Motorcyclist Hits Two Kangaroos at Night, Remains Upright
6 Jan 2016, 17:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Most of the bike-animal encounters end up with the rider crashing, and in more extreme cases, getting severely injured or even killed. Not this time, though
BMW Motorrad Shows the Laser Headlights for Bikes
6 Jan 2016, 15:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Laser headlights are real, and BMW is implementing this technology in their motorcycles. The K1600GTL concept vehicle unveiled at CES
2016 Husqvarna and KTM Off-Road Bikes Recalled for Spoke Issues
4 Jan 2016, 12:14 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Husqvarna and KTM issue a recall for all their 2016 model year off-road bikes, both 2-stroke and 4-stroke, as the front wheel spokes may break under high stress
Yamaha Finally Sends R1 and R1M Recall Letters, Dealers Will Only Replace the Main Axle Assembly
30 Dec 2015, 13:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha sends out recall letters to all 2015 MY YZF-R1 and R1M customers. Dealers won't swap engines, only the main axle assembly will be replaced
The Pikes Peak Handlebar Rule Explained
28 Dec 2015, 11:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The organizers of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb offer more details and explanation for the ban on motorcycles equipped with clip-on handlebars
Scooters Can Fly and So Can Unstrapped Helmets
21 Dec 2015, 17:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There is so much fail in the video below that it's hard to decide what to begin with. All in all, a glorious example of what riding should NOT be, ever
Yamaha R1 and R1M Recall Extends to Europe, Things Are Official
16 Dec 2015, 16:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M recall was confirmed in Europe and it looks like all the 2105 models are affected worldwide
Jeep Driver Jumps Kerb to Pass Group of Riders, Things End Up Messy
15 Dec 2015, 16:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Like in so many similar situations, it's hard to say who has the biggest blame in this. Thankfully, nobody was injured, but things could have ended badly
Things Are Getting Serious with the Yamaha R1 and R1M Recall
11 Dec 2015, 09:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like all the 2015 R1 and R1M units are affected by the transmission issues and will be recalled worldwide. The first official recall comes from Canada
Halloween Costumes Are Fun but Can Be Dangerous When Riding a Motorcycle
10 Dec 2015, 16:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Wearing Halloween costumes and riding a bike is surely fun, especially when you're in a group of riders doing the same, but danger lurks around the bend
US Congress Passes Motorcyclist-Friendly Laws, Lane-Splitting Still Not in the Bill
9 Dec 2015, 17:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The US Congress passes a law that is more favorable to motorcyclists, and life is expected to become better, even though lane splitting is still not part of it
Australian Authorities Ask for a Safety Star Rating for ATVs
4 Dec 2015, 13:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Findings on nine ATV fatalities in Australia trigger demands for a safety star rating system for ATVs and side-by-side vehicles to assess their real rideability
Is This 1,000W, 90,000-Lumen Light Enough for Your Adventure Bike?
2 Dec 2015, 16:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Of course, such a light module is impossible to homologate, but imagine how awesome would it be for nighttime off-roading and adventures
BMW C600 Sport Scooters Recalled over Brake Lines Issues
2 Dec 2015, 10:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad announces a recall campaign for some of their C600 Sport maxi-scooters which may experience brake line issues
BMW Motorrad Recalls BMW Sport Helmets
26 Nov 2015, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad announces that a specific motorcycle helmet will be removed from the market but adds that it has never put riders at risk in any way
2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Under Imminent Recall, Rumors Have It
25 Nov 2015, 09:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the R1 and R1M machines may fall under a recall campaign these days, as the transmission apparently isn't strong enough for very hard use
Honda Gold Wing Brake Fault Recall Extended to Even More Bikes
5 Nov 2015, 14:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Last year's Gold Wing recall extends to even more vehicles, as the rear brakes may drag after releasing the lever, increasing the risk of a crash or fire
Biker Down, London Fire Brigade's Free First Aid Courses for Riders
4 Nov 2015, 17:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The London Fire Brigade makes efforts in reducing the number of riders injured and killed in traffic and is offering free first aid training to motorcyclists
Mercury Snowmobile Becomes Rat Trike with a Ninja ZX-10R Engine
29 Oct 2015, 14:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A 1970 Mercury snowmobile is chopped and receives a Ninja ZX-10R engine, transforms into a rat-rodded trike that looks like a horrible crash waiting to happen
Fusar Introduces the Mohawk and BRC Helmet Cam System
27 Oct 2015, 10:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Fusar shows the Mohawk helmet camera and BRC handlebar remote control, a system that incorporates multiple functions that are hard to get in other packages