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According to the B.C. Ministry of Justice, helmet laws – and, consequently, proper helmets, like this one – have been found to reduce accident fatalities by as much as 37 per cent.
Motorcycles

B.C. bans motorcycle skid lids

It may look cool, but the beanie does little to prevent head trauma in a crash

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Saltarelli Collection.
Classic bikes

In pursuit of Ducati magic

VW adds iconic Italian motorcycle company to its stable of brands

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Hypermotard 1100 EVO
In pictures

In pictures: Monsters and Streetfighters – Ducati's latest line-up

Got a favourite from this selection of Ducati rides? Tell us why in the comments section.

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In this photo taken by Peter Mark at the end of April, 2012, and released on May 2, a motorbike lies on a beach on B.C.’s Graham Island. Japanese media say the Harley-Davidson motorcycle was swept away in a container in last year's tsunami.
Tsunami

Tsunami-swept Harley-Davidson found on B.C. island

Rusted bike found inside white container where its Japanese owner had kept it

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In a report conducted by the U.S.-based Office of Legislative Research, the analysts noted : “Despite the EPA requirements, an online search shows that there continue to be complaints about excessive motorcycle noise, typically caused by motorcyclists modifying or bypassing the vehicle’s original exhaust system or replacing it with a louder after-market system.”
Motorcycles

In defence of heavy metal thunder

Loud pipes on a motorcycle get your attention – and that’s a good thing

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Daytona 675
Motorcycles

Check your ride's safety: Canada's recalled motorcycles

Transport Canada’s list of motorcycles that require fixes

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In 2007, Don Hatton was the only Canadian competing in the Lisbon to Dakar Rally, a gruelling 15 day, 9,273 km race on his KTM 525 dirt bike. He is photographed here with some of his other 10 motorcycles, since the one he's using in the race has been shipped ahead for the Jan 5th start.
Motorsports

Freak accident ends racer’s Dakar dream

The Dakar curse has struck again for Don Hatton. The off-road motorcycle racer from British Columbia has finished more endurance rallies than any other Canadian, but he has pulled out of the 2012 Dakar rally after a freak accident on his farm pre-empted his fourth attempt to complete the pinnacle of rally racing.

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Donald Hatton runs to pick up his KTM motorcycle after a fall during the 2010 Dakar Rally.
Don Hatton

B.C. rider trying for the fourth time to finish the Dakar rally

Teams must survive 15 straight days and 8,000 km of racing through Argentina, Chile and Peru over dirt tracks, towering dunes and gravel roads.

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Liz Jansen, 57, operates a tour company with a focus on rides and events exclusively for women.
Motorcycles

Taking control: Women riders shun ‘biker chick’ label

A lot of women are saying, ‘I don’t want to be the passenger any more, I want to be in control’

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Globe Drive
Motorcycles

Gift ideas for the biker on your list

Motorcycle manna for your two-wheeled enthusiast