The three tyre manufacturers launched new road and track tyres. Michelin introduced 4 new tyres to their Power series, Metzeler launched new Racetec™ Slick racing tyres and Pirelli developed new tyres for the Ducati Superleggera V4. Michelin Power Series Michelin have completely revamped their Power range of tyres with 4 new models. The new tyres […]
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Review: Lego Ducati Panigale V4 R
The Good:* Authentic realistic details* Enjoyable build* Looks awesome! The Not So Good (all very minor!)* Rear of bike looks unfinished* No seat* Flimsy windscreen Lego and Ducati. Two brand names everyone knows, although I do not believe many people associate one with the other. Well, that’s going to change now: Lego has teamed up […]
Should We Wave The Nod Goodbye?
Photo: Ronen Topelberg About a year after getting my motorcycle license I went travelling in Europe with close friends. This was in the 80’s and at the time there were not that many motorcycles on our roads where we grew up. There was definitely no motorcycle culture that we knew of. Our long awaited Europe […]
The New Yamaha MT-07 Tracer Is Not Coming To Australia
Disappointing news for the Yamaha Tracer fans: the new, 2nd generation MT-07 Tracer (also known as Tracer 700) will not be available in Australia in the near future. Yamaha Motors Australia have confirmed this in response to an OzRider query. More Than Just an Entry Level Sport-Tourer The MT-07 Tracer was introduced in 2017 and […]
Faster, But Not Fast
Disclaimer: OzRider does not condone or encourage speeding! We believe all road users must always obey the road rules. When we ride our motorcycles we have no physical protection, except for our riding gear. We do not have a metal cage around us, no front/rear bumper bars and no airbags. This leaves us very vulnerable […]
Sorry Mate, This Is Why I Didn’t See You
One of the most common causes of multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents is the SMIDSY. Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You. A lot has been written about the SMIDSY and many studies regarding this subject have been conducted. So do drivers really not see us? We are not invisible, we use the road like many others, and […]
So, What’s the Deal with Reflectors?
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 […]
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. […]