Joe Rocket Surfaces R1000X Helmets
11 Mar 2014, 10:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Joe Rocket shows the new R1000X helmet line-up, a great choice for those in search of a full-face, sport helmet with certified protection and offered for a very affordable price. Feature-laden and o...
7000 Honda CB500 and CBR500 Bikes Recalled
10 Mar 2014, 16:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda and the NHTSA announce the recall campaign number 14V056000, addressing at least 6,954 motorcycles in the new CB500 and CBR500R series. Model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) ...
Dainese Confirms the Rumors of Possible Funds Investing in the Company
10 Mar 2014, 16:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / “It's not news that there are funds interested in investing in our company. We actually look for a partner, but want it to be and who shares our industrial development plan,”Dainese...
Lane Splitting Plus Careless Driver Equals Pain
10 Mar 2014, 14:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Only idiots would argue on how helpful lane splitting is for less congestion in traffic… when done the right way. Still, riding in between the lanes is not legal in all the countries or state...
2014 MotoGP: Sachsenring Circuit Turn 11 Changed for Lower Speeds
7 Mar 2014, 08:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Racing safety once more dictates changes in the design of a MotoGP circuit, and this time it’s the Sachsenring, in Germany. Turn 11 of the German GP circuit will be redesigned and the new layo...
Rider Stops for Yellow, Almost Rear-Ended
6 Mar 2014, 14:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Running the red causes a lot of accidents around the world on a daily basis, and jumping a yellow traffic light is also accountable for quite a hefty number of crashes. However, while in some countr...
Young Girl Revving Up a Suzuki GSX Indoors: Cool or Fool?
5 Mar 2014, 13:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I’ve seen my fair share of guys revving up their sport bikes indoor, with burnouts and blowing also not missing from the menu. Scorched floors, burned rubber sprayed through the entire room, s...
Polaris Ranger 500 Units Recalled for Melting Throttle Cable
5 Mar 2014, 13:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Polaris issued a recall for certain side-by-side vehicles. The recall involves certain Polaris Ranger 500 EFI and Ranger Crew 500 EFI off-road recre...
2014 Yamaha YZF Off-Road Bikes Recalled for Crash Hazards
3 Mar 2014, 15:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A recall for certain Yamaha off-road competition bikes has been issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The source mentions that in some circumstances, the drive chains can det...
2014 Harley-Davidson Breakout Recalled for Improper Braking Light
3 Mar 2014, 13:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Harley-Davidson has initiated a voluntary recall in Canada. Campaign #2014058 aims at bringing in at least 297 vehicles belonging to two 2014 model year families. Certain 2014 Harley-Davidson Bre...
New South Wales, Australia Legalizes Lane-Splitting
2 Mar 2014, 08:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like Australian folks are more sensible when it comes to real, efficient road safety measures than many other government guys: lane-splitting finally became legal in the New South Wales sta...
Flag Alerts Embedded in the New MotoGP Dashboards
1 Mar 2014, 11:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Autoevolution recently had a story on how MotoGP bikes are being timed and other changes which Dorna wanted implemented in the dashboard of the bikes in order to enhance on-track safety. One of the ...
Life Is Tough, Especially When You’re Stupid
1 Mar 2014, 10:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It’s really sad to see that some riders believe that the streets are actually a safe place. Any seasoned motorcyclist can vouch they are not, and are, at best, less safe than people believe th...
Japanese Bikes Are the Most Reliable, Which Is the Worst?
28 Feb 2014, 16:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are countless reasons for deciding to buy a motorcycle, and frankly, pretty much all of them make sense in a way or another. From people getting on the bike to save off the petrol bill or reac...
Kurt Caselli Foundation Protecting the Lives of Off-Road Riders
28 Feb 2014, 08:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A long-time KTM rider and American off-road legend, Kurt Caselli keeps on inspiring people even after his untimely death in the Baja 1000 rally, on November 15, 2013. His family has put up the Kurt ...
An Inside View in what Bell Helmets Testing Is About with Young Woody Allen Look-Alike
27 Feb 2014, 10:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / In 2014 Bell celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking more than half a century of constant development in the business of protecting the heads of both amateur and professional individuals in almost ...
NZI and Telefonica Show Smart Helmet and Bluetooth Gloves
26 Feb 2014, 16:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Spanish helmet manufacturer NZI has announced a new line of experimental lids developed in collaboration with the telecom giant Movistar and its subsidiary, Telefonica. Far from being just another &...
Why Wearing Good Riding Gear Is so Important
26 Feb 2014, 14:14 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Many riders ignore the importance of wearing proper gear in their outings, but sometimes things go way worse than these fellows expect. Some of them are lucky and make it with minor injuries and a l...
Yamaha YZF-R1 and XT1200Z Super Tenere Recalled
26 Feb 2014, 12:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha and the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) are issuing the recall campaign number 14V044000. The campaign is triggered by some problems detected in the headlight bulb sock...
Europe Might Make eCall Emergency Systems Mandatory on Bikes
25 Feb 2014, 14:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Rumors in the industry claim that "eCall" systems could become mandatory, lest the vehicles will not receive the homologation needed for sale and legal operation on EU countries. The eC...