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Short Experiment Shows Why Drivers Pull-out in Front of Incoming Bikes
Short Experiment Shows Why Drivers Pull-out in Front of Incoming Bikes

13 Jul 2016, 15:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A car cutting-off an incoming motorcycle is a pretty common scenario that leads to a crash, so here are two explanations for whay this happes

 
AdMore Lighting Brake LED Bar Uses Accelerometers for Enhanced Safety
AdMore Lighting Brake LED Bar Uses Accelerometers for Enhanced Safety

8 Jul 2016, 09:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The AdMore Lighting brake light will signal that you are slowing down even if you don't apply the brakes, letting other motorists know what's happening

 
Casey Stoner's One-Off Nolan Helmet Looks Stunning
Casey Stoner's One-Off Nolan Helmet Looks Stunning

7 Jul 2016, 09:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Casey Stoner visits the Nolan factory in Italy and receives a one-off carbon helmet with stunning looks. If this is what Nolan prepares, we're in love!

 
Tailgating Goes Very Wrong, Biker Falls Off a 12-Meter Bridge
Tailgating Goes Very Wrong, Biker Falls Off a 12-Meter Bridge

4 Jul 2016, 15:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A Harley-Davidson rider plummets 12 meters off a bridge after colliding with a car, he was taken to the hospital in serious condition and with broken legs

 
Rider Almost Ran Off the Road by a Lady Receives Exemplary Help from Police
Rider Almost Ran Off the Road by a Lady Receives Exemplary Help from Police

1 Jul 2016, 15:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / After being almost crashed into by a lady driver and getting no response from her, a rider asks a police office for help and justice is served

 
Yamaha YZF-R3 Recalled for Clutch and Oil Pump Malfunction
Yamaha YZF-R3 Recalled for Clutch and Oil Pump Malfunction

1 Jul 2016, 15:14 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha started a voluntary recall campaign for their small-displacement YZF-R3 sport machines, aimed at replacing several clutch and oil pump components

 
Winglets Permanently Banned from MotoGP
Winglets Permanently Banned from MotoGP

28 Jun 2016, 13:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Following the MSMA's failure to reach and agreement, Dorna, the FIM and the IRTA impose a permanent ban on winglets, effective from the end of the 2016 season

 
Blood Bikes Looking for More Volunteers to Deliver Medical Supplies
Blood Bikes Looking for More Volunteers to Deliver Medical Supplies

24 Jun 2016, 15:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Blood Bikes are reaching out to riders in the UK to join their ranks and help those in need by delivering medical supplies, hospital gear, blood and more

 
English Riders Petition the Ban of POLITE Hi-Viz Vests
English Riders Petition the Ban of POLITE Hi-Viz Vests

23 Jun 2016, 08:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A petition addressed to the British PM demands an official action banning the high-visibility vests that look like the ones cops use, but reading POLITE instead

 
One KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Photo We Didn't Want to See
One KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Photo We Didn't Want to See

22 Jun 2016, 14:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is supposed to be one of the ultimate sport-touring machines but it looks like it is not flawless, after all

 
Watch the Yamaha YZF-R1 Gearbox Recall in Timelapse
Watch the Yamaha YZF-R1 Gearbox Recall in Timelapse

22 Jun 2016, 08:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha workshops need to spend an average of 16 labor hours on each of the YZF-R1 recalled with gearbox problems that need ample repairs

 
Zercado Self-Adjusting Motorcycle Mirrors Up for Crowdfunding
Zercado Self-Adjusting Motorcycle Mirrors Up for Crowdfunding

21 Jun 2016, 11:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A Polish startup company plans to take self-adjusting motorcycle mirrors to mass production, two years after we came up with the concept

 
Bell Debuts MIPS Technology in Motorcycle Helmets Range
Bell Debuts MIPS Technology in Motorcycle Helmets Range

17 Jun 2016, 09:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bell integrates the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) with its motorcycle helmet line-up for the first time, debuts three MIPS models

 
Motorcyclist Deaths on a Solid Rise in Helmet-Free Michigan
Motorcyclist Deaths on a Solid Rise in Helmet-Free Michigan

9 Jun 2016, 15:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We're not sure if the helmet law opponents will be moved by these figures, but deaths are on the rise dramatically since the helmet law was repealed

 
2016 Ducati XDiavel S Recalled
2016 Ducati XDiavel S Recalled

9 Jun 2016, 14:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati recalls their all-new XDiavel S muscle bike for possible issues related to the rear wheel and hub fixture; more info is expected shortly

 
2016 Husqvarna FC 250 Motocross Machines Recalled, Need a New Crankshaft
2016 Husqvarna FC 250 Motocross Machines Recalled, Need a New Crankshaft

7 Jun 2016, 16:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Husqvarna's all-new FC 250 motocross machines need to pay a visit at the dealerships to have their crankshaft replaced under the most recent recall

 
Bosch Focuses on ABS and Cheaper Engine Management Systems for the Indian Market
Bosch Focuses on ABS and Cheaper Engine Management Systems for the Indian Market

6 Jun 2016, 12:51 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bosch believes that wide-scale introduction of ABS and EMS technologies in the Indian motorcycle market is a winning move

 
Iannone Penalized for Incident with Lorenzo, Starts Last on the Grid in Assen
Iannone Penalized for Incident with Lorenzo, Starts Last on the Grid in Assen

6 Jun 2016, 12:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Andrea Iannone will start the race at Assen from the last position on the grid after receiving two extra penalty points for the crash at Barcelona

 
Just Tell Spectators that Crossing the Track During the Race Can Get Them Killed
Just Tell Spectators that Crossing the Track During the Race Can Get Them Killed

3 Jun 2016, 16:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Spectators crossing paths with race vehicles are often the cause of horrible accidents, and it's not that rarely when such crashes end up very badly

 
Scorpion Shows EXO-AT950 Modular Adventure Helmet under $300
Scorpion Shows EXO-AT950 Modular Adventure Helmet under $300

2 Jun 2016, 13:11 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Scorpion EXO-AT950 is a new flip-up adventure helmet that can be worn in four ways, and thanks to its affordable price, it could be a great all-rounder