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Mindless Scooter Driver Hit by Truck
Mindless Scooter Driver Hit by Truck

23 Oct 2013, 15:31 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Watching videos like this one makes me wonder how can authorities issue licenses for such idiots. Seriously, there is no need for shallow politeness here: this guy is as mindless as a pile of dir...

 
New Motorcycle Safety-Focused TAC Campaign
New Motorcycle Safety-Focused TAC Campaign

23 Oct 2013, 12:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Australia's TAC (Transport Accident Commission Victoria) is well-known for the blunt way they put things when it comes to showing road users how dangerous some of their actions are. Here's...

 
2014 Jeep Cherokee Gets 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
2014 Jeep Cherokee Gets 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating

23 Oct 2013, 09:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The highly anticipated C-SUV from Jeep is now better equipped than ever for success in Europe. A 5-star crash safety rating has been awarded by Euro NCAP to the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, after a severe ba...

 
Stupid Scooter Rider Causes Bad Accident
Stupid Scooter Rider Causes Bad Accident

22 Oct 2013, 16:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Sometimes, all it takes is one idiot to transform an ordinary day into a crazy and horrible one for more than himself. This video is one more proof that somethings is definitely wrong in the mann...

 
Biltwell Shows Gringo Helmets, Retro to the Max
Biltwell Shows Gringo Helmets, Retro to the Max

22 Oct 2013, 15:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If helmets with a strong retro vibe are your thing, then head over to Biltwell and feast your eyes on the Gringo line-up. Offered in sizes XS through XXL, these lids are now retailing for attractive...

 
How Much Do Jeans Last in a Bike Accident?
How Much Do Jeans Last in a Bike Accident?

22 Oct 2013, 14:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ever wondered how will your jeans protect you in the unfortunate case that you should come off your bike? Well, this video gives the perfect answer, and it is... cue drums rolling... there's no...

 
Ducati Close Call and Lucky Save
Ducati Close Call and Lucky Save

21 Oct 2013, 15:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding fast on nice winding roads with a friend or two is definitely one of the best things about motorcycling ever, but the more enthralling the twisties, the higher the risks. This Ducati 1098 ...

 
From Joy to Pain in 2 Seconds
From Joy to Pain in 2 Seconds

21 Oct 2013, 12:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / When it comes to motorcycles, too much joy can easily cause a drop in awareness and turn a pleasant ride into an unpleasant one, to the hospital. And in case further evidence to support this clai...

 
Makeshift Ramps Are Not Exactly Safe
Makeshift Ramps Are Not Exactly Safe

19 Oct 2013, 12:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding off the road with your friends is obviously cool, especially if you're not afraid to get a little dirty. And since dirt bikes are so compliant and deliver thrilling amounts of torque, it...

 
Car Does U-Turn, Clips Speeding Scooter
Car Does U-Turn, Clips Speeding Scooter

19 Oct 2013, 07:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If there still are people out there who need more proof to understand that the ban on U-turns in certain road areas has a solid reason, here it is. That line which forbids U-turns might cause som...

 
Girl Rides. No She Doesn't
Girl Rides. No She Doesn't

18 Oct 2013, 14:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I will never be able to understand how people who ride motorcycles and scooter will allow greenhorns to throw a leg over these machines without even wearing a helmet. I could skip the rather rea...

 
Rookie Hails Fellow Rider and Crashes Silly
Rookie Hails Fellow Rider and Crashes Silly

18 Oct 2013, 11:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yes, I know laughing at people crashing is not the most polite thing to do, but some wipeouts are simply hilarious, and this one is among the funniest this fall, pun intended. Now, hailing other ...

 
One Third of the French Speed Bumps Are Illegal
One Third of the French Speed Bumps Are Illegal

18 Oct 2013, 09:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / An investigation carried out by one of the journalists of the French magazine Auto Plus revealed that about one third of the speed bumps they analyzed around the country were, in one way or another,...

 
Icon Previews High-Tech Field Armor 2 Boots
Icon Previews High-Tech Field Armor 2 Boots

17 Oct 2013, 12:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Icon was only too kind and inform us that their all-new Field Armor 2 motorcycle boots are up for grabs and we took a closer look at them. Now if you're looking for some boots for a bike su...

 
Bell Goes Retro with Bullitt and New-Fit Custom 500 Helmets
Bell Goes Retro with Bullitt and New-Fit Custom 500 Helmets

17 Oct 2013, 09:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's all just history repeating, some say, and this time Bell Helmets seems to agree. The major manufacturer announces two new helmets with retro styling: Bullitt and the new Custom 500, two li...

 
New Funny Motorcycle Safety Ad from Thailand
New Funny Motorcycle Safety Ad from Thailand

16 Oct 2013, 14:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the Thai road safety commission likes a lot the good cop - bad cop routine. The motorcycle safety campaign they ran during the spring used the horror factor to show how dangerous ridi...

 
Another Scooter Running the Red, Crashing Like an Idiot
Another Scooter Running the Red, Crashing Like an Idiot

15 Oct 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / "The road goes ever on" is a lovely tune, but in case we're dealing with red traffic lights, the hospital is the only place the road will take those who won't heed them. It�...

 
Funny Scooter Rider Shows What Lolriding Is Really About
Funny Scooter Rider Shows What Lolriding Is Really About

15 Oct 2013, 12:31 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I know it's not exactly nice to laugh seeing people scraping their knees against the unforgiving asphalt, but videos like this make me just think about the "Was worth it" meme and lau...

 
Hesitation Causes Scooter Rider to Crash in Front of Incoming Car
Hesitation Causes Scooter Rider to Crash in Front of Incoming Car

14 Oct 2013, 16:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Lucky day for this scooter rider. Now, having one's scooter destroyed and receiving some minor injuries in the process might not be the luckiest thing which could happen to a guy, but watching ...

 
Ducati Monster Crashes Very Bad because of Wrong Trajectory through Turn
Ducati Monster Crashes Very Bad because of Wrong Trajectory through Turn

13 Oct 2013, 12:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Being able to anticipate the best and safest trajectory through a turn way ahead of properly entering it is a key asset when riding a motorcycle. Failure to properly determine one's trajectory ...