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Motorcycle License Plate Dimensions for States in the U.S.A. Editor’s Note: (July 9, 2009) This information was recently sent by a...
July 8, 2009 – The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International has produced a simple, consistent and economical sound test standard that can be used to determine whether a street bike (on-highway motorcycle) exhaust system emits excessive sound, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. The J2825 “Measurement of Exhaust Sound...
Seventy Years Ago: The “Kompressor” BMW Scores a 1-2 Victory in the Tourist Trophy “Asking me about the most impressive...
June 11, 2009 – BMW Motorrad has approved the Dunlop Roadsmart tires for use on all R 1200 RT-P police...
Above: Sidi Vertigo Lei Boots. Text: Motonation press release, edited by webBikeWorld.com Motonation Announces Sidi Boot Warranty May 20, 2009 – Motonation, the exclusive USA importer for Sidi boots has announced an interesting and first-of-its-kind “expanded warranty” on select models of Sidi boots. Motonation’s President Bill Berroth said that “Sidi...
Garmin has announced the debut of the new Zumo motorcycle GPS. The word Zumo will apparently be displayed as “zūmo”...
The Silver Eagle cooling vest is water activated to allow evaporative cooling while you ride. It works nicely in hot...
2010 Triumph Thunderbird and 2010 Triumph Motorcycles UPDATE: April 16, 2009 – Triumph has set the price for its new Thunderbird big twin cruiser at $12,499 USD. Dealers throughout North America are accepting deposits for the first wave of Thunderbirds, which are scheduled to arrive on North American shores this summer....
Triumph Bonneville SE: 1970’s Retro Styling and Nimble Handling for Triumph’s Icon April 10, 2009 – A restyled yet still...
Busted Knuckle Garage “Waterless” Hand Cleaner I usually don’t pay much attention to those racks of impulse-buy items that live near...
Heated Vest Modifications for Hyperthermia Treatment I received this email on March 8, 2009 from a webBikeWorld visitor who modified the Jett Battery Heated Vest for his wife, who has breast cancer. I edited the document and I am posting this information in the hope that it may help others, but note...
March 14, 2009 – We get a lot of press releases and most of them go directly to the bitslag...
New Alpinestars Engineered Riding Apparel Debuts at Triumph Dealers February 23, 2009 – Triumph and Alpinestars have collaborated to create...
The Platinum Burner QH-75IT driving lights have a strong, concentrated light pattern and provide a good deal of additional light at a very reasonable price. This article details the results of an evaluation of an inexpensive motorcycle driving light kit to determine its applicability for use on a motorcycle as...
2009 Triumph Daytona 675: More Power and Better Handling February 2, 2009 – Triumph’s award-winning Daytona 675 has been revised...
January 7, 2009 – The TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program has announced that the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has agreed...
The 4th Annual webBikeWorld.com Motorcycle Product of the Year Awards January 1, 2009 (The Editor) – Happy New Year webBikeWorlders! Best wishes to all of our visitors, contributors and affiliates for a happy, healthy, joyous and prosperous 2009! Here’s my words of wisdom for 2009: Remember that life isn’t about...
2009 Moto Guzzi Motorcycles Milan, November 2008 – This year, Moto Guzzi will play four aces at the 66th Milan...
International Transport Forum Presents the Latest Available Data on World Accident Rates Editor’s Note: This information was sent by the International...
The BMW F 800 R The New BMW F 800 R. On this page: Overall concept and vehicle properties. Engine. Chassis. Electrical system and electronics. Body and design. Equipment program. The paint finishes of the F 800 R. Specifications, Engine Output and Torque. UPDATE: BMW Announces F800R Chris Pfeiffer Stunt Replica!...
The BMW Lo Rider Concept Purist, powerful, unfaired and reduced to the absolute essentials – these few words provide an...
U.S. DOT Proposes Changes to Motorcycle Helmet Labeling Requirements October 2008 – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
Ducati GT1000 Information and Specifications The Ducati GT1000 is finally ready. Reminiscent of the classic GT750 of the 1970’s, the GT1000 is a modern update of what used to be the standard motorcycle. ▪ October 2008 – Ducati GT1000 Touring (below) ▪ Ducati Announces the GT1000 Two-Tone! Here’s our GT1000 Review page, Rick’s Ducati GT...
Triumph Announces the Daytona 675 The new Triumph Daytona 675 is one of the most eagerly awaited bikes of 2006....
Manufacturer’s Information Category: Specialized wheel rim wax Type: Jar, paste. 8 oz. (256 g) Manufacturer: Smart Wax Made In: U.S.A. List Price: $16.95 Claims –...
Manufacturer’s Information Category: Waterless cleaner Type: Spray bottle, 22 oz. (651 ml) Manufacturer: Eco Touch Made In: U.S.A.(?) List Price: $9.99 Claims – “One step spray & wipe cleaning. No hose or bucket required.” For Use On – Vehicles. Claimed Features – “Non-toxic. Biodegradable. Phosphate free”. “Contains: Water, Plant-derived surfactants (coconut + soy), Degradable polymer, Organic Solvent...
Manufacturer’s Information Category: Black trim cleaner and dye Type: Liquid. 4 oz. (256 g) Manufacturer: Forever Car Care In: U.S.A List Price: $11.95 Claims –...
Manufacturer’s Information Category: Rubber cleaner and protectant Type: Liquid. 100 ml (3.4 oz.) Manufacturer: Einszett Made In: Germany List Price: $7.99 Claims – “Cleans, conditions...
The New BMW K 1300 R On This Page: BMW K1300R Background (Below) Technical Highlights Suspension Options and Accessories Colors Technical Specifications The BMW K 1300 Series: Introduction and Comments | BMW K1300S | BMW K1300R | BMW K1300GT The BMW K1300R Making a significant departure from traditional sports motorcycle concepts, BMW proudly presented...
The New BMW K 1300 GT On This Page: BMW K1300GT Background (Below) Technical Highlights Suspension Options and Accessories Colors...
The New BMW K1300S Background – The BMW K1300S BMW announced updates to the K 1200 series at the 2008...
September 12, 2008: Triumph launched the new Street Triple R today at a press launch on the Isle of Man. This new model is based on the successful Street Triple, is powered by the world renowned Daytona 675 and takes its styling queues from the original hooligan bike, the Speed...
I recently became the proud owner of an Arai RX-7 Corsair Nicky Hayden Laguna helmet and Shark RSR 2 Kasuaki...
2009 BMW F650GS Arrives in U.S. BMW Motorcycle Dealers More: 2009 BMW F650GS Specifications (Below) BMW’s All-New Entry Level Model Makes...
2009 BMW F650GS Arrives in U.S. BMW Motorcycle Dealers More: 2009 BMW F650GS Specifications (Below) BMW’s All-New Entry Level Model Makes its Debut with a Twin-Cylinder Engine August 19, 2008 – BMW today announced the 2009 F 650 GS, a revised version of the venerable but relatively slow-selling F 650...
Quick Look Castrol Chain Wax is a synthetic motorcycle chain lube that sprays on as a mildly thick wax. It...
Quick Look Elf Moto Chain Lube is made in the U.S.A. by Elf, a French petroleum company. Elf says this...
Klotz makes a couple of different motorcycle chain lubes; ExtraTac is not our favorite. It sprays out as a rapidly expanding “foamy” cloud, which we think is very inefficient. It’s very difficult to direct a small precise amount where it will do the most good. Apparently, the idea is to...
Quick Look The second Kal-Gard chain lube reviewed in this series, Clear Chain Kote is similar to the Moly Chain...