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MANUFACTURERS' RECALL
The vibration level of your BMW S 1000 RR may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to wear prematurely.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
The vibration level of your BMW S 1000 RR may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to wear prematurely.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
September 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALL
The vibration level of your BMW S 1000 RR may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to wear prematurely.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
The vibration level of your BMW S 1000 RR may cause an internal component of the ignition lock to wear prematurely.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
Danish motorcyclists: make it legal for motorcyclists to filter.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/make-filtering-legal-in-denmark
MCTC
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/make-filtering-legal-in-denmark
MCTC
August 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Danish motorcyclists: make it legal for motorcyclists to filter.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/make-filtering-legal-in-denmark
MCTC
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/make-filtering-legal-in-denmark
MCTC
Estimating the required braking distance on the motorcycle during an emergency manoeuvre: this is the subject of the latest study by the German Institute for Two-Wheeler Safety (ifz).
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcyclists-misjudge-braking-distance
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcyclists-misjudge-braking-distance
August 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Estimating the required braking distance on the motorcycle during an emergency manoeuvre: this is the subject of the latest study by the German Institute for Two-Wheeler Safety (ifz).
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcyclists-misjudge-braking-distance
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcyclists-misjudge-braking-distance
Norwegian road authorities are testing a new road-safety measure for motorcyclists: large white ellipses.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/road-markings-mc-safety
NMCU Norsk Motorcykkel Union
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/road-markings-mc-safety
NMCU Norsk Motorcykkel Union
August 20, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Norwegian road authorities are testing a new road-safety measure for motorcyclists: large white ellipses.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/road-markings-mc-safety
NMCU Norsk Motorcykkel Union
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/road-markings-mc-safety
NMCU Norsk Motorcykkel Union
UK motorcycling: building a safer future without restricting riders.
Recent initiatives in the United Kingdom demonstrate the importance of a coordinated approach to motorcycle policy.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/uk-motorcycling-a-safer-future
Recent initiatives in the United Kingdom demonstrate the importance of a coordinated approach to motorcycle policy.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/uk-motorcycling-a-safer-future
August 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
UK motorcycling: building a safer future without restricting riders.
Recent initiatives in the United Kingdom demonstrate the importance of a coordinated approach to motorcycle policy.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/uk-motorcycling-a-safer-future
Recent initiatives in the United Kingdom demonstrate the importance of a coordinated approach to motorcycle policy.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/uk-motorcycling-a-safer-future
Politicians and riders join the Motorcycling MEP Club.
The Motorcycling MEP Club is an official, cross-party group within the European Parliament, that reinforces dialogue between Members of the Parliament and the motorcycling sector.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/mep-club
The Motorcycling MEP Club is an official, cross-party group within the European Parliament, that reinforces dialogue between Members of the Parliament and the motorcycling sector.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/mep-club
August 4, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Politicians and riders join the Motorcycling MEP Club.
The Motorcycling MEP Club is an official, cross-party group within the European Parliament, that reinforces dialogue between Members of the Parliament and the motorcycling sector.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/mep-club
The Motorcycling MEP Club is an official, cross-party group within the European Parliament, that reinforces dialogue between Members of the Parliament and the motorcycling sector.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/mep-club
The UN adopted a declaration on improving global road safety.
FEMA will continue to ensure that the interests of motorcyclists are represented as these policies develop.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/un-road-safety-declaration-2026
FEMA will continue to ensure that the interests of motorcyclists are represented as these policies develop.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/un-road-safety-declaration-2026
July 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM
The UN adopted a declaration on improving global road safety.
FEMA will continue to ensure that the interests of motorcyclists are represented as these policies develop.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/un-road-safety-declaration-2026
FEMA will continue to ensure that the interests of motorcyclists are represented as these policies develop.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/un-road-safety-declaration-2026
Motorcycles can no longer be treated as waste.
The new EU circularity rules recognize that a motorcycle has value throughout its entire life: when it is built, maintained, repaired, reused and eventually recycled.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-are-not-waste
The new EU circularity rules recognize that a motorcycle has value throughout its entire life: when it is built, maintained, repaired, reused and eventually recycled.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-are-not-waste
June 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Motorcycles can no longer be treated as waste.
The new EU circularity rules recognize that a motorcycle has value throughout its entire life: when it is built, maintained, repaired, reused and eventually recycled.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-are-not-waste
The new EU circularity rules recognize that a motorcycle has value throughout its entire life: when it is built, maintained, repaired, reused and eventually recycled.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-are-not-waste
End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation: an update from the motorcycle perspective.
This week the European Parliament will vote on the proposal for ‘Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and the Management of End-of-Life Vehicles’.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/elv-update-june2026
This week the European Parliament will vote on the proposal for ‘Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and the Management of End-of-Life Vehicles’.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/elv-update-june2026
June 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation: an update from the motorcycle perspective.
This week the European Parliament will vote on the proposal for ‘Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and the Management of End-of-Life Vehicles’.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/elv-update-june2026
This week the European Parliament will vote on the proposal for ‘Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and the Management of End-of-Life Vehicles’.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/elv-update-june2026
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS
- Honda CL250A, CL250A3, CL500A, CMX500A or CMX500A2.
- BMW C evolution.
Check our website for the model years.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
- Honda CL250A, CL250A3, CL500A, CMX500A or CMX500A2.
- BMW C evolution.
Check our website for the model years.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
June 12, 2026 at 7:53 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS
- Honda CL250A, CL250A3, CL500A, CMX500A or CMX500A2.
- BMW C evolution.
Check our website for the model years.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
- Honda CL250A, CL250A3, CL500A, CMX500A or CMX500A2.
- BMW C evolution.
Check our website for the model years.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
Norwegian motorcyclists join pilot project for road markings.
A pilot project is underway, where participants will ride a specific route with Eye Tracking glasses, so that scientific information can be obtained.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/norwegian-road-markings
A pilot project is underway, where participants will ride a specific route with Eye Tracking glasses, so that scientific information can be obtained.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/norwegian-road-markings
June 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Norwegian motorcyclists join pilot project for road markings.
A pilot project is underway, where participants will ride a specific route with Eye Tracking glasses, so that scientific information can be obtained.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/norwegian-road-markings
A pilot project is underway, where participants will ride a specific route with Eye Tracking glasses, so that scientific information can be obtained.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/norwegian-road-markings
Update from Brussels on EU motorcycle inspections.
The European Parliament backs the proposal to remove the current flexibility for the periodic testing of motorcycles over 125 cc.
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/update-eu-motorcycle-inspections
The European Parliament backs the proposal to remove the current flexibility for the periodic testing of motorcycles over 125 cc.
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/update-eu-motorcycle-inspections
May 22, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Update from Brussels on EU motorcycle inspections.
The European Parliament backs the proposal to remove the current flexibility for the periodic testing of motorcycles over 125 cc.
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/update-eu-motorcycle-inspections
The European Parliament backs the proposal to remove the current flexibility for the periodic testing of motorcycles over 125 cc.
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/update-eu-motorcycle-inspections
Cypriot riders: 'Real-world rider education must become a priority'.
The Cyprus Motorcycle Rights Club attended the event ‘Improving the Safety of Young Drivers and Riders’ at the Traffic Education Park in Lefkosia.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/cypriot-motorcycle-safety
The Cyprus Motorcycle Rights Club attended the event ‘Improving the Safety of Young Drivers and Riders’ at the Traffic Education Park in Lefkosia.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/cypriot-motorcycle-safety
May 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Cypriot riders: 'Real-world rider education must become a priority'.
The Cyprus Motorcycle Rights Club attended the event ‘Improving the Safety of Young Drivers and Riders’ at the Traffic Education Park in Lefkosia.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/cypriot-motorcycle-safety
The Cyprus Motorcycle Rights Club attended the event ‘Improving the Safety of Young Drivers and Riders’ at the Traffic Education Park in Lefkosia.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/cypriot-motorcycle-safety
EP Transport Committee: ‘No more flexibility for the periodic testing of motorcycles’.
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/no-more-flexibility-for-pti
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/no-more-flexibility-for-pti
May 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
EP Transport Committee: ‘No more flexibility for the periodic testing of motorcycles’.
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/no-more-flexibility-for-pti
Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/no-more-flexibility-for-pti
Danish riders: 'Motorcycles are part of the solution, not a target for new tolls'.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-no-new-tolls
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-no-new-tolls
April 22, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Danish riders: 'Motorcycles are part of the solution, not a target for new tolls'.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-no-new-tolls
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/motorcycles-no-new-tolls
In the Netherlands an in-depth study into motorcycle accidents shows that in more than half of the crashes, a collision with another road user resulted in the most serious injuries.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/dutch-indepth-study-2026
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/dutch-indepth-study-2026
April 21, 2026 at 9:35 AM
In the Netherlands an in-depth study into motorcycle accidents shows that in more than half of the crashes, a collision with another road user resulted in the most serious injuries.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/dutch-indepth-study-2026
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/dutch-indepth-study-2026
Eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist.
Jesper Christensen from Swedish motorcyclists’ association SMC gives us eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist.
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/eight-motorcycling-tips
Jesper Christensen from Swedish motorcyclists’ association SMC gives us eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist.
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/eight-motorcycling-tips
April 20, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist.
Jesper Christensen from Swedish motorcyclists’ association SMC gives us eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist.
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/eight-motorcycling-tips
Jesper Christensen from Swedish motorcyclists’ association SMC gives us eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist.
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/eight-motorcycling-tips
Norwegian motorcyclists: investing in young riders is very important.
Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU believes that investing in young motorcyclists is one of the most important things we can do for the future of road safety.
Read their story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/nmcu-young-riders
Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU believes that investing in young motorcyclists is one of the most important things we can do for the future of road safety.
Read their story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/nmcu-young-riders
April 18, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Norwegian motorcyclists: investing in young riders is very important.
Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU believes that investing in young motorcyclists is one of the most important things we can do for the future of road safety.
Read their story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/nmcu-young-riders
Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU believes that investing in young motorcyclists is one of the most important things we can do for the future of road safety.
Read their story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/nmcu-young-riders
This week FEMA hosted the first formal meeting of our members’ young riders representatives, marking the start of an initiative that we hope will continue to grow and gain its own momentum.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/young-motorcyclists-initiative
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/young-motorcyclists-initiative
April 17, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This week FEMA hosted the first formal meeting of our members’ young riders representatives, marking the start of an initiative that we hope will continue to grow and gain its own momentum.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/young-motorcyclists-initiative
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/young-motorcyclists-initiative
Two years after the introduction of mandatory Technical Inspection for motorcycles in France, motorcyclists’ organisation FFMC insists this measure, is only one more tax on the mobility of motorcyclists.
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/french-motorcyclists-protesting-inspections
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/french-motorcyclists-protesting-inspections
April 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Two years after the introduction of mandatory Technical Inspection for motorcycles in France, motorcyclists’ organisation FFMC insists this measure, is only one more tax on the mobility of motorcyclists.
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/french-motorcyclists-protesting-inspections
Read the article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/french-motorcyclists-protesting-inspections
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS
- Ducati - Panigale, Streetfighter
- Kawasaki - Ninja ZX-6R
- Triumph - Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Street Scrambler, Scrambler 900, Street Twin, Speed Twin 900
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
- Ducati - Panigale, Streetfighter
- Kawasaki - Ninja ZX-6R
- Triumph - Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Street Scrambler, Scrambler 900, Street Twin, Speed Twin 900
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
March 23, 2026 at 9:59 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS
- Ducati - Panigale, Streetfighter
- Kawasaki - Ninja ZX-6R
- Triumph - Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Street Scrambler, Scrambler 900, Street Twin, Speed Twin 900
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
- Ducati - Panigale, Streetfighter
- Kawasaki - Ninja ZX-6R
- Triumph - Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Street Scrambler, Scrambler 900, Street Twin, Speed Twin 900
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
FIM & FEMA: no mandatory testing of motorcycles.
Read the full article and the letter > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fema-no-pti
Read the full article and the letter > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fema-no-pti
March 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
FIM & FEMA: no mandatory testing of motorcycles.
Read the full article and the letter > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fema-no-pti
Read the full article and the letter > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fema-no-pti
The Danish motorcyclists’ organisation DMC- Danske Motorcyklister has a clear message: the age limit for the A1 motorcycle licence should be lowered to 17 years to strengthen road safety through experience.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/stop-youth-discrimination
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/stop-youth-discrimination
March 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The Danish motorcyclists’ organisation DMC- Danske Motorcyklister has a clear message: the age limit for the A1 motorcycle licence should be lowered to 17 years to strengthen road safety through experience.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/stop-youth-discrimination
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/stop-youth-discrimination
FIM, FIVA, and FEMA reaffirm their support for improving road safety in Europe but urge the European Parliament to reject mandatory EU‑wide Periodic Technical Inspections (PTIs) for motorcycles.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fiva-fema-reject-pti
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fiva-fema-reject-pti
March 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM
FIM, FIVA, and FEMA reaffirm their support for improving road safety in Europe but urge the European Parliament to reject mandatory EU‑wide Periodic Technical Inspections (PTIs) for motorcycles.
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fiva-fema-reject-pti
Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/fim-fiva-fema-reject-pti
MANUFACTURERS' RECALL
The key switch cables in the wire harness of your Zero Motorcycles DS, DSR or DSR/X can break while riding.
Check our website for the models and production dates.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
The key switch cables in the wire harness of your Zero Motorcycles DS, DSR or DSR/X can break while riding.
Check our website for the models and production dates.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
February 20, 2026 at 11:28 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALL
The key switch cables in the wire harness of your Zero Motorcycles DS, DSR or DSR/X can break while riding.
Check our website for the models and production dates.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
The key switch cables in the wire harness of your Zero Motorcycles DS, DSR or DSR/X can break while riding.
Check our website for the models and production dates.
FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls