Street Bikes
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Kawasaki’s predictive electronic system which AUTOMATICALLY adjusts ABS and traction control depending on how you ride
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Kawasaki’s filed patents for new technology which works to automatically adjust a motorcycles on-board electronics. The system uses data collected from cameras, lasers, satellite navigation and sensors (on the seat and footrests) to read the road and regulate a bikes on-board electronics to suit. It’s an interesting step forward from Kawasaki – as it looks…
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Norton Motorcycles: Stuart Garner ordered to return missing £14 million pension fund
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The Pensions Ombudsman has ruled that ex-Norton boss Stuart Garner acted ‘dishonestly’ – and ordered him to repay an estimated £14 million in pension contributions. An investigation took place after 30 members of three retirement funds which Garner set up and ran revealed he had repeatedly failed to return their funds when they were due.…
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Glancing Off: Arai’s (not so) secret ingredient
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Arai’s released a video which aims to explain the importance of glancing off and impact absorption. Helmets are important. If you ride bikes in the UK, they’re the one thing you’re required to wear by law. And if you’re in the know, there’s one name that’s synonymous with protecting your head in the best possible…
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PATENTS: Aprilia registers DESIGNS for its baby-Tuono
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First revealed to the world at EICMA last year in concept form, it looks like Aprilia’s getting ready begin production of its Tuono 660 – as it has just filed a bunch of designs. Shown alongside Aprilia’s hotly anticipated RS 660, which we’re expecting to head to market later this – the Tuono 660 is…
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EVENTS: Motorcycle Live has been POSTPONED. Until 2021.
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It’s just been announced that Motorcycle Live won’t be going ahead this year, as a result of concerns over public safety due to the coronavirus pandemic. Following an extensive consultation process, a decision has been made to postpone the UK’s big bike show for 2020. Typically taking place at the NEC in Birmingham every November,…
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Bosch reveals CRASH detection technology for motorcycles
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Bosch has just launched its new Help Connect emergency call system that’s been designed specifically for motorcycles and scooters. The Help Connect system works to automatically call emergency services when it detects an accident. Clever right? Admittedly, it’s not the first system of this kind. BMW’s had its own eCall system for years and DGuard…
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Support the NHS with Wemoto’s NEW charity t-shirt
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WeMoto’s just released its latest charity t-shirt – and this year, it’s donating the profits to the NHS. Over the past five years, Wemoto’s been donating the profits from its charity t-shirts to the Manx Grand Prix Supporters Club – but this year it’s chosen to raise funds for the financially stretched NHS. ‘The Motorcyclist’…
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Dealerships can REOPEN from June 1 (in England)
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It’s been confirmed that motorcycle and scooter dealers can open their doors from June 1. The MCIA received confirmation that dealerships can reopen from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy – following confusion caused by the government’s original statement which only referred to car dealers. Rumours suggested that motorcycle and scooter retailers would…
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SAT NAV speed camera alerts OUTLAWED in Germany
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Germany’s Road Traffic Regulations now prohibit the use of all devices which alert road users of the location of fixed and mobile speed cameras. TomTom and Garmin have sent emails out to its customers, letting them know that Germany has banned speed camera alerts for good. While it’s going to be extremely difficult for German…
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Biker groups call on government to recognise the role of bikes and scooters during the coronavirus crisis
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A coalition of the UK’s largest biker organisations has submitted a White Paper which calls for the government to recognise the role of motorcycles and scooters during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The coalition includes the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC), the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF)…
