Gabriel Brindusescu
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Personal motto:
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you.
Later, his dad taught him how to drive on a field and from that point he started driving everything that had 4 wheels and an engine, including a van, a truck and a tractor. He usually annoys his friends by taking the keys and driving their cars when they have to go somewhere.
When it comes to car preferences, he will tell you that classic cars are the best, especially old American muscle. There are few modern day cars that get him really excited, and don’t ever dare to ask him about hybrids or EVs if you don’t want to see him
2017 Alpinestars Gear Is Here In Black, White, and Red
19 Sep 2016, 12:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Italian motorcycle gear makes Alpinestars recently unveiled its new range of protection garments, including new gloves, jackets, pants and even full leather suits, all in a new black/white/red color setup. And here we'll have a look at their m...
Zero Recalling Electric Motorcycles Over Bad Power Converter
19 Sep 2016, 11:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The days of dinosaur-juice-powered machines are numbered, with electric motors starting to slowly make their way up into all transportation applications, offering increased reliability, power, and less maintenance than the classic combustion engine...
Driven: 2016 Citroen C1
16 Sep 2016, 15:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A-segment city cars - they are the last solution for modern cities with limited parking spots, narrow and crowded streets. Apart from coming in a small package, these vehicles also need do be funky, appealing, highly maneuverable, ecological, affor...
Don’t Act Like This Guy While Lane Splitting
16 Sep 2016, 15:14 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / I’m amazed to see bikers in California believing lane splitting is a right and that every car should do everything possible to get out of their way. Well, guess what - you’re not the ambulance, not a police officer and definitely not a ...
IXS Offering New Tarmac Touring Boot
16 Sep 2016, 14:39 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The IXS Tarmac, as the boots are named, have an OutDry membrane making them waterproof and breathable, thus increasing comfort on long trips. Unlike other solutions on the market, the OutDry membrane is thermal-bonded to the inner side of the boot....
Yamaha Teases New 2017 Bike, Might Be A New YZF-R6
16 Sep 2016, 13:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With only a few weeks remaining until two of the biggest annual motorcycle exhibits, more bike makers are teasing their upcoming products. We recently had a closer look at Honda’s brand new X-ADV crossover scooter, but now it’s the time...
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents On the Rise in 2015, NHTSA Reports
16 Sep 2016, 12:34 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It took them some time to compile all the data, but the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has recently released their report on traffic fatalities in 2015, which apparently rose quite a lot compared to the previous year. The...
KTM Unveiling 2017 SIX DAYS Special Edition Models
16 Sep 2016, 12:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / When you think of offroad riding, KTM is usually the name that pops in your mind. And that’s because it has ruled offroad for decades. The company now is launching some special edition SIX DAYS models to celebrate the success, all coming with...
This Is How You Can Die On a Ski Jet
15 Sep 2016, 15:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Riding on a ski jet pretty much resembles riding a motorcycle. Body position, controls, and even the danger are similar. So you should better take care of that last part, or you could get it just as this guy in the video here. You’d think ...
Rider Scares Off Scooter Thief in London
15 Sep 2016, 14:40 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / News about bike thieves in the UK never stop coming, and the video below shows they can do it in plain sight during daytime. Thankfully, this rider sees what happens and intervenes. The fact that there were more than two parking violation ticket...
Man Tries To Stop Bike Thieves, Gets Stabbed To Death
15 Sep 2016, 12:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Motorcycle and scooter thefts are on a mad rise, especially in the UK where each day a new spectacular case seems to happen. The latest to emerge is unfortunately about a man trying to stop said thieves and got stabbed. Ricky Hayden, 27, was sta...
Honda X-ADV Scooter Confirmed for EICMA 2016
15 Sep 2016, 12:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The last Honda ADV teaser video ended in such a way that led us into thinking the new adventure-scooter crossover will make debut at EICMA this year. Yep, we were right as Honda just revealed plans to officially unveil the new ride there this Novem...
Moto Guzzi Celebrating 95th Anniversary With Record Fan Gathering
15 Sep 2016, 10:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It has been 95 years since Carlo Guzzi and Giorgio Parodi founded “Moto Guzzi,” the eagle brand. And to celebrate the special moment, the bike builder organized an Open House event in Mandello, Italy, for all fans and owners to gather a...
Rider Saves Lowside Situation, Crashes Later In Same Corner
14 Sep 2016, 14:54 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Riding a motorcycle is a complex thing, and they say you never stop learning it as you’ll always go through different situations that might take you by surprise. This motorcyclist, however, seems to need double the training as one warning was...
Race Bike Mechanic School Opens at Donington Park
14 Sep 2016, 14:02 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Ever wanted to be part of a motorcycle racing team? It’s an excellent career which also gets paid well, and you can have a shot at it if you live in the UK as there’s a new school opening up to get you trained for such a thing. The M...
Donate 1 Buck And You Could Win This Cool Honda Ruckus
14 Sep 2016, 13:22 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / There is something about the Honda Ruckus scooter that makes it more appealing than any of its modern counterparts. The key lies in its simplicity and sturdiness. So, if you fancy it too, here’s a way you can actually win one just before the ...
New Monowheel Speed Record Set In the UK
14 Sep 2016, 12:39 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / While people struggle to raise the bar in motorcycle land speed records down at the Salt Flats, some bloke in the UK decided he’ll have a go too - on a monowheel. According to a BBC report, a man recently made history making it into the re...
Biker Helmets WSB-77 Braincaps Recalled
14 Sep 2016, 12:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It’s kinda funny when you see this type of ‘braincap’ helmet being recalled for safety issues. But WSB Inc. is taking the matter seriously and has issued a recall for certain models made last year. WSB Inc (WSB/Biker Helmets) i...
Rider Gets Fish-Bombed By Osprey Near Lake
12 Sep 2016, 15:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Want to escape stress and traffic to ride your motorcycle at peace? Then head out of town for the weekend - the nature might get you if you’re not paying attention. Yeah, riding in a busy city is pretty challenging. You got to continuously...
Valerie Thompson Is the World Fastest Woman On a Motorcycle
12 Sep 2016, 14:38 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Known in the NHRA Pro Stock world, Valerie Thompson just earned herself the world’s fastest female bike rider for taking her streamliner up to over 304 mph this month on the salt. Valerie managed to reach an average top speed of 304 mph (4...