a good reason to always wear proper motorcycle protective...
There is nothing more unruly than a bunch of motorcyclists who park their bikes at different angles outside a cafe...
“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking up the scenery, breaking my mind, do this, don’t do that, can’t you read...
Many rider trainers have claimed that standing up on a motorcycle lowers the centre of gravity and makes the bike more stable, especially over rough, loose and slippery surfaces. The statement about lowering the centre of gravity has caused a lot of argument among riders and those schooled in the...
Some riders worry about stopping to help at a crash scene because they are concerned about not having enough skills...
The general rule is to replace your motorcycle helmet every five years, but what if you drop it, sweat heavily...
Riders have been encouraged to report animals – livestock and even wildlife – that are roaming loose on the roads as they have the potential to cause a severe motorcycle crash. Riders are advised to contact either the police, road authorities or the local council. The call comes as recent...
No doubt police will be out in force this Easter, so it is important to alert other motorists of their...
Riding motorcycles is never a pain, but it can cause pain, especially cramps in the legs and arms and aches...
(Contributed post for our Northern Hemisphere readers facing winter riding blues) The moment you step outside your garage and your smart gadget reads between 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you are in for a treat. As a passionate motorcycle enthusiast, you are like ‘Give me 50 degrees all day, every...
Christmas makes us all behave a bit differently. You may be filled with excitement at the prospect of a few...
It seems a strange thing that you could fall asleep on a loud and exciting motorcycle, but it can and...
BMW has come up with a unique way to avoid helmet hair – style your hair like one of their helmets as these photos show! However, their hilarious ad campaign for their helmets is not really a solution to what is a very serious problem for some people. Helmet hair is that flat...
It’s going to be a long hot summer and you may get caught in bushfire conditions, so we have put...
Once moving, a heavy motorcycle doesn’t feel so big, but at slow speeds and in tight spots, it can be...
Riding a motorcycle actually burns calories, but there is much more you can do to be a fitter and better rider by following a few of my fitness regimes. In a previous article, Motorbike Writer shared some passive methods for shedding weight while riding such as stopping less, parking further...
The uniquely Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service attends a “significant” number of rescues of riders involved in motorcycle crashes in...
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection has been launched to give riders a guide to the safety...
We all enjoy going hard some times, but if you are an over-committed rider, you leave no margin for error and the results can be catastrophic. While other motorists should watch out for riders, we also have to take responsibility for our own safety. That means not using the road...
Heatwave conditions are bad enough for riders, but moving slowly in heavy city traffic makes it so much more important...