Technology
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NEW GEAR: Woolf’s wearable WARNING system for bikers detects SPEED CAMERAS.
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Woolf has just released a couple of new products which are capable of warning motorcyclists about speed cameras up ahead. There’s a Woolf bracelet that vibrates to warn riders about potential hazards up ahead (fixed speed cameras, traffic light cameras etc.). It connects to an app to make use of a database of over 120,000…
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MotoGP: Michelin to supply ASYMMETIC SLICKS for this weekend’s racing at the Sachsenring.
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Michelin will be supplying a full range of asymmetric rubber to teams at the German MotoGP this weekend – to help riders deal with the demanding conditions of the Sachsenring. The Sachsenring is an anti-clockwise circuit which puts huge stress on the left-hand side of the tyre. That’s because there are 10 left corners and…
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NEW device to CATCH drivers using mobile phones.
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Thames Valley and Hampshire Police are rolling out the use of mobile detection technology to find drivers using devices while behind the wheel. The technology works to show the police when motorists are using their phones – and then flashes a warning at the driver telling them to stop. The technology will not be used…
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NEW GEAR: KAOKO’s clever CRUISE CONTROL system.
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We’ve just been sent some information about Kaoko – a clever cruise control system that can be easily fitted to a massive range of bikes. Apparently Kaoko’s been around quite a while, with development first kicking off around 20 years ago – so there is a chance that you might have heard of this clever…
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WATCH THIS! Lightning Motorcycle’s LS-218 goes from 100-150mph in TWO SECONDS. Yep. TWO SECONDS!
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Lightning Motorcycles has just released a short video of its LS-218 electric superbike on the dyno – showing how quickly the world’s fastest electric motorcycle can accelerate from 100-150mph. One of the main advantages of electric motorcycles is their innate ability for fast acceleration. And there’s probably no better example than Lightning’s record-setting LS-218 electric…
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Google Maps testing SPEED CAMERA warning system.
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Google Maps is one of the most popular navigation systems worldwide – but up to this point it’s been missing one thing, a speed camera warning system. But it looks like that’s all about to change, as it’s begun Beta testing the new tech on a selection of mobile devices. Following on from its acquisition…
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The Hoverbike from Hoversurf. PRE-ORDER yours NOW.
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Founded by Russian entrepreneur Alex Atamanov, technology firm Hoversurf has been stealing headlines since it first unveiled its prototype flying motorcycle back in 2016. And now, punters can finally pre-order their own flying bike for $150,000 (around £120,000) — along with a compulsory $10,000 (around £8,000) three-day flight training course in California. Hoversurf hopes to…
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CES 2019: SHOEI unveils new SMART helmet.
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Shoei Helmets has joined forces with NS West, unveiling its new smart helmet ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. If you’ve not heard of NS West before, the Japanese company creates automotive and information equipment and hardware from its base in Hiroshima. And now, it’s joined forces with Shoei to create…
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Honda patents new seat. Helps to keep riders cool and dry.
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Although it’s not something many of us think about in great detail, the seat on your motorcycle plays a hugely important part in your riding experience. And Honda has filed a patent for an all-new seat, which incorporates a mesh upper to help improve ventilation and wick away excess moisture. The new seat features a…
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VIDEO: Nowlab’s 3D PRINTED electric motorcycle. The NERA.
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The world of 3D printing is ever evolving, with a range of parts and accessories now available for two wheelers – and the latest development to emerge from BigRep’s Nowlab is a futuristic electric motorcycle that’s 100% 3D printed. Called the NERA, the innovative electric motorcycle is 100% 3D printed, right down to its airless…
