If you like to ride on into the night, you’ll need glasses that can accommodate both sun and night vision. We’ve been wearing a pair of Ugly Fish photo chromic glasses since 2014 and found them great for riding in all light conditions. They start off clear when I put …
Read More »Counterpoint: Maybe VR Will Help Motorcycles
Nearly a year ago Motorbike Writer posted a piece about the threat posed to motorcycles by virtual reality or VR. The logic isn’t actually all that difficult to understand. VR goes further than traditional games to simulate real world experiences, such that a motorcycle game, at least theoretically, can feel like …
Read More »New tech you need in your car today
Innovative technology has always played a major part in new cars. If you remember a time when basic cruise control was mind-blowing, then the concept of lane keep assist will blast your head clean off your shoulders. Every new car has to be offered with the latest and greatest tech, …
Read More »Vie Fit Bluetooth earplugs suit riders
There are a lot of Bluetooth earplugs hitting the market, but they are heavy and bulky and uncomfortable under a motorcycle helmet. These Japanese Vie Fit earplugs look like being a lot more suitable. The company launched an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign that surpassed its target seven-fold, so they are set …
Read More »Watch for the GS rider with everything
Fans of the BMW GS range seem to have every gadget know to motorcycling and now they can augment that with this rugged GS Adventure tribute watch. It is available online at the BeemerGS shop in any colour you want (so long as it’s black) for €199 (about $A300 and …
Read More »Kymco scooter has ‘smart’ dashboard
Facebook updates, weather reports, news and even a radar that tracks your riding mates are part of the futuristic smart instrument panel on the new Kymco AK550 maxi scooter. But what, thee’s more on the “Noodoe” dashboard. It also greets you with your favourite photo, tracks missed calls and messages, …
Read More »Kymco scooter has ‘smart’ dashboard
Facebook updates, weather reports, news and even a radar that tracks your riding mates are part of the futuristic smart instrument panel on the new Kymco AK550 maxi scooter. But what, thee’s more on the “Noodoe” dashboard. It also greets you with your favourite photo, tracks missed calls and messages, …
Read More »Kymco scooter has ‘smart’ dashboard
Facebook updates, weather reports, news and even a radar that tracks your riding mates are part of the futuristic smart instrument panel on the new Kymco AK550 maxi scooter. But what, thee’s more on the “Noodoe” dashboard. It also greets you with your favourite photo, tracks missed calls and messages, …
Read More »First home motorcycle simulator coming
Motorcycle simulators are becoming more real and cheaper with one Spanish company now promising to deliver an affordable simulator for your home so you can still race on a rainy day! Motorcycle simulators began with amusement arcade rides and a video screen in front that reacted to the way you …
Read More »Police-style Venture Body Camera
Riders concerned about the legality and safety of mounting a camera to their helmet may soon be able to wear one on their body as the police do with the Venture Body Camera. The lightweight 63g camera promises a lot of opportunities for motorcyclists to film their ride for pleasure …
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