2011 EICMA Wrap-Up It’s a Wrap… November 24, 2011 – I still have a few more reports to trickle out,...
2012 Lazer Helmets – EICMA 2011 Live Report November 12, 2011 – We haven’t heard much from Lazer Helmets in...
Caberg Helmets for 2012 November 19, 2011 – Here are some more new Caberg helmets for 2012 (See the Caberg Duke flip-up helmet preview here). We have focused on the Caberg flip-up and “jet” styled helmets in our webBikeWorld reviews such as the fantastic Caberg Ego (review) and HyperX (review). The company is noted...
2012 Suomy Helmets November 10, 2011 – Here’s another sort of whimsy just as as a bit of entertainment. I...
Fibre Flare Safety Lighting November 9, 2011 – Hundreds of manufacturers, retailers and distributors are displaying their wares at EICMA;...
Rev’it! Acquires Tryonic Rev’it! and Tryonic October 31, 2011 – REV’IT! Sport International announced today that it has acquired TRYONIC, an Italian brand specializing in protection products for motorcycling, skiing and other outdoor sports. “The acquisition of Tryonic is — after acquiring the Gore-Tex license for apparel and gloves in 2009...
Honda Announces “Global” 700 cc Twin Cylinder Motorcycle Engine and Lightweight, Compact 2nd Generation Dual Clutch Transmission September 26, 2011...
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Sept. 12, 2011 — The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recently graduated its six millionth RiderCourse student, a milestone...
HJC Sy-Max II Helmet Latch Failure I normally wear a full-face helmet when I’m riding a motorcycle unless I’m evaluating a flip-up for a webBikeWorld review. My feeling is that the advantages of a flip-up helmet usually do not outweigh the disadvantages. I also find flip-up helmets to be generally...
Final Rule for Motorcycle Helmet Labeling is Announced by DOT May 18, 2011 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Device Warns Drivers of Oncoming Motorcycles More: wBW Motorcycle Reviews | wBW Motorcycle Product Reviews May 17, 2011 – BMW announced the development of...
Online Helmet Sales Increasing in Popularity May 26, 2011 – Motorcycle helmet owners are increasingly likely to purchase their helmet online, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study released today. The study finds that nearly one-fourth (23%) of motorcycle helmet owners purchase their helmet...
U.S. Super Ténéré Deliveries To Be Completed by August 2011 May 3, 2011 – We express our heartfelt sorrow and...
BMW Includes ABS on all 2012 Motorcycles April 20, 2011 – After pioneering the concept of antilock brakes (ABS) on motorcycles...
Shorai vs. Ballistic Motorcycle Battery Comparison Review Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) type motorcycle batteries have started appearing recently and everyone wants to know more. An LFP battery definitely weighs less than a lead-acid type but the potential benefits — and possible disadvantages — are yet to be determined. Our prediction...
Drop in Motorcycle Fatalities in 2010 Reported More: wBW Motorcycle Reviews | wBW Motorcycle Product Reviews April 2011 – Motorcyclist fatalities declined by at...
Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Spine Injuries After Collisions Helmet Weight as a Risk to Neck Injuries Called a “Myth” March 2011...
2011 Caberg DOT Helmets Caberg Helmets and the U.S. Market There were probably more helmet manufacturers on display at the 2011 Dealer Expo than any other type of motorcycle product. I’m not sure why; perhaps there only appeared to be more helmets due to the paucity of clothing manufacturers who...
2011 Powersports Dealer Expo Live Report A Leatt Brace for Street Riders The Leatt Brace is designed to help prevent...
Arai Race Helmets The Arai Helmet Archive I was cruising by the official Arai booth at the Dealer Expo and...
2011 Nexx Helmets wBW 2011 Dealer Expo Reports 2011 Nexx Helmets 2011 AFX Helmets Caberg Helmets U.S. Update Motorcycle Photo Slide Show Bell Revolver Bell RS-1 Bell Custom 500 Bell Moto-9 and Moto-4 Klim Enduro Clothing e-Tint MX-8 and AX-9 LCD Visor Inserts Warn Motorcycle HID Lights and XT15 Winch...
The Sena SR10 First up was the Sena booth today because I wanted to meet the staff, who I had...
The USTEK “Night Armor” safety vest uses an interesting type of electroluminescent piping that has an appearance similar to neon....
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BMW USA Motorcycle Sales Increase Reported for 2010 BMW S 1000 RR Superbike Beats R 1200 GS as Best Selling BMW...
The 6th Annual webBikeWorld.com Motorcycle Product of the Year Awards January 1, 2011 – Happy New Year and best wishes to all...
The 7th Annual webBikeWorld.com Motorcycle Product of the Year Awards! Happy 2012! January 1, 2011 – Happy New Year! And best wishes to all of our visitors, contributors and our affiliates for a happy, healthy, joyous and prosperous 2012! A new year means that it’s time for the webBikeWorld.com New Year’s Day...
2011 BMW R1200R “Touring Special” Announced 2011 BMW Motorcycle Information: 2011 BMW R1200R | R1200R Photos From EICMA 2010 | 2011 BMW...
2011 Airoh Helmets November 20, 2010 – Just a few more postings to follow up on my EICMA 2010 coverage....
2011 Triumph Speed Triple Triumphs for 2011 November 16, 2010 – Looking through my notes — or listening to my recorded notes, I should say — I realized that all of the excitement at the Triumph display wasn’t just surrounding the new pair of Tigers (info). By the way, does...
2011 Moto Guzzi Motorcycles Moto Guzzi V7 Café Racer and Sport 8V November 2, 2010 – Moto Guzzi is...
2011 Shark Helmets Shark Helmets for 2011 November 9, 2010 – Shark had quite a few new announcements at the...
2011 BMW K 1600 GT/GTL UPDATE: BMW Announces K 1600 GT Pricing February 14, 2011 – BMW announced pricing today for the new K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL. The K 1600 GT will have a base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $20,900. The K 1600 GTL...
2011 Vemar Helmets 2011 Vemar Chimaera (Vemar Jiano EVO TC in the U.S.A.) November 6, 2010 – I stopped by...
2011 Moto Guzzi Motorcycles Moto Guzzi V7 Café Racer and Sport 8V November 2, 2010 – Moto Guzzi is...
2011 Ducati Diavel Ducati Diavel Power Cruiser November 3, 2010 – The “power cruiser” is apparently the NBT (Next Big Thing), with more than one motorcycle manufacturer trying to jump the curve to the next level of cruiser style and performance now that Harley-Davidson seems to have lost its way....
BMW K1600GT and K1600 GTL Final Production Versions Announced The BMW K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL: Introduction...
Editor’s Note: Many intercom owners have been asking about how they might go about replacing their original equipment speakers with higher-quality...
Study Claims Highly Satisfied Motorcycle Helmet Owners Are Notably More Likely to Repurchase the Same Helmet Brand May 30, 2010 – Highly satisfied motorcycle helmet owners are approximately 10 times more likely to repurchase the same helmet brand compared with owners with lower levels of satisfaction, according to the most...
New Motorcycle Safety Reports Available ▪ Motorcycles With ABS Are Safer ▪ Helmets Save Lives ▪ Motorcycle Training Does Not Reduce Crash Rate...