Police said the motorbike collided with a grey Toyota Fortuna on John Street near the intersection of Edith Street, with the rider, a man aged in his 20s, suffering serious injuries and taken to hospital.
The driver, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and will be examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage, are urged to contact police.
Motorbike collision with vehicle witness sought
A MOTORBIKE rider is in a serious condition after a collision in Lidcombe last Tuesday afternoon.