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. […]
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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 […]
The Annual Sydneys Riders Santa Ride for the Bear Cottage 2019
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 […]
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a Flying Motorcycle!
Photos: Jetpack Aviation The Speeder Australian innovator David Mayman is the founder and CEO of Jetpack Aviation. His company recently managed to raise US$2 million to build the world’s first flying motorcycle – the Speeder. David is no stranger to aerial innovations. His company has already developed an actual Jetpack, which has FAA approval. Now […]
It’s a Parking Nightmare
Photos: Yuval Avrahami There’s a chronic shortage of motorcycle parking in Sydney’s CBD. Insufficient numbers of designated motorcycle parking, as well as overcrowded designated spots, are a real problem for riders. The problem is not unique to the CBD. Similar problems exist in other major centres in the Sydney metro, such as North Sydney (particularly […]
New Mobile Phone Detecting Cameras In Operation This Weekend!
Back in July 2019 we reported that new mobile phone detecting cameras have been trialled in NSW. According to Channel 9 News the new cameras will go live this weekend! Both fixed and mobile cameras will be rolled out, with the location of the fixed cameras undisclosed New Camera Technology The new camera technology allows […]
Beware of Counterfeit Helmets
It’s hard to beat the convenience of online shopping. Compared with traditional in-store shopping, online shopping offers a much wider variety and choice of products/models, users’ reviews, cheaper prices and often free shipping. Unfortunately the popularity of online shopping has also increased the number of counterfeit products sold online, including motorcycle safety gear. In recent […]
Safety Barriers – a Barrier to Rider Safety?
The Motorcyclists Side of Safety Barriers In a tragic accident in Victoria last week a truck driver was killed on the Princes Freeway when his truck rolled over after hitting a wire-rope barrier. This tragic accident re-ignited once again the debate about safety barriers. Although no rider was involved in this accident it has once […]
EICMA 2019 – Day 2
Yesterday I covered day 1 of the EICMA 2019 show in Milan, with plenty of new models and exciting news. In today’s post I will add a few models which did not make it to my coverage yesterday, as well as new models unveiled on day 2. Kawasaki In addition to the Z900 and Z650 […]
EICMA 2019 – Day 1
EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo e Motociclo) is the world’s leading event for motorcycles and two wheelers, held annually in Milan, Italy. It is the world’s most important motorcycle show and this year is the 77th year the event is being held. Vendors use EICMA to showcase new bike models, products, accessories and innovation. This year […]
Honda Unveils the 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade unveiled today is a huge leap for Honda, placing the Fireblade at the front of the Superbikes with 217.6 kW, edge assemblies and leading electronics in its category. On the eve of the EICMA 2019 opening, Honda unveiled the new 2020 Fireblade, which breaks Honda’s conventions and presents crazy data: 217.6 […]
Yamaha Unveils 2020 Models
Yamaha Pre EICMA Release A day before the official opening of EICMA 2019 Yamaha released a “backstage” video unveiling their 2020 models. The #YamahaBackstage video, which was streamed online, showed models already announced by the company in recent weeks (MT-125, MT-03, Tricity and R1), as well as two new announcements: a new Tracer 700 and […]
Ride Sunday Australia – Riding for Men’s Health – 10th Nov 2019
Ride Sunday is an annual charity event raising funds for the world’s biggest men’s health charity – The Movember Foundation. On Sunday 10th of November riders all around Australia will ride to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s mental health. The event is in its 3rd year and all riders […]
Cros Francis – The Rise of a Riding Star
Australia has a long history of producing top motorcycle riders and champions. We do not discriminate – over the years our riders topped all categories: Superbikes, Moto3, MotoGP, Motocross, Endurance, Dakar Rally and more. Our list of champions is extensive and includes legends such as Mick Doohan, Wayne Gardner, Casey Stoner and Toby Price, to […]
The Ability to Take Responsibility
What is the first question most of us ask when we hear of a motorbike accident? I would say it’s most definitely “is the rider ok?”. The next questions tend to be along the line of “what has happened?” and “how did it happen?”. Because in our minds we try to establish whose fault it […]