There's been a leak, the secret's out. Contrary to what you may believe, you can legally own and ride those JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) motorcycles never brought to the US by the factory. If you know about the likes of the two stroke Suzuki RGV250, Honda NSR250 or Yamaha TZR250, you probably have at least some desire to try one on for size, but of course, they're prohibited … [Read more...]
Anti Lock Brakes Likely to Become Standard on All Motorcycles After European Proposal
The European Parliament passed a proposal to make antilock brake systems a requirement on all motorcycles over 125cc. Final approval awaits a review by all members of the union, but judging from the commentary in Europe, it looks like it will become law by 2016. I tried to read through the actual legislation (pdf), but it is written in the usual format which makes any … [Read more...]
Get Your Motorcycle License on a Can Am Roadster?
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 back into the living room but the ad was over and wasn't sure they actually … [Read more...]
IIHS Pushing for Motorcycle Anti Lock Brakes
Last summer we reported the NHTSA planned to decide by this year whether to mandate anti lock brakes on new motorcycles. Late last week, the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) issued a new call for the ABS systems on motorcycles citing a one third reduction in crashes when comparing similar motorcycles with and without ABS. Institute researchers compared the fatal … [Read more...]
ROEHR Motorcycles Earns EPA Emissions Certification
Building motorcycles in a small company environment is tough to begin with but meeting the EPA emissions requirements makes it just that much more difficult. Roehr now has their EPA certification and is able to begin deliveries. Press release: Roehr Motorcycles LLC is pleased to announce that the ROEHR 1250sc has been issued it's EPA Certificate of Conformity. Company … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Anti Lock Brakes May Become Mandatory
A report from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) discussing upcoming safety features for cars, also says the agency will decide by next year whether or not to make ABS a required feature on new motorcycles. According to the Detroit News: An insurance institute study showed that the rate of fatal crashes was 28 percent lower for motorcycles equipped … [Read more...]