Florin Tibu
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Personal motto:
If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride
Florin will race you up the hill on a motorbike and at the top, no matter if it's you or him who got there first, he'll meet you with a smile.
He just likes the road and enjoys the ride. It's all about the road and ride; and another nice story to tell when you get back home in one piece.
CORKY Urban is the Mirror You’ve Been Missing All this Time
1 Apr 2020, 11:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It’s funny, albeit in a rather macabre way, that bicycles and scooters are not equipped with rear-view mirrors by default. Other vehicles using public roads fall under mandatory requirements for mirrors, but for some reason, these two categor...
Damon Motorcycles Acquires Mission Motors, The Future Looks Bright
1 Apr 2020, 11:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Damon Motorcycles’ Hypersport electric bikes revealed at CES were a huge hit, with the entire limited fleet of Founders Edition machines already sold out in pre-sale. The company now takes another big leap forward with the acquisition of the ...
1950s Throwback - The Heated Motorcycle Helmet
7 Jan 2020, 13:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Effervescent and lively as the ‘50s have been, that decade was also littered with some of the funniest contraptions aimed at solving some of the most common issues motorists had. And here’s one of the truly crazy ones, the heated motorc...
Take Your Bike to the Next Level with the Insanely Cool MotoProWorks Decal Kits
7 Jan 2020, 13:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ever felt that your bike could look so much better if you could just change its attire by means of decals? Well, thankfully we have yet another option for you, in the shape of MotoProWorks’ recent additions. And if you’re a KTM or Husq...
2020 Triumph Bobber TFC Mixes Classic British Vibes and Cutting-Edge Tech
6 Jan 2020, 13:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2020 Triumph Bobber TFC is most likely on its way to becoming sold out soon, just like the Factory Custom version of the Rocket, so you’d better get your hands on one while you can. House Hinckley’s efforts to provide exquisite v...
Upcoming Polaris Slingshot Looks Edgy, May Have Automatic Gearbox
6 Jan 2020, 11:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We’re in the home straight for a new Slingshot, at least that’s what Polaris’ latest teaser tells us. There’s virtually no detailed info on the new three-wheeler, save for some quasi-enigmatic footage, so we’re all in ...
Yamaha MT-07 Tracer Has Full SW-Motech Aftermarket Accessory Line
8 Jul 2016, 14:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha MT-07 Tracer may be one of the latest additions to Iwata's line-up but this doesn't mean that the model must wait for too long to receive a full list of aftermarket upgrades. And because it's the early bird that gets the worm,...
AdMore Lighting Brake LED Bar Uses Accelerometers for Enhanced Safety
8 Jul 2016, 09:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Welcome the AdMore Lighting Premium LED Light Bar with Smart Brake Technology, an LED bar that attaches to the rear of your motorcycle, and that can enhance your safety on the road dramatically, thanks to a small detail. The use of an accelerome...
80 MPH in the City on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and a Textbook hard Crash
7 Jul 2016, 15:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Doing 80 mph (130 km/h) in the city is dumb, and it's dangerous, regardless of who's the guy, a motorcycle rider or a driver. In most of the countries, this is the upper speed limit on the highway, and in case you need someone to tell you...
Casey Stoner as Coach for All Ducati Riders, Including Jorge Lorenzo
7 Jul 2016, 14:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / All Ducati riders, both factory and non-factory, will benefit from the expertise of one of the most valuable names Borgo Panigale managed to hire this year, Casey Stoner. Already a test rider and brand ambassador, the Australian MotoGP Legend w...
BMW R1200GS Receives Variable Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde Exhausts
7 Jul 2016, 13:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Aftermarket exhausts indeed bring extra torque and horsepower but the extra decibels that come with them are not always legal or appreciated by the neighborhood. This is the main dilemma when it comes to choosing an aftermarket silencer and there&#...
Optimate USB Chargers for Your Bike Are a Must for Touring
7 Jul 2016, 12:54 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / With smartphones becoming increasingly smarter and incorporating multiple functions, it's not a surprise that their role in motorcycling has increased. However, their batteries have now kept up with the development pace and running out of powe...
BMW R nineT Gets a Wunderlich Tank Stripe Kit
7 Jul 2016, 11:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Enter the Tank Stripe Kit for the BMW R nineT, yet another great method to customize your bike with add-ons from Wunderlich, probably the world's premier go-to manufacturer of BMW aftermarket items. A bike conceived from scratch as a most p...
Casey Stoner's One-Off Nolan Helmet Looks Stunning
7 Jul 2016, 09:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One of the perks of being a MotoGP star and a Legend is that one often gets exclusive stuff from the manufacturers he or she endorses, and it's often when these items are truly spectacular. Casey Stoner is probably one of the best examples and...
The Biker Bar Makes Straps Superfluous when Trailering Your Bike
6 Jul 2016, 15:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / You can kiss straps goodbye, at least when it comes to trailering your own motorbike, all thanks to the Biker Bar, a new contraption delivered by trailer specialists B&W Trailer Hitches. The Biker Bar is an unique concept that offers an ele...
Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates or How Not to Act as a Rider
6 Jul 2016, 13:26 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates is a romantic comedy that premieres tomorrow (July 8) and the reason why we bring this upon you is that we could not help feeling bitterly amused by the presence of ATV stunts in the script. Now, looking back t...
MV Agusta Debuts “Emotion Road” Motorcycle Vacation Packages
6 Jul 2016, 11:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Italian manufacturer MV Agusta opens up a new chapter in its history with the Emotion Road program, an idea dedicated to those who want to explore the country's beauty and secrets from the saddle of a motorcycle. House Schiranna joins effor...
Yamaha Unveils 05GEN and 06GEN, Two New Concepts that Promote Lower Speeds
5 Jul 2016, 15:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha brings forth the 05GEN and 06GEN concept vehicles, two ideas that promote... drums rolling... slower traffic. Sounds wacky, we know that already, but the Iwata guys have not gone entirely crazy, you'll see. The new concepts revolve a...
An Electric Can-Am Spyder F3-S E Concept? Mais, Biensur!
5 Jul 2016, 15:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are people who hate and shun the Can-Am Spyders, as there are people who simply love them. Regardless of what camp you belong in, here's a most interesting cease-fire: the all-electric version of the Spyder F3-S. The Can-Am Spyder F3-...
Yamaha Yard Built XSR700 Otokomae by AD HOC Is a Minimalist Cafe-Racer
5 Jul 2016, 14:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / In case you thought that the Yamaha Yard Built program reached an end, it would be funny to see the looks on your faces when you meet Otokomae, the latest Ad Hoc Cafe Racers' creations. Some may call it crazy, while some may call it ugly; the ...