Thursday, 29 October, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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One of the more interesting things to come from the Tokyo Motor Show this week goes by the name of “MotoBot”. MotoBot is an autonomous robot being developed by Yamaha, that rides motorcycles.
Tuesday, 27 October, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Us motorcyclists know only too well the benefits to riding a motorcycle. These benefits extend to other people and the environment as well as ourselves. Rarely, however, is this acknowledged by others—least of all a politician! It is for this reason that I was so happy to see this video from Australian Senator David Leyonhjelm saying a simple “thank you” to motorbike riders.
Senator Leyonhjelm (New South Wales), who rides a BMW S1000RR, gave this speech to the Australian parliament recently, and we applaud his speaking out for the many benefits (for all) of our two-wheeled transport choice.
Monday, 19 October, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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Electric motorcycles. Love ‘em or no? While I can get as excited as the next guy (or gal) about being projected along the road by a series of explosions, internal combustion isn’t the reason I ride. Heck, you could even relieve my left foot of gear shifting duties, and I’d be just as happy. So I follow the exciting developments of any alternative methods of propulsion in the motorcycle world. One doesn’t talk about electric motorcycles for very long before the name “Zero” comes up. Zero is the California-based company that has been working on bringing electric motorcycles to the mainstream for ten—yes, ten—years now.
Thursday, 17 September, 2015 by Alan Hearnshaw
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I’m sure I’m not the only who has been told this by a cosseted cager: “Man, you need some airbags on that thing!” Some have even tried. The thing is, of course, that in the unfortunate event of a “get off” we most often… well… get off! It is of little use watching an airbag inflate in your peripheral vision while you’re tumbling down the road as you and your bike part ways.
Now, however, Dianese have come up with what they believe is the perfect answer. Airbags in your jacket!
Continue Reading...Friday, 12 December, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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I came across this video today. It is produced by the Washington Motorcycle Safety Program.
It outlines the all too familiar SMIDSY. SMIDSY is a topic I shall be covering in detail in an upcoming post, but, for explanation, it’s an acronym for that all too often heard phrase uttered after someone has turned in front of you: “Sorry Man/Mate. I Didn’t See You”.
I think this is a great video because it emphasises the human aspect of the person under that helmet, and is very entertaining—despite its serious message. Good job, Washington State.
Tuesday, 9 December, 2014 by Alan Hearnshaw
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A very encouraging initiative came from the Motorcycle Industry Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers today.
Realising the Motorcycling Opportunity; A motorcycle safety and transport policy framework was devised in response to the slow-down in crash statistics for motorcycles in the UK.
Realising the Motorcycling Opportunity; A motorcycle safety and transport policy framework was devised in response to the slow-down in crash statistics for motorcycles in the UK.
The document acknowledges the benefits of two-wheeled transportation in convenience, economy and ecological friendliness.
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