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Yamaha Confirms the Debut of Full Seamless Transmission in MotoGP
Yamaha Confirms the Debut of Full Seamless Transmission in MotoGP

10 Mar 2015, 12:14 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will start using the fully-seamless gearboxes Yamaha prepared for the 2015 season. Tested at Sepang 2, they debut in Qatar

 
Shoei Offers Transitions CWR-1 Photochromatic Face Shield – Video
Shoei Offers Transitions CWR-1 Photochromatic Face Shield – Video

9 Mar 2015, 16:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like photochromatic face shields are becoming increasingly popular, as Shoei shows its own device, with a 2-minute full self-activation time.

 
Goodyear Electricity-Generating Tire Could Be a Nice Upgrade for e-Motorcycles
Goodyear Electricity-Generating Tire Could Be a Nice Upgrade for e-Motorcycles

9 Mar 2015, 14:44 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Goodyear shows a new tire concept which can harness energy from the heat it builds up and deformation during operation, could work decently for bikes, too

 
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes vs Battery Electric Bikes, Part 2 (Final)
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes vs Battery Electric Bikes, Part 2 (Final)

6 Mar 2015, 16:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Battery-powered and hydrogen fuel cell-powered motorcycles look like the two options we have for the future but new technologies may brings something else, too.

 
Kymco Motoplatinum BOX Offers Riding Data for Crashes, Reduces Insurance Rates
Kymco Motoplatinum BOX Offers Riding Data for Crashes, Reduces Insurance Rates

6 Mar 2015, 13:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Kymco and Italian insurance operator 24hAssistance deliver a motorcycle black box system which can provide riding data in case of an accident

 
Why Ducati Has the Upper Hand in MotoGP Electronics
Why Ducati Has the Upper Hand in MotoGP Electronics

4 Mar 2015, 16:12 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / From the days when Ducati fans petitioned for a retirement from MotoGP to spearheading the premier class software design

 
AGV Introduces LCD-Tint Visors, But They Don't Come Cheap – Video
AGV Introduces LCD-Tint Visors, But They Don't Come Cheap – Video

3 Mar 2015, 16:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Italian helmet manufacturer AGV introduces a LCD tint visor for several helmets. The system looks really cool, but needs recharging and is not at all cheap

 
Apple Smart Watch Could Replace Motorcycle Keys
Apple Smart Watch Could Replace Motorcycle Keys

3 Mar 2015, 14:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Apple's upcoming smart Watch could open a new era in the way riders interact with their motorcycles by granting keyless starting

 
The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli Resurfaced, Phillip Island Problems Remembered
The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli Resurfaced, Phillip Island Problems Remembered

2 Mar 2015, 17:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in San Marino will be redone, solar panels added to the more environmentally-friendly venue

 
Ducati Adds Seamless Gearbox to Open Class Bikes
Ducati Adds Seamless Gearbox to Open Class Bikes

2 Mar 2015, 15:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati managed to equip one of its GP14 machines with a seamless gearbox, despite the fact that Yamaha and Honda said the Open software can't work with these

 
Come and Play with the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M Dash Controls
Come and Play with the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M Dash Controls

1 Mar 2015, 15:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha surfaces the Meter Simulator web interface, a very trick toy for those who want to become acquainted with the electronics of the R1 and R1M bikes

 
Volt Motorcycles to Introduce All-New Electric Volt 220 Sport Bike
Volt Motorcycles to Introduce All-New Electric Volt 220 Sport Bike

27 Feb 2015, 17:07 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Volt Motorcycles, one of the few independent electric motorcycle companies in the world, announces the launch of multiple models this weekend

 
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes vs Battery Electric Bikes, Part 1
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes vs Battery Electric Bikes, Part 1

27 Feb 2015, 15:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The future will most likely see classic gas-powered motorcycles as museum items, with electric bikes replacing them. What does the future have in store for us?

 
Lorenzo Utterly Destroys His Bike in a Crash during Michelin Tests, Many Others Fall, Too
Lorenzo Utterly Destroys His Bike in a Crash during Michelin Tests, Many Others Fall, Too

26 Feb 2015, 12:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some of the MotoGP riders remained at Sepang to test a new batch of Michelin tires. Lap times have been rather decent, but many riders crashed

 
KeyMe Kiosks Allows Riders to Duplicate Their Motorcycle Keys
KeyMe Kiosks Allows Riders to Duplicate Their Motorcycle Keys

25 Feb 2015, 16:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Obtaining a duplicate key for your motorbike will now be easier thanks to the new KeyMe kiosks. Prices will also be significantly lower than what dealers offer

 
Hoverbike Goes Quad-Copter, Needs $1.1 Mil Funding
Hoverbike Goes Quad-Copter, Needs $1.1 Mil Funding

24 Feb 2015, 12:10 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Hoverbike is entering a new development phase and is seeking out more financing. The first complete quad-copter will be given to one of the donors

 
Victory Gunner Plus Oculus Rift Equals an Amazing Virtual Ride to Sturgis
Victory Gunner Plus Oculus Rift Equals an Amazing Virtual Ride to Sturgis

23 Feb 2015, 15:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Victory Motorcycles and Oculus Rift provide a unique experience allowing people to virtually ride the Gunner on the Sturgis region

 
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo Might Test the Full Seamless Gearbox at Sepang 2
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo Might Test the Full Seamless Gearbox at Sepang 2

21 Feb 2015, 10:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo are almost sure to receive the fully-seamless gearbox at Sepang 2, offering clutchless upshifting and downshifting

 
Nand Logic Smart Helmet Brings Active Defense Systems
Nand Logic Smart Helmet Brings Active Defense Systems

20 Feb 2015, 09:59 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / A new smart helmet will soon be added to the family of high-tech helmets. The Nand Logic smart helmet is equipped with SoC technology

 
Wireless Charging One Step Closer to Becoming Popular with Motorcycles
Wireless Charging One Step Closer to Becoming Popular with Motorcycles

19 Feb 2015, 17:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Chargher specialist CTEK licenses wireless technology from WiTricity, taking one step forward towards making wireless charging more popular