January 9, 2008
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – The United Kingdom has granted a patent to Canadian inventor Randall Dale Chipkar for his innovative ‘electromagnetic shielding motorcycle seat’. The invention is designed to shield motorcycle electromagnetic field radiation from penetrating the rider’s vital organs. Read more »
French based electronics manufacturer Parrot introduces its first Wireless Hands-Free Music Kit for Motorcyclists.
Parrots SK4000, a Bluetooth®-enabled helmet headset is said to bring comfort and ease of use to motorcyclists. The kit features an FM RDS radio and wireless mobile remote control. Read more »
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UK – The Department For Transport (DFT) has released the 2007 Compendium of Motorcycle Statistics. The report provides detailed information in several areas including, motorcycle ownership and training, journeys made – their number and purpose, and motorcycling safety which includes statistics on road accidents involving motorcycles, and the associated casualties. Below is a brief summary of the report.
Last week more than $2,000 worth of toys and gifts destined for the Shriners Hospital and needy families in Lexington, Kentucky, were stolen.
Fortunately, the stolen items were quickly replaced after the Lexington based Bobsters Motorcycle Club put out a call for help.
Billy Adams, the club’s founder and president said that the support was overwhelming. Read more »
San Diego, California – TriRod Motorcycles has announced the world’s first production performance three wheel motorcycle: The F3 Adrenaline. First shipments are expected to begin in 2008. Read more »
