Daily news about motorcycles http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/ en-us Fri, 7 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0200 Fri, 7 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0200

It looks like summer has hit early over here this year; despite freezing mornings, afternoons are warm, if not hot. Good weather usually means less articles published, but here are a few I found that you may have missed over the last week.

- Motorcycling 2.0: Rethinking Definition Motorcyclist (Asphalt And Rubber)
- Review of Motorcycle Handlebar Bag for the BMW GS and BMW Scooters (Webbikeworld)
- MotoGP Rule Change Imminent: 'Intermediate' Category To Be Added Between Factory Option And Open Classes (Motomatters)
- More And More Women Are Riding Motorcycles In The US (Autoevolution)

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---7-march-2014.htm Web Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---7-march-2014.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---7-march-2014.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/top-internet-stories---7-march-2014.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---7-march-2014.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Statistics #Accidents - Where in the world is it safer to ride your motorcycle, and where is it the most dangerous?

A new report shows in every country in the world, the number of deadly accident per 100,000 inhabitants.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/where-are-the-most-fatal-road-crashes-in-the-world.htm Statistics Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/where-are-the-most-fatal-road-crashes-in-the-world.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/where-are-the-most-fatal-road-crashes-in-the-world.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/where-are-the-most-fatal-road-crashes-in-the-world.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/where-are-the-most-fatal-road-crashes-in-the-world.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 7 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0200 #Carnival #Brazil - Why is it only humans that get to celebrate carnival?

Looks like in the country made famous by their carnival, motorcycles get to share in the fun.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/brazil-motorcycles-celebrate-carnival-too.htm Entertainment Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/brazil-motorcycles-celebrate-carnival-too.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/brazil-motorcycles-celebrate-carnival-too.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/brazil-motorcycles-celebrate-carnival-too.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/brazil-motorcycles-celebrate-carnival-too.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 6 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0200 #Study #Manners - A recent study in 7 European countries show the different driving habits of Europeans.

Who are the better drivers, who the worst?

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/study-driving-habits-of-the-europeans---2013.htm Statistics Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/study-driving-habits-of-the-europeans---2013.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/study-driving-habits-of-the-europeans---2013.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/study-driving-habits-of-the-europeans---2013.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/study-driving-habits-of-the-europeans---2013.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 6 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Safety #Campaign #Switzerland - The Swiss have launched a safety campaign for motorcycle riders.

Nice idea for the poster, and they even have a video.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/switzerland-motorcycle-safety-campaign---stayin-alive.htm Ads Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/switzerland-motorcycle-safety-campaign---stayin-alive.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/switzerland-motorcycle-safety-campaign---stayin-alive.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/switzerland-motorcycle-safety-campaign---stayin-alive.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/switzerland-motorcycle-safety-campaign---stayin-alive.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 6 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0200 #Venezuela #Barricades - There we go.... and good use of a motorcycle; use them to build barricades. Why use an expensive JCB or tractor? A motorcycle will do the job.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/venezuela-building-barricades-with-motorcycles.htm Entertainment Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/venezuela-building-barricades-with-motorcycles.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/venezuela-building-barricades-with-motorcycles.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/venezuela-building-barricades-with-motorcycles.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/venezuela-building-barricades-with-motorcycles.htm?opendocument&comments Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0200 #Visor #LCD - Ami Powersports, through e-Tint, make automatic darkening visors for motorcycle helmets based on LCD technology.

Here is their latest product the Akari AX-11 insert.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ami-powersports-e-tint-automatic-motorcycle-helmet-visor.htm Gadgets Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ami-powersports-e-tint-automatic-motorcycle-helmet-visor.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ami-powersports-e-tint-automatic-motorcycle-helmet-visor.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/ami-powersports-e-tint-automatic-motorcycle-helmet-visor.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ami-powersports-e-tint-automatic-motorcycle-helmet-visor.htm?opendocument&comments Wed, 5 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Video #Barbour #CafeRacers - A nice video from Barbour International, a British biker clothing maker, with a nice video of BSA cafe racers meeting up at the famous Ace Cafe in London.

All that with some nice images, motorcycles and music.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-another-nice-video---barbour-international.htm Ads Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-another-nice-video---barbour-international.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-another-nice-video---barbour-international.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/video-another-nice-video---barbour-international.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-another-nice-video---barbour-international.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0200 #Syria - Jeez, I would not want to live there. What was once a great country and people until the dictators got their hands on them.

Now even a nice motorcycle ride is no longer nice, but sad.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/syria-a-nice-motorcycle-ride-in-the-old-neighborhood-not.htm Travel Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/syria-a-nice-motorcycle-ride-in-the-old-neighborhood-not.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/syria-a-nice-motorcycle-ride-in-the-old-neighborhood-not.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/syria-a-nice-motorcycle-ride-in-the-old-neighborhood-not.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/syria-a-nice-motorcycle-ride-in-the-old-neighborhood-not.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 4 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0200 #Advertisement #Harley-Davidson #Brazil - Yet again, Brazilian ads, this time for Harley-Davidson motorcycle, miss the mark.

Or is it just me not understanding them?

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ads-harley-davidson-brazil---huh.htm Ads Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ads-harley-davidson-brazil---huh.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ads-harley-davidson-brazil---huh.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/ads-harley-davidson-brazil---huh.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/ads-harley-davidson-brazil---huh.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 4 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Camping #Gadgets - Sometimes you need to have a device with your on your motorcycle that does not have a 12V plug.

Like this mini personal camping oven. What to do?

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/running-an-ac-device-on-your-motorcycle.htm Gadgets Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/running-an-ac-device-on-your-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/running-an-ac-device-on-your-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/running-an-ac-device-on-your-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/running-an-ac-device-on-your-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments Tue, 4 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0200 #Funny - I'm on my way back from a trip, riding my motorcycle with a friend. Should be back in my office shortly.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/on-my-way-back-on-my-motorcycle-with-a-friend.htm Entertainment Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/on-my-way-back-on-my-motorcycle-with-a-friend.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/on-my-way-back-on-my-motorcycle-with-a-friend.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/on-my-way-back-on-my-motorcycle-with-a-friend.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/on-my-way-back-on-my-motorcycle-with-a-friend.htm?opendocument&comments Mon, 3 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0200 #Safety #Albedo100 #Paint - Finnish paint group, Albedo 100, have a paint that can be sprayed on animals that will make them visible at night (horses, dogs, etc).

They are painting reindeer antlers in Finland with this product. You too can buy this product

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/protect-animals-and-yourself-with-this-paint.htm Safety Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/protect-animals-and-yourself-with-this-paint.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/protect-animals-and-yourself-with-this-paint.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/protect-animals-and-yourself-with-this-paint.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/protect-animals-and-yourself-with-this-paint.htm?opendocument&comments Mon, 3 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Nokian #Tires - Finnish tire maker Nokian, have made a concept tire that can deploy studs at the push of a button.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/idea-these-are-the-tires-i-want-for-my-motorcycle.htm Safety Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/idea-these-are-the-tires-i-want-for-my-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/idea-these-are-the-tires-i-want-for-my-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/idea-these-are-the-tires-i-want-for-my-motorcycle.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/idea-these-are-the-tires-i-want-for-my-motorcycle.htm?opendocument&comments Mon, 3 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0200 #France #Police #Dumb - Here is an example of a French cop putting his life at stake in order to catch speeders.

It's illegal and stupid.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-cop-places-himself-in-danger-to-catch-speeders.htm France Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-cop-places-himself-in-danger-to-catch-speeders.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-cop-places-himself-in-danger-to-catch-speeders.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/france-cop-places-himself-in-danger-to-catch-speeders.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-cop-places-himself-in-danger-to-catch-speeders.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:00:00 +0200

Another month gone, and we're almost in spring - the full motorcycle riding season is coming upon us with great speed. Lucky us. Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere. In the mean time, here are a few interesting motorcycle articles that have appeared during the last 7 days.

- Motorcycles And Agricultural Innovation (Congo Masquerade)
- Three Reasons You Should Always Wear Gloves When You Ride (Competition Accessories)
- Sarah Whitmores World - Vol Two (Transworld Motocross)
- Dynotips (Dealer News)
- Spoked Wheels Maintenance (Motorcycle Thailand)

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---27-february-2014.htm Web Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---27-february-2014.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---27-february-2014.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/top-internet-stories---27-february-2014.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/top-internet-stories---27-february-2014.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Review #Vespa #Scooter- A detailed review of the 2014 Vespa GTS 125 Super ie scooter. La Dolce Vita version Grand Tourism

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/review-vespa-gts-125-super-ie---dolce-vita-version-grand-tourism.htm Product Review David Morcrette http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/review-vespa-gts-125-super-ie---dolce-vita-version-grand-tourism.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/review-vespa-gts-125-super-ie---dolce-vita-version-grand-tourism.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/review-vespa-gts-125-super-ie---dolce-vita-version-grand-tourism.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/review-vespa-gts-125-super-ie---dolce-vita-version-grand-tourism.htm?opendocument&comments Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0200 #France #Museum #Exhibition - A very nice motorcycle exhibition has opened it doors for the first time in one of France's top museums in Lyon. Food, design and 'real' culture - motorcycle culture.

What more do you want? Called Motopoetique, the expo runs until 20 April 2014.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-exceptional-motorcycle-exhibition-in-top-museum.htm Events Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-exceptional-motorcycle-exhibition-in-top-museum.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-exceptional-motorcycle-exhibition-in-top-museum.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/france-exceptional-motorcycle-exhibition-in-top-museum.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/france-exceptional-motorcycle-exhibition-in-top-museum.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:00:00 +0200 #Dakar #Drugs - A Dakar Assistance truck got caught smuggling millions of Euros worth of cocaine in France recently.

Was it to pay for the race entry?

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/so-this-is-what-you-need-to-do-to-pay-the-entry-in-the-dakar.htm Dakar Race Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/so-this-is-what-you-need-to-do-to-pay-the-entry-in-the-dakar.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/so-this-is-what-you-need-to-do-to-pay-the-entry-in-the-dakar.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/so-this-is-what-you-need-to-do-to-pay-the-entry-in-the-dakar.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/so-this-is-what-you-need-to-do-to-pay-the-entry-in-the-dakar.htm?opendocument&comments Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:00:00 +0200 #Vespa #Camera #Design - Two designers made a concept Vespa camera that looks just like a product that would have been designed by Vespa.

Beautiful, timeless and a great gift.

... ]]> http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/what-if-vespa-made-a-camera.htm Vespa Mike Werner http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/what-if-vespa-made-a-camera.htm?opendocument&comments http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/what-if-vespa-made-a-camera.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dxcomments/what-if-vespa-made-a-camera.htm http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/what-if-vespa-made-a-camera.htm?opendocument&comments