World’s first hydrogen race car passes FIA crash tests

The Pioneer 25 marks a momentous step in the world of motorsports as it passed the mandatory FIA crash tests. Developed solely for Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport, the car has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).Continue ReadingC… Continue reading World’s first hydrogen race car passes FIA crash tests

All that glitters is not gold: Ola e-motorcycles slammed upon launch

Ola’s super-cheap electric roadsters caused a global stir at launch, but issues are now becoming apparent, from the subpar base variant lacking basic safety equipment, to an embarrassing case of outright plagiarism of Zero Motorcycles’ press photos.Con… Continue reading All that glitters is not gold: Ola e-motorcycles slammed upon launch

Should motorcycles have seatbelts? CFMoto thinks so

Chinese manufacturer CFMoto thinks motoryclists should buckle up. The company has recently applied for a patent for a seat belt setup that holds riders in their seat under hard braking, or in a frontal crash.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, Trans… Continue reading Should motorcycles have seatbelts? CFMoto thinks so

Should motorcycles have seatbelts? CFMoto thinks so

Chinese manufacturer CFMoto thinks motoryclists should buckle up. The company has recently applied for a patent for a seat belt setup that holds riders in their seat under hard braking, or in a frontal crash.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, Trans… Continue reading Should motorcycles have seatbelts? CFMoto thinks so

GoPro’s new Hero 13 flagship has swappable lenses – and a baby brother

With interchangeable lenses, a magnetic mount, and a magnetic charger, GoPro Hero 13’s biggest upgrades are on the outside. But that’s not to say nothing has changed on the inside; it gets a bigger battery with new power delivery and is priced at US$39… Continue reading GoPro’s new Hero 13 flagship has swappable lenses – and a baby brother

US$1,400 tilting three-wheeler puts a roof over riders’ heads

A scooter with a roof. This idea doesn’t really scream novel – especially in Asia. BMW even toyed with this idea (and failed) at the turn of the century. We’ll excuse you if you don’t remember the C1, which never even made it to the US. Its peculiar de… Continue reading US$1,400 tilting three-wheeler puts a roof over riders’ heads

Guinness World Record for longest motorcycle journey in a single country

Indian motorcycle rider Venkata Karthik Tupili recently broke the Guinness World Record for the longest journey by motorcycle in a single country, covering a total of 140,094.1 kilometers (87,050 miles) across India. His journey spanned more than 450 d… Continue reading Guinness World Record for longest motorcycle journey in a single country

Kymco concept: Adventure motorcycle? Scooter? Or a bit of both?

Taiwanese manufacturer Kymco has mashed a maxi-scooter together with an adventure bike to create an accessible, trail-ready machine with underseat storage and a seat you don’t need a ladder to climb up to. Built on a crossover platform, the CV-R5 conce… Continue reading Kymco concept: Adventure motorcycle? Scooter? Or a bit of both?

24-hour motorcycle distance record absolutely smashed in Italy

The Guinness World Record for the greatest distance covered on a motorcycle in 24 hours is now credited to Spaniard Iván Cervantes, who smashed the old record by over 600 km (370 miles) while averaging a speed of 167.79 km/h (104.26 mph) on July 9, 202… Continue reading 24-hour motorcycle distance record absolutely smashed in Italy