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Jeremy Irons Takes BMW Motorrad Rider Training Course
Jeremy Irons Takes BMW Motorrad Rider Training Course

6 Jun 2013, 13:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / You know Jeremy Irons as an award-winning first-class actor, but we bet few of you knew he is also an avid motorcyclist. During his stay in Hungary's capital Budapest to shoot The Borgias, BMW ...

 
That's Why New Riders Should Wear Full-Face Helmets
That's Why New Riders Should Wear Full-Face Helmets

5 Jun 2013, 14:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We know this was a really close call which could have ended very bad, but since it didn't, it's all down to a serious laughter. Really, some people believe that all the safety precautio...

 
More Triumph Bikes Recalled on Similar Issue
More Triumph Bikes Recalled on Similar Issue

5 Jun 2013, 14:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like somebody screwed up really bad in the Triumph manufacturing plant last year, as the problems related to the throttle cable guide and gearbox detent spring have been identified in a lar...

 
Silly ATV Rider Slams Very Hard into Garage Door
Silly ATV Rider Slams Very Hard into Garage Door

4 Jun 2013, 15:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's only common sense that when something seems to go wrong with a piece of machinery, awareness must be increased tenfold. And when it comes to vehicles which won't shift into gear, one ...

 
MotoPressor Pocket Pump Is Your New Best Friend
MotoPressor Pocket Pump Is Your New Best Friend

4 Jun 2013, 15:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's one nifty gadget pretty much any rider needs in the tool box: the MotoPressor Pocket Pump, from Rocky Creek Designs. Being created with motorcyclists in mind, the MotoPressor Pocket P...

 
Reevu RV FSX1, the Rear-View Flip-Up Helmet
Reevu RV FSX1, the Rear-View Flip-Up Helmet

4 Jun 2013, 11:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Remember the Reevu MSX-1 full-face rear-view helmet? Good, because it's got a sister, in the shape of the Reevu RV FSX1, touted the world's first modular helmet with an integrated rear-vie...

 
Triumph Offers Adventure Rider Training on Tiger 800XC
Triumph Offers Adventure Rider Training on Tiger 800XC

4 Jun 2013, 09:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Triumph is offering a very nifty training program for all the riders interested in upgrading their trail and off-road riding skills: the Triumph Adventure Rider Training program, open to all those w...

 
Motorcycle Black Box, a Project as Cool as It Gets
Motorcycle Black Box, a Project as Cool as It Gets

3 Jun 2013, 13:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Good high-tech ideas come from Poland, from a biker with a knack for programminga nd electronics. Lukusz is his name and his project involved building a black box for motorcycles, pretty much the sa...

 
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi's Funny New Helmet for Mugello
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi's Funny New Helmet for Mugello

2 Jun 2013, 11:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Though still not up to the top-level riding he got us used to earlier in his career, Yamaha star Valentino Rossi has his way of being funny while at it. For the Sunday home race at Mugello, Italy, ...

 
Watch and Learn: Zero Braking Skills for Silly Rider
Watch and Learn: Zero Braking Skills for Silly Rider

30 May 2013, 14:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Now, that's a really shameful crash and in a way we feel sorry for the poor rider for seeing such a hilarious video making it on the web. However, we can hope this was a good lesson for our ...

 
2013 Brammo Empulse Recalled for Potential Shorting
2013 Brammo Empulse Recalled for Potential Shorting

30 May 2013, 11:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / At least 5 Brammo Empulse owners will be contacted by the manufacturer quite soon, as their bikes are could experience a short circuit in certain conditions. According to NHTSA, one of the high c...

 
Vega's New X-888 Full-Face Helmet
Vega's New X-888 Full-Face Helmet

29 May 2013, 15:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Black, this is the new cool for the Vega X-888 full-face sport helmets, in addition to the aggressive Red Daisho model we were used to. Now available in black and flat black, the X-888 is a nifty ch...

 
KBC Recalls 456 Harley-Davidson Half Helmets
KBC Recalls 456 Harley-Davidson Half Helmets

29 May 2013, 13:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / KBC America announced they will be recalling a number of 456 Harley-Davidson helmets manufactured in March 2011 for non-complying with safety standards

 
BMW C650GT Maxi Scooters Recalled, May Lose the Luggage Rack
BMW C650GT Maxi Scooters Recalled, May Lose the Luggage Rack

29 May 2013, 12:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / More or less funny as it sounds, if you're riding a BMW C650GT maxi scooter, you might lose your luggage, together with your rack... and that's why 79 such vehicles are recalled for verifi...

 
Crazy Stunts from Malaysian Riders Wearing Flip-Flops
Crazy Stunts from Malaysian Riders Wearing Flip-Flops

27 May 2013, 11:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's very nice to see young riders showing some top-class motorcycle stunts, but at the same time we're also a bit sad seeing these guys wearing absolutely no protective gear whatsoever. ...

 
Rider Makes Huge Mistake, Crashes into Bus
Rider Makes Huge Mistake, Crashes into Bus

26 May 2013, 11:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / They say everybody makes mistakes every now and we’re totally OK with that. However, when riding a motorcycle, mistakes should be one of the things with happen very, very rarely, if avoiding m...

 
How to Prevent Motorcycle Theft
How to Prevent Motorcycle Theft

25 May 2013, 16:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There is no such thing as a foolproof anti-theft system. However, taking the proper care of your bike can make the thieves' work a lot harder.

 
Hurry and You Might Get Your New Schuberth C3 for a Great Price
Hurry and You Might Get Your New Schuberth C3 for a Great Price

25 May 2013, 08:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / North-American riders get a blitz-offer from Schuberth: you've got until May 31st to get your Schuberth C3 or C3W lids for a fraction of their normal price, especially if you get two! This l...

 
Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlights
Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlights

25 May 2013, 05:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Harley-Davidson takes one great step into the future as they release the Daymaker, their all-new LED-based headlight units. Brighter, whiter, more energy-efficient and by all means, boasting a mu...

 
Watch and Learn: Inexperienced Rider Fails to Anticipate Incoming Car
Watch and Learn: Inexperienced Rider Fails to Anticipate Incoming Car

23 May 2013, 15:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This is a true textbook accident, and by all means, it's one of the crashes which can be easily avoided.. provided the riders know how to "read" the signs around them. Some less ex...