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Forcite: Series A Funding Closes with Over $6 Million Raised
Forcite’s just secured over $6 million, funded post-series A – and we’re expecting big things for the Aussie startup. The report from StartupDaily tells us that the brand – currently hosting 18 employees, 60% of which are motorcycle riders themselves – previously raised over $1.15 million from investors towards a maximum target of $3 million, …
Gear Grind: Airbag Pants From Swedish Brand MO’CYCLE
I was going to start off with a long list of pear-shaped jokes, but I think I’m going to hold my silence for the people that could benefit from this invention – because there’s huge potential here. A Swedish company – Airbag Inside Sweden AB – has just created their first airbag collection under the …
AGV Unveils Gorgeous Limited Edition Pista GP RR Futuro
Today, we bring you a piece of pretty that I’m really wishing I had on my shelf of honour staring back at me. It’s a limited-edition lid courtesy of AGV, based off of the beautiful Pista GP RR used in MotoGP proper…and guys? They redid stuff. Lots of stuff. For starters, AGV gave the Limited …
Safety First: “Motorcyclists Are Often Seen But Not Remembered”
Why Drivers Often Say They Didn’t See You A report from The Daily Echo has the low-down on what causes accidents when motorcycles are involved – and believe it or not, the phrase “I just didn’t see them officer” may be more true than you think. PhD Researcher Shel Silva, is the mastermind behind a …
Indiana: Janus Motorcycles Among the Finalists in “Coolest Thing Made in Indiana” Contest
Janus Motorcycles has gone and entered themselves into a ‘Coolest Thing Made in Indiana’ tournament sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce – and the next few days will determine the finalists. The report from ElkhartTruth states that the tournament is currently in its 16th round, with the finals being determined by Valentines Day, February …
Industry Insider: Global 2021 Motorcycle Sales Figures
In a report from AutoFinanceNews, we’re told that some odd 50–70% of powersport purchases were made by newbies to the Powersports Industry. That’s a massive influx of demand, and one that comes with a different set of demographics compared to the traditional buyer pre-COVID. “Many consumers were looking for other opportunities during the lockdown to …
AMA Hall of Fame: Preston Petty Passes at 81 Years Young
The Thinking-Man Racer It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Preston Petty, owner of Preston Plastics and a motocross and off-roading legend in his own right. The report from RoadRacing World states that the man passed away on January 16th, at the ripe age of 81 – and what a legacy …
Las Vegas: Annual Mecum Auctions Set For End of January
The Entertainment Capital of the world is about to host a long-anticipated vintage motorcycle auction from January 25-29 – and judging by the lineup, it’s no wonder NewspressUSA calls it the ‘World’s Largest Vintage Motorcycle Auction.’ We’re told that a stunning 1,750 bikes will be present at the Mecum Auctions, each repaired “to an extremely …
KTM: Parent Company Experiences Sky-High Bike Sales for 2021
KTM’s Parent Company, Pierer Mobility, has just closed their 2021 Sales Numbers with a beautiful 23% increase in bike sales for the year. That’s a massive improvement from 2020; we’re told by Asphalt & Rubber that last year saw a 3.4% drop – not unusual when compared to other motorcycle names, but still a hefty …
Vata7 Unveils Crowdfunding Campaign for X1 LED Smart Helmet
Introducing the 1.9lb ‘Brain Bucket of the Future’ World, meet Vata7’s new brainchild – a smart helmet bristling with technology and a taste of the future. Our press release states that the X1 ‘Speed and Light’ LED Smart helmet – the only one in the world to feature ‘100% carbon fiber with aeronautical technology’ – …
Anti-Theft Trackers for America
Ex-Harley Executive Steve Piehl Partners with Monimoto A former executive of Harley-Davidson (founder and developer of the highly successful Harley Owners Group, or HOG) has just partnered with an anti-motorcycle-theft company, signing on to help with their current ‘series A’ fundraising – and Steve Piehl is excited to see what the brand will bring to …
Massachusetts: Why 2021 Showed the Highest Road-Going Mortality Rate
Earlier today, we hit upon a rather interesting report that showed the state of Massachusetts recorded over 40,000 fewer crashes in 2020 versus 2019. That number, we’re told, “only partially rebounded [in 2021].” Despite this, the state also recorded 408 collision-related casualties – 389 of those collisions being fatal to more than one person. That’s the …
New UK Highway Code Will Focus On Vulnerable Road Users
*NOTE: This article has been remedied to reflect the UK Highway Code – apologies for the oversight, and enjoy the read* “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” We here at wBW take motorcycle safety seriously. So seriously, in fact, that we have a whole list of articles and resources on the topic – everything from …
Alpinestars Introduces Three New Airbags at CES
When Alpinestars attended the 2022 CES this month (held in Las Vegas), we were expecting them to reveal something in the safety department – after all, 2020’s CES saw the brand debut their Tech-Air 5, a unit that increased coverage of the torso, rendering it safer than the previous model. This year, they dropped not …
Honda: In-Box RC213V-S Is The Most Expensive Japanese Auction Bike To Date
A crated Honda RC213V-S has just blasted past the record for ‘most expensive Japanese motorcycle to be auctioned off’ – and the supersport barely has a mile on the clock. The report from MCN states that the bike – first debuted in 2015 and typically costing £140,000 new – had 63 bids placed on the …
Forcite To Revamp Sales Avenues For Greater Supply Support
Forcite is in the process of revamping their website – and no wonder. With this past November seeing their most recent shipment of MK1 Smart Helmets selling out in a jaw-dropping 30 minutes, the company has plenty of room to expand and continue to provide to a growing customer base. If you were one of the …
National Packard Museum’s Annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition to Show Buell Bikes
For 22 years, the National Packard Museum has hosted their Annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibition – and with 2022 on the horizon, they’ve just released that the brand to be featured is none other than Buel, via a beautiful 1987 RR1000. The Business Journal Daily tells us that the bike is currently on loan from New …
BMW’s Greatest Private Motorcycle Collection: A Tour
A gent by the name of Peter Nettesheim has what CNET calls “the world’s greatest private BMW motorcycle collection” – and considering even his garden is decorated with the things, we figured we’d take a peek and see what was inside. (We will curate a ‘spotlight’ of a handful of the bikes…just to keep you …
Replica 1960’s BatCycle Goes to Auction
Holy Motorcycles, Batman – It’s Built Around an Original Catalina 250! The dawn is coming – and by all accounts, it’s coming in the form of a replica Batcycle about to go up for auction. Our report for today’s bit of gossip comes from TopSpeed, along with the news that the Mecum auction house will …
Triumph Relives History With Newly Discovered 1901 Prototype
Recovered and Rebuilt for the Masses Triumph’s very first prototype has just been discovered, and it’s not often you find something this special in such mint condition. The first prototype from Triumph was, according to an article from Motoroids, “Long-rumored to exist and referenced within advertising and reviews that appeared in 1901…this first Triumph prototype …
Recap: The 2021 IMS Outdoors in Southern California
As my fellow motorcyclists up north start winterizing their motorcycles for storage, here in Southern California, it’s a chilly 64°F (18°C for you metric folks). It’s gotten so cold, I had to close my vents on my REV’IT! Offtrack jacket! Jokes aside, I’m super excited that this year’s IMS decided to hold the event outdoors. …
EICMA 2021: Motorcycle Gadget Company GIVI Launches New Accessories
Motorcycle Gear Brand GIVI has just announced their new line at this year’s EICMA – and the list of items includes flask/bottle holders for those of you in possession of adventure-tourers. On top of the bags, top boxes, soft panniers and helmets, the report from RideApart states that the lineup also includes a bottle holder …
Janus Motorcycles Celebrates Big Success For Halcyon 250 & 450
You Can’t Go Wrong With Custom ‘The world’s smallest motorcycle manufacturer’ is experiencing a boom in pre-orders – and with the first Halcyon 450 fresh off the assembly line, riders now have an extra bike to trick out. “We’ve experienced lots of growth over the last several years,” chuckles General Manager Grant Longenbaugh from Janus Motorcycles. …
Colorado: New RevZilla showroom Showcases “A Different Flavor of Motorcycles”
Joanne Donn takes her work seriously. She’s the showroom manager for RevZilla’s new store in Denver, Colorado, built in the heart of what the locals call the “RiNo” art district – a community that is as saturated with diverse flavors as it is welcoming of new ones. For Donn, the store couldn’t have possibly chosen …
Royal Enfield “Build. Train. Race.” Calls All Women For 2022 Season
“Custom-Built To Inspire” Royal Enfield’s ground-breaking program is now accepting applications for their next season – and Build. Train. Race. (BTR) is welcoming all women to apply. What is BTR, you ask? “The formula is straightforward; competitors build a race-ready machine from the provided Royal Enfield motorcycle, they train on their race bike with racing …
New Lightweight Motorcycle Dash Cam From Star Pickers
Today’s there’s a new gadget from Star Pickers on the docket. It’s a dash cam equivalent for motorcycles – and the brand is hoping it will create a safer riding environment for riders worldwide. “Rider Log is a sensor based mobility control system,” states the report from KoreaItTimes. “It checks the driving records based on …
Ohio: Free Motorcycle Rider Training with $2.5 Million Raised in Funding
Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, has just announced that a cool $2.5 million is currently available to government agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to provide motorcycle rider training to the masses. The report from einPresswire states that the effort has been installed in retaliation to motorcycle fatalities and injuries …
Schuberth: World Premiere Unveils All-New C5 Helmet
Schuberth has just launched their world premiere – and the topic for this HAS to be the anticipated C5 flip-up helmet. When Schuberth came out with their updated C4 Pro, fans worldwide were more than a little excited. After all, Schuberth had taken what was already a pretty good helmet (the C4) and added all …
Aegis Rider: Prototype Glasses Teach Motorcyclists How to Lean Into a Corner
Let’s face it; in a perfect world, we’d have everybody understanding how to get low and lean into a curve (we’d also perhaps have cheaper ARCH Motorcycles and a surplus of race tracks available to scoot top speeds for free, but I digress). Unfortunately, the motorcycle community is full of new (and experienced) riders who …
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Partners with Hedon to Auction Helmets
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is a global motorcycle event devoted to raising funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs in partnership with the Movember Foundation. This year marks ten straight years of awareness raised for the cause, and they’re celebrating by auctioning a collection of iconic, custom helmets courtesy of Hedon …
Helmet Inspection Company Creates Damage Scan for Motorcycle Helmets
In the world of motorcycle riding today, one of the first things we are taught is never to drop our helmets. It can mean the difference between a safe noggin and a broken watermelon in the event of an incident, yet so much hinges on careful care of the helmet itself. What happens if a cherished …
Halcyon 450: A New Classic Beauty From Janus Motorcycles
It’s a Tuesday. You’ve got a handful of items in your quota for the week, and you’re about to start the day in the usual routinely fashion. Before tackling the list, you tread over to your computer (it’s old, but it gets the job done), sit, take a sip from your morning mug of coffee …
Harley Davidson Shows Increase In Sales For 2021 Q2
Since the release of the H-D Pan America and their sister brand ‘LiveWire,’ Harley Davidson has continued to lean on the details of their Hardwire Strategy, placed into effect in July of last year. The Strategy outlines a ‘restructuring’ of the company, resulting in a leaner, meaner company function, with a special focus on the demands …
New Graphics for Arai VX-PRO4 Helmets
We’ve just had word that Arai has updated their VX-PRO4 Helmet graphics – and the new ‘block’ scheme is nothing short of groovy. Advertised as “The latest expression of the ultimate off-road helmet,” the VX-PRO4 Helmet uses a uniquely handmade shell to improve the durability, safety, and performance of the helmet. Upgraded from the VX-PRO3, …
The Ultimate Guide To Preparing For A Long-Distance Motorcycle Road Trip
If you don’t do cross-continental touring every summer as part of your owning a long-distance touring cruiser, you’ve come to the right place! This guide is meant to get you through the basic, and a couple of the advanced, things you need to do to prepare for a long distance motorcycle trip. The first thing …
In Tune with Dave Moss: Racer, Teacher & Suspension Tuning Legend
The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation of past generations – like most sports, groups, or communities. Since 1995, Dave Moss Tuning has had one transparent goal, in fact, it’s clearly stated on his website – “Dave Moss has been on a …
New BSA 650 Twin In Final Stages To Leave The Lab
I don’t know about you, but there’s something so delicious about old-world motors. And when it comes to quality made at mass-production rates, BSA had the cat in the proverbial bag. Now, after nearly 50 years of waiting, they are ready to break the silence – and it’s going to be a big bang, from …
Tom Cruise Breaks Silence On Death-Defying Motorcycle Stunt
On a crisp September morning in Norway, Tom Cruise walked up to a Honda CRF 450, mounted, and rode a ramp off a cliff. When it comes to making a bike look good, world-renowned actor Tom Cruise has the cat in the proverbial bag. His stunts are a thing of legend – and one of …
