Motorcycle Safety | Riding Tips for Motorcycles | Safe Motorcyclists https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/community/motorcycle-safety/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Wed, 29 May 2024 03:23:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png Motorcycle Safety | Riding Tips for Motorcycles | Safe Motorcyclists https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/community/motorcycle-safety/ 32 32 Study Reveals Motorcycle Gear That Works [Crash Protection] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/28/study-reveals-motorcycle-gear-that-works-crash-protection/ Wed, 29 May 2024 03:23:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277894 We recently shared data from a study that compared various helmet configuration types regarding effectiveness in preventing head and neck injuries. Now, check out the data from a study on the efficacy of gear intended to protect the rest of a rider’s body. Motorcycle Protective Clothing: Protection from Injury or Just the Weather? is an […]

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]]> Rider Shield 360 Ride Vision 2 Pro Review [Proximity Alert System] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/27/rider-shield-360-ride-vision-2-pro-review-proximity-alert-system/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:56:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276993 Ride Vision 2 Pro by Rider Shield 360 is an alert system that provides forward collision, blind spot, overtaking, and distance-keeping warnings, plus front and rear cameras to record up to three-hour videos of your ride. The system consists of an array of red and yellow LEDs on both mirrors, front and rear cameras, and […]

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]]> Arai XD-5 First Look [All-New 3-In-1 ADV Helmet Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/12/arai-xd-5-first-look-all-new-3-in-1-adv-helmet-fast-facts/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:38:51 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276676 We have to admit it—having debuted a dozen years ago, the Arai XD4 was getting a bit long in the tooth. Although most Ultimate Motorcycling staffers wear the XD4 when on an adventure bike, and sometimes dual-sport bikes, we wanted to see an update. While we are happy that it has DOT and Snell certification, […]

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]]> Schuberth C5 Carbon Review [Schuberth Performance Helmet] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/22/schuberth-c5-carbon-review-schuberth-performance-helmet/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:31:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275895 Based on many years of riding in Schuberth helmets, I know any new model will be a serious addition to the company’s impressive lineup. I base this statement on Schuberth’s history of long development times, limited models, and incremental improvements to its helmet while in production. The just-released Schuberth Performance C5 Carbon is old and […]

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]]> Is A Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet Safer? The Data Speaks! https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/17/is-a-full-face-motorcycle-helmet-safer-the-data-speaks/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:05:12 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275740 Ever since the advent of the full-face helmet back in the 1960s, there has been a debate about whether it is the most effective form of head protection. Indeed, some observers suggest helmets, in general, may contribute to certain injuries, such as concussions and neck trauma. There is also an argument that post-crash airway management […]

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]]> AGV Tourmodular Helmet Recall [2022 Chinstrap Issue] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/01/agv-tourmodular-helmet-recall-2022-chinstrap-issue/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 02:16:13 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275449 On February 13, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 2,142 AGV Tourmodular helmets. According to the NHTSA Safety Recall Report, NHTSA Recall #24E-014, the ratchet-style chin strap buckle may fail to engage correctly on some of these helmets, creating the potential for the helmet to come off in a […]

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]]> AliExpress BLD Helmet Review: If You Have a $17 Head https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/16/aliexpress-bld-helmet-review-if-you-have-a-17-head/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 02:23:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275108 I wear a modular motorcycle helmet when I ride. I don’t mind the weight or the extra airflow noise. I like being able to flip the chinbar up for a sip or bite while I ride. I like being able to open the face up so I can walk into a convenience store or get […]

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]]> Indian Brake Light Recall Possible; 2019-22 Models Included https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/31/indian-brake-light-recall-possible-2019-22-models-included/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:25:11 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274579 In a decision handed down January 29, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied the petition filed by Indian Motorcycle on behalf of Polaris for a finding of “inconsequential noncompliance” related to noncompliance with FMVSS 108 governing lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. According to the NHTSA filing, Indian filed an original noncompliance […]

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]]> Garmin inReach Messenger Review [Play It Safe; Stay In Touch] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/17/garmin-inreach-messenger-review-play-it-safe-stay-in-touch/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:52 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274091 The Garmin inReach Messenger is a multi-tool for wilderness travel and safety. The self-contained satellite communications and SOS unit is a small 3-by-2.5-by-9-inch rugged waterproof (IPX7 rated) device that weighs just four ounces. It has a built-in 1-by-0.5-inch display, an SOS button, and a Bluetooth connection to the Garmin Messenger app on your Apple or […]

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]]> Top 11 Motorcycle Helmet Innovations [Safety and Convenience] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/01/04/top-11-motorcycle-helmet-innovations-safety-and-convenience/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:59:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=273710 The features and functional capabilities of motorcycle helmets have come a long way in recent years. At one time, helmets tended to be hot, heavy, inconvenient, and minimally protective at best. These days, those shortcomings have been addressed by a variety of technically advanced design and material innovations. Here are our Top 11 Motorcycle Helmet […]

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]]> NHTSA Convening Motorcyclist Advisory Council https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/16/nhtsa-convening-motorcyclist-advisory-council/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:36:55 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272735 Section 24111 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Ref. 49 U.S.C. 355), requires the establishment of a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun implementing that Congressional mandate. The public notice on the formation of the MAC was published in […]

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]]> Rider Shield 360 Ride Vision 2 Pro First Look [Motorcycle Safety] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/03/rider-shield-360-ride-vision-2-pro-first-look-motorcycle-safety/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272364 The choices of electronic rider safety enhancements continue to expand. Many come from the automotive world, while others rely on sophisticated technology, such as radar, which is only available on higher-priced motorcycles. The Ride Vision 2 Pro from Rider Shield 360 brings alerts for blind spot encroachment and collision possibilities to every motorcycle and scooter. […]

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]]> 509 Mach V Carbon Helmet Review [Full-Face Protection] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/11/20/509-mach-v-carbon-helmet-review-full-face-protection/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:07:49 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271875 Last year, 509 expanded from its snow and off-road gear lines into street motorcycle apparel. We have tested the 509 @One motorcycle jacket and the Mach III Carbon full-face helmet. Now, we don the 509 Mach V Carbon helmet and go for some rides. The 509 Mach V Carbon motorcycle helmet has a carbon fiber […]

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]]> Helmet Safety Standards Update 2024: DOT, ECE, Snell, and FIM https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/11/11/helmet-safety-standards-update-2024-dot-ece-snell-and-fim/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:54:08 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271560 The Snell Memorial Foundation has been devoted to making motorsports as safe as possible since 1957. One of its flagship endeavors centers on making powersports helmets as effective as possible. Snell does that by publishing and implementing data-driven helmet safety performance standards. On November 1, Snell released its latest standards for motorcycle and other powersports […]

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]]> Helmet Testing Failure Rate Revisited: Summer 2023 Edition https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/21/helmet-testing-failure-rate/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:51:24 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269107 In the past few years, I’ve looked at the data on the motorcycle helmet compliance reporting website of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). I evaluated the number of helmets claiming to be “DOT Certified” tested by the NHTSA’s independent labs that test helmets intended for road-going use in the […]

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]]> Biker Down First Aid Training Arrives in North America https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/07/20/biker-down-first-aid-training-arrives-in-north-america/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:44:05 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268269 Canadian motorcyclists will soon have access to free life-saving training in the form of the Biker Down Motorcyclist First Aid Certificate powered by the Canadian Red Cross. “Motorcycling remains very popular for nearly 1 million Canadians, both as a passion and as a mode of transportation,” according to Biker Down President Steve Reed. “During the […]

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]]> Alpinestars Supertech R10 Launch Edition Helmet Coming Soon https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/20/alpinestars-supertech-r10-launch-edition-helmet-coming-soon/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:30:37 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267187 We told you about the all-new MotoGP-tested Alpinestars Supertech R10 back in February, and now it’s here—almost. Alpinestars will start taking orders for the new R10 on July 10 at 9 a.m. PDT. There will be only 200 numbered examples of the Alpinestars Supertech R10 Launch Edition helmet available, so be prepared to click that […]

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]]> MotoCAP Guide: Technical Guide and Ratings For Moto Apparel https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/16/motocap-guide-technical-guide-and-ratings-for-moto-apparel/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:38:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267123 The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) is a partnership between government and industry in Australia and New Zealand. It informs motorcyclists about safety gear capabilities via a star rating system based on its testing data. MotoCAP published “A guide to designing and manufacturing motorcycle protective clothing”—an excellent resource for sorting through the jargon and revealing […]

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]]> NHTSA Helmet Regulation Is A Failure [Centerstand Commentary] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/17/nhtsa-helmet-regulation-failure/ Thu, 18 May 2023 06:22:08 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266183 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are tasked with monitoring compliance of standards for crash helmets sold in the U.S. for on-road motorcycle use. All must meet the performance standards in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218). That is done through ACT Labs, an independent […]

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]]> Yamaha Champions Riding School 2-Day ChampSchool Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/25/yamaha-champions-riding-school-2-day-champschool-review/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 01:38:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264922 Early one chilly morning in Las Vegas, I discovered some shocking realizations—about my riding skills. Every time I ride is a different experience, and with every ride, the ‘take’ from enjoying my time on two wheels is the incremental confidence gained as I try to improve my riding skills. However, I find it tricky trying […]

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]]> Ryder Gear Nyght Ryder Phase II Jacket First Look [Roame Tech] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/12/12/ryder-gear-nyght-ryder-phase-ii-jacket-first-look-roame-tech/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 03:44:36 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=262444 Early last year, we told you about a remarkable innovation in rider safety that dramatically improves conspicuity. That innovation was the Roame Zero riding shoes. Now, the folks at Roame have taken the vital issue of rider safety a step further (pun intended) in a collaboration with Ryder Gear. The new Nyght Ryder Phase II jacket […]

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]]> HJC i100 Helmet Review [Modular Motorcycle Helmet] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/09/11/hjc-i100-helmet-review-modular-motorcycle-helmet/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:12:17 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=250944 The new HJC i100 helmet is exactly what I have been hoping to see from HJC. HJC helmets fit my intermediate oval head perfectly, and I am a long-time modular helmet user. I rode wearing the HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet for several years and have been very happy with it. My only issue with […]

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]]> Bell Moto-10 Eli Tomac Eagle Replica Helmet First Look [Off-Road] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/09/05/bell-moto-10-eli-tomac-eagle-replica-helmet-first-look-off-road/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:01:55 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=245907 Fans looking to celebrate Eli Tomac’s fourth AMA 450MX Motocross National Championship title can snap up a new lid from Bell Helmets. The limited-edition Bell Moto-10 Eli Tomac Eagle Replica helmet has exclusive graphics that nod to the 1990s with an integrated eagle design that honors his father, the legendary mountain bike champion John Tomac. […]

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]]> Alpinestars Tech-Air 10 Review [High-Performance Airbag] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/08/20/alpinestars-tech-air-10-review-high-performance-airbag/ Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:29:12 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=241356 Motorcycle safety equipment continues to evolve. It seems like every year new technical features raise the bar by providing additional protection. Arguably, the most exciting recent innovation joining the two-wheeled segment is airbag technology, which Alpinestars began pursuing over 20 years ago. With two decades of research and development in airbag systems under its belt, […]

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]]> Motorcycle Gloves Safety Standards Explained: Handy To Know https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/08/11/motorcycle-gloves-safety-standards-explained-handy-to-know/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:30:41 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=241130 There are several sets of standards you may see listed for different gloves when you’re shopping around. So, we want to explain the meaning of the competing motorcycle gloves safety standards. Time was, if you wore leather gloves of almost any description, that was about all you knew, and that was about as good as […]

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