The 1940s was a particularly turbulent decade in world history, dominated by the Second World War causing widespread destruction all...
Revit Motorcycle Clothing 2005 One of the toughest jobs for any company is developing and releasing a product line into...
Arai Race Helmets The Arai Helmet Archive I was cruising by the official Arai booth at the Dealer Expo and found this display of Arai helmets worn by famous motorcycle (and car) racers. It looked pretty cool so I did a quick video walk-around. With apolgies for my tired and...
Triumph Motorcycles and AHRMA announce 2005 Thruxton Cup Challenge Series Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd. and AHRMA create new road racing...
A Visit to MXL Industries, Inc. How do you make a motorcycle helmet visor? It’s easy. First, buy a 50,000...
Motorcycle Tire Air Pressure Conversions Motorcycle tire performance is critical, and the air pressure of the tire is crucial. Some owner’s manuals or other information lists motorcycle tire air pressures in various units of measurement. This chart (below) converts pounds per square inch, or psi, into the SI unit. The...
LED Light for Motorcycles EDs are just about the perfect motorcycle lighting solution. LED lights use very little power, they’re...
Make Your Own Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Parts Carbon fiber moldings look great on a bike. They’re light, strong, generally unaffected...
Seventy Years Ago: The “Kompressor” BMW Scores a 1-2 Victory in the Tourist Trophy “Asking me about the most impressive experience in my racing career, you will make my mind wander back to the year 1939 on that classic island in the Irish Sea, where the world-famous Tourist Trophy has...
Motorcycle Helmet Safety Information Read the October 2001 full report “Fatal Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crashes” (DOT HS 809 360) from...
We all know how tempting a twisty series of corners can be when riding. You and the bike in perfect...
It’s May. Amidst the smell of sakura blossoms and the awakening motorcycle community’s docket of rallies, concerts and tours comes a welcome acknowledgement of our safety on the pavement – and given the current American president has himself been seen in the seat of a Suzuki Hayabusa and a Harley...
Motorcycle Safety Information Motorcycle Training in the U.S. and U.K.: Visit the wBW Motorcycle Riding Schools, Training and Track Days page for information on...
2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Schedule If you love old motorcycles and the people and activities that make them great,...
In July 2021 I attended the inaugural Revzilla GET ON! Adventure Fest bike rally in Sturgis and loved it! Being that it was their first attempt at organizing an adventure rally, I was surprised how well things went overall. There were plenty of good trails to explore, along with a...
BMW R1200C Recall NOTE: These recalls are presented as a public safety resource. For more information, visit your local BMW Motorcycle...
Motorcycles embody freedom and adventure, but they also come with inherent risks. The statistical data surrounding motorcycle accidents reveal some...
U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA People Saving People DOT HS 808 399 February 1994 Final Report The Effects of Motorcycle Helmets Upon Seeing and Hearing This document is available to the public from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161. This publication is distributed...
Study Claims Highly Satisfied Motorcycle Helmet Owners Are Notably More Likely to Repurchase the Same Helmet Brand May 30, 2010...
February 18, 2012 – I met one of the Shoei helmet designers at the show and he had a cutaway...
“Just think how happy you would be if you lost everything you have right now, and then got it back again.” — Frances Rodman In The Beginning Rode the streets where I lived in SoCal and before the helmet laws, I rode sans helmet. Heck, I simply rode in a...
July 12, 2006 – Ducati has announced the availability of a limited edition, fine art print of Paul Smart on...
It’s Real & Not Just An Excuse To Go For A Ride! Most of us have said at one time...
The Evolution of the Power Distribution Unit The Motobrain Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is the most advanced power distribution system available for motorcyclists. A PDU is an accessory “hub” or component that provides a centralized electrical distribution centre for connecting all sorts of electrical accessories without having to power each...
CE “Certified” vs. “Approved”? There Is a Difference. We Explain “Tested, Certified & Approved” And What It Means to You...
“Third time’s the charm” was the case last week when I attended RevZilla’s GET ON! Adventure Fest Sturgis! Is it...
Protective Equipment Ratings for Motorcycle Riders March 31, 2010 – Personal Protective Equipment can help motorcycle, scooter and moped riders reducing the effects of accidents. Nonetheless, the benefits of good quality motorcycling clothing are still widely underestimated. With the aim of encouraging a wider take-up of protective gear ACEM, the...
A new generation of touring bikes is here from Moto Guzzi. The Breva V 1100 is a completely redesigned 90º...
See the updated information at the end of this article regarding the tire sizes for the 1986 BMW R65 (and...
U.S. DOT Proposes Changes to Motorcycle Helmet Labeling Requirements October 2008 – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a change in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, which addresses motorcycle helmet safety standards in the U.S.A. According to NHTSA, “The purpose of FMVSS...
Triumph Motorcycles has announced the 2007 Triumph Tiger. Here are the specifications, information and photos of the new 2007 Tiger....
For 22 years, the National Packard Museum has hosted their Annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition – and with 2022 on the...
I don’t know about you, but there’s something so delicious about old-world motors. And when it comes to quality made at mass-production rates, BSA had the cat in the proverbial bag. Now, after nearly 50 years of waiting, they are ready to break the silence – and it’s going to...
The world of motorcycles is always growing and evolving to meet the needs and desires of consumers. But some of...
U.S. Department of Transportation Sec. 571.218 Standard No. 218 FMVSS 218 – 49 CFR 571.218 Following is the official U.S....
How to Buy International Motorcycle Insurance We often receive emails asking about temporary motorcycle insurance for visitors to the U.S.A. and also for Americans who wish to travel to other countries. The visitors or tourists are usually renting a motorcycle but they sometimes bring their own bike on tour. Motorcycle...
I hate talking about motorcycle theft. it’s not a pleasant topic on the best of days, even when there’s enough...
Cell Phone Crash Study Evidence of Effects of Cell Phone Use on Injury Crashes: Crash Risk is Four Times Higher...
A crated Honda RC213V-S has just blasted past the record for ‘most expensive Japanese motorcycle to be auctioned off’ – and the supersport barely has a mile on the clock. The report from MCN states that the bike – first debuted in 2015 and typically costing £140,000 new – had...
2011 Powersports Dealer Expo Live Report A Leatt Brace for Street Riders The Leatt Brace is designed to help prevent...