All Motorcycle Gear Sold in the European Union Must Be Certified
29 Jan 2016, 17:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The EU reached an agreement that all the riding gear that will be sold in the future must be certified so that customers know how much protection it offers
Speeding ATV Plus Not Using Turn Signals Equals Hard Crash
27 Jan 2016, 16:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A textbook example of what can happen when speeding mindlessly on a snow-covered road and meeting drivers who don't use turn signals
Kawasaki Recalls J300 Scooters, Both Standard and Special Edition Models
18 Jan 2016, 10:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A faulty ECU may cause Kawasaki J300 scooters to stall when cold, so the house of Akashi is recalling some 2,000 units in the 2014 and 2015 model years
Massive Recall for Honda Shadow Motorcycles Announced
13 Jan 2016, 16:31 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / More than 22,000 Honda motorcycles in the 750cc Shadow family are being recalled to fix a bank angle sensor problem that may stall their engines
Michigan Repeals Helmet Law, Number of Injuries on the Rise
12 Jan 2016, 16:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Three years after repealing the helmet law, a study in a Michigan hospital shows a gloomy perspective on injuries and fatalities. Yes, they're on the rise!
Motorcyclist Hits Two Kangaroos at Night, Remains Upright
6 Jan 2016, 17:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Most of the bike-animal encounters end up with the rider crashing, and in more extreme cases, getting severely injured or even killed. Not this time, though
BMW Motorrad Shows the Laser Headlights for Bikes
6 Jan 2016, 15:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Laser headlights are real, and BMW is implementing this technology in their motorcycles. The K1600GTL concept vehicle unveiled at CES
Scooters Can Fly and So Can Unstrapped Helmets
21 Dec 2015, 17:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There is so much fail in the video below that it's hard to decide what to begin with. All in all, a glorious example of what riding should NOT be, ever
More Troubles for the Yamaha R1 and R1M, with Fire Being the New Hazard
21 Dec 2015, 10:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Definitely not a good end for Yamaha and their high-performance R1 and R1M superbikes, as another defect causes a recall, this time in the UK
Blaze Burner, the 100-Lumen Bicycle Taillight That Looks Fabulous
17 Dec 2015, 16:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Blaze Burner is the ultimate in backlights for bicycles and it will soon enter production, so make sure you don't miss it next year
Yamaha R1 and R1M Recall Extends to Europe, Things Are Official
16 Dec 2015, 16:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M recall was confirmed in Europe and it looks like all the 2105 models are affected worldwide
Vozz Hinged Helmets Might Be the Breakthrough in Head Protection
16 Dec 2015, 16:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Australian company Vozz introduces the RS 1.0 motorcycle helmet with a new architecture that includes a hinge at the back of the head. Is this the future?
Jeep Driver Jumps Kerb to Pass Group of Riders, Things End Up Messy
15 Dec 2015, 16:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Like in so many similar situations, it's hard to say who has the biggest blame in this. Thankfully, nobody was injured, but things could have ended badly
Halloween Costumes Are Fun but Can Be Dangerous When Riding a Motorcycle
10 Dec 2015, 16:00 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Wearing Halloween costumes and riding a bike is surely fun, especially when you're in a group of riders doing the same, but danger lurks around the bend
US Congress Passes Motorcyclist-Friendly Laws, Lane-Splitting Still Not in the Bill
9 Dec 2015, 17:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The US Congress passes a law that is more favorable to motorcyclists, and life is expected to become better, even though lane splitting is still not part of it
NHTSA Proposes New Safety Tests to Make Five-Star Ratings Harder to Earn
9 Dec 2015, 12:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The safety agency wants to make it harder for carmakers to attain a five-star safety rating. The organization proposes new safety testing procedures
Eureka Moment: 7/10 UK Drivers Admit Human Error and Road Rage Are Main Causes of Accidents
8 Dec 2015, 13:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A survey released by Continental showed what everyone in their right mind figured out. Most car accidents in modern times are caused by human error
Australian Authorities Ask for a Safety Star Rating for ATVs
4 Dec 2015, 13:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Findings on nine ATV fatalities in Australia trigger demands for a safety star rating system for ATVs and side-by-side vehicles to assess their real rideability
Would You Pass the Driving Test If You Were to Retake It? Statistics Say Fifty-Fifty
3 Dec 2015, 18:49 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / How highly do you think of your driving skills? According to British assessors from Institute of Advanced Motorists, there are 50% chances you're wrong
BMW C600 Sport Scooters Recalled over Brake Lines Issues
2 Dec 2015, 10:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad announces a recall campaign for some of their C600 Sport maxi-scooters which may experience brake line issues