Monday Afternoon Moto News - Ben Spies, James Toseland & Scala Rider G4

Ben Spies is in no hurry to prove anything in the MotoGP paddock this year - he is well aware that he has a great deal to learn. It will not be another 2009 World Superbike season for him in his new series, but he will probably get some stellar finishes, and I bet he places rather high by the end of the year. However, it could also be a nasty crashing year for him...if it is, you do know he will learn not to make the same mistakes again. The 2010 MotoGP Championship is going to be fantastic!

http://tinyurl.com/y9fkc4k

James Toseland now has TCX boots as a sponsor in his World Superbike Championship season. The Italian manufacturer almost seems to have done this for the purpose of pun...see the link.

http://tinyurl.com/y8jborn

Yep, Cardo Systems has just announced the release of their most technologically advanced motorcycle communication system to date - Scala Rider G4. It will support up to four people (2 riders, 2 passengers), a mobile phone, GPS, and even has built-in FM radio. The controller is light and durable and it will be at dealers very soon. For more details, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yz63sts

PR: Cardo Systems and Polaris & Victory Motorcycles

It's a new agreement and will expand the places where you can purchase a Cardo Systems motorcycle communications systems. And, it helps Polaris expand their offerings as well. As you are probably aware, Cardo manufactures the Scala Rider Q2, which can be used for bike-to-bike communications, listening to a Bluetooth-enables GPS, mobile phone or music source and FM radio. More and better - gotta love that!

http://tinyurl.com/yczx6dq

P.S. Watch out for the ad which comes up when you launch the site - just close it and you will be able to read the article.

Schuberth and Cardo Systems Will Cooperate on Motorcycle Helmets

This is a very sweet announcement! Schuberth is known for their quality helmets and Cardo Systems is best known for motorcycle communications. Together, they will produce some very cool helmets with fully integrated Bluetooth connectivity with mobile phones, stereo reception of MP3 players (you and your passenger +2 others, if you are not alone), and bike-to-bike intercom for up to 4 connections. I can't wait!

http://tinyurl.com/ndeqbo