Yorkshire - United Kingdom - My current motorcycle jacket is of the wax cotton variety. When I was looking to purchase a jacket of this type - at least six years ago - I mail ordered a Belstaff jacket - what else. Unfortunately Belstaff had been purchased by the Italians - fortunately keeping the Belstaff name going - however their vision of a 3xxxl sized jacket was a large chest but a 34 inch waist - I haven't had a 34 inch waist in several decades - so I was able to return the jacket. I then discovered Aerostitch in the USA - using their sizing chart for ample sized … [Read more...]
ABS For Motorcycles – Do They Matter?
Advanced Braking Systems (ABS) For Motorcycles - Do They Matter? - In 2015, we (that's Trevor and myself as Right To Ride) wrote an article about mandatory braking systems which were to be introduced from 2016 – i.e. new motorcycles of more than 125 cc equipped with an enhanced ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), whereas the incorporation of anti-lock or combined brake systems for motorcycles under 125 cc would be left to the choice of the vehicle manufacturer (for the time being anyway). In 2011 the European Commission and Parliament argued that ABS would reduce casualties by … [Read more...]
STORM-ing Around The World
Global - STORM Eindhoven is a team of Dutch students from Eindhoven University of Technology, in the Netherlands, who have self-built two electric motorbikes with the goal to show the world what electric transport can do - on two wheels. To achieve that goal, STORM Eindhoven– is “competing” in the “80 Day Race” which is inspired by the Jules Verne book “Around The World In 80 Days”. The 80 Day Race’s vision is, “To contribute to a future in which mobility is solely reliant on renewable resources. Aiming for this vision, we challenge mankind to push boundaries of … [Read more...]
BMW – Motorcycling In The Future
Global - BMW Motorrad has anticipated the future of motorcycling with its concept VISION NEXT 100. BMW Motoradd state that, "Glasses instead of a helmet, light clothing, full balance without a stand: just three of a great many aspects which could become standard in motorcycling and give that feeling of freedom a new dimension in an increasingly digitalised world." Apart from its looks - design - materials used - electronic functionality - designer speak and a certain nowadays understanding of freedom on a motorcycle, "Freedom means experiencing the environment with all … [Read more...]
Tesla “autopilot” Properly Tested With Motorcycles?
Norway - The Norwegian Motorcyclists’ Union (NMCU) has contacted Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors and asked him: Is Tesla "autopilot" properly tested with motorcycles? This is as a follow-up letter to the Minister of Transport, where NMCU took up the issue of people being fooled into believing that adaptive cruise control makes the vehicle "self-executing". NMCU insists that any system being basis for the term "self-driving" must be thoroughly tested with motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians before being put on the market. They have also requested to Tesla Motors: … [Read more...]
SKIDBIKE – “It’s About Grip Not Slip”
United States - Popping up in our news feed recently, are reports of the technological and practical motorcycling training aid – the SKIDBIKE™ described as a “Disruptive Training Technology”, revolutionising the rider learning process. The people at SKIDBIKE™ say that it, “Is the safest technology ever offered in the history of motorised 2‐wheel training. Many accidents that occur on training ranges across the globe daily can be prevented or eliminated with SKIDBIKE. Not only does it make motorcycle training safer, but also reduces the required time commitment for student … [Read more...]
Leg Protectors: The Evil Genie Has Returned!
In their 1991 article entitled “International Protection Racket” the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) posed the question, “Who will design your next motorcycle?” The AMA claimed to have uncovered a bizarre international scheme designed to force sweeping changes in motorcycle design, that would be mandated not through legislation by elected representatives but through litigation by self-styled “experts” in motorcycle safety and they were not far wrong. The AMA said they were tipped off by their connections with the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) and in 1991 … [Read more...]
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