Google to Test Riderless Motorcycle?
14 Aug 2014, 08:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Google has filed for approval to test a riderless robotic motorcycle, rumor has it. According to dailymail quoting the Sunday Times, Google’s Ron Medford, director of safety for the self-drivi...
One Quad Stunt Win, One Safety Fail
13 Aug 2014, 12:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Now, this is truly one thing we just don’t see every day, and watching such movies brings a neat, reassuring feeling: there is still a lot to be innovated when it comes to stunt riding, for bo...
The Creepy Card That May Save Your Life
12 Aug 2014, 15:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I remember that one of my work mates once saw me printing out a small card and came closer to see what was going on with it. After reading the text on it, the chap looked at me with a rather crept-o...
Speeding Biker, Driver Running the Red, Shoes Fly Really High
12 Aug 2014, 12:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honestly, I believe that people running the red light with premeditation should receive a massive bad from using any motorized vehicles on public roads. Not that speeding to jump the (early) yellow ...
The NHTSA Investigates Can-Am Fire Reports
11 Aug 2014, 15:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like there is something wrong with certain Can-Am Spyder models, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is said to investigate reports of new fires. This has happened...
Rider Ignores the Stop Sign, Lives to Regret This Bitterly
11 Aug 2014, 14:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Stop signs are usually put in place for an extremely good reason, and I guess you’ll all agree that making it home without being crashed into is such a reason. Problem is that some motorists o...
Reckless High-Speed Overtaking Doesn't End Well
10 Aug 2014, 08:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding a motorcycle is definitely not the safest thing one can do, since there’s virtually no barrier between the rider and the multiple obstacles which may cross his or her road, even on a ca...
C-Through Motorcycle Helmet Concept Looks... Interesting
8 Aug 2014, 08:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / C-Through is a rather interesting motorcycle helmet concept, but which also comes with some flaws, as far as safety is concerned. The idea behind this helmet is as simple as it gets: to offer better...
2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL Recalled for Vibration-Related Problems
4 Aug 2014, 13:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA announces another voluntary recall from Harley-Davidson, after the recent 66K-strong Touring and Touring CVO brake line-related similar action. This time it’s the 2014 Harley-Davidso...
How to Upgrade Motorcycle Brakes
1 Aug 2014, 15:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Brakes are probably the most important safety device when it comes to riding a motorcycle, and this goes without saying. Wherever you may roam, from running city errands and grocery shopping to off-...
Vespa 946 Recalled for Leaking Fuel Line, Rodia Helmets Recalled as Well
31 Jul 2014, 14:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA informs about Piaggio recalling certain Vespa 946 scooters manufactured August 6, 2013 through October 15, 2013. The number of recalled vehicles is 305 and it appears like all of them have...
AGV Shows New Compact Modular Helmet
30 Jul 2014, 15:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Italian helmet manufacturer AGV announces Compact, the latest addition to its line-up. The AGV Compact slots as a top-of-the-range flip-up helmet intended for both urban rides and touring, meeting t...
Watch and Learn: Yellow Lines Don't Forgive BMW S1000RR
30 Jul 2014, 14:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If anything, there’s one thing all riders can be 100% sure: the yellow lines seldom forgive anyone. This is the lesson a BMW S1000RR rider learned the hard way, during an outing on a twisty ro...
Brembo Invests $100 Million in New US Foundry
29 Jul 2014, 15:19 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Business is booming for Brembo, one of the world’s best-loved and sought-after braking system manufacturers. According to the Swiss motorheads Speedweek, Brembo is gearing up for a new massive...
Cycle AT Tire Pressure Monitors Look Rather Bulky
28 Jul 2014, 14:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Cycle AT is a new tire pressure monitor prototype, developed by San Francisco-based new company RDV labs. The CycleAT (Kickstarter campaign here) brings forth the latest low-power Bluetooth wireless...
Capit Helmet Drier Is a Very Cool, but Terribly Expensive Idea
24 Jul 2014, 14:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding with a wet helmet liner is one of the things many riders favor when setting out in the blistering summer sun, but at the end of the ride it’s not going to be exactly cold water to make ...
Young Woman Lets God Drive the Car, Hits and Injures Biker, then Flees
24 Jul 2014, 14:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here we go with another disturbing piece of news involving people who definitely should have not been handles a driving license. If you’re the kind of “I’ve seen them all” gu...
California Highway Patrol Takes Down Lane-Splitting Guidelines from Own Website
24 Jul 2014, 12:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like lane splitting is still a tad controversial in California, as the local Highway Patrol was forced to drop the specific guidelines from its own website after a citizen filed a complaint...
Fusar Guardian, a New Next-Gen Motorcycle Helmet
23 Jul 2014, 11:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / New Jersey-based Fusar Technologies announces the Guardian, a new motorcycle helmets designed to enhance the riding experience and add a new level of road safety to everyday rides. While helmets equ...
Crazy Airbrushed Skull Helmets Need your Help
19 Jul 2014, 13:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / When crazy helmets come into discussion it’s really hard to tell which project or idea will get the grand prize. While a world ranking of the wackiest motorcycle helmet ideas is a rather time-...