Two British motorcycle organisations have published a policy paper on the protection of historic motorcycles. The heritage motorcycling sector is said to contribute up to 1.84 billion euros annually to the economy.
A new BMW patent reveals a completely enclosed, teardrop-shaped two-wheeler with an unusual stabilisation system. The Munich-based manufacturer appears to be continuing its work on a vehicle class positioned somewhere between motorcycle and car.
Peter Hickman won multiple races on the major road circuits with this BMW S1000 RR in 2019 – now the bike is being auctioned. The sale takes place on 26 April as part of the International Classic Motorcycle Show.
The Salzburg rider prevails at the 45th edition of the hillclimb classic in front of a record-breaking crowd. Markus Mitterbauer and Italian Salvatore Sallustro complete the podium. Datzer’s track record remains intact.
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has received EU type approval for its Souo LH2000 motorcycle. The touring bike featuring the worlds first flat-eight boxer engine in a production motorcycle is now cleared for sale in all 27 EU member states.
Autoliv, the world’s largest supplier of passive vehicle safety systems, has filed a patent for a novel chin strap system for motorcycle helmets. The technology is based on the retractor mechanism from automotive seatbelts and is designed to automatically adjust the helmet strap and lock it in place upon impact.
