Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 21 August 2025
Some riders are out there year-round, rain, hail or shine. But for many of us, winter is a time to safely tuck the bike under a cover and wait for sunnier days.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 30 July 2025
At Hurtle Gear, we're excited to now stock DC Grips, a proudly Australian-made brand delivering premium motorcycle grips built for comfort, control, and performance.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 28 July 2025
If you're searching for a perfect blend of style, comfort, and protection in a motorcycle shoe, the REV'IT! Arrow Ladies Shoes might just be your new go-to.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 2 July 2025
Riding in the rain doesn’t have to mean riding in misery. With the right gear, you can stay dry, warm, and in control—no matter how heavy the downpour.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 26 June 2025
Dirt-bike season is upon us again and if you’re wanting to kick up some dust, you should make sure your machine can breathe. Cleaning a foam motorcycle air filter is a fairly simple but important process that is essential to engine longevity.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 16 June 2025
Broadly speaking, motorcycle manufacturers and accessories providers concentrate on the last ten years or so. If you have a machine that is older than ten years please don’t lose heart.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 10 June 2025
I had a close call whilst out on my motorcycle yesterday. I was distracted by a woman in a convertible Mustang that passed me at, shall we say, a gallop.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 28 May 2025
No names, no pack drill, but at least one of us here at Hurtle is a bit of a sook when it comes to cold weather.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 12 May 2025
The Red Dust Revival is fast becoming an iconic event on the Australian historic motor racing calendar. Held every four years since 2014, the Red Dust Revival celebrates the birth of motor racing in Western Australia which took place on Lake Perkolilli.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 9 May 2025
If there’s one thing we’re good at here in Hurtle Gear, besides offering a huge range of specialty motorcycle hardware, we also identify and secure niche products. Zard Exhausts are one such product.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 7 May 2025
Riding through winter doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort or safety. With the right motorcycle jacket, you can stay warm, dry, and protected while enjoying the road all season long.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 6 May 2025
This will be the last instalment from my New Zealand ride. Adam Reimann of Motology Films has released a 45-minute documentary of the trip which goes to the heart of our adventure.
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Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 29 April 2025
One of the reasons KTM screens work is their aerodynamic design and testing. KTM uses a variety of ways to achieve improved aerodynamics, such as wind tunnel and race testing, the hypothesis being: if it works in race conditions, it will work on the road.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 23 April 2025
Having enjoyed a cool week Adventure Riding in New Zealand, I’ve now landed back in WA, and therefore back at work. I could rave all day about the virtues of the 690 KTM but this is a piece about riding gear choices.
Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 10 April 2025
When it comes to motorcycles, for most of my life, I’ve been ‘ride on the road: road bike,’ ride off the road: off-road bike.’ For me there was no middle ground, no riding down both sides of the road, so to speak. That was until I started working at Hurtl
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Author: Dan Talbot
Date Posted: 7 April 2025
If you’re in one of those areas, where Winter is bearing down, it is likely your motorcycle is going to be parked up for an extended period of time. Here's some tips for storing your bike over Winter.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 19 March 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling Brenta brake pads. They are a top-tier choice for motorcyclists who demand reliability, performance, and durability.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 5 March 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling SW-Motech luggage and accessories.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 24 January 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling Moto-Master brake accessories.
Author: Grae Olsen
Date Posted: 23 January 2025
We are pleased to announce that Hurtle Gear are now selling HEL braided brake/clutch lines and other products.