Motorcycle insurance costs are rising dramatically, and in Michigan, residents pay far more than motorists in nearby states. Michigan riders have had the luxury since 1973 of having unlimited medical coverage as a result of the No Fault Insurance Law, but the chickens may be coming home to roost, as it were, and those days […]
Harley-Davidson Inc. is dropping a plan to build new offices near the company’s museum, and the proposal would end Harley’s obligation to develop the buildings, totaling 100,000 square feet, on the parking lots it owns across from the museum. But backing out of the plan won’t come cheap, Harley-Davidson would pay the city $700,000 for […]
If your motorcycle is expensive, fast or features lots of classy add-ons and equipment, then you can guarantee you’ll pay more for your insurance coverage. It’s just a fact of life. Why, you ask? It’s because the insurer would have more to replace in the event of an accident. If you want to save a […]
Wired intercom systems are hard wired to your motorcycle for connecting the rider with the passenger. Each helmet is connected to a jack port mounted on the bike and it’s the killer way to have a conversation with your passenger as your ride. One bonus? The signal is restricted to one motorcycle. If you want […]
The first rider involved in the initial MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study hit the road equipped with a fully instrumented, data-collecting bike from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute this week. In what marks the start of a year-long research project, each of the 100 bikes which are regularly ridden in real-world traffic and conditions are […]
If you’re on the hunt for a bike that will let you pile up the miles comfortably, you’ve got quite a task in front of you, but we’ve got a few suggestions that will help you make the right choice. Start with the major manufacturers like Yamaha, Honda, BMW, Ducati and Triumph. Yamaha has been […]
