Nuviz HUD Helmet System Detailed
28 Jan 2014, 16:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like HUD (heads up display) motorcycle helmets and systems are the way to go, and Nuviz is just the next big thing in this market. Up for public funding, the Nuviz HUD project exceeded the ...
Triumph Tiger Explorer and Trophy Recalled in Canada
28 Jan 2014, 14:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / At least 338 Triumph motorcycles fall under the most recent recall in Canada. The campaign has number 2014008 and will bring the bikes in for correcting an ECU issue. 2012-2014 Triumph Tiger Expl...
Hit-Air Shows New Airbag Motorcycle Jacket
25 Jan 2014, 10:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One of the first independent manufacturers of rider-worn airbag systems, Japan-based Hit-Air show their latest motorcycle jacket, the EU5. The Hit-Air EU5 jacket brings all the functionality and ...
Inoveli Surfaces New Throttle System
24 Jan 2014, 13:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / French company Inoveli shows their new FV01 throttle system for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, snowmobiles and waterfraft, alike. While the thumb-actuated throttle system is not exactly new, Inoveli&...
MV Agusta Adds ABS to 2014 3-Cylinder Bikes
24 Jan 2014, 08:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / MV Agusta announces upgrades for the whole range of 3-cylinder bikes, model year 2014. All these machines are now available with dual-mode ABS. The MV Agusta Brutale 675 and 800, the F3 675 and 8...
Winter Time Plays Nasty Tricks on Rider
23 Jan 2014, 13:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's no secret that the winter is not exactly the best season for riding a motorcycle. And if cold is one thing we can get rid of rather easily, the Corazzo heated vest being just one of the ma...
ADAC Presents Yellow Angel Award to Bosch for the MSC Motorcycle Stability System
23 Jan 2014, 12:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The German automobile association ADAC presents Bosch with the Yellow Angel award in the "Innovation and Environment" category, for the Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC) system introduced...
Stefan Bradl Advertises the Dainese D-Air Airbag
22 Jan 2014, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / MotoGP LCR Honda star Stefan Bradl has been working closely wth Dainese over the past years helping them develop the D-Air rider airbag. Created as an additional safety system to add even more pr...
AFX FX-50 Dual-Shield Open-Face Helmet
21 Jan 2014, 11:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / AFX shows their FX-50 open-face helmet, a lid which brings 2 shields for extra protection at face level. This helmet comes with a generous shield which is quite handy for long hauls, especially. ...
Michelin Expanding Rain Grooves Tire Technology Expected for Motorcycles
20 Jan 2014, 16:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Michelin announces a new milestone in tire technologies: rain grooves which expand as the tire wears out, making sure they maintain the same ability to channel water out and providing grip. The n...
Halo Belt Enhances Rider Visibility at Night
14 Jan 2014, 13:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's the Halo Belt, a nifty safety-focused accessory which can make the difference between being crashed into by a SMIDSY-ist or making it home safely. The Halo Belt is a strip of electro...
FLY Racing Shows Andrew Short Replica F2 Carbon Helmet
14 Jan 2014, 12:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / FLY Racing shows the Andrew Short replica F2 Carbon helmet, a pro-class lid made from aircraft-grade carbon fiber and Kevlar, with lightweight aluminium hardware and DOT, ECE and AS (Australia) cert...
Why Ride a Supersport If You Can't Even Ride in a Straight Line?
13 Jan 2014, 16:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While most of the bike crashes tend to occur in rather tight situations, I have to admit that watching this video made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Seeing a guy on a CBR600F and unable to even r...
Kranium, the Cardboard Helmet Is Inspired by Woodpeckers
13 Jan 2014, 12:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / More than 1 year ago, we reported on the Kranium, the helmet made from cardboard, an invention which promised to change the way we secure our heads when riding a bicycle. The story did not end there...
Zero Recalls Bikes for Firmware Upgrade
10 Jan 2014, 16:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Dealernews reports a voluntary recall issued by Zero Motorcycles aimed at upgrading the controller software for certain vehicles. So far, 667 motorcycles are expected to receive a controller firm...
Kawasaki Rider Remains Upright after Hitting a Huge Pond at High Speed
10 Jan 2014, 11:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding on the highway can turn form fun to disaster quite quickly, especially as one fails to match the speed to the weather or traffic conditions. This Dutch fellow was extremely lucky to remain up...
CRASH, Australia's New Helmet Rating System
10 Jan 2014, 09:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Australia has put up its own motorcycle helmet rating system called CRASH. Now, despite the not-exactly-encouraging name, CRASH stands for Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets and repre...
BMW Recalls 50,000+ Bikes
9 Jan 2014, 16:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad North America issued a voluntary recall for 50,184 motorcycles manufactured between 2005 and 2012. The recall was triggered by discovering that the flanges of the main and auxiliary ...
Girl Unconscious After Scooter Crash
9 Jan 2014, 16:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Guys riding scooter fast, caught off-guard even they shouldn't have, crashing and acting stupidly because of zero first aid knowledge... sounds like some sort of movies scenario, doesn't i...
Bell Shows James Stewart Moto 9 Carbon Golf Helmet
8 Jan 2014, 13:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bell Helmets announces the prolonged partnership with AMA Motocross and Supercross legend James "Bubba" Stewart. Stewart will be wearing the Bell Moto-9 Carbon in 2014 and 2015 Motocross ...