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AGV Introduces LCD-Tint Visors, But They Don't Come Cheap – Video
AGV Introduces LCD-Tint Visors, But They Don't Come Cheap – Video

3 Mar 2015, 16:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Italian helmet manufacturer AGV introduces a LCD tint visor for several helmets. The system looks really cool, but needs recharging and is not at all cheap

 
AGV K-5, a New High-Performance Helmet You Can Get without Breaking the Bank
AGV K-5, a New High-Performance Helmet You Can Get without Breaking the Bank

26 Feb 2015, 14:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / ABGS reveals K-5, its latest addition to the helmet line-up. K-5 is a full-face helmet with a glass-carbon shell making it strong light and price-competitive

 
KeyMe Kiosks Allows Riders to Duplicate Their Motorcycle Keys
KeyMe Kiosks Allows Riders to Duplicate Their Motorcycle Keys

25 Feb 2015, 16:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Obtaining a duplicate key for your motorbike will now be easier thanks to the new KeyMe kiosks. Prices will also be significantly lower than what dealers offer

 
Jack Daniel's-Themed Brake Fluid Reservoir Looks… Tasty
Jack Daniel's-Themed Brake Fluid Reservoir Looks… Tasty

25 Feb 2015, 14:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One of the few occasions when Jack Daniel's and motorcycles go well together. Even though this design has certain flaws, it's awesomely cool

 
Victory Gunner Plus Oculus Rift Equals an Amazing Virtual Ride to Sturgis
Victory Gunner Plus Oculus Rift Equals an Amazing Virtual Ride to Sturgis

23 Feb 2015, 15:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Victory Motorcycles and Oculus Rift provide a unique experience allowing people to virtually ride the Gunner on the Sturgis region

 
Nand Logic Smart Helmet Brings Active Defense Systems
Nand Logic Smart Helmet Brings Active Defense Systems

20 Feb 2015, 09:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A new smart helmet will soon be added to the family of high-tech helmets. The Nand Logic smart helmet is equipped with SoC technology

 
Halo-Inspired Motorcycle Helmet Looks Cool, Is Probably Noisy as Hell
Halo-Inspired Motorcycle Helmet Looks Cool, Is Probably Noisy as Hell

19 Feb 2015, 15:10 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Toy specialist NECA shows the progress they've made with the Halo-inspired Master Chief motorcycle helmet. Cool looks but probably unbearably noisy, too.

 
KTM 390 Duke Rumored to Receive a Slipper Clutch
KTM 390 Duke Rumored to Receive a Slipper Clutch

17 Feb 2015, 16:02 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Rumors from the Indian industry say that KTM may have "silently" added a slipper clutch to their 390-series machines, namely the 390 Duke and RC390

 
KTM and Husqvarna Bikes Recalled for Faulty Fork Piston
KTM and Husqvarna Bikes Recalled for Faulty Fork Piston

16 Feb 2015, 17:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / KTM and Husqvarna are issuing a stop riding ban for certain 2015 model year bikes. The fork pistons could become stuck and lead to nasty crashes and injuries

 
Brammo Empulse and Empulse R Recalled for Dangerous Oil Leak
Brammo Empulse and Empulse R Recalled for Dangerous Oil Leak

12 Feb 2015, 16:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Brammo is bringing in some 149 Empulse and Empuse R bikes whose transmission oil may leak through a breather tube when ridden hard in cold temperatures

 
Yamaha Asking Helmet Manufacturer HJC to Build a Smaller Chin Bar for Jorge Lorenzo
Yamaha Asking Helmet Manufacturer HJC to Build a Smaller Chin Bar for Jorge Lorenzo

12 Feb 2015, 16:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Helmet manufacturer HJC will have to modify Jorge Lorenzo's helmet, adding a smaller chin bar to allow him to tuck better behind the windshield

 
Poor Riding and Braking Skills Lead to Crash Showing How Useful Helmets Are
Poor Riding and Braking Skills Lead to Crash Showing How Useful Helmets Are

5 Feb 2015, 16:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A perfect example of how poor "motorcycle foresight", poor braking skills and hasty reactions can lead to a crash which could have been avoided altogether

 
2013 Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries in Slight Decline, More Detailed Data Needed
2013 Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries in Slight Decline, More Detailed Data Needed

30 Jan 2015, 16:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / FARS and NHTSA have revealed their reports on 2013 fatalities and injuries. They show a slight decrease in motorcycle deaths but there is still a long way to go

 
Bell Expands Custom-Fit Program with Moto-9 Helmet, More Dates Announced
Bell Expands Custom-Fit Program with Moto-9 Helmet, More Dates Announced

30 Jan 2015, 12:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bell Helmets continue their head-scanning program in select events around the US and riders can have their head shape scanned for free, for future orders

 
Denali SoundBomb 120 dB Horn Spells Road Terror – Video
Denali SoundBomb 120 dB Horn Spells Road Terror – Video

28 Jan 2015, 15:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / R&G launches the Denali SoundBomb, an aftermarket motorcycle horn which is around 4 times louder than stock bike horns and is a really neat piece

 
New Oxford GPS Tracker Offers 10 Years Battery Life
New Oxford GPS Tracker Offers 10 Years Battery Life

28 Jan 2015, 14:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Oxford has launched a new GPS Tracker system which offers 10-year battery life, is waterproof and will work with bikes, cars and other valuable assets

 
BackOFF XP Brake Light Module Saves the Day When Riding a Motorcycle in Busy Traffic – Video
BackOFF XP Brake Light Module Saves the Day When Riding a Motorcycle in Busy Traffic – Video

27 Jan 2015, 15:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BackOFF XP Brake Light Module is a smart device which is easy to install on the bike and which will flash your tail light as you brake

 
ABS Becomes Mandatory for all Bikes over 125cc in India
ABS Becomes Mandatory for all Bikes over 125cc in India

27 Jan 2015, 14:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / India is currently working on making ABS mandatory for all bikes above 125cc for road safety reasons, in an effort to curb deaths

 
Pope Francis Involved in Motoring Safety Project Motomorphosis
Pope Francis Involved in Motoring Safety Project Motomorphosis

26 Jan 2015, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Pope Francis offers "seal of approval" for new motorcycle safety campaign to run until 2016

 
Aprilia Shiver 750 and Caponord 1200 Recalled for Faulty Output Gear Shaft
Aprilia Shiver 750 and Caponord 1200 Recalled for Faulty Output Gear Shaft

19 Jan 2015, 16:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Aprilia is recalling all the 2015 model year Caponord 1200 machines which have been sold in the US, plus a part of the 2014-generation Caponords and certain 2014-2015 Shiver 750 bikes. According to...