A helmet is the only thing protecting a motorcyclist’s head in the case of a crash. Luckily, helmets are becoming more technologically advanced and rider-friendly every year. Riders can be confused by all the bells and whistles on today’s motorcycle helmets, but many of the features to look for are based on common sense.
It’s extremely important to wear helmets when riding motorcycles, according to Jackie Gillan, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, but that’s not … More
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Audi has struck an exclusive deal giving it first rights to buy Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati, CAR can reveal.
The exclusivity deal gives Audi until mid April when the deal will likely be finalised, according to high-ranking sources contact by CAR.
Ducati’s liabilities are said to be in the area of  … More
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Engines rumbling. Classic rock blaring. Beers flowing at 10 a.m.
It must be Bike Week.
The 71st annual Bike Week revved into high gear Friday as riders from across the country started packing the streets of Daytona Beach for the opening day of the event.
Known as the “World Largest Motorcycle Event,” the 10-day celebration, which continues through March 18, is expected to bring more than 500,000 riders and … Video, pictures and more
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Ducati Motor Holding SpA, maker of luxury bikes ridden by celebrities such as Brad Pitt, is among assets being examined by Hero MotoCorp Ltd. as India’s biggest motorcycle maker looks for acquisitions to expand overseas.
“Lots of people have been coming to us with Ducati — Not one banker but many bankers,†Pawan Kant Munjal, managing director of Hero, said in a March 2 interview in New Delhi. “We’re talking to a lot of people. Not just Ducati  … More
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