Japan is getting tougher on bike safety with stiffened and standardized punishments for a range of offenses, including using ...

Cyclists caught using their phones - making calls, sending texts or even just looking at the screen - face a fine of up to ...

The warning follows an incident in May where a man suffered severe injuries after his bike frame broke while he was riding.

Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months jail under strict new rules introduced Friday ...

Traffic regulations for bicycles have now been tightened in Japan as a revised Road Traffic Law took effect on Friday.

The new rules also impose strict penalties for cycling under the influence of alcohol. Drunk cyclists now risk up to three years in prison or up to ¥500,000 fine. The law even applies to those who ...

For years I’ve followed progress of the STREEK cargo trike, a fascinating-looking electric cargo carrier from Japan. This utility-focused ...

Although the total number of traffic accidents is declining in Japan, the proportion that involve bicycles is on the rise. Unlike many other countries, riding a bicycle on the pavement is allowed in ...

The engine has a 90-degree V angle between the heads while utilizing the MotoGP-derived counterrotating crankshaft. The ...

Hero had unveiled 4 new upcoming bikes, including the 2025 Hero Mavrick 440, the upcoming Xtreme 250R, the Karizma XMR 250 ...

Of all the cargo e-trikes we've seen, the tall-framed, Japanese-designed Streek takes one of the most innovative approaches ...