Reevu MSX-1, the Rear-View Helmet
5 Jan 2013, 10:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Now, the Reevu MSX-1 helmet has been around for some time now, but we figured to bring it up to the front once more, since it's somehow funny to see that it's still a pretty unique design ...
Fines and Jail Time in Illinois for Apehangers and Wheelies
4 Jan 2013, 10:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As of January 1st 2013, wheelies and tall apehangers are illegal in Illinois. The Illinois Senate Bill 3452, passed in July last year has become effective, so if you're planning to do some stun...
Weird Yamaha FZR Crash
4 Jan 2013, 09:50 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Most contemporary motorcycles come with a special switch which kills the engine when shifting from neutral into gear with the side stand lowered. That is because riding with the side stand lowered i...
Massive Recall for Vega XTS Helmets
4 Jan 2013, 08:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We cannot help saying that a recall issued for braincaps is a bit of a funny thing. However, regulations must be obeyed, so here we go: a massive recall (30,000 or more) for the Vega XTS helmets, si...
Yamaha R6 Crashed in the Silliest Way Possible
3 Jan 2013, 14:11 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some speed bumps have odd positioning, but no matter how pointless they might seem to some, they're there and riders would better heed them. Or try to find a way past them, but it looks like fo...
Silly Rider Throttles into a Concrete Wall
3 Jan 2013, 11:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's rather sad to see that a lot of riders ignore the simplest rules when it comes to motorcycling, with wearing a helmet being by far the most common. However, when it comes to letting an ine...
Safety Tips for Driving at Night
30 Dec 2012, 15:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Some people enjoy driving at night, some couldn’t care less and some positively hate the idea. There’s good reason for this, as a lot more crashes and fatalities happen on the road after...
Car Chasing Scooter Crashes into Parked Vehicle
29 Dec 2012, 12:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / How about cars chasing scooters, in some sort of road rage racing? Well, cars have the advantage of being much more powerful, capable of stronger acceleration and more stable, and we might believe s...
10 Riding Tips for Beginners: Part 2
28 Dec 2012, 16:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / This second part of the guide will deal with more things which can make your first rides easier and by all means safer, allowing you to gain more experience
DRIVE C2X, a System Helping Drivers to "See" the "Unseen" Motorcycles
28 Dec 2012, 14:05 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Road safety has been taken to the next level, or at least so it seems with the launch of the DRIVE C2X early warning system. The DRIVE C2X uses the C2C communication system between vehicles and the ...
Lada Recalls 45,000 Granta Models Due to Possible Airbag Failure
28 Dec 2012, 10:19 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / AutoVAZ has announced that it will be recalling 45,348 Lada Grantas, due to a potential fault with the cars’ airbag. It affects car built between the end of May and September of 2012, yet with...
Honda CB900 Crash Caused by Slip on Yellow Line
28 Dec 2012, 09:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / They say that bikes are to be ridden rubber side down, but sometimes doing so is harder than simply saying this. The present video is an excellent example of what can happen if one rides in the wron...
Russian Pedestrian Is Right to Be Angry
28 Dec 2012, 09:37 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Crossing the road in Russia seems to end up being more of an adventure than you may like, and when your safety and bodily integrity are put at risk, all you can do is make your opinion heard. Well, ...
Japanese Company AGC Now Offering UV- and IR-Proof Automotive Glass
27 Dec 2012, 15:08 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Getting a nice tan is very important for many people around the world, who flock to the beach every summer. However, they don`t seem to realize that they get bombarded by the Sun’s rays much m...
New Givi X.01 Tourer Helmet Available in February 2013
27 Dec 2012, 14:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Better known for their generous motorcycle accessory lines, Italian manufacturer Givi surfaces a new helmet, the X.01 Tourer, available starting February 2013. If you're a fan of modular hel...
Dual Recall for More than 40,000 Can-Am Spyders
27 Dec 2012, 10:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.) has issued a double recall for some of their Spyder 3-wheeled vehicles. The first recall is targeting the 2008-2009 Spyder GS, 2009-2012 Spyder RS and ...
Schuberth Shows Michael Schumacher SR1 Sportbike Helmet
22 Dec 2012, 11:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a truly nifty piece of news form Schuberth, just before 2012 ends: the all-new SR1 sportbike helmet, made for recently-retired Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. Developed with help fr...
Mitas Recalls E-07 Tires
22 Dec 2012, 09:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Now, a motorcycle tire recall is one thing we just don't get to hear too often, and we're glad it's this way. However, Czech manufacturer Mitas issued a recall for 1,752 E-07 tires ma...
Close Calls Riding a Motorcycle
21 Dec 2012, 14:02 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / While this video has a much more important educational meaning for the beginners, we can't stress enough the importance of being aware at all times when riding a motorcycle. And thanks to the g...
Japanese Students Make Pillow-Soft Car
20 Dec 2012, 18:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Car safety technology has evolved a lot over the years, from the safety belt to crumple zones and airbags. But while driver and passenger safety are now quite impressive, the same can not be said ab...