Europe - ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers in its latest statistical report on the combined motorcycle and moped registration in Europe says, registrations during the first quarter of 2017 have decreased compared to same quarter of the previous year. The combined registrations of motorcycles and mopeds in the EU reached 254,487 units during the Q1 2017, representing a decrease of 3.3% compared to same quarter of the previous year. Registrations in France, the best performing market since the beginning of the year, reached 51,164 units (+3.35% … [Read more...]
BMF Technical Notice: Tyre Safety
United Kingdom - British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) - The BMF has just released a technical notice regarding tyre safety, the notice is reproduced in full below. During 2016, the BMF were made aware of a number of instances of unusual & unexplained tyre deflations. The matter was bought to our attention by a BMF affiliated owner's club. The tyres were manufactured by a corporate member of the BMF, Avon Tyres. The problem affected the Road Rider range of Tubed/Tubeless fitment tyres. The tyres, fitted appropriately to classic spoked wheels, had punctured inner … [Read more...]
European Friendly Atmosphere
Europe - FIM (Fédération internationale de motocyclisme) Europe and the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) report that they continue to work together in a friendly atmosphere. The meeting at the FIM Europe office in Rome discussed the two organizations joint position papers on motorcycling issues, which are regularly updated according to the latest information. These documents will eventually be approved by both organizations – FIM Europe and FEMA - and will be made public on the occasion of the FIM Europe Congress in Rome in late … [Read more...]
They Make The Bikes
Europe - ACEM (L'Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motos) represents the manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe. Not only do manufacturers make bikes but through ACEM they, "Work closely with the European Union institutions, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders, in different policy-areas. These include type-approval of L-category vehicles, environmental legislation, road safety and transport policies, international trade negotiations, etc." ACEMS key objectives are: To engage in … [Read more...]
We Ride London – Awareness Ride
London - in November 2016 we reported on the launch of "We Ride London" as the lead group to drive fair changes and improvements to the way transport policies from Transport for London and the Mayor’s office treat powered two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles and scooters). The inclusive campaign group representing grass roots riders of motorcycles & scooters in London is holding its first "We Ride London - Awareness Ride" this Thursday April 6th between 1PM and 4PM, meandering from Regents Park to City Hall via a number of London landmarks. There is no membership of … [Read more...]
Full Kontroll – Full Control
Norway - "Full Kontroll" - Full Control a book from the Nowegian riders organisation - Norsk Motorcykkel Union - NMCU - which looks at the overall perspective of how to become a good rider has moved from its paper and downloadable pdf versions to a series of films on Youtube Although the films are only available in Norwegian at this time, the Full Control book - is available in English - updated in 2013 - the book is written by motorcyclists and includes sections that assess the road, traffic, motorcycles, equipment and accessories. The language is clear and easy to … [Read more...]
Motorcyclists Representation Curtailed
United States - Washington DC -The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) - Through a piece of legislation in a Highway Bill, a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) was created in 2005 to coordinate with and counsel the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) . The 2005 law called for the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration to have a dialogue with the motorcycle community on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcyclists. This Council had 10 members consisting of representatives from the motorcycling community as well as individuals … [Read more...]
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