A San Francisco, California motorcyclist is suing General Motors, accusing one of their self driving cars of negligent driving. According to the suit, the motorcyclist says he was riding behind a self driving vehicle that changed lanes, merging left and leaving an open space ahead of the rider. The rider moved ahead into the space when the vehicle aborted the lane change and … [Read more...]
CrossHelmet – the Next Generation Smart Motorcycle Helmet
Technology is racing ahead and like the smartphone, where multiple functions have been combined into one device, motorcycle helmets are becoming the point of convergence for riders. The CrossHelmet is a new design, bringing together not only futuristic style, but just about everything you would expect in a 21st century helmet. Yes, it's DOT approved so it performs the most … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Riding Academy Revamps Rider Training
Never ridden a motorcycle before? No problem. If your check book allows it, you can walk into any motorcycle dealer and, with a few strokes of your pen, wobble out onto the road with your shiny new wheels. Harley Electra Glide or V-Rod, makes no difference, it's yours, have a nice day. Of course, you may scratch the bodywork or yourself in short order, not good for you and not … [Read more...]
Impulse Jackets Put Your Signal Lights Up Where Drivers Can See Them
Impulse Jackets will be introduced at the AIMExpo in Orlando, Florida next week, but Chris Esposito, co-founder of the start-up company, sent me some info and photos of their new jackets incorporating LED brake lights and turn signals that connect wirelessly to your bike's existing lights. After Chris had a close encounter with an SUV one foggy day, he figured getting … [Read more...]
LiveMap Motorcycle Helmet Heads Up Display Prototype From Russia
Heads up displays have been talked about for years, they seem to come and go, just like the companies that keep trying to build them. If someone could get it right, they would probably have a pretty good market and that's what this group of Russians is trying to do with LiveMap. LiveMap will be sold as a complete system built into a carbon fiber helmet, no add ons … [Read more...]
Help Study Motorcycle Safety with the MSF and Virginia Tech
Have you ever looked at detailed statistics from a motorcycle study and wondered, "Why don't they ever ask me?" or "How can I participate?" Well, wonder no more, now we're asking. I got a call from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) yesterday about a study they are doing in conjunction with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. It's a long term, comprehensive study … [Read more...]
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