United Kingdom - Once again, London is the centre for chats about motorcycle theft. In 2018 there was a Pow Wow held with Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and the motorcycle industry. Back then, Sadiq Khan told them it was vital that manufacturers help defeat motorcycle-related crime. The industry replied that they didn’t have a silver bullet – which according to them, seemed to be what was required. Now on February 26th 2024), a meeting will be held at London's City Hall with the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, a senior Metropolitan Police Officer and Motorcycle … [Read more...]
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Motorcycles, Crime and Silver Bullets
The article "Motorcycles, Crime and Silver Bullets" was written in 2018 for FIM's Public Affairs website and also reproduced here on Motorcycle Minds. As the FIM website appears to have been taken down, the article has with it - disappeared. There was a lot of information regarding motorcycles, legislation and security, so once again for the benefit of motorcyclists who wish to know more about security and how to keep their motorcycles "safe". In recent weeks there has once again, been a burst of information, the latest, "Aimed at educating motorcyclists and scooter … [Read more...]
CRASH Helmets – MotoCAP
Australia - CRASH helmet ratings are now published on the MotoCAP website CRASH safety ratings are now published on the MotoCAP website, providing safety ratings for motorcycle helmets, including 30 newly released ratings. MotoCAP - the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program gives clothing separate star ratings for protection and comfort. The protection rating considers performance in abrasion resistance, seam strength and impact protection. The comfort rating is based on how comfortable the clothing is when worn in the Australian climate. Further information … [Read more...]
A Fresher 2020 – De-Modifying Emissions
ACEM - European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers – ACEM reported recently that as of the 1st January 2020, (just past) all new type-approved motorcycles and mopeds sold in the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) will have to meet a new Euro 5 environmental standard, this will replace the current Euro 4 specification. ACEM say that this brings the pollutant emissions of L-category vehicles (i.e. mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles) to the same level as Euro 6 cars. Further stating that, “Technical innovation in the motorcycle … [Read more...]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2019
Global - Here we go again with another year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride for dapper dressed gentlemen and women riding their Cafe' Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, Brat Styled motorcycles with two or three wheels. This ride is to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs. The dapper riders will be suited-up in their smartest attire to ride their motorcyclists around the world, united in the aim of raising $7 Million USD for prostate cancer research … [Read more...]
MCIA – ULEZ – Seeking Exemption
As we recently previously reported today - Monday 8th April 2019 - sees the introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London. Our previous report - London – Critical Measure For ULEZ Exemption - looked at what riders needed to do to meet requirements that would exempt them having to pay the £12.50 24 hours per day - every day, £62.50 per working week (five days if you are lucky enough), £3250 per working year, emission charge to travel in central London. The Motorcycle Industry Association - MCIA - have today issued a press release relating … [Read more...]
Motorbike Relay Across The World
Global - 14,000+ Women Await the Start of the First Female Motorbike Relay Across The World as ‘Women Riders World Relay’ marks the launch on International Women's Day weekend’. London UK - What started as an idea to attempt a relay around the world led by women on motorbikes that founder, Hayley Bell, shared on social media in late August last year, has snowballed into a movement spanning over 100 countries across the world. As of today, over 14,000 women worldwide have responded to her call to show the industry the force behind the female biker market. ‘Women Riders … [Read more...]
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