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Livemap Demoed at the CES Hardware Battlefield [Video Link]
Livemap Demoed at the CES Hardware Battlefield [Video Link]

8 Jan 2014, 13:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Russian fellows who invented the amazing Livemap fighter-like HUD motorcycle helmet ahve made it to CES this year and demoed the system in the CES Hardware Battlefield. A lot of things have c...

 
Suzuki Academy Returns to France
Suzuki Academy Returns to France

6 Jan 2014, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Suzuki Academy is making a comeback in 2014 in France. This year, the Suzuki training programme will comprise 3 circuits and each session is a two-day experience for riders of all skill levels. ...

 
2013 Triumph Trophy SE Recalled
2013 Triumph Trophy SE Recalled

5 Jan 2014, 14:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA issued recall number 13V608000, with 416 2013 Triumph Trophy SE motorcycles potentially affected by a center stand construction error. Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd (Triumph) says tha...

 
One More Bike vs Deer Crash
One More Bike vs Deer Crash

4 Jan 2014, 11:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Two lessons for this unlucky rider this day, one about gear and one about what to expect when riding on a forest road. First of all, one should always "expect the unexpected" when ridin...

 
Skully Debuts AR-1, Rear-View Camera HUD Helmet
Skully Debuts AR-1, Rear-View Camera HUD Helmet

4 Jan 2014, 10:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Skully Debuts AR-1, a HUD rear-view motorcycle helmet, and beta testers are welcome to apply. Due to the massive applications, terms and conditions also apply, so if you want to become one of the fi...

 
Honda CRB500R and Target Fixation at Its Worst
Honda CRB500R and Target Fixation at Its Worst

3 Jan 2014, 16:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a perfect example of how insufficient riding skills combined with target fixation can ruin the day. I used "ruin the day" because this rider was at least lucky enough to slow d...

 
3D Animation of Motorcycle Accidents Can Help Motorists Understand Traffic Better
3D Animation of Motorcycle Accidents Can Help Motorists Understand Traffic Better

3 Jan 2014, 13:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I've stumbled upon a very cool 3D animation of one of the most common motorcycle accidents involving two vehicles, and thought to share Idea Werks Studios' piece of digital art. Such re...

 
Dainese Airbag Jackets Come with Insurance Discounts and Free Fuel
Dainese Airbag Jackets Come with Insurance Discounts and Free Fuel

31 Dec 2013, 13:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Dainese and Genertel, Grup Generali’s online insurance operator have renewed the terms of their collaboration. The customers who buy a Dainese motorcycle jacket with the D-Air airbag system ge...

 
Rider Honks Instead of Braking, Crashes Silly for Nothing
Rider Honks Instead of Braking, Crashes Silly for Nothing

27 Dec 2013, 16:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yes, the Clio was definitely at fault in this crash, but the rider has both plenty of time and room to avoid that this accident happened. Sadly, the fellow preferred to honk and run his bike into th...

 
Speed Like an Idiot, Crash Like a Fool
Speed Like an Idiot, Crash Like a Fool

23 Dec 2013, 17:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A motorcycle, way too much speed and running a red light: all the basic ingredients for a hard crash are in place. Here's one more proof that speeding and ignoring the common sense road regulat...

 
Helmets versus Luck
Helmets versus Luck

20 Dec 2013, 15:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / To be honest, I really do believe that the "war" between the state which tries to make helmets mandatory while riding a motorcycle and those opposing this has no foreseeable future. Even t...

 
Lunasee Upgrades Side Lighting Systems
Lunasee Upgrades Side Lighting Systems

20 Dec 2013, 10:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Being seen at night when riding a motorcycle is often a life-saver. Things aren't always nice and smooth in plain daylight, so riding in the dark or twilight only makes things worse. Lunasee up...

 
Bridgestone Schedules Phillip Island Honda Test, No Casey Stoner
Bridgestone Schedules Phillip Island Honda Test, No Casey Stoner

17 Dec 2013, 15:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Casey Stoner will not be present at the Honda and Bridgestonetest at Phillip Island the next spring, despite the fact that the 2-time World Champion Aussie was recently confirmed as a HRC test rider...

 
Blame It on the Rider
Blame It on the Rider

13 Dec 2013, 16:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I've seen a lot of completely idiot scooter crashes lately and maybe this is why I tend to rant a bit on the matter. I've also talked to some of my riding fellows, both seasoned ones and g...

 
Indy to Invest $140 Mil in Upgrading the Brickyard for MotoGP
Indy to Invest $140 Mil in Upgrading the Brickyard for MotoGP

13 Dec 2013, 13:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Indianapolis Motor Speedwas (IMS) will invest around $140 millions (€101.8 mil) in upgrading the famous Brickyard track in order to bring the complex up to the MotoGP specs Dorna requires. ...

 
French Motorcycle Taxi Company Offers Airbag Passenger Jackets
French Motorcycle Taxi Company Offers Airbag Passenger Jackets

11 Dec 2013, 13:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / French motorcycle company Travel Zen announced they will be introducing Dainese airbag jackets for their passengers. So far, those using the bike taxi service received a helmet with a single-use ...

 
Tankslapper Experiment Goes Wrong
Tankslapper Experiment Goes Wrong

11 Dec 2013, 13:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Trying to become a better riders is one thing which has absolutely nothing wrong about it, but sometimes experiments may not be the best way to push the limits. I'm definitely buying that th...

 
Shark Vancore, One More Cool, Raw Helmet
Shark Vancore, One More Cool, Raw Helmet

11 Dec 2013, 12:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Shark shows Vancore, the latest addition to their helmet line-up, a lid which takes off where their nifty Raw left off. If you loved the Raw but wanted more facial protection, the Vancore is just th...

 
6D Helmets Wins a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mobile Office Van
6D Helmets Wins a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mobile Office Van

10 Dec 2013, 14:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / 6D Helmets have taken yet another step to expanding their business after winning the "Drive Your Business Forward" contest organized by Fast Company Magazine and Mercedes-Benz. Was it wort...

 
One Exceptionally Stupid Scooter Crash
One Exceptionally Stupid Scooter Crash

10 Dec 2013, 12:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Someone told me sometimes that scooter riders should take the same riding courses and have the just the same testing prior to being legally able to ride on public streets. While some oppose such ...