Today the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced updated ratings for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention tests to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck. This is the first time the IIHS has done this type of test involving motorcycles. The IIHS is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries, and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and by educating consumers, policymakers, and safety professionals. The trials involving motorcycles positioned the bike in the center of the lane and offset to the left and the right. Tested vehicles were evaluated on forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking ...

Hey, We are living in strange times. I got into the middle of a conversation the other day. Someone complained that motorcycle rights can’t be partisanship or political. How is that possible? If you are involved in legislative matters, you are involved in the political community whether you like it or not. As soon as I found myself involved in Helmet Laws it became apparent. One side wanted control and way less freedom. The other wanted Freedom or personal choice. I try to apply Truth and Integrity to everything we do at Bikernet. --Bandit Click here to read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com

An Alternate Perspective by Alex Epstein While there are no perfect metrics of the world’s livability from a human flourishing perspective, three excellent ones are average life expectancy, average income, and total population… If today’s narrative about fossil fuels destroying our delicate, nurturing planet were true, then a chart of fossil fuel use, life expectancy, income, and population would be a sad story. As fossil fuel use went up, life expectancy would go down as fossil fuels depleted the Earth of nourishment and created myriad new dangers. Income would also go down as resources became scarce—and the scarcity would become worse and worse if population went up. But when we look at an actual chart of these metrics of a ...

It’s trying to snow this morning but can’t decide which way to go. The dusty flecks of snow are dancing around in the breezy sky and can’t decide whether to land or just enjoy the ride, in the wind. Let’s hit the news and see what happens next. You just can’t ever give up or give in. Keep the faith and keep riding free! --Bandit Click here to read the Weekly News only on Bikernet.com If you like Bikernet.com articles, tech, news, commentary, road-tests, reviews and more--then consider supporting this motorcycle-haven that is online since 1996 by becoming a member of Bandit's Cantina. Click here to know more. Best deal online and free swag with it.

Third Date by JJ Spainillustration by Wayfarer He introduced Mary to her first motorcycle ride. He pulled alongside a Ford Focus using the right turning lane. At the last second, the Ford also decided to turn right. The car's front fender gave the cycle an extra boost off the two-lane, crashing through a picket fence. Able to slide to a stop still upright, he sighed. His left knee put a dent in the black tank. His date was scared and crying. The bastard driver of the car didn't stop. They rode to her house to ice his knee. Two years later, he took a knee and she said, “Yes.” (publication dated 16-Apr-2024) GET THE RIGHT RIDING GEAR FOR YOUR GAL ...

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RACER KYLE WYMAN SETS A NEW TRACK RECORD AND WINS IN TEXAS TO HOLD KING OF THE BAGGERS POINTS LEAD Rispoli Takes Third Podium in Four Races Aboard Factory Harley-Davidson Road Glide MILWAUKEE (April 13, 2024) – Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman made his mark at Circuit of the Americas with a dramatic win, a new class track record, and the MotoAmerica® Mission King of the Baggers points lead. Wyman, aboard his race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle, finished the doubleheader race day with second and first place finishes. His Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing teammate, James Rispoli, is third in points after hard-fought fourth and third place finishes. The MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series appeared as part ...

Grease & Gears TV are stoked to announce the release of their latest video, Rick Dozer's Full Circle 1960 Panhead Chopper! We can't wait for you to check it out. You can watch the video now on their network Grease & Gears TV - please help spread the word and share it. Tell them you saw it on Grease & Gears TV. WATCH NOW AThttps://greasengearstv.com/programs/rick-dozers-full-circle-panhead TELL 'EM BIKERNET.COM SENT YA !

Get ready for some racing Buell Nation! Come meet the team during MotoGP in Austin, Texas at the Circuit of the Americas and get an up-close and personal view of the Buell Super Cruiser Prototype on display, as well as the Buell Freedom Edition Hammerhead 1190, and 1190SX models that will be available to purchase! But that's not all! We are gearing up for an action-packed riding season ahead, and we're thrilled to share plans of our participation in some of the most exciting motorcycle events across the country where you can see the Buell Super Cruiser Prototype & Buell Hammerhead 1190/1190SX models: Laconia Bike Week- June 8-16, 2024 | Laconia, NH Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - August 2-11 | Sturgis, ...

“OLD BIKES RULE!”: The T-shirt for Honda CB 750 riders The latest news release from CB7507Four.us, the online store for the owners and fans of the legendary four-cylinder motorcycle. For the riders and fans of the first four-cylinder motorcycle from mass production, there is an exciting T-shirt from the CB750Four.us online shop. “OLD BIKES RULE! CB 750 FOUR SINCE 1969” is the motto of this shirt with white-and-red, extra-large print. The press release is reproduced below as a part of the body of this e-mail. In addition, this news release is available to accredited journalists for free download in different file formats (.txt and .pdf) from our media website where you will also find the associated high resolution photos (see ...

Will electric cars lead you to incarceration? Find out..... An article by Dave Arthurwith illustration by Wayfarer The other day I was talking to someone who was thinking of buying an electric car. I told him he should first get to know a good bail bondsman and a lawyer. I told him that I am serious about this. You buy an electric car, you think you are helping the environment. You completely ignore the pollution caused from pit mining in order to get the materials to make the batteries. You also ignore the problems of disposing of these batteries in landfills or wherever once they are used up. Maybe you buy the electric car cause you want to save money ...