The year 2020 has been the most bizarre year of our lives. The year started with the devastating bushfires which ravaged through huge areas, causing… Read More »2020 Motorcycle Riders Fatalities Still High Despite Lockdowns
The world’s first, all-encompassing, aftermarket alert system for motorcycles has been launched by Ride Vision. Ride Vision uses a combination of image-recognition and AI technologies… Read More »Ride Vision Launches a Revolutionary Motorcycle Alert System
Harley-Davidson announced discontinuing sales of the classic Sportster models in European countries; This follows their announcement of an exit from the Indian market The Harley-Davidson… Read More »End of the Road for the Harley-Davidson Sportster in Europe
Photo: Ronen Topelberg California is planning to ban sales of new petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, including motocross and enduro motorcycles. This will have a far… Read More »California Plans to Ban Sales of New Petrol-Powered Vehicles
A weekend ride on 5 iconic NSW roads: the Old Pacific Highway, Oxley Highway, Thunderbolts Way, Bucketts Way and Putty Rd
A new action group has been formed to lobby our Federal and State Governments for a better deal for powered two wheels. TWAG – 2… Read More »2 Wheel Action Group (TWAG) Formed To Get A Better Deal For Powered 2 Wheels
We all need to support this initiative even if every week is “ride to work week” It used to be called “Ride Your Motorcycle To… Read More »Ride Your Motorcycle Week 2020
There is one component in our motorbikes which many of us don’t spend much time thinking about. The battery. The battery is just there. Doing… Read More »Lead-Acid vs Gel vs Lithium-Ion: Which is the Better Battery?
Most motorcycle riders love the sound of a good exhaust. Many go out of their way, investing time and money on modifying their exhausts or… Read More »Loud Pipes Not Allowed: The War On Exhaust Noise
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… Read More »Exciting Tyre News From Michelin, Metzeler, and Pirelli
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… Read More »Review: Lego Ducati Panigale V4 R
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… Read More »Should We Wave The Nod Goodbye?
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… Read More »The New Yamaha MT-07 Tracer Is Not Coming To Australia
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… Read More »Faster, But Not Fast
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… Read More »Sorry Mate, This Is Why I Didn’t See You
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… Read More »So, What’s the Deal with Reflectors?
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… Read More »Fire Aid Ride – Supporting Bushfires Affected Communities
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,… Read More »Damon Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike – First Batch Sold Out
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… Read More »“Lock, Chain, Cover” – New Bike-Theft Prevention Campaign in the UK
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… Read More »MV Agusta Unveils A Luxurious Dragster RR – TheArsenale Edition