Kid Riding Motorcycle to Kindergarten Is Surely Cool, But Not That Safe
13 Jan 2015, 14:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We watched this video several times before trying to sum up whether it was cool or fool. Well, the conclusion is a mixed one, as we’re dealing with a hefty dose of cool packed with generous am...
Yamaha XT250 Recalled for Multiple Failure Potential, Including Shorts
6 Jan 2015, 17:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One really popular and long-standing Yamaha small-displacement bikes has just been recalled in Canada, and we’re expecting the recall campaign to be soon extended to the US and more markets. W...
Harley-Davidson Dyna and Softail Models Recalled for Faulty Brake Components
3 Jan 2015, 08:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / More than 19,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles are recalled by the NHTSA campaign number 14V794000 and are expected to visit the dealerships for upgrades to the front brake master cylinder. According ...
Yamaha Recalls YZ250 Bikes over Engine Stalling, Risk of Injury or Even Death
26 Dec 2014, 09:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / 2015 model year off-road competition Yamaha motorcycles fall under a recent recall campaign issued by the manufacturer and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall has number 12-71...
CGI to Be Involved in Hazard Perception Test
19 Dec 2014, 12:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the UK will start using computer-generated imagery or CGI in the hazard perception tests, thus replacing the old classic video scenes with more accu...
Why Transparent Car Pillars Won’t Stop SMIDSY Crashes
18 Dec 2014, 10:19 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Reading this article on “transparent“ pillars was thrilling, but I just have to express my skepticism as far as how this technology hopes to put an end to the damn SMIDSY accidents invol...
60 Percent of Crashes in Italy Caused by Bad Roads and Improper Signaling Sounds Crazy
16 Dec 2014, 15:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A study recently published by the Associazione Nazionale Esperti Infortunistica Stradale or ANEIS, which stands for the National Association of Road Accidents Experts shows worrying figures as far a...
Motorcycle Licensing in Europe Explained
12 Dec 2014, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / In the biggest area of Europe, the riding season is kind of over, with only the southern regions still allowing motorcyclists to have two-wheeled fun without the need to use their “hardcore ge...
That's How You Train on a Motorcycle
11 Dec 2014, 17:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I watched the video below in sincere admiration for the rider and his skills and I even smiled thinking about how would getting licensed be like if this was a mandatory road test. Honestly, I am not...
BMW R1200GS Crash Bars Aren't That Good, Touratech Shows You Why
11 Dec 2014, 07:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some of the BMW fanboys will definitely frown upon reading the title of this piece, but after reading it and watching the video below, they’ll be thanking us. That is, in case they haven&rsquo...
Speed and Mindless Lane Splitting, the Classic Bike Crash Recipe
10 Dec 2014, 16:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Watching videos like the one below from time to time always leads to the same question which pops into mind: are these guys looking for the most interesting and at the same time, stupid ways to cras...
Harley-Davidson Softail Slim Needs Software Repairs, Gets Recalled
4 Dec 2014, 15:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It’s time for a funny reason for a Harley-Davidson recall, but when dealing with corporate business, some of the fellows involved in this might not be that amused. More than 500 motorcycles be...
Keanu Reeves Endorses Maple Kevlar-Lined Jeans
3 Dec 2014, 13:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Keanu Reeves endorses Kevlar-lined motorcycle jeans manufacturer by the small British company Maple. Funny thing, Maple Motorcycle Jeans is a small, niche type of business, just like Reeves’ A...
Multiple 2015 Model Year KTM Off-Road Bikes Recalled over Fork that Needs Checking
26 Nov 2014, 14:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / KTM announces no less than 20 bike models will have to be brought in over at an authorized dealer for a mandatory check in the fork assembly. The Austrian manufacturer has no specified the number of...
2015 Yamaha and Triumph Recalled for Potential Fire and Gearbox Issue, and Stalling, Respectively
25 Nov 2014, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha recalls around 830 motorcycles in Canada to repair a small problem which might lead to a very big one. Namely, these bikes could catch on fire because of a pinch of a battery lead. No reports...
Campagna T-Rex 14 Trikes Recalled for Potentially Losing Oil
22 Nov 2014, 09:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Campagna Motors and the NHTSA are recalling certain T-Rex 14 trikes for a very serious problem which might lead to nasty accidents. The issue is not a mechanical fault, as it could only occur in cas...
2015 Victory Models Recalled for Transmission Problems, May Shift Improperly
21 Nov 2014, 15:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The end of November does not bring the best of news for the customers who bought 2015 model year Victory motorcycles. Polaris, under whose umbrella Victory Motorcycles is, has sent the National High...
All-New Continental Optimized Braking Curve Announced, BMW S1000XR First Bike to Have It
20 Nov 2014, 09:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / ABS and braking systems themselves are becoming more and more complex as the safety requirements from both the law regulators and customers themselves are higher by the year. Continental announces ...
Alpinestars Tech-Air Airbag System Is Bike-Independent, See It In Action
17 Nov 2014, 16:11 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Alpinestars has surfaced the crash test video of their proprietary motorcycle airbag jacket, Tech-Air. In a growing market for new, modern motorcycle safety devices, motorcycle rider airbags are bec...
Transmission Problems for Suzuki, GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 Recalled
10 Nov 2014, 15:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have announced the recall campaign number 14V629000 which is aimed at around 23,073 Suzuki sport motorcy...