The return of the Norton motorcycle looks like being a success, judging by the pre-sales orders at Rocker Classic Motorcycles. Brisbane’s...
You’d think I’d know what sort of bike I’m customising, but it seems I don’t. Nor does the Department of...
Despite what authorities tell us about riders killing themselves in single-vehicle crashes, Australian road death statistics for the past couple of...
Brisbane custom shop Ellaspede will stage their second Dust Hustle this year after the first event last September was...
The good news is that motorcycle fatalities appear to be down in most states in 2014. Even better news, it...
The world’s first commercially available HUD helmet (head-up display) will use one of the latest navigation systems that even lets you navigate...
Learners, cruiser riders, adventurers and returned riders have helped lift sales of road motorcycles in Australia by 1.5% to 44,530...
As we cruise back into Auckland at the end of our two-week Hobbit Odyssey to return the trusty Harley Road...
Send us your motorcycle holiday snaps and you could win an Airhead that will help prevent itchy head and helmet...
Even the Dakar Rally riders get a rest day, so we’ve programmed in a short ride today to recover on...
Nothing beats local knowledge when you’re riding overseas and today we have an old friend in Christchurch who reveals the...
From King of the Road to King of the Castle, today we have ventured across Central Otago to the east...
Despite only travelling 255km today, we hopped from cold and windy misty mountains in the Lord of the Rings Fiorland...
“How long will it take to get to Milford Sound,” Mrs MBW asks Phil, the service station attendant in Te...
From a sad and glum Greymouth to streams lined with bright wildflowers, from squally seaside rain to sparkling sunny lakesides,...
Second gear is the most fun you can have on a motorcycle. That’s the gear of tight corners, power slides...
As the cobwebs clear from our numb skulls and the ringing from New Year’s eve reverie dies down, we ponder...
Imagine having a tyre that changes its tread pattern when you go from tar to dirt and back again. Well,...
How would you like to ride a motorcycle flat out on the Bonneville salt flats, competing for class honours? Mojo...
If it’s experience you want when you travel to New Zealand, you should probably consider Te Waipounamu Motorcycle Tours. Te...
At least six motorcycle riders are contesting the Queensland election in a response to the draconian, so-called anti-bikie laws introduced...
I have returned to Australia after a two-week motorcycle tour through New Zealand with new opinions of Kiwis and their...
The 125cc Honda Grom commuter that has wowed the Yanks, may soon be coming to Australia. The small and fun commuter has...
Police are issuing incorrect fines to riders with tinted visors or cameras fitted to their helmets says an online helmet...
The Kawasaki Vulcan S arrives soon and is set to shake up the lucrative learner-approved and cruiser markets with its...
Steve McQueen’s reputation and the collectibility of classic British motorcycles were highlights of the annual Bonhams motorcycle auction in Las...
Star Trek actor and motorcycle fanatic William Shatner has started a company making steampunk motorcycles. “Captain Kirk” will promote...
Sometimes we pillions feel guilty that we are getting a free ride, says Mrs MBW. But there are things we can...
Even when we are just expecting a transport stage in our two-week Hobbit Odyssey, New Zealand surprises us. Day 13...
America’s top motorcycle travel company, EagleRider, is celebrating its first year in Australia with plans to expand its stores and...
The famous Katana name could be returning to the Suzuki brand in a turbo-charged sportsbike. Rumours of the Suzuki Katana...
One of the trickiest conditions to ride in is high wind, especially if the road is also wet. High winds...
If you’re a fan of Easy Rider, Long Way Down, Mike Hailwood, bike racing or just rare bikes, then get...
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors,...
Are Kiwi drivers the most courteous and considerate in the world to motorcyclists? We are five days into our 14-day...
We got stuck at a red light in Napier yesterday because I changed lanes at the last minute and didn’t...
Hobbit Odyssey Day 3: Ferry ride We are sitting on the Interislander Ferry heading to the South Island of New...
Have you ever lost luggage off the back of your bike? It’s a shattering feeling and we experienced it on...
Volvo has developed technology that alerts drivers of cyclists and could have ramifications for motorcycle riders. The system involves two-way...
A snap poll of readers has agreed with our view that the return of the Indian Scout was the best...