MRF News

this is a direct hit on the motorcycle aftermarket. Across this country, independent shops, custom builders, parts manufacturers, and distributors support an estimated 120,000–180,000 American jobs. Not boardrooms bureaucrats – real people, real skills, real businesses built from the ground up. And right now, that entire ecosystem is in the crosshairs. Many in the motorcycle […]

The road to a long-term highway bill has taken yet another turn and for motorcyclists, the timing may be working in our favor. At the start of 2026, many in Washington anticipated that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would roll out a draft bill by February or March. When that didn’t happen, attention shifted […]

Recent findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) underscore a growing concern for motorcyclists navigating an increasingly automated roadway. In two fatal crashes involving Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system, federal investigators pointed to a dangerous combination of driver overreliance and technological limitations resulting in the loss of three lives. According to the NTSB, the […]

Motorcycle Riders Foundation Response The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is highlighting newly released 2024 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which shows a modest but important decline in motorcyclist fatalities, while reinforcing the need for continued focus on rider safety and education. According to NHTSA, 6,228 motorcyclists were killed in 2024, a […]

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) recognizes the announcement from Sam Graves, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, that he will not seek reelection at the end of this Congress. Chairman Graves will continue to serve in his leadership role through the remainder of the year, a period that will be critical for advancing […]

There are moments in advocacy when the issue at hand is bigger than a single bill, a single meeting, or a single news cycle. This is one of those moments. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is engaged in a fight to modernize and clarify the federal definition of a motorcycle. That may sound technical, but […]

You’re a biker, you’re an SMRO member, you’re an SMRO leader, and you’re a MRF member, but are you doing everything you can to maintain our rights? Are you actively reaching out to your elected officials in Washington D.C. requesting that they take action on our issues? Are you actively soliciting your SMRO membership to reach […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) systems for several months now. This is one of the systems that a California court recently called “misleading”, prompting a name change. Now, according to information posted Thursday on the NHTSA website, the investigation is being amplified.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) […]

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is taking note of recent changes by Tesla to scale back use of the term “Autopilot” in California following regulatory pressure. While this may seem like a simple branding change, it highlights a much larger safety issue the MRF has warned about for years, drivers often misunderstand the actual capabilities […]

On Tuesday, lawmakers advanced several measures, including H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, and H.R. 3385, legislation updating the federal definition of a motorcycle. The hearing also addressed multiple bills related to autonomous vehicles and overall vehicle safety. Advancing these two (2) Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) high priority […]