Riding a motorcycle can very well be one of the most freeing and thrilling experiences a motorist can have. This vehicle brings with it a different sensation than what one derives from driving a car. There is, however, the issue of safety when riding a motorcycle. This is the main reason that laws...
Despite the defeat of earlier proposed bans, the EU is once again considering a ban on motorcycles producing more than 100 horsepower. Currently, France is the only EU member with a 100 horsepower limit on motorcycles sold in country. Other EU countries have a stepped rider education system that...
According to data published by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Honda motorcycles are the brand most often stolen in the United States. From 2006 to 2009, Honda motorcycles accounted for 25% of all motorcycles stolen in the United States, followed by Yamaha (20%), Suzuki (17%),...
The first production motorcycle is generally regarded to be the Hildebrand & Wolfmueller, built by factories in Germany and France from 1894 to 1897. Although earlier motorcycle prototypes had been built by US and European inventors (including Gottleib Daimler's Einspur, often called the first...
Surveillance video from the Bellagio casino and resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, captured footage of an armed bandit who heisted $1.5 million dollars in gambling chips and escaped on a black motorcycle. Local police are investigating Tuesday's robbery and released photographs from the surveillance...
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have confirmed that one lane of the Lincoln Tunnel going North into Manhattan has been shut down following a motorcycle and bus automobile crash. The accident occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. within the tunnel linking New Jersey and New York City....
According to a recent study by the Governor's Highway Safety Association, motorcycle rider fatalities decreased by approximately 10% in 2009, the first such drop since 1997. Although the study did not document the cause of the reduction, participants speculated that the weakened U.S. economy has...
Electric motorcycles have been less than successful due to limited range and limited top speed. Good enough for short commutes on surface roads, electric motorcycles haven't been a practical alternative for real world commuters.Brammo has announced a new model, to debut in 2011, called the...
If you want the ultimate in fuel efficient vehicles, you may want to give Dutch inventor and auto designer Allert Jacobs a call. Starting with a 114 mpg Honda Innova motorcycle, Jacobs created a custom fiberglass shell that dramatically improves the bike's aerodynamic profile. He also...
If you're really, truly a fan of speed, chances are good you have a passion for both cars and motorcycles. If your passion leans towards two wheels, you may think that bikes are better than cars. If your passion is more for four wheels than two, you may think just the opposite. Undecided? Here...
