11 January 2024
Forcite MK1S helmet. High Tech Head Gear
First introduced in the early 1900s, motorcycle helmets were made of leather and were designed to protect the rider’s head from impacts. They weren’t very effective, and didn’t offer much protection. Technology has improved in leaps and bounds, and today, we have such things as ‘Smart Helmets’.
05 January 2024
Bimmer About Town: BMW C400X
BMWs new 350cc urban scooter is a lively and stable steed for getting around town. Terry McCarthy stepped through for a whip around Hobart.
One of my beasts went in for a major service, so I was given the choice of any demo bike. There are 9 of them at Hobart BMW Motorrad.
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