Motorcycle safety courses are offered in states across the nation, and both experienced and new riders have much to gain from participating. Courses are often dynamic, offering safety tips for riders of all skill levels. Some courses even teach safety tips for different kinds of motorcycles. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) offers a variety of… read more
The Assistant Secretary for the Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration recently gave an interview to National Journal on his love for riding motorcycles, giving insight into how top transportation policy planners view motorcycle safety. The interview starts with the assistant secretary recalling a moment from his childhood when he was riding in… read more
A man on a mission to spread awareness of motorcycle safety has started a nationwide journey. This summer, the rider with 20 years of experience on motorcycles will traverse all 50 states to share his message. Throughout his journey, he will visit state capitals, vehicle departments, lawmakers and transportation department administrators to discuss how they… read more
Emerging technologies could become a leading contributor to motorcycle safety, helping motorcyclists avoid fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries. An Italian company has recently developed an “airbag suit” that motorcyclists can wear to protect the shoulders, collarbones and spine. The advanced airbag suit can detect adverse changes in movement instantly, prompting the helium-filled airbag to deploy.… read more
Imagine being able to download the schematics for a motorcycle and then use a 3D printer to create it from the comfort of your garage. As far-fetched as it sounds, 3D printing motorcycles could soon become a possibility. 3D printers use software to digitally build an object, and then use large amounts of plastic or… read more
Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycle safety courses to all current and former members of the military. The announcement from the motorcycle manufacturer came from aboard the USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier. A U.S. Paralympian and Alpine skier injured in Iraq gave the announcement. The Paralympian was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in 2003, and had… read more
With self-driving cars and trucks taking to the road, some of our readers might also wonder about what motorcycles of the near future will look like. Concepts detailing the future of motorcycles are on the drawing board, and include some ideas that many motorcyclists have never encountered. One of the strangest concepts we came seen… read more
In the military, motorcycle safety courses are mandatory for all motorcyclists. According to the military, one of the best motorcycle safety programs can be found at Hill Air Force base in Utah. The program director claims that Hill Air Force base offers members of the military more safety courses than any other motorcycle safety program… read more
Springtime is finally here and summer just around the corner, which means motorcyclists are gearing up and hitting the road again. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and motorcyclists and their families all across the United States are urging everyone to be conscious of riders. According to Robert Thompson, manager of Southhampton Harley Davidson, two… read more
