There’s been a fair amount of discussion in forums and social media lately regarding the legal requirements for motorcycle reflectors. This came after reports of riders being fined for not having side reflectors fitted to the front fork of their bikes. The purpose of this article is to clear up some of the confusion regarding […]
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Fire Aid Ride – Supporting Bushfires Affected Communities
One of the lesser known facts about the motorbike riding community is the phenomenal number of charity rides it organises. Practically every weekend there’s charity rides somewhere in Australia. Riders get together and raise funds for good causes. From cancer research to mental health support, supporting bushfires victims and firefighters, assisting the homeless, supporting families […]
Damon Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike – First Batch Sold Out
At the end of 2019, Canadian startup company Damon unveiled the Hypersport Pro – an electric superbike boasting some impressive specs: top speed of 320km/h, power output of 214hp, 199kg weight, 480km range and 0-100km/h in 3 seconds! A high performance, fully electric, emission-free superbike with some advanced innovative features. Sold Out in Four Days […]
“Lock, Chain, Cover” – New Bike-Theft Prevention Campaign in the U
Motorcycle theft is a global issue affecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide every year. Motorcycles are an easy target for thieves as they are much easier to steal than cars. Over 9,500 motorbikes were stolen in Australia in 2019 according to statistics published by the NMVTRC – the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. […]
MV Agusta Unveils A Luxurious Dragster RR – TheArsenale Edition
MV Agusta have unveiled another special edition of the Dragster 800 RR. The new limited edition Dragster will be sold through TheArsenale, a prestigious online marketplace specialising in selling luxury high end niche products. Dragster 800 RR TheArsenale Edition The new edition is based on the Dragster 800 RR, the premium version of the Brutale […]
Review: Kriega US-20 Drypack – Tailbag / Courier Bag
As soon as I started looking at luggage options for my bike I knew I wanted a tailbag rather than a tank bag. A personal preference. I also knew I wanted luggage which is easy to attach/detach and is waterproof. My Yamaha MT-07 does not have a rack and I did not want to add […]
Harley-Davidson Electric Scooter Prototype Revealed
Harley-Davidson have been busy working on their electric motorcycles and now the company has released a photo of their future electric scooter. The new urban scooter is meant to be unique, fresh and different, so it can attract a new, younger “audience”. Very few details about the scooter have been revealed since it was first […]
2020 Dakar Rally in the Kingdom of Sand
In the Kingdom of Sand The 3rd “chapter” in the evolution of the Dakar Rally will begin this Sunday, 5th-January, in Saudi Arabia. The Rally, making its debut in “The Kingdom of Sand”, will launch from Jeddah, located on the shores of the Red Sea. It will run for 11 days and will finish in […]
Season’s Greetings
OzRider wishes you all a Happy Holidays, Happy Festive Season, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Summer and Happy Solstice. Plenty of reasons for a celebration. I would also like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you, for reading, commenting, following, liking and sharing my articles. Double Demerits As usual […]
2019 Was Not a Good Year for Rider Fatality
2019 is nearly over and it does not look like a good year in terms of motorcycle accidents and fatalities. Across most states the number of fatal motorcycle accidents has increased. This is despite a decline in the number of motorcycle sales, which continues from previous years. Fatal Motorcycle Accidents – State by State We […]