Florin Tibu
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Personal motto:
If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride
Florin will race you up the hill on a motorbike and at the top, no matter if it's you or him who got there first, he'll meet you with a smile.
He just likes the road and enjoys the ride. It's all about the road and ride; and another nice story to tell when you get back home in one piece.
TAC Anti-Accident Campaign Is Now 25, Carries On
8 Oct 2012, 13:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Australian Transport Accidents Commission (TAC) is well known around the world for their very graphic, and some might say – brutal, series of commercials aimed at increasing road awareness and reduction of accidents. This campaign was star...
Elmoto Shows HR-3 Electric Bike
8 Oct 2012, 13:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Electric vehicles team Elmoto shows yet another eye-candy bike in the shape of the HR-3. So far Elmoto brings three electric vehicles to the market: the HR-1 “pedelec” a hybrid between a bicycle and electric bike, the HR-2 and now t...
Car Ploughs in Bike Ridden by 5 Chinese Guys
8 Oct 2012, 12:31 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Asia is the place where you just expect to see 3 or sometimes as much as 5 people riding the same bike, and China is probably the best ground for spotting such things. Now, in case of a crash, the number of injuries varies accordingly, and crash...
Husqvarna Wins 2012 Pharaons Rally with Joan Barreda
8 Oct 2012, 11:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Spanish rider Joan Barreda makes history for Huqvarna as he wins the 2013 Pharaons Rally in Egypt. This is the inaugural victory for Husqvarna, and a most welcome asset for the BMW-owned manufacturer. Barreda has managed to take three of the six...
21% Sales Boost for Husqvarna Bikes in 2012
8 Oct 2012, 11:10 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Husqvarna is the second brand of the BMW Group and it looks like 2012 has been a better year than expected, BMW announces. As far as the end of September, Husqvarna dealerships sold no less that 7,355 bikes, and this accounts for a whopping 21% ...
2013 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO Is Here
8 Oct 2012, 10:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 1100 EVO Monster from legendary bike manufacturer Ducati gets new features for 2013. And even more, since this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Monster range, a special edition bike hits the dealerships' showrooms. Ducati 1100 EVO...
Victory Motorcycles' 2013 High-Ball Bobber
8 Oct 2012, 09:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If bobbers are your game, then Victory's 2013 High-Ball is the right toy for you. The High-Ball comes with a tremendous 110 ft-lbs/ 149 Nm torque blasting from the massive 106 cubic-inches/ 1731cc V-Twin power unit. Sensible use of the thro...
2013 Harley-Davidson Superlow XL883L
8 Oct 2012, 09:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Harley-Davidson is now showing the 2013 models and the first on our list is the affordable and fun Superlow XL883L. If you're looking for pure, no-frill riding fun, the Superlow might just fit the bill. The 2013 version comes with some ni...
Ducati Shows 2013 and 20th Anniversary 796 Monster
8 Oct 2012, 08:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The world of streetfighter bikes has a special place for the 796 Ducati Monster. And we're just happy to show you the re-vamped Monster for 2013, next to the 20th anniversary edition of this iconic beast. The Monster 900 preseted in Cologne...
2013 Schuberth C3 Pro Advanced Flip-up Helmet
8 Oct 2012, 08:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / German top-notch helmet manufacturer Schuberth shows detailed info on the next flip-up helmet generation, the C3 Pro. With the C-series being one of the best choices available in the industry, the C3 Pro model boasts even better technology and m...
2013 Star 5-Bros Custom Low-bagger Cruiser
8 Oct 2012, 07:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Introducing yet another customized bike which makes it in the 2013 calendar from Star Motorcycles: the 5-Bros, by Duncan Russell. We just cannot get enough of Star's brilliant idea to feature and expose some of the most striking custom bike...
Welcome Ducati Monster 696 Anniversary Edition
8 Oct 2012, 07:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati has showed up the 2013 Anniversary Edition of their awesome 796 Monster bike. It's been 20 years since the day the Monster prowled the streets for the very first time. Since that day, the Ducati Monster 696 has become a revered icon ...
AFT Halia, A Custom Fighter Built by Models
8 Oct 2012, 06:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / They say motorcycle tuning and customization is a job only fit for men. Yet AMD Championships multiple winner AFT is decided to prove this wrong. Meet Halia, a custom streetfighter built by models. As strange as it would sound AFT is both a cust...
Progressive Suspension Announces Monoshock for BMW F 800 GS
6 Oct 2012, 11:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Motorcycle suspension component manufacturer Progressive Suspension announces the appearance of a special monoshock dedicated for one of the best-loved mid-class touring machines, the BMW F 800 GS. The bike itself is quite new and has also recei...
2013 Victory Judge Muscle Bike Shows Awesome Grit · Video
6 Oct 2012, 10:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Victory Motorcycles are building up quite some momentum, as their 2013 line looks great and packs both brawn and attitude. The Judge is one of the notable members of the power-cruiser fleet, a bike which screams the classic American style backed...
Schuberth RiderEcall Rescue System Available in January 2013
6 Oct 2012, 09:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Renowned German manufacturer Schuberth announces the RiderEcall rescue system. RiderEcall is an optional accessory suitable for any bike and helmet and it will send GSM and GPS data in case of a crash. One of the factors which tend to make the s...
Riding Backwards Scooter Crash
6 Oct 2012, 09:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some people are really asking for it when it comes to bike-related injuries and even more. It is indeed fun and inspiring watching stunt riders doing the craziest tricks at bike rallies and similar events, but acting Evel Knievel on busy streets is...
1 Millionth Suzuki GSX-R · Video
6 Oct 2012, 08:21 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's almost 20 years since legendary manufacturer Suzuki outed their first GSX-R bike ever. This year marks the production of the 1 millionth GSX-R bike, in the shape of a nifty 1000cc sport beast. This commemorative bike sports a different...
Ducati 1199 Panigale Gets Akrapovic Exhaust in November
6 Oct 2012, 07:35 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The new 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale promises quite a stir once it will hit the roads, thanks to its lighter construction, powerful engine and racing heritage. And to make things even more interesting, Akrapovic has announced a dedicated exhaust f...
2013 Victory Boardwalk Showcase · Video
5 Oct 2012, 15:31 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Victory Motorcycles presents the Boardwalk cruiser as a sleek classic cruiser, a mixture between the classic feel and the modern technology, a combination which aims to echo deep in the hearts of the Harley Fans. With a solid 1,731cc 4-stroke 50...