5 Must-Have Accessories For Riding In The Rain
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.
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Let It Breathe: Maintaining Foam Air Filters
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.
When Old Meets New
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.
Look Where You're Going
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.
Stormy Weather
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.
Red Dust Revival 2025
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.
Zard Exhausts - Exclusive Exhausts For Exclusive Motorcycles
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.
Winter Jacket Options - What's Best?
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.
New Zealand South Island Adventure Tour Wrap Up
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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When The Long White Cloud Breaks, You Better Be Protected
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.
Product Review: REV’IT! Component 2 H20 Jacket
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.
Adventure Motorcycles: Let’s See What all the Fuss is About
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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Winter Is Coming
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.
Hurtle Gear Now Selling Brenta Brake Pads
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.
Hurtle Gear Now Stocking SW-Motech
Author: Grae Olsen Date Posted: 5 March 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling SW-Motech luggage and accessories.
Hurtle Gear Now Selling Moto-Master Brake Products
Author: Grae Olsen Date Posted: 24 January 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling Moto-Master brake accessories.
Hurtle Gear Now Stocking HEL Braided Lines
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.
Making Sure Your Tail Tidy Is Legal In Australia
Author: Grae Olsen Date Posted: 20 January 2025
If you're upgrading your motorcycle with a tail tidy (fender eliminator), it’s important to make sure that it complies with the Australian Design Rules (ADR).
Hurtle Gear Now Stocking Oinker Chain Lube Applicator
Author: Grae Olsen Date Posted: 17 January 2025
We are pleased to announce that we are now stocking the Oinker Mess-Free Chain Lube Applicator.
Christmas 2024 Trading Hours
Author: Grae Olsen Date Posted: 18 December 2024
2024 was a challenging and sad year for us for us (re: Dave) and so a few of us will be taking a well earned break during Christmas and New Year.
