The Hinckley, UK manufacturer announced bike sales increasing 4.5 percent, from 53,800 to 56,300 units. Profits doubled from $10.5 million to $20.5 million. A Triumph spokesperson stated :“Triumph has performed strongly against a backdrop of challenging currency, economic and motorcycle market conditions. Triumph has a long-term vision which requires ongoing investment in people, facilities, and […]
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2016, A Record Year For Triumph Motorcycles
Published by December 31st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Peter Bieri from the young Swiss custom shop PB33 Designs, sent me only one picture of this very unique custom 1982 Honda. I was expecting more photography before publishing, but Peter seems to have rode away…It’s a 6-cylinder bike designed such a way that it looks like the cross of a Cafe Racer with a […]
We already knew that the Indian Scout handles very well dirt at high speed as demonstrated during the RSD Hooligan Races. It also can jump. A demonstration by Troy Hoff.
Italian MV Agusta Out Of Money. No New Models In 2017.
Published by December 29th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.MV Agusta has been struggling during these last few years and is now in survival mode. Although MV Agusta Holdings received some funding by selling a large part of its shares to an Anglo-Russian group called Black Ocean, the company officially announced that it has not enough available money to develop new motorcycles, and consequently […]
Is This The End Of The Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit?
Published by December 28th, 2016 in Builders and Events.On December 31, 2016, the Electric Motorcycle Federal Tax Credit – a 10% federal tax refund for new and used vehicles – is set to expire. Other “plug-in” State incentives would also disappear. Will they be renewed under the new administration? Electric vehicle manufacturers, cars and motorcycles, are worried. ZERO Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle sales […]
Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational. Feb. 17-18 In Clearwater.
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There is another reason to complete your new custom bike before Daytona Bike Week. The 2017 Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational organized by Florida Full Throttle Magazine is set for February 17-18 in Clearwater. The event eatures numerous activities, contests, exhibitor booths, live music and the Bike Builder Invitational that showcases top custom motorcycles. […]
First 26” Front Wheel Custom Harley Tri Glide
Published by December 26th, 2016 in Builders and Customs.To the best of my knowledge, Rick’s House Of Custom “Twenty Six” is the first custom Harley-Davidson Tri Glide featuring a 26” front wheel. Why doing such a makeover? Because a client asked, and it looks pretty good. And maybe many others will ask after seeing this feature. Especially after I mention that this Rick’s […]
Lowest numbered Crocker Ever To Be Auctioned At January’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Published by December 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This 1937 Crocker Small Tank – serial number 36-61-8 – comes from the renowned collection of Dale Walksler’s Wheels Through Time Museum. Called as the “Duesenberg of motorcycles,” Crocker is the definitive American motorcycle – handmade, powerful and fast. What makes Crocker #8 even more special is the fact that this is one of the […]
From a Benelux builder and reader…. For Victory Motorcycles Benelux I customized a Victory Vegas, Street Tracker style. The importer of the Victory motorcycles wanted an American touch, so we took Captain America as a source of inspiration. We did not want to overdo the theme bike thing so we kept it all within good […]
The most interesting custom builders may be those who don’t care at all about the “du jour” designing trends, and you can put Ken Nagai in this category. None of his creations can fit in any specific motorcycle category. This new project is a perfect illustration of his state of mind: “I don’t care what […]
Harley-Davidson New Boom! Audio 205 Bluetooth Helmet Headset
Published by December 18th, 2016 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ride a with the convenience of Bluetooth® connectivity offered by the new Boom! Audio 20S Bluetooth Helmet Single Headset (P/N 76000736, $299.95*) from Harley-Davidson®. This state-of-the-art Bluetooth 4.1 communication system uses Universal Intercom™ protocol so it can be paired with many other available Bluetooth headsets for intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger and/or […]
It looks like a giant hairdryer from the 70’s because its creator Rico Kersten loved the idea that one powerful radial fan could lift and move the vehicle/bike. Some wings on the bottom are used for steering and two big thrust reverse brakes stop it. The Beast Hoverbike was a winner in the Allegorithmics Contest […]
12th Edition Of Custombike Show In Bad Salzuflen, Germany
Published by December 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Trade Fair/Exhibition Center at Bad Salzuflen (Dec 1-3), had a record participation of vendors, part distributors, spectators and the largest ever exhibition of custom motorcycles. 300 exhibitors and 350 bike show competitors, 800+ of modified or customized motorcycles were squeezed in the 3 halls of the Bad Salzuffen Fair Center. A few shots of […]
Indian Motorcycle Recalls Certain 2014-2017 Models For Potential Fuel Leak
Published by December 15th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014-2017 models for a potential fuel leak. Are concerned: Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster manufactured from April 15, 2013 to July 15, 2016. The very popular Scout and Scout Sixty are not affected. In the US, 23,746 motorcycles are recalled with more to […]
1985 BMW K100 Reborn As A Radical Motorcycle
Published by December 15th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The BMW K100 was a family of four-cylinder 987 cc motorcycles that were manufactured by BMW from 1983 to 1992. Quite ugly if you ask me. But at the time featuring some nice refinements including aluminum fuel tanks,,[14] adjustable headlights, high capacity 460 watt alternators, Hella accessory plug-in, and self-cancelling turn signal lights. This one […]
Campagna Motors Looking For Retail Investors To Expands Across The United States
Published by December 15th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Canadian Campagna Motors, the maker of the T-Rex and V13R trikes, is launching a crowdfunding campaign under the Title III Regulation, offering retail investors to join the company for a market expansion in the US. “Campagna is an innovative vehicle manufacturer that has been the reference in the trike market for the last 20 years […]
Harley-Davidson Owners Allege That The 103″ Twin Cam Engine Is Defectively Designed
Published by December 14th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Legal.Two Harley owners from Los Angeles County allege that the Twin Cam 103” engine equipping their motorcycles emit high heat, which can burn riders, and shorten the life of the engine. A complaint was filed by attorneys Zimmerman Reed LLP and Boucher LLP on behalf of Michael Berke and Wolfgang Costelloon and all others similarly […]
1949 Indian-Vincent Factory Prototype Offered For 1st Time At The Bonhams January’s Las Vegas Auction
Published by December 14th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1948 the manager of Indian Motorcycles, Ralph Rogers, and the director of Vincent HRD, Philip Vincent, agreed on a joint venture to manufacture and sell a hybridization of their machines to the American market. Two prototypes were created as a result: the better known Vindian – essentially an Indian Chief with Vincent motor, and […]
9th Annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Is Set For May 6, 2017
Published by December 13th, 2016 in Builders, Events and Videos.The Peninsula Signature Events has announced May 6, 2017 as the date of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. The 9th Annual event at Quail Lodge & Golf Club will feature an expansive selection of the finest and rarest vintage and modern motorcycles as well as leading motorsports and lifestyle vendors, food and beverages, live music and […]
Retro Mod Triumph Bonneville T120. Back To Basics.
Published by December 12th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All custom builders dream of attracting the attention of a major motorcycle brand to be commissioned on a custom project. All benefit for both parties, the manufacturer getting a show piece to exhibit all year long on its new models display, and for the builder getting a huge boost of notoriety and credibility. But it’s […]
Winners Of Victory Motorcycles’ Operation Octane Dealer Custom Build Conrest
Published by December 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.26 Victory dealers from around the world participated to the Operation Octane custom built contest to create their own interpretations of the light, fast and affordable 2017 Victory Octane. Online voting public has decided the winners. “Evil Ethel” from Strokers Dallas and “Desert Racer” from IWAN-BIKES GmbH pick up 1st place prizes, “King Octane” from […]
New Motorcycle Brand Vanguard Showing Its Running Roadster Prototype All Weekend At New York IMS
Published by December 9th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Vanguard is showing this weekend the first running prototype of the Roadster during the New York IMS Show at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Vanguard is an entirely new and distinct premium motorcycle brand. with its first model designed, engineered and to be built in Brooklyn, NY. Vanguard Moto Inc. is conducting an equity crowdfunding […]
Easy to imagine bikers scratching their heads front of this contraption. Yes, it’s a custom bike powered by a single 375 cc made from a 750 cc Italian Moto Guzzi. The design from Jeff Grunlach is based on his own one-off fabricated frame and includes Norton clutch and transmission, Honda wheels, forks and brakes. 280 […]
Night Shift Custom Electric Motorcycle
Published by December 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Weird but why not? What you are looking at is an electric-drive conversion of a 2003 Suzuki Savage. Where the motor used to be is a battery pack of cells from a Nissan Leaf electric car, wired here in series for a total of 116 volts. There are four flat-pack Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn2O4) batteries […]
Harley-Davidson York Plant Is Hiring 400 Seasonal Workers. Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations is hiring approximately 400 seasonal workers for its upcoming surge period. Surge enables Harley-Davidson to increase its manufacturing capacity to produce more bikes in anticipation of increased customer demand in the spring and summer riding months. Recruiting for these positions is starting now. Seasonal positions […]
Since I used the word Scrambler in this feature headline, let me anticipate your reactions, and write the true definition of what was and what is now a Scrambler motorcycle. Originally, Scramblers were off-road motorcycles mostly used for motocross racing. They died in the 70’s, now replaced by modern lightweight motocross bikes racing on MX […]
