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Bike Aware, a New Irish Road Safety Campaign which Should Bring More Drivers to Their Senses – Video
Bike Aware, a New Irish Road Safety Campaign which Should Bring More Drivers to Their Senses – Video

16 Mar 2015, 17:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Time and again, another PSA video showing how bad things can go for everyone and especially for the riders when distracted drivers do their thing on the road

 
2015 Indian Scout Recalled for Faulty Rear Brake Master
2015 Indian Scout Recalled for Faulty Rear Brake Master

16 Mar 2015, 16:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Indian Motorcycle faces the first recall for the Scout models. Some bikes may have been assembled with a faulty rear brake master

 
Nolan N40 Full Can Be Worn in Eight Configurations
Nolan N40 Full Can Be Worn in Eight Configurations

14 Mar 2015, 14:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Nolan Sshows the N40 Full helmet, a piece of headgear which can be worn in 8 configurations, from a full-face guise to a scooter one

 
BMW R and K Bikes 2003-2011 Recalled
BMW R and K Bikes 2003-2011 Recalled

12 Mar 2015, 15:30 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad will recall a large number of bikes in the R and K series, made 2003 through 2011 for rear wheel flange problems caused by over-tightened rotors

 
Reportedly DUI Driver versus Bike Equals Dislocated Shoulder – Video
Reportedly DUI Driver versus Bike Equals Dislocated Shoulder – Video

6 Mar 2015, 18:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Trusting that everyone sees or obeys the road signs can sometimes be the wort decision a rider can make. With a dislocated shoulder, this guy was rather lucky.

 
Kymco Motoplatinum BOX Offers Riding Data for Crashes, Reduces Insurance Rates
Kymco Motoplatinum BOX Offers Riding Data for Crashes, Reduces Insurance Rates

6 Mar 2015, 13:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Kymco and Italian insurance operator 24hAssistance deliver a motorcycle black box system which can provide riding data in case of an accident

 
Only in Australia: Rider Rear-Ended, Gives Thumbs Up, Asks if Driver Is Alright – Video
Only in Australia: Rider Rear-Ended, Gives Thumbs Up, Asks if Driver Is Alright – Video

5 Mar 2015, 17:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A crash involving multiple vehicles ends with the one in the front rear-ending an unsuspecting rider stopped because of slow traffic

 
AGV Introduces LCD-Tint Visors, But They Don't Come Cheap – Video
AGV Introduces LCD-Tint Visors, But They Don't Come Cheap – Video

3 Mar 2015, 16:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Italian helmet manufacturer AGV introduces a LCD tint visor for several helmets. The system looks really cool, but needs recharging and is not at all cheap

 
AGV K-5, a New High-Performance Helmet You Can Get without Breaking the Bank
AGV K-5, a New High-Performance Helmet You Can Get without Breaking the Bank

26 Feb 2015, 14:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / ABGS reveals K-5, its latest addition to the helmet line-up. K-5 is a full-face helmet with a glass-carbon shell making it strong light and price-competitive

 
Victory Gunner Plus Oculus Rift Equals an Amazing Virtual Ride to Sturgis
Victory Gunner Plus Oculus Rift Equals an Amazing Virtual Ride to Sturgis

23 Feb 2015, 15:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Victory Motorcycles and Oculus Rift provide a unique experience allowing people to virtually ride the Gunner on the Sturgis region

 
Defective Fuel Pump Triggers Piaggio and Vespa Recall
Defective Fuel Pump Triggers Piaggio and Vespa Recall

20 Feb 2015, 16:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As certain Piaggio and Vespa scooters warm up, the fuel pump impeller swells and will jam against the interior housing causing the engine to stall

 
Nand Logic Smart Helmet Brings Active Defense Systems
Nand Logic Smart Helmet Brings Active Defense Systems

20 Feb 2015, 09:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A new smart helmet will soon be added to the family of high-tech helmets. The Nand Logic smart helmet is equipped with SoC technology

 
Now, This Is Less than Inches from Death – Video
Now, This Is Less than Inches from Death – Video

16 Feb 2015, 16:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Two reckless scooter drivers are involved in a crash, with one of them literally brushed by the wheels of two large trucks

 
Brammo Empulse and Empulse R Recalled for Dangerous Oil Leak
Brammo Empulse and Empulse R Recalled for Dangerous Oil Leak

12 Feb 2015, 16:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Brammo is bringing in some 149 Empulse and Empuse R bikes whose transmission oil may leak through a breather tube when ridden hard in cold temperatures

 
Poor Riding and Braking Skills Lead to Crash Showing How Useful Helmets Are
Poor Riding and Braking Skills Lead to Crash Showing How Useful Helmets Are

5 Feb 2015, 16:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A perfect example of how poor "motorcycle foresight", poor braking skills and hasty reactions can lead to a crash which could have been avoided altogether

 
2013 Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries in Slight Decline, More Detailed Data Needed
2013 Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries in Slight Decline, More Detailed Data Needed

30 Jan 2015, 16:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / FARS and NHTSA have revealed their reports on 2013 fatalities and injuries. They show a slight decrease in motorcycle deaths but there is still a long way to go

 
Denali SoundBomb 120 dB Horn Spells Road Terror – Video
Denali SoundBomb 120 dB Horn Spells Road Terror – Video

28 Jan 2015, 15:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / R&G launches the Denali SoundBomb, an aftermarket motorcycle horn which is around 4 times louder than stock bike horns and is a really neat piece

 
BackOFF XP Brake Light Module Saves the Day When Riding a Motorcycle in Busy Traffic – Video
BackOFF XP Brake Light Module Saves the Day When Riding a Motorcycle in Busy Traffic – Video

27 Jan 2015, 15:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BackOFF XP Brake Light Module is a smart device which is easy to install on the bike and which will flash your tail light as you brake

 
ABS Becomes Mandatory for all Bikes over 125cc in India
ABS Becomes Mandatory for all Bikes over 125cc in India

27 Jan 2015, 14:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / India is currently working on making ABS mandatory for all bikes above 125cc for road safety reasons, in an effort to curb deaths

 
Pope Francis Involved in Motoring Safety Project Motomorphosis
Pope Francis Involved in Motoring Safety Project Motomorphosis

26 Jan 2015, 16:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Pope Francis offers "seal of approval" for new motorcycle safety campaign to run until 2016