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The push for mandatory traction control in motorcycles seems to be starting already with a VicRoads safety campaign emphasising it is a key to rider safety. The campaign features an erroneous online quiz which suggests that traction control will “prevent you from falling off”. VicRoads is not alone in suggesting traction control and other electronic …
Harley-Davidson has added traction control to its 2019 Trikes and may soon have to add the safety feature to its motorcycles. The US National Transportation Safety Board has voted unanimously to recommend to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to introduce traction control and ABS to all motorcycles. ABS has been mandatory on all passenger …
The new Vespa GTS scooter range includes stop-start technology to switch off the engine when stationary and automatically restart when the brake is released. Stop-start technology has been used in many cars for several years now and was introduced by Honda on the PCX 125 scooter in 2010. Yamaha has added it to their Janus 125 …
The Australian Motorcycle Council is calling on authorities to slow down the testing and introduction of autonomous vehicles and to abandon plans for mandatory ABS and traction control. AMC representative Guy Stanford says authorities seem to keen to progress toward autonomous vehicles without considering the impact on motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists who may not be …
Could traction control be coming to the 2017 Harley-Davidson fleet? The clue comes in the invitation to the world’s media to attend the launch of the 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle range in Seattle suggesting traction control could be introduced. The words “more control” are accompanied by “more power” and “better handling” to indicate the updates to …
Next time it’s raining and the roads are wet, don’t stay inside watching the TV, get out and ride safely using our expert riding tips. It’s good practice. Rather than give you our tips for riding on wet roads, we assembled a panel of experts to get their tips on riding techniques, tyre choice, roadcraft, …
We may not like riding in the wet, but with weather being such an unpredictable mistress, you are bound to get caught in the rain at some stage. Some enjoy riding in the rain and say it sharpens their skills. While it may be dangerous, the odds of a more severe injury crash are actually …