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DGR Sets Records In 2024

Image: DGR The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) achieved record-breaking participation and fundraising in 2024. Supported by Triumph Motorcycles for the 11th consecutive year, the event saw 113,000 riders across 959 rides in 105 countries, collectively raising $7.6 million USD for the Movember Foundation. This foundation focuses on men’s health initiatives, including mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate cancer prevention.

FIM to Revise WSBK Homologation Requirements

The International Motorcycling Federation is considering modifying its homologation requirements for the World Superbike Championship following Bimota‘s somewhat surprising plans to re-enter the series. Under current regulations, manufacturers must produce a minimum number of motorcycles for it to be eligible to compete in the production-based WSBK championship. The official regulations currently require a minimum of 125 units produced for an initial homologation inspection, 500 units produced by June 30 of the current year, 1,000 units by the end of the current year and 2,000 units by the end of the following year.

More on 2012 BMW S1000RR Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially announced the recall for the 2012 BMW S1000RR, providing more information about the problem. According to documents released by NHTSA, the bolts on the connecting rods in the BMW S1000RR may come loose because of an anti-corrosive agent applied to the bolts. The anti-corrosive agent may effect the bolt torque, potentially leading them to come loose, particularly at high temperatures or rpms.