Stories about: motorcycle safety

2014 Honda CTX700T and CTX700N Recalled

11 Jul 2013, 13:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / ABS problems for several Honda CTX700T and CTX700N, as the manufacturer issued a recall. So far only 13 motorcycles have been reported as being affected by this problem, but it looks like some mo...

Cromwell Shelves New Retro Helmets

11 Jul 2013, 11:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With almost a century of helmet manufacturing behind them, Cromwell are still faithful to the retro styling, and they've just expanded the product line-up with the new F16 and Checkmate lids. ...

Dumb Rider Crashes Hard, Drops Beer

10 Jul 2013, 12:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Bad day for two riders in the countryside, as they were aboard a motorcycle and were out to buy some beer. While returning from the shop and speeding, the operator of the two-wheeled vehicle lost co...

Suomy 3Logy, Dual-Design Helmet Functionality

10 Jul 2013, 11:51 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's one nifty helmet design from the Italian manufacturer Suomy: 3Logy, the dual-nature modular helmet. The Suomy 3Logy is basically a high-end jet helmet, but it can also become a DOT- and ...

Bell Announces the Limited Edition USGP Helmet

9 Jul 2013, 14:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It may be the last time we get to see a MotoGP race at Indianapolis for a long time, but still there is the upcoming Laguna Seca round at the Mazda Raceway, on July 21st. And to celebrate this aweso...

Watch and Learn: Double Bike Crash in the Same Turn

9 Jul 2013, 11:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Hard and a bit weird crash for two riders, as they both make the same mistake and enter a blind turn way too fast. The two riders were most likely under the spell of the twisting road under the f...

Suomy Shows MX Tourer Handmade Composite Helmet [Photo Galleries]

9 Jul 2013, 09:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Top-class Italian helmet manufacturer Suomy shows their newest lid, the MX Tourer. As its very name suggests, we're dealing with a dual-purpose helmet, equally suitable for amateur motocross an...

2013 Brammo Empulse Recalled for Serious Chassis Issue

8 Jul 2013, 12:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA has issued the recall campaign number 12V262000 for certain 2013 models of Brammo's Empulse electric motorcycle. The reason behind the recall is as serious as it gets, as it looks lik...

Poor Turning Skills Send Rider Crashing Funnily

6 Jul 2013, 09:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It never gets old seeing riders unable to turn and spilling at the side of the road. And when nobody is hurt, save for bikes and egos, things can even look funny. It's the case of this rider...

Mindless Rider Crashes Hard into Truck

5 Jul 2013, 09:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are a lot of dangerous predicaments while riding a motorcycle on the open roads, but acting like an idiot is not making things any easier. Speeding and failing to understand some of the movem...

Battery Fire Destroys Brammo Lab, Production Not Affected

5 Jul 2013, 08:02 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here comes another piece of news, however, less terrible than the huge Arizona disaster: one of Brammo's development labs caught on fire, but the emergency sprinklers managed to limit the damag...

MotoGP: The New Argentinian Circuit Is a Tire-Killer

4 Jul 2013, 12:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As we announced earlier, several MotoGP rides along with officials are currently in Argentina for test at the recently-readied circuit at Termas de Rio Hondo, and so far it looks like the tires will...

Joe Rocket Launches Carbon Pro Open-Face Helmet

3 Jul 2013, 13:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / They say that open-face helmets are not providing the rider with enough protection in case of an impact, and this is true, because of the very construction of such lids. However, some open-face helm...

Turns Are All about Leaning

3 Jul 2013, 11:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding on two-wheels is all about leaning properly through the turns, but it looks like not everyone can do so. By all means, the rider in this video doesn't seem to be that fond of switchin...

AFX Shows FX-90 Species Full-Face Helmet with Cool Graphics

2 Jul 2013, 15:29 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If the "look at me-factor" is on your list when it comes to getting a new helmet and you're looking for your first one, the new AFX FX-90 Species may just fit the bill. And if you&...

Joe Rocket Speedmaster Carbon Helmet

2 Jul 2013, 14:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Tired of all the bright color schemes most of today's helmets loudly exhibit? Maybe it's time to take a step into the less conspicuous, yet high-performance side of carbon fiber helmets. ...

AirTrailer, the Foolproof Motorcycle Trailer

1 Jul 2013, 15:10 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / AirTrailer is one of the nicest motorcycle trailers we came across in quite a long time, and its almost foolproof design is what makes it so cool. We could spend nights in a row watching all the vid...

GlowRider Electroluminescent Vest Offers Increased Safety

1 Jul 2013, 14:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / All decent motorcycle gear has reflective stripes, but they only work at night when light from various sources, especially other vehicles in traffic shine directly on them. The GlowRider vest from A...

Öhlins Steering Dampers for BMW S1000RR and R1200R Recalled

1 Jul 2013, 13:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The NHTSA issued a new recall campaign for certain steering dampers manufactured by Öhlins and sold as aftermarket upgrades for the BMB S1000RR and R1200R machinery. The campaign bears the n...

Bell Revolver EVO Review

29 Jun 2013, 08:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Introducing... The Revolver EVO is Bell's 2013 iteration of the modular helmet, bringing together the top-notch protection factor of racing, full-face lids, and the convenience and touring-w...