In time for the 4th of July, a survey of 4,500 consumers selected to represent the US population was conducted by New York-based branding researching firm Brand Keys to know which brands are perceived as “patriotic.” 197 famous brand names in 35 categories were researched. Especially around Independence Day, marketers “waving the US flag” will […]
Archive for July, 2013
Most US Patriotic Brands. Jeep Is First. Harley-Davidson 13th.
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2 years in a row, the Ducati Diavel was voted World’s Best Cruiser by Cycle World. Raw performance, head-turning style, and versatility within the cruiser category. The Diavel Dark ($18,000) gets the same Testastretta 11° Ducati V-Twin (producing 162 hp and 94 lb-ft of torque) housed in a chassis that nicely splits the difference between […]
S&S Cycle’s Power Tune Sport Performance Exhaust For Harley-Davidson® Sportster®
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.No design fancy here. Just the bold drag racing style that many will like. This exhaust system is all about performance with the DynoJet® revealing a power gain of over 12 horsepower and 6 ft/lb of torque over stock when the S&S Power Tune Sport and the S&S tuned induction system were installed on a […]
Morgan To Release New 3-Wheeler Body Styles And New Range Of Engines.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Morgan is happy with the success of its 3 wheelers, both in volume and with the young generation. 600+ units should be sold this year, more than the 4-wheel version. “The company is deciding whether to continue making models on traditional steel chassis or to move to a single platform that could be used for […]
Photo taken 2 weeks ago during the Chinese HOG Rally (1000 participants). Source Reuter.
German Bike And Music Weekend. Burnouts, Stunts, Burnouts, Stunts, Music.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Bike And Music Weekend in Geiselwind, Germany (18th edition is August 1-4)) is supposed to be the largest “how to burn rubber” event known to man. 4 days of screaming tires, of rubber smoke interrupted only by drag races, wild stunts and live bands. Burnouts as an automotive form of art? (done right, tracing […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Sells 49.2% Of Erik Buell Racing Inc For 25 Million
Published by July 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It looks like now as it was a very good operation for Erik Buell that 3 years ago Harley-Davidson shut down the former Buell Motorcycle Company. After Harley severed its ties with Erik Buell, he started the Erik Buell Racing inc. firm, launching the EBR’s 1190RS flagship model, a limited-edition high-power sports motorcycle. In a […]
I could not forget to feature this creation because it’s very rare that a sidecar ranks so high in a top custom motorcycle competition like the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building (last May 10-11 in Essen, Germany.) “Pure Vision” by Wildstyle received the 5th tallest trophy in the Freestyle Class regrouping top builders showing their […]
