A new motorcycle forum website has been launched to provide bikers with a social network where they can talk to other riders who share the same interests as them. For example, if you’re interested in a specific model of motorcycle, Riderr.net will allow you to create a group dedicated to that particular bike, and other motorcyclists will be able share information, web-bookmarks and images in the group to collaboratively build it into a useful resource for others interested in that model. Groups can be focused on any topic of interest to motorcyclists – as well as focusing on different bikes, you could set up a group for bikers in your town, or for fans of your favourite kind of motorcycle-racing.
As well as being able to join or set up groups for specific motorcycle-related topics, Riderr.net members can simply join in the generally discussion group to talk about anything and everything of interest to bikers. The site’s social networking features make it easy for members to connect with other motorcycle riders who share the same interests.
. The unit is designed especially for use by motorcyclists with features such as an interface than can easily be operated whilst wearing riding gloves, and enhanced 3D navigation which gives you much better at-a-glance situational awareness and realistic visualisations of junctions, making it easier to navigate whilst maintaining your concentration on the road. A lane assist feature also lets you know what lane you need to be in ahead of a junction so that you’re not trying to switch lanes at the last minute in heavy traffic. The Garmin zumo 665 is designed to be waterproof, resistant to fuel spills and to withstand UV rays so that it won’t suffer from prolonged exposure to rain or sunshine.
, which is not specifically focused motorcycles but does feature plenty of different bikes amongst its vast selection of vehicles, including choppers, off-road and race bikes for the player to ride around the city. There’s also an add-on mission pack called 
which features an entire new story about a motorcycle gang, which features plenty of bikes to play with.
lets players take part in the international MotoGP circuit, racing on the 17 official tracks from the 2009 series. You can ride all of the major manufacturers’s motorcycles in the 125, 250 and 800cc classes and play as your favorite rider. There are several game modes, including arcade, career, two-player split screen or online multiplayer to compete against other riders over the internet. The game boasts a realistic artificial intelligence which gives computer controlled riders their own riding styles and capabilities, providing a more realistic racing experience.
is for fans of the World Superbike series, allowing them to play as any of the riders and teams. Although there’s an arcade mode, the game has a strong focus on simulation, right down to the condition of the track changing throughout the course of the race due to weather conditions. As well as arcade and realism mode, the game features online racing in which players can race against 15 other riders over the internet.
, a game which lets players race around the streets of Los Angeles on a wife range of officially licenced motorcycles (and cars too, if that’s your thing). The game features over 300 races across the city, and mixes the gameplay up with different types of race including Career Races, Red-light Races and Delivery Missions.
. This game allows up to 12 riders to race around dirt tracks which actually change during the course of each race as riders carve up the dirt forcing competitors to find new lines, so no two races are ever the same. As well as head to head races, players can also compete to perform the most challenging stunts and tricks.
, a motorcycle game controller featuring handlebars, twist throttle, brake and clutch leavers. The controller vibrates to provide feedback when you ride over bumps, and even features working headlights (in case you want to play in the dark, we guess).
is a pack which includes both the full game and the Lost and Damned addon pack.
– released in 2010 this is the most recent of the motorcycle racing games on the PS3 platform. It allows players to participate in the World Superbike Championship and features all of the most famous riders, manufacturers and tracks. Although it’s a fairly recent game, it includes a “legends” pack which lets you play as some of SBK’s most famous riders of the past, including the legendary Carl Fogarty on his 1999 Ducati 996. The game offers an arcade mode for players who don’t want to take things too seriously, or a simulation mode for those who want a more realistic challenge, and career mode lets you work your way up through the ranks, starting in the Superstock class.
. The reviews for this game aren’t as good as SBK, but it is still rated as a perfectly playable game for fans of MotoGP. There are various game modes including full season, one off race, time trials and an multiplayer online mode which allows up to 20 players to race against each other.
which allows players to race across some of America’s best known desert scenery on off road bikes and cars too. Alternatively 
gives you the choice of racing motorcycles or ATVs around motorcross tracks – this is the fifth version of this popular franchise and has got pretty good reviews from players.