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Motowinter Pompone 2008, two wheels on the snow
2008-01-07 04:20:00
Like not knowing mythical motoclub the Pompone! Well, the boys ofPaderno of the Grappa, with the sponsorship of the FMI, have organizedthe Pompone MotoWinter 2008 . No registration, nobody classifica[...
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Motowinter Pompone 2008, two wheels on the snow
2008-01-07 04:18:00
Like not knowing mythical motoclub the Pompone! Well, the boys ofPaderno of the Grappa, with the sponsorship of the FMI, have organizedthe Pompone MotoWinter 2008 . No registration, nobody classifica[...
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Moto Airbag
2007-11-14 09:39:00
It seems like everyone is taking the airbag route now, and Moto airbag are the latest group to have a go with their spinal cord protecting waistcoat. Called the Motoairbag, the jacket is worn like a normal motorcycle jacket over the top of your normal kit. The airbag is attached by a cable to a clip on a ring of a special belt that goes onto the bike seat. Once the cord comes away from the ring the suit is activated. Check the demonstration video below to see how it works.  

IPCC clears North Wales Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom over dead biker c
2007-11-13 11:26:00
The Independent Police Complaints Comission (IPCC) has cleared North Wales Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom of any wrongdoing in an investigation into the display of a decapitated motorcyclist at the launch of a road safety campaign - without the consent of the biker's family. "The IPCC independent investigation has found no evidence that the Chief Constable contravened Criminal Law or breached the Police Code of Conduct." Although the investigation has ruled out any legal complaint, it does go on to look at the situation in which the the complaint arose: "The IPCC has recommended that the North Wales Police Force and its management, under the leadership of the Chief Constable, examine the issues arising from this incident and strengthen, where appropriate, the existing internal arrangements for events requiring the co-operation and involvement of the media. It has also recommended that the North Wales Police Authority, in line with its duties of public accountability, examine ...
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Police admit at least four months of speeding convictions could be wrong
2007-10-12 19:40:00
Kent Police has dramatically admitted that people caught speeding with handheld laser guns during at least the last four months may have been wrongly convicted. The admission came after details were revealed yesterday on this site of an internal force email sent to all south Kent Police officers instructing them that use of all laser speed guns had been suspended. The email stated: ‘Following a court case at Folkestone yesterday and in liaison with the Criminal Justice Unit (traffic) a review of speed enforcement policy is to be made regarding the use of all laser speed guns in South Kent. ‘Pending this review, NO further FPN’s [fixed penalty notices] or summons should be issued.’ A source has told MCN the action is force-wide.’  The email was dated October 4 and said it was hoped the review would be completed within two weeks. It said officers would be notified of ‘any changes in policy required before any further enforcement takes place’.  Kent Policeâ...
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Aprilia's 2007 Model Line in Las Vegas
2007-10-05 22:45:00
From a press release issued by Piaggio Group:Aprilia USA invites attendees at the 2007 Femmoto track days and motorcycle demo event demo event to discover why its Italian motorcycles and scooters are one of the most pulse-pounding experiences available on two wheels. From October 5 through 7, enthusiasts can experience Aprilia’s award-winning V-Twin street and off-road bikes as well as a selection of equally sporty scooters when the Italianmanufacturer’s national test ride tour opens its mobile showroom at Las Vega s Motor Speedway.Now in its sixth year, Femmoto continues the tradition of hosting female motorcycle enthusiasts in a nurturing and safe environment. Emphasizing its dedication to this growing audience of female riders, Aprilia USA is again a proud sponsor of the event.Femmoto attendees can schedule a test ride on championship-caliber motorcycles, such as the 2007 RSV 1000 R Factory, awarded the 2006 “Masterbike� designation by the world’s leading moto journalist...
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Yamaha concept motorcycles
2007-10-05 17:32:00
Yamaha has revealed more of the weird concept bikes it will show at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.The new models include:Yamaha Tesseract This is a hybrid 4-wheeled vehicle powered by a combination of a liquid-cooled V-twin gasoline engine and an electric motor. It is designed with "dual-scythe" suspension that lets it lean like a motorcycle despite the 4-wheel layout. There is also a dual arm-lock system that keeps the machine upright when at rest without a stand. Yamaha LUXAIRThis is a hybrid motorcycle with a petrol engine and an electric motor, with the electric motor kicking in during acceleration to assist the engine and switching over when cruising to perform a electricity generating function that re-charges the battery.The engine-braking force created during deceleration is also used to generate electricity to charge the battery. Yamaha’s YIPU (Yamaha Intelligent Power Unit) is built into the rear hub to provide the electric power during acceleration and when whee...
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New suspects charged over Hells Angel shooting
2007-10-05 14:45:00
Three new suspects have been charged with murder over the shooting of a Hells Angel on the M40.The three men were charged last night after being arrested early on Wednesday morning on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. All three were due to appear before magistrates this morning.A fourth man was arrested by Warwickshire Police yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. The 44-year-old from Nuneaton is being detained at a police station in Warwickshire.Victim Gerard Tobin, 35, was shot dead on August 12 while returning from the Bulldog Bash at Long Marston Airfield near Stratford. Tobin was a Canadian who lived in south London, where he worked for Warr’s Harley-Davidson.Four men have already been charged over the killing and are currently remanded in custody.Simon Turner, 40, Dane Garside, 41, and Sean Creighton, 43, are charged with murder and a firearms offence, and Dean Taylor, 45, with a firearms offence. They are due to appear at Birmignham Crown Court on November 26.
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Exclusive MCN competition: Win Mac Tools toolbox and Nokia 6110 mobile phon
2007-10-05 14:43:00
As well as offering an exclusive six-page serialisation of the new Long Way Down book, in this week's MCN (Wednesday, October 3, 2007), we have also got a stunning money-saving reader offer and the chance to win some incredible prizes.The Long Way Down adventure sees Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman heading off on their latest trip from Scotland to the tip of Africa in South Africa.The exclusive reader offer price of £49.99 packages the Long Way Down book, DVD, soundtrack CD and T-Shirt and a free sticker together – a saving of more than £20 over the recommended cost of £70.97.If you take out the amazing reader offer you will also be entered into a competition to win some incredible prizes including a limited edition Mac Tools toolbox.Commemorating the Long Way Down adventure, the toolbox is ideal for professional mechanics or keen enthusiasts and has retail value of £1,750.Also up for grabs are 10 Nokia Navigator 6110 mobile phones – the same as those used by McGregor and...
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Vietnam eyes regional motorbike hub status
2007-09-08 14:10:00
The Vietnam ese Ministry of Industry and Trade seeks to develop the country into a major hub for motorbike manufacture, design, and assembly by 2015.Under a blueprint it announced recently, the ministry aims to increase domestic motorbike output to fully meet rural demand and 90 percent of urban demand by 2015. Vietnam has, so far this year, imported motorbikes and spare parts worth US$450 million.By 2015 the local content in scooters and motorbikes will go up respectively to 60 percent and 90 percent. Around 31 million two-wheelers would run on the country’s roads by then, the ministry said.The industry would also be a major exporter with bikes and parts shipments worth $400 million, including components sold to international companies.The ministry calls on the industry to boost trade promotion and tie-ups with international groups to achieve higher exports of spares.Last year 2.1 million motorbikes were produced in the country, 1.44 million by foreign behemoths like Honda and Yam...
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Honda launches new models to regain loss in market share
2007-09-03 01:45:00
Astra Honda Motor (AHM) will launch three new models with more stylish and sporty features this year to regain its market leadership, which has dropped significantly since January amid growing competition from its main competitor, Yamaha.AHM, which has been the motorcycle market leader in Indonesia for many years, launched one of the new models Friday, promising more affordability and reliability to Indonesian motorcycle fans.The Honda Fit X bebek model, which has a 100cc four-stroke engine and a price tag of Rp 10.5 million (about US$1,129) off the road, is now available in Jakarta.Dubbed "economical, reliable and functional", the Honda Fit X and two upcoming products -- a sporty motorcycle and an automatic scooter -- are expected to increase the company's sales by 20 percent this year, AHM marketing director Johannes Loman said at the launching ceremonyHe said the company hoped to sell between 2.2 million and 2.4 million motorcycles this year. "We are still looking to be number o...
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New Traffic Model Shows Positive Impact Of Motor Scooters On New York City
2007-04-17 16:02:00
Adding Scooters to Traffic Mix Could Save New York ers Time and Money Lost to Traffic Delays, and Reduce Emissions That Contribute to Global WarmingData from a new traffic model released today demonstrates that the ation's largest city could significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, a key factor in the global warming debate, and reduce fuel consumption while saving a great deal of time lost to congestion by simply incorporating more motor scooters into the commuting vehicle mix. The results of this study directly respond to growing concerns about traffic congestion in New York City. In his December 2006 sustainability speech, Mayor Michael Bloomberg discussed the City's growing congestion challenges and set a goal to reduce New York's emissions by 30 percent.The traffic model, examining a central section of midtown Manhattan in New York City, was developed by transportation engineering and planning firm Sam Schwartz PLLC using Synchro/Sim Traffic 6.0 -- an industry-sta...
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