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French motorcyclists: ‘Low Emission Zones are on their way out’.

More than a decade after they first appeared, LEZs in France are now the subject of a political turn. It’s not over, but it’s one more step towards their removal.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/french-lezs
January 22, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Will all motorcycles still be welcome in Copenhagen?

Copenhagen has just submitted a proposal for a zero-emission zone. Motorcyclists' organisation DMC wants to make sure motorcycles have a place in the capital.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/zero-emission-in-copenhagen
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January 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS

- Honda CBR600R.
- Ducati Panigale or Streetfighter.

Check our website for the models and production dates.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
January 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Mandatory technical inspections of motorcycles do not save lives.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/pti-does-not-save-lives
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Draft report on technical inspections: ‘PTI for all motorcycles over 50 cc’.

European Parliament rapporteur Jens Gieseke has published his draft report on the European Commission’s proposal to revise the Roadworthiness Package.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/pti-from-50cc
January 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALL

Due to a defect in the manufacturing of your Honda CB1000S/SPS, the indicator of the oil level is not functioning correctly.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 AM
UK minister: ‘More riders should achieve a full motorcycle licence’.

The British government wants to prevent riders continually riding on a provisional licence and achieve a full motorcycle licence.

Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/uk-riders-full-motorcycle-licence
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS

- Lambretta G350 Special & G350 Special Flex.

- Harley-Davidson Sportster S.

Check our website for the models and production dates.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
December 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“We fight for powered two-wheel riders – on the road and in politics.”

An interview (in English and in German) with Rolf 'Hilton' Frieling, Chairman of German motorcyclists’ organisation Biker Union e.V.

Read the interview > www.femamotorcycling.eu/interview-rolf-frieling
December 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
EU Council and Parliament: motorcycles must be part of new EU rules on recycling.

EU Council and Parliament strike a deal on the rules for vehicle circularity and the management of end-of-life vehicles.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/elv-motorcycles-december2025
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALL

Due to irregularities in the materials, small cracks could develop in the fuel tank cap seals of your 2024 Husqvarna 125/250/401 Svartpilen or Vitpilen.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
EU Council: ‘No mandatory inspections for motorcycles’.

A great victory for European motorcyclists: European transport ministers do not want mandatory periodic roadworthiness tests for motorcycles.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/eu-council-no-mandatory-pti-for-motorcycles
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
‘Tesla’s self-driving technology has serious issues with detecting motorcycles’.

Despite a number of crashes with motorcycles, Tesla wants to introduce Full Self-Driving (previously called ‘autopilot’) in Europe.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/full-self-driving-and-motorcycles
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALL

* Morbidelli T125 and T125X.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
November 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Craig Carey-Clinch (National Motorcyclists Council): ”Ignoring motorcycles in the hope they’ll just go away is not a credible road safety policy.”

Motorcycles should be recognised as a positive mode of transport.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/positive-mode-of-transport
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
What we motorcyclists can do to improve our own safety.

At a road safety event recently, FEMA's General Secretary Wim Taal was asked what motorcyclists themselves contribute to the improvement of their road safety.

Here is his full answer: www.femamotorcycling.eu/how-to-improve-our-own-safety
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS

- Honda CB1000S/SPS.
- Honda CBF125NA, CBF250NA or CBF300NA.

Check our website for the models and production dates.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
REMINDER: FEMA is pleased to invite you to a free webinar with Mips, a global leader in helmet-based safety technology.

All information is posted on www.femamotorcycling.eu where you can also register for free.

Date & Time: Monday 10 November at 19:00h CET
Open to: All motorcycle enthusiasts
November 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
FEMA invites you to a free, online meeting with Mips, a global leader in helmet-based safety technology. This event is open to all motorcycle enthusiasts.

Information is posted on our website www.femamotorcycling.eu where you can register for free.

Date & Time: 10 November at 19:00h CET (7pm)
October 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
European Parliament votes for new driving licence rules.

Today the European Parliament confirmed an update of EU driving licence rules that aim to contribute to road safety.

Read the full article > www.femamotorcycling.eu/licence-rules-2025
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Icelandic motorcyclists argue against road pricing plans.

Icelandic motorcycling association BLS calls on the Icelandic government to start talking with motorcyclists, and not just about them.

Read the full story > www.femamotorcycling.eu/icelandprotest
October 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Around 1,500 motorcyclists gathered in Rosenheim, Germany to protest against motorcycle bans in Bavaria. The demonstration was organised motorcyclists’ association BVDM.

Read the full story and see the video (activate the auto-translation) > www.femamotorcycling.eu/germans-protest-road-closures
October 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
FEMA meeting: ‘No proof? No mandatory technical inspections!’

On Saturday 4 October 2025 the FEMA members held their Committee meeting an in a hotel near the Dutch Schiphol airport.

Here is a short summary of that meeting > www.femamotorcycling.eu/committee-meeting-october2025
October 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS

- Honda CMX1100.
- Ducati Panigale or Streetfighter.

Check our website for the models and production dates.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
October 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
MANUFACTURERS' RECALLS

- Triumph Daytona 660.

- Honda CRF1100A/D/A2/A4/D2/D4/A3/D3/A4/D4.

Check our website for the production dates.

FEMA, Europe's leading motorcyclists' organisation, shows you all recalls: www.femamotorcycling.eu/recalls
September 12, 2025 at 6:58 AM