Canada May Rethink Motorcycle Licensing Process
24 Jul 2013, 15:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's good to see some Canadian motorcycle professionals raising their voices and speaking in favor of a more realistic way for issuing motorcycle licenses. At least this is what we saw in the O...
Whoops, I've Just Missed the Corner
24 Jul 2013, 13:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Speeding and speed-triggered rider errors are some of the most common motorcycle accidents which do not involve crashing with another vehicle, and this footage depicts one of the errors which are t...
2014 Honda CTX700T and CTX700N Recall Extended to the US
24 Jul 2013, 12:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Just as we knew it would happen, the early ABS related problem detected in the 2014 Honda CTX700T and CTX700N in Canada, have caused the NHTSA to issue the recall campaign number 13V3007000 in the U...
I Drive a Large Truck, Why Give Way?
23 Jul 2013, 16:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Again, sometimes we all have to brake, even if we have the right of way. Sorry for having to say this but there's nothing appealing in being dead and with he right of way. This footage is th...
Kuryakyn Bar Risers for Honda Gold Wing Recalled
23 Jul 2013, 15:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Are you a tall guy who was never happy with the height of the OEM bars on his Honda Gold Wing? Hopefully you're bought and installed some risers, but if you got them from Kuryakyn lately (Part ...
Massive Recall for Yamaha Ray Scooters
22 Jul 2013, 12:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A 56,082-strong scooter fleet is to be recalled in India, Autocar announces. India Yamaha Motor has initiated a voluntary recall for their Ray scooters after detecting an issue with the handlebars. ...
Suzuki Recalls Hayabusa Machines in Canada
21 Jul 2013, 09:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Canadian transport safety agency has issued a recall for several Suzuki GSX1300R bikes. More commonly known as Hayabusa, 59 such vehicles may have problems with their Anti-Lock Brake System or A...
Reckless Driver Cuts Center Line, Causes R1 to Crash Hard
20 Jul 2013, 09:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We cannot even begin to say how much we hate all road users who are stupid and reckless enough such as to cut through the turns. They are a real menace on the roads and we're ever so glad each ...
The First Recall for the Yamaha/Star Bolt
20 Jul 2013, 09:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here we go with the first recall for Yamaha, or Star, if you prefer, nifty Bolt machine. The campaign has number 12V298000 and affects at least 3,900 motorcycles. The NHTSA report claims the bike...
Most Common Motorcycle Myths Debunked Part 7: Multi-Vehicle Crashes
19 Jul 2013, 16:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Regarded by some as the shortest way to an early grave, motorcycles come with the best of both worlds: the ultimate feel of freedom and adrenaline and risks which are many times higher than what peo...
Inches Away from Head-On Collision at 300 KMH
19 Jul 2013, 13:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's happening in Germany, but this is not on the speed limit-free highways. A group of three motorcyclists riding superbike-class machinery are enjoying a high-speed ride on a public road, rea...
Reevu Shows New HUD Helmet, Soon in Stores
18 Jul 2013, 13:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / After creating the world's fist rear-view motorcycle helmet, Reevu are no upping the ante with their all-new EYE lid which takes things to the next level: HUD integration. Heads Up Display (...
Volkswagen Uses Bikers to Advertise Side Assist Safety Technology
18 Jul 2013, 10:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a nice piece of motorcycle safety news, but this time it comes from the automotive industry, namely from Volkswagen. Probably worried by the number of crashes caused by drivers who do no...
Most Common Motorcycle Accidents Explained
18 Jul 2013, 09:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's an extremely useful motorcycle safety web resource which could help reduce the number of accidents involving motorcycles. Though in French, the excellent animated videos are as intui...
Pretty Bad Scooter Crash
17 Jul 2013, 12:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's really disturbing at times seeing just how careless can some road users be and crashes like the one in this video make us ask ourselves whether the license for riding 49cc scooters are not...
139 Indian Riders Fined for Stunts in Large-Scale Police Action
17 Jul 2013, 11:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A large-scale police action in New Delhi, India, resulted in 139 motorcycles riders fined for performing stunts. The police set up around 40 checkpoints in places around the town known to be the ...
BMW Motorrad and Dainese Agree on Long-Term Cooperation
17 Jul 2013, 09:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BMW Motorrad and Dainese announce a long-term relationship for developing better motorcycle safety products, for both the racing and the street environment. The starting point for the new range o...
Icon Reveals Alliance Dark Helmet, More Affordable than You Think
16 Jul 2013, 13:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / How about a helmet coming from a revered manufacturer, sporting killer looks and still retailing for an incredibly low price? If all these sound good, then you'll most likely be happy to meet A...
Alcohol or Plain Stupidity?
16 Jul 2013, 12:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are two explanations for the incredible scenes in this video, at least these are the two which have received major support from us here: alcohol abuse and stupidity abuse. We know that nerv...
Oil on the Nordschleife Track Causes Brutal Motorcycle Crash
15 Jul 2013, 15:46 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We could hardly think of a better example to back up some of the basic rules of a day at the track: one's car or bike leaking engine fluids of any kind is a major threat for the safety of all t...