A Rider Simply Can't Watch Out for ALL the Dangers
26 Nov 2015, 16:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One just can't spot all the dangers that may appear in the way, and sometimes, looking in the wrong direction for a split second is enough to crash
BMW Motorrad Recalls BMW Sport Helmets
26 Nov 2015, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad announces that a specific motorcycle helmet will be removed from the market but adds that it has never put riders at risk in any way
2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Under Imminent Recall, Rumors Have It
25 Nov 2015, 09:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the R1 and R1M machines may fall under a recall campaign these days, as the transmission apparently isn't strong enough for very hard use
Honda Gold Wing Brake Fault Recall Extended to Even More Bikes
5 Nov 2015, 14:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Last year's Gold Wing recall extends to even more vehicles, as the rear brakes may drag after releasing the lever, increasing the risk of a crash or fire
Biker Down, London Fire Brigade's Free First Aid Courses for Riders
4 Nov 2015, 17:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The London Fire Brigade makes efforts in reducing the number of riders injured and killed in traffic and is offering free first aid training to motorcyclists
Fusar Introduces the Mohawk and BRC Helmet Cam System
27 Oct 2015, 10:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Fusar shows the Mohawk helmet camera and BRC handlebar remote control, a system that incorporates multiple functions that are hard to get in other packages
Schmitz Mittz Are the Toughest Gloves Around
26 Oct 2015, 16:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If fancy looks and perfect ergonomics aren't the first things on your list and protection comes first, the Schmitz Mittz are probably the ultimate gloves
US Lawyer Texas Law Hawk Advertises His Services with Bikes and Wheelies
23 Oct 2015, 15:51 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Attorney Bryan Wilson is the Texas Law Hawk, and his advertisements are as weird as it gets, but in this new one, bikes and wheelies complement the shouting
Tougher than Thou: Educated Motorists Equals Fewer Crashes (Part 3)
23 Oct 2015, 15:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There would be fewer crashes and less suffering if the new motorists, both drivers and riders, received better road safety education right from scratch
Romanian Motorcycle Cop Dies After Plunging with Bike in Huge, Poorly Signaled Pothole
21 Oct 2015, 16:10 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Sad news arrives from Romania, where a motorcycle cop lost his life after crashing into a huge hole dug in the road and left improperly signaled
Tougher than Thou: Riders Have to Be Emotionally Tougher (Part 2)
16 Oct 2015, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The piece below explains why motorcycle riders are expected to be tougher than other people, from an emotional point of view. Of course, some might disagree
Tougher than Thou: Guilt versus Wheelchair (Part 1)
15 Oct 2015, 15:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This is the first part of a small trilogy dedicated to raising the awareness for riders who think that it's the Other motorists who have to watch out for them
Green Means Green, but Watching Out for Drivers Jumping the Red Pays Off
14 Oct 2015, 16:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here is another example of how healthy watching out for drivers running the red is right after your traffic light went green
Rider Fuels Bike without Turnin the Engine Off, Gets Severely Burned in Gas Station Fire
12 Oct 2015, 12:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Footage of a fire at a gas station in Marietta, Georgia is more than explanatory as to why shutting off a bike during refueling is a very wise thing
Maybe I Don't Want to Be THAT Safe
8 Oct 2015, 17:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There is much talk about road and motorcycle safety these days, and how electronic systems may improve it, but some riders will think twice
Several 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 Recalled for Upper Triple Clamps that May Crack
7 Oct 2015, 16:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha filed a recall campaign with the NHTSA after determining that some of the upper triple clamps of the 2015 YZF-R3 may crack while riding
BMW, Honda and Yamaha Start Developing Intelligent Bikes that Communicate with Each Other
7 Oct 2015, 15:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Cooperative-Intelligent Transportation Systems are the next step in the development of "motorcycle brains", but it might take some time until it works
Brembo Buys Majority in Chinese Brakes Manufacturer, What Should We Expect?
7 Oct 2015, 10:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Brake specialist Brembo acquired majority stake in Chinese manufacturer Asimco Melian Braking Systems, aims for strong expansion
We Sort of Missed This Type of Moronic Crash
4 Oct 2015, 13:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Tailgating is bad enough already, but changing lanes with zero visibility while riding very close to a truck is downright stupid
Lane-Delimitating Lights Might Improve Nighttime Visibility for Motorcycles
2 Oct 2015, 16:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / LED strips could project a luminous lane perimeter in dim light, and it's still a mystery why manufacturers haven't thought about this before