Crash
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Toyota patents transparent A-pillar to improve visibility in cars
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Japanese car-maker, Toyota has shown its serious about reducing forward blind-spots in cars – filing a patent for a clever, cheap solution to help drivers ‘see’ through a car’s A-pillars. Could this spell the end of ‘Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You’ accidents? Toyota has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark…
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Ahhh… wikihow… with your tips on post-motorcycle crash etiquette, you are really spoiling us…
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Well, thank you Wikihow.com. Your extensive list on what to do (and how to handle yourself) after a motorcycle accident has certainly dropped some entertainment and fun into our morning. Have a look at the entire article for yourself HERE. Just a couple of things that might jump out at you though: 1: Why…
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Video: Santa Claus delivers justice (not presents) to the streets of Paris
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Never mind delivering presents worldwide, it looks as though Santa Claus has a new calling – delivering justice. An amazing video is doing the rounds this morning, showing a motorcyclist in a Santa suit tearing around Paris after a driver involved in a hit and run.
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Research points to higher risk of fatal motorcycle crashes under a full moon
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A report in the British Medical Journal pulls together 40 years of data on motorcycle deaths across the US, and has found that the risk of having a fatal crash is higher under a full moon. Writing in the British Medical Journal, Donald Redelmeier – together with Eldar Shafir from Princeton University – said; “Our…
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To Mr Google Street View, Cheers ya swine!
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So you’re having a grand old time riding down your favourite mountain road in Japan when you get a bit squirrely on a left/right/left. Normally, it wouldn’t be an issue. But this morning you weren’t banking on a Google Street View car coming up the mountain road… Still, at least it had it’s camera on…
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Actor Gerard Butler in motorcycle smash
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News is coming in the Scottish actor Gerard Butler has been rushed to hospital after being run off the road by a car in Los Angeles. The star of the film 300 and Law Abiding Citizen movies has reportedly suffered ‘serious’ injuries and has been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The 46-year-old has…
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Video: Remember Road Rash? Well, now there’s Road Redemption.
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Road Redemption, the spiritual successor to the iconic ‘90s Road Rash video game is being released tomorrow. Originally starting life out as a crowdfunded project, the aptly named Road Redemption sees players once again attacking their opponents while driving at high speeds. Of course, Road Redemption will be getting some much-needed upgrades, including better graphics…
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Crash Tested: Richa Bonneville Jacket
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RRP: £199.99 – £219.99 // Colours: Black, Green, Sand // Sizes: S – 6XL If you’re looking for a stylish motorbike jacket that keeps you safe and dry out on two wheels then you could do a lot worse than the retro Bonneville jacket from Belgian bike brand Richa. Although vintage in appearance, the Richa…
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Valentino Rossi: “I will try to ride my M1 this weekend”
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After testing his fitness on a Yamaha R1 for a number of laps at Misano earlier this week, Valentino Rossi reckons he’s fit enough to prepare for this weekend’s upcoming Aragon GP. The Italian will need to pass as fit in order to take to the track – but ‘the Doctor’ sounds optimistic, with his sights set on…
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Video: Alpinestars testing Tech Air for motocross
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Alpinestars is working with some of the world’s top off-road racers, aiming to adapt its innovative Tech-Air technology for off-road motorcycle sport. Alpinestars already equips many of its MotoGP racers with the Tech-Air system, which famously helped Marc Marquez to survive a 210mph off at Mugello – but the R&D department has been hard at work,…
