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The Pen Experiment. How Visible We Really Are in Traffic

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Cristian Predoi
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This simple, but revealing experiment shows us that we’re just a dot on the asphalt. It was made by a…

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BMW to Develop a Safety System for Head-on Collisions

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Cosmin Voicu
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Although just a patent right now, this system could become reality BMW just patented a safety system to protect riders…

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No More Motorcycles in 2020 at Pikes Peak

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by Florin Tibu
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Motorcycles just won’t live to celebrate their 30th consecutive presence in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. It’s a sad day…

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Touratech Shows New Companero World2 Adventure Riding Suit

Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Florin Tibu
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Touratech Companero World2 is a new adventure (and more) riding suit with a different architecture Touratech brings an OUTER Gore-Tex…

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Italy Adops Bike-Friendly Guard Rails, Possible Extension Throughout the EU

Posted on June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 by Florin Tibu
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Guard rails are about to change, and do so for the better. A wonderful initiative from Italy is about to…

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This Motorcycle Device Can Save Your Life

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by Cristian Predoi
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Ride Safe is an all-in-one bike device integrating an Emergency Call System. Meet Ride Safe: an innovative device created by…

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Shoei Ex-Zero Retro Helmet Arrives

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 by Florin Tibu
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Shoei follows the increasing bobber trend and reveals the Ex-Zero helmet that harks back to the old days Shoei reveals…

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Helmet Crash Statistics – Why an Open-Face Can Be Fatal

Posted on March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Cristian Predoi
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There’s no doubt that a full-face lid is safer than an open face. But here’s the argument The numbers you…

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Moto-Parachute. Is This the Ultimate Safety Gear?

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by Bogdan Buleandra
Moto-Parachute. Is This the Ultimate Safety Gear? 9

“The Launch Jacket” will eject you from harm’s way. Literary The Launch Jacket is not a Triple X movie daredevil…

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Why Loud Pipes Don’t Save Lives

Posted on November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 by Cristian Predoi
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“Loud Pipes Save Lives” is one of the most common motorcycle myths. And, unless you're living in a cave, I…

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BMW F900R and F900XR Long-Term Reviews

Riders Staff December 28, 2020
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This year we had to ride in the city every day with these two bikes: BMW F900R and BMW F900XR….

This Is the 2021 BMW R1250RT. More Sophisticated Than Ever

Cristian Predoi October 15, 2020
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It looks sharper, cooler than before, but it’s still elegant. And besides that, the new BMW R1250RT features an Adaptive…

The KTM 890 Adventure R Is Here. but What’s the Point?

Cristian Predoi October 7, 2020
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Bigger is better. Not necessary, would say the adventure motorcycle aficionados, who are eager to get smaller, more simple and…

This Is the 2021 BMW R1250GS/GSA: Adaptive Headlight, Heated Seat, New Color

Cristian Predoi October 1, 2020
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The BMW R1250GS and R1250GSA were updated for 2021. Alongside the big GS, there’s an updated G310GS, too. BMW didn’t…

2021 Triumph Trident Closer to Production – Incoming Yamaha MT-07 Rival

Cosmin Voicu September 30, 2020
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The upcoming 2021 Triumph Trident has been seen in full form and camouflaged during some tests near the British manufacturer’s…

Official: 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 to Debut on October 15

Cosmin Voicu September 30, 2020
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Ducati is ready to launch to long-anticipated Multistrada V4 adventure motorcycle on October 15. The new bike will come equipped…

Insane Eisenberg V8 Bike Delivers 500 HP – It’s Road Legal

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Britain’s Eisenberg Racing fitted a V8 engine on a custom motorcycle. The engine displacement is 3000cc while the total output…

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