The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is making its racing history permanently accessible to the public for the first time. The FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum in Switzerland will open its doors to visitors on February 18.
After a difficult performance at the official MotoGP preseason test in Sepang, Yamaha has come to a mixed conclusion. The new V4 motorcycle shows progress in terms of handling, but still has significant room for improvement in terms of engine performance.
The European Union is once again discussing mandatory periodic technical inspections for all motorcycles. Representatives of motorcyclist organizations point to accident statistics that call into question the safety benefits of such inspections.
MANNOL has expanded its global lubricant production to more than one million liters per day. New and expanded plants in Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates form the basis for further international growth.
TVS has filed a design patent in India for the RTR HyprStunt stunt bike concept. The application is fueling speculation that the study could eventually lead to a street-legal naked bike.
With its M2 prototype, French manufacturer Furion is presenting a new approach to hybrid motorcycles. The focus is on Eversor technology, which is designed to improve traction, recuperation, and handling.
