There’s plenty to think about when choosing a motorcycle loan, so we asked finance expert Kevin Bolton* for his advice to...
Insurance hurdles have held up the start of a volunteer riders group acting as first responders to injured motorcycle riders...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike or more! So we’ve asked around a few of our multi-bike-owning readers to find out how they managed to wangle it past the Treasurer, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Minister for...
(UPDATE: Case 2 below has been dropped. The police have decided not to go ahead. That’s great news and is...
This video of an American rider crashing into a load that had fallen off the back of a boat trailer...
The most satisfying and enjoyable ride is not always the fastest or quickest, but the one where you develop a pleasant, flowing and almost musical rhythm. Rhythm generally means a “movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions”. It’s all about...
Many riders talk about how riding their motorcycle makes them relax and “blows out the cobwebs”, yet I see so...
Has motorcycle lane filtering been a success or a failure since it began operating about 18 months ago in the three eastern mainland...
This video of a Suzuki Hayabusa rider trying to keep up with Guy Martin on a Honda Africa Twin shows you don’t need a powerful sports bike to go fast, just skill! The YouTube video was posted yesterday by rider Justin Price in the “comedy” category after a Time Attack...
(Sponsored post) You don’t need to be a motorcycle mechanic to fix your bike. Here is how to do basic...
Where you should place your feet on the footpegs has long been a subject of debate among riders. If you...
A high heeled diamanté fashion boot that stuck on the footpeg caused a 29-year-old Polish woman to fatally crash her Yamaha, a British coroner has found. A Dorset Coroner’s Court heard that Monika Kunda looked down as she struggled with her left foot and lost control of her Yamaha and...
Most riders believe they will void their warranty if they do their own servicing or if they take their bike...
BMW Motorrad off-road training courses are back this year with more courses in more states and locations. I’ve done the...
Queensland is the only state that allows edge filtering on some roads and now riders have been granted further leniency when the speed limit is temporarily changed. Lane filtering was introduced in 2015 under the former Liberal State Government, thanks to lobbying by the Motorcycle Riders Association of Queensland. The...
A combination of stiffly sprung modern motorcycles and old war wounds have many mature-aged riders searching for motorcycles with the...
Contributed post on emergency supplies for our North American readers Roadside emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for...
Riders on the Storm may be a great rock song, but it is not a good tip as one American motorcyclist unfortunately found last weekend when his helmet was hit by a lightning strike. Benjamin Austin Lee, 45, is one of 12 unlucky American riders struck and killed by lightning...
Have you ever been busted for the same traffic offence multiple times in the one ride? While it is a...
If you are fined for having a GoPro or similar camera mounted to your motorcycle helmet, fight it. A complaint...
If you want to maintain your motorcycle in good condition in between services, you need the right tools for the job. So we asked Tools Critic expert “Mark T” for his advice. He knows about all sorts of tools for everything from woodworking to gardening to working on your pride...
(Contributed post on common auto dealer fraud for our North American readers) Most everyone goes into the process of purchasing...
Summer is a great time to ride, but the heat can be dangerous and it’s time to think about the hazards...
Passing long trucks can be easy for motorcycles with their rapid rate of acceleration, but there are several dangers you can encounter when you overtake a truck. Here are our four safety tips for passing a truck. 1 Beware the blind spots When passing a truck, you need to...
Your motorcycle chain is a vital ingredient in making your bike smooth, quiet and efficient, so to prolong its life, it’s...
Motorcycle companies don’t care how much it costs for repairs to a simple scratch or minor dent in a fender or...
Did you know that your speedo is most likely inaccurate and that the inaccuracy could vary slightly with time? In these days of low speed tolerances by the police, it is vital that your speedo is accurate or that you are aware of its inaccuracy. To check the accuracy of...
It takes me a long time to get bored with a good motorcycle road, but sometimes you have to vary...
An American inventor who has been working on a “miracle” exhaust pipe cleaner for several years has revealed his secret...
How do you define good motorcycle insurance? Do you think that the best rate is always the cheapest rate? If you answer yes, you may want to research about motorcycle insurance in general. There are various things that can make motorcycle insurance from General.com great such as the following: Well-rounded...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited...
Five-time world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan features in a series of Queensland Government videos teaching riders to recognise and exercise...
Police have defended their use of a covert Trucam mobile speed camera unit at the bottom of a 7.9km downhill section of the rider-popular Mt Mee Rd, northwest of Brisbane. This follows a call earlier this month from the Queensland Police Union for an immediate end to the use of...
A British rider now faces thousands of dollars in insurance claims after a man who bought his Kawasaki ZX10R had a...
Despite repeatedly telling your pillion not to put their boots on your nice, clean, chrome pipes, do they listen?
No!...
Riding and fishing should go hand in hand as many riders are also anglers and many anglers also like to ride. While I’m not much of an angler myself, I can understand the attraction for riders who love the great outdoors and a bit of a challenge. And so many...
(Contributed post on preventing motorcycle theft) It’s not groundbreaking news to say that motorcycles get stolen from time to time,...
A British rider who crashed while riding without a helmet in Bali now faces medical bills estimated to be almost...
They say there is no replacement for displacement, but a recent ride on a couple of bigger Harley-Davidson models made me think otherwise. Like most motorcycle manufacturers, Harley updates their bikes by making bigger and more powerful engines. The latest update is the Milwaukee Eight 107-cube (1753cc) up from the...
(Fall Motorcycle Tips is a sponsored post for our North American readers) Before a long winter, many motorcyclist enthusiasts are...