The electric motorcycle market is rapidly growing around the world. More and more motorcycles and scooters powered by electricity are hitting the road, and some experts predict that the number of electric two wheel vehicles on the road could be well above the 100 million within the next 5 years. Currently, there are about 17 [...]
A new report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)shows that motorcycle fatalities have declined for the second year in a row. The GHSA says that based on preliminary data, motorcycle fatalities dropped by at least 2 percent in 2010, from 4,465 in 2009 to 4,376 or less in 2010. The decline in [...]
Whether you ride an adventure bike, a tourer, or a sportbike, if it’s a BMW you can get it with antilock brakes. BMW will be the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS as standard equipment on all of its 2012 motorcycle models. “Plain and simple, being able to stop a motorcycle faster and more predictably [...]
Racers get all the credit, all the fame, and all the girls. Team managers get a little recognition, but the mechanics, for the most part, they just get a pat on the back and a heartfelt thank you. KTM has just released a video on Andrew Short’s main wrench, Frank Latham. From transporting the bikes, [...]
The Loudon Classic is America’s oldest motorcycle race. The prestegious race will be celebrating its 88th year this year, and to do so, they’ll be inviting America’s youngest racing championship, the TTXGP, to participate. The TTXGP will run during the 88th Loudon Classic this year at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 18th. “We [...]
After the Jerez round of the 2011 MotoGP season, Dani Pedrosa underwent surgery on his ailing shoulder. Pedrosa had a routine medical checkup on Monday, and all signs point to a successful return in Portugal. “I want to tell you all how I’m doing after a few days of rest following the operation,” Pedrosa wrote [...]
Following the Assen round of the World Superbike series, FIM officials met with Supersport, Superstock, and Superbike riders to talk about anti-doping. The FIM took the time to talk with the MotoGP riders after the Jerez round, and had another successful session with the World Superbike riders last weekend. Dr. David McManus, the FIM International [...]
After a broken jaw and a head injury, the Kawasaki New Zealand team didn’t expect Ben Townley to be on the track for quite sometime. But three months was three months too long for the Kiwi, and in a last second decision, decided to make his 2011 racing debut. Townley got back on a bike [...]
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