Motorcycle Safety

BMW Makes ABS Standard on All 2012 Motorcycles

April 19, 2011

Antilock brake systems will be standard on all 2012 BMW motorcycles. Although ABS can be found on more and more motorcycles, usually as an option, BMW took the next step and made it standard across the entire model lineup. In wet weather or other limited traction situations ABS can make a huge difference in your ability to stop quickly and [...]

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Get Your Motorcycle License on a Can Am Roadster?

March 18, 2011

Can Am Roadster Training for a Motorcycle License A few days ago, I turned on the TV and walked into the kitchen for a cup of coffee when I heard a commercial for the Can Am Roadster and I thought I heard them say, “take your motorcycle license test on a Roadster and go riding the next day.” I ran [...]

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Does Motorcycle Training Reduce Motorcycle Accidents?

December 13, 2010

Does it matter whether you get motorcycle specific training before launching yourself down the road on your brand new bike? Beyond the basics of how to operate the controls, what actually has an effect on whether you are likely to get into an accident? The George Institute for Global Health, located in Australia, did an analysis of worldwide studies to [...]

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