October 26, 2010
Sidi ST: a cheaper Vortice
Offering similar impact protection and design to the flagship Sidi Vortice, these brand-new Sidi ST race boots appear to ditch some of the fancier features in order to lower the price from $475 to $395. Gone appears to be the Vortice’s micro-fit “Tecno” adjusters that tighten cords around ratchets in order to offer precise adjustments. Instead there’s an Alpinestars-style ratchet strap t...
26 October 2010
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX: bold new accessories
Here’s an Intermot release that we forgot. Well, not so much forget, as ignored because it’s just the normal Moto Guzzi Stelvio with standard sump guard, engine protectors, handlebar bash guards , aluminum panniers and halogen spotlights, but hey, there’s a new “NTX” sticker too. Actually, dismissing the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX due to silly stickering doesn’t do it justice. In a cl...
26 October 2010
News
The facts behind Europe’s alleged ban on switchable ABS
The EU Commission has finally delivered its proposal for a new motorcycle framework regulation. The purpose of the new regulation is to put loads of existing directives concerning type approval of motorcycles into one new, less complex framework regulation for all L-category vehicles — two- or three-wheel powered cycles, mopeds, motorcycles with and without a side-car, tricycles, on-road quads a...
26 October 2010