Designed for the urban environment, Kymco’s new F9 is equipped with a 9.4kW motor, accelerating from 0 to 50km/h in just three seconds. With a 96V 40Ah battery, that takes only two hours to fully charge, the scooter provides a range of 120kms and a top speed of 110km/h. “Electric is one of the most significant transformations of modern transportation. From consumers, business to governments, more people are embracing electric vehicles to make...
It’s a sad reality, yet motorcycles do get stolen and at a frequent rate. Statistics have shown that during the years 2019-20, over 9,000 motorcycle thefts were recorded in Australia, half of which were never recovered. These are some scary figures and the thought of losing a motorbike would be heartbreaking to say the least. The truth is… If a thief really wants your bike, chances are they will find a way to take it....
Get a taste of wild Tasmania as you swing high up into the sub-alpine atmosphere of kunanyi / Mt Wellington overlooking Hobart, and then cruise down the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area to Whale Lookout. You are now at the furthest point south that you can ride in Australia. The next point south is Antarctica, which incidentally is closer than the northern-most point of Australia. Hobart > Whale Lookout Map Ride...
Endless winding roads in the Adelaide Hills are the perfect place for a quick blat to get your blood pumping. RIDE OVERVIEW: Distance: 58 km Riding time: 1:15 hrs Location: South Australia Route: Tea Tree Gully > Chain of Ponds > Norton Summit > Cherryville Difficulty: Medium Kick up your stand near Tea Tree Gully and wind your way around Millbrook Reservoir, before turning onto Gorge Road, an Adelaide Hills favourite. Enticing twisties will lead you...
I admit, my addiction to bike maintenance is a little extreme for most. Impatiently waiting for the weekend to routinely detail and polish my bike has become second nature. For this, I’ve copped a lot of flack from my riding buddies, but hey, at least my ride shines the brightest of them all. This week, I discovered a multi-purpose, hard surface conditioner, called Silkolene Pro Prep. Designed for any and all road, adventure and dirt...
Riders in a similar dilemma as myself, and choose or simply can’t wear contact lenses, OTG (Over The Glasses) goggles are a welcome development in goggle technology. The idea is that riders will be able to retain the ability to comfortably wear prescription eyewear, underneath their motorsport goggles. SHOP NOW Blur’s new OTG goggles for 2020, is a mid-priced goggle with pro features, the most notable, being engineered to comfortably accommodate most styles...
When we first think of riding boots, we tend to visualise thick, heavy, and unflattering pieces of footwear, that offer great safety protection, however, lack aesthetic usability. Urban style riding boots have become increasingly popular, offering riders protection on the bike and day-to-day functionality off the bike. Gaerne is a specialised Italian motorcycle boot manufacturer that has recently released their new 2020 G-Rocket boots, which are designed to be riding ready, without sacrificing everyday usability....
Developed in Australia, the Quad Lock mounting system is an innovative and unique solution to securely mount your smartphone to your bike, motorbike and car. Brought to life through crowdfunding, and social media, the Quad Lock peaked mass interest and now ships globally. With so much success, Quad Lock has secured themselves as the go-to brand for phone mounts. Functional, affordable and tasteful, Quad Lock has provided convenience to countless customers with a quality product. Taking...
Wanting to begin your Harley Davidson® journey, yet don’t know exactly where to start? Maybe you haven’t ridden for a couple years and thinking of getting back into the addicting lifestyle? Well, the Harley Davidson® Sportster line-up is a great place to begin your search. Today will be looking a little closer at the most affordable option Harley® offers in the new 2021 range – The Harley Davidson® Iron 883™. When first approaching the Iron...
Have you ever experienced ringing in your ears after a long day of riding? This is a symptom of Tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know about Tinnitus and how to prevent it! So what exactly is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is an underlying condition related to hearing loss, that induces the perception of noise or ringing in one’s ears. When our ears are subjected to loud noises over long periods of time, the delicate hairs inside...
