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SMIDSY (sorry, mate, I didn’t see you) collisions occur, not because motorists don’t look, but because they don’t look twice and when they do they don’t perceive how close we are. That’s according to a Texas Tech University psychologist who says people think smaller objects are further away than they appear and conversely bigger objects are closer. Researcher …
Ever wondered why people drive right out in front of you and cause a collision? They call it “SMIDSY” or “sorry, mate, I didn’t see you” syndrome and they are the biggest cause of motorcycle crashes. There are a lot of theories about what causes SMIDSY crashes, including saccadic masking (basically gaps in our vision when …
Anti-lock brakes are a must-have for learner riders, but they are too big for small bikes, too expensive and too heavy. Now Continental has developed a new unit that is half the size and weight of similar units and therefore cheaper, which makes it ideal for cheap learner-approved motorcycles (LAMS). The MK 100 MAB 2-Channel ABS system …
Car stability control kings Bosch have developed a special system for two wheels. The first bikes to feature Bosch’s Motorcycle Stability System (MSC) will be KTM’s 1190 Adventure and Adventure R due next year. The system features linked anti-lock brakes and traction control. Bosch claims it will prevent side slipping when leaned over in corners, …
Harley-Davidson has axed the Road Glide for 2014. But I doubt it will be the last we see of the big frame-mounted fairing Touring model. While the Road Glide has an ugly “bull nose” that some refer to as a shark nose, I reckon it’s the best handling of the Touring range. The fact that …
Australia’s most popular-selling bike, the Kawasaki Ninja 300, has been recalled for brake and stalling problems. (Read my review here.) The worldwide safety recall over brakes states that a “foreign particle” may become trapped in the inlet or outlet valve causing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to fail. While riders should only be activating ABS …
Honda has added another automatic model to its fleet in the new CTX700 range. While most cars are sold with automatic gearboxes and some models don’t even offer a manual version, cars are transport, while motorcycles are so much more. Are riders really ready for auto motorcycles? Auto is a good idea on a scooter …