“Bike Week kicks off the riding season and serves as the perfect place to showcase our modern American muscle with the all-new Victory Octane – the lightest, most powerful and quickest Victory Motorcycle ever produced,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “Victory’s goal this year is to highlight the outstanding performance of […]
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Victory Motorcycles At 75th Daytona Bike Week. The New Victory Octane. Demo rides. Performance Demonstrations. Daytona 200 Race. Tours. Parties.
Published by February 27th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During Daytona Bike Week. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® To Salute 35 years of “Rock, Rumble & Rebellion” With Custom Harley Road Glide Road Glide® And Matching Epiphone Guitar.
Published by February 26th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Tour to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the largest Music Festival at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicks off at Daytona Bike Week with a public unveiling of a custom 2015 Harley-Davidson® and Epiphany guitar by Kuryakyn. Daytona Rally goers will have 2 chances to get an up-close and personal look […]
Misfit Industries To unveil Two New GEICO Custom Motorcycles For 75th Anniversary Of Daytona Bike Week
Published by February 25th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Misfit Industries will be unveiling not one, but two GEICO show bikes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week. The custom-built GEICO motorcycles are Harley-Davidson Road Kings, donated through a partnership with Shelly Rossmeyer of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson. The bikes were being assembled in Dallas, Texas, and took three months to be completed […]
New Indian Model To Be Launched Friday March 3rd, 2016
Published by February 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Not much I can tell you until the official launch Friday March 3rd when it it will be featured here. Of course, if you are a little bit curious you can look at the files of CARB (California Air Resources Board) where you can see a model named Indian Springfield listed as using – as […]
Indian Motorcycle Activities At 75th Daytona Bike Week
Published by February 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®,again has a full schedule of events, including demo rides, new models, vintage & custom bike displays, racing, organized rides and much more during the 75th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, March 5-12. “Seventy-five years after Ed Kretz dominated the first Bike Week race, our team is inspired to honor that legacy and showcase […]
Standard Edition. A Dark Chop N’ Roll Bolt-On Job By Exile Cycles.
Published by February 22nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Russell Mitchell’s custom motorcycles fall in 3 categories. The built from-the-ground-up “Special Exile bikes”. The Harley makeovers called the “X-Harleys.” And the bike kits to let you do the work yourself following Exile’s blueprints and using his extensive line of bolt-on parts. “Standard Edition”, Russell’s most recent project and currently his own riding bike – […]
There is a new look today at this year’s NASCAR Daytona 500 as both the Daytona Beach Police Department and the Port Orange Police Department are providing motor patrol service on Victory Police Motorcycles (VPM). The officers on the specially equipped VPM bikes are getting a lot of attention as race fans at the speedway […]
About Actor Ryan Reynold’s Passion For Riding With His Custom Triumph Thruxton
Published by February 21st, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Besides being a very successful actor, Reynold happens to be a passionate of British motorcycles. In this video, Reynold talk about his meditative experience while riding, then discovers his Triumph Thruxton Cafe Racer customized by Dustin Kott from Los Angeles shop Kott Motorcycles.
ARCH Motorcycle Company’s First Production Model KRGT-1 Is Certified CARB and EPA Emission-Compliant
Published by February 20th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.ARCH Motorcycle Company, the ultra-premium American V-twin motorcycle manufacturer co-founded by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves, has announced that its first production model, the KRGT-1, has been certified emissions-compliant by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency and is legal in all fifty of the United States. “CARB certification was always […]
The 2017 Victory Octane. Power Tu Burn. Built To Thrill. Looks To Kill.
Published by February 19th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning, Victory Motorcycles introduced the 2017 Victory Octane, the new modern American Musclebike conceived for adrenaline junkies. Every high-octane horsepower enthusiast is familiar with the muscle car formula: take a big motor, insert it into a lightweight chassis, then delete any creature comforts or other unnecessary accessories. What’s left is just what you need […]
The New 2016 Slingshot Limited Edition Has Arrived.
Published by February 18th, 2016 in Builders, Events and Videos.3 wheels. 2 seats. Polaris just introduced the new 2016 Polaris Slingshot lineup. It includes the limited edition white pearl SL featured in this video.
Grizzly Around The World Record Attempt On A Victory To Start From Daytona Beach During Bike Week
Published by February 16th, 2016 in Builders and Events.Grizzly (real name Urs Pedraita), the well known Swiss endurance biker , has announced he will be starting his round the world record attempt from the famous Daytona Bike Week in the USA. He plans to roll out of Daytona’s packed and bustling main street at 1pm on Friday 11th of March 2016. True to his name, Grizzly […]
Fully customizing a classic and turning it into a new timeless motorcycle is not an easy feat. In his New Hampshire workshop, Walt Siegl hand builds performance motorcycles only using classic design elements and mostly rejuvenated parts, trying to privilege and keep the style and beauty of a past era. So much that the final results […]
Victory Launches The Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition. The Loudest Audio System Bagger In The Industry.
Published by February 13th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Victory is shattering the sound barrier with the new 2016 Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition powered by a 200-watt 10-speaker surround sound audio system. Loaded with custom features such as billet wheels, a monochrome paint scheme featuring color-matched components and LED lighting, plus a MSRP that’s $1,000 lower than last year. Availability is limited, with dealers […]
RSD Super Hooligan Events Across The US
Published by February 11th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Roland Sands Design is inviting riders ready for handlebar-to-handlebar flat track racing to join them in a series of SuperHooligan events across the U.S. Team RSD will race custom SuperHooligan Indian® Scout® Sixty racers that made their debut at the “Superprestigio of the Americas” in Las Vegas last year.“ We had a gas racing the […]
The 207 mph V10 Powered Motorcycle
Published by February 11th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Videos.In the video below you will see the custom bike built by Englishman Allen Millyard in his suburban garage in Berkshire and using a 8.0-litre V10 engine from a Dodge Viper. Don’t ask me why? It has been clocked at 207 mph during a test at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. And if you wonder, it’s […]
Enter to Win The Official 75th Anniversary Official Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle
Published by February 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Each year, the Daytona Beach Community Foundation holds a drawing for the Official Bike Week Motorcycle. The 2016 edition is a fully customized Harley-Davidson with the official 75th Anniversary logo emblazoned on the gas tank. It only takes $50 to enter the drawing. Since there are only 4500 tickets printed, the odds of being a […]
It’s a four-wheeler. But you can expect the 2-wheel version before a long time. This project named the VBB-3 (Venturi Buckeye Bullet) is a joint project of Monaco-based Venturi Automobiles and a group of engineering students from Ohio State University. 33 ft long, 3000 hp for a speed of 372 mph is going to inspire […]
All New Men’s And Women’s Denim Styles From Harley-Davidson
Published by February 10th, 2016 in Builders and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson style, quality and attention to detail is available in new denim styles from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® Collection. New Men’s and Women’s jeans are offered in a variety of styles, including the latest fashion-forward looks and finish treatments. Each is designed for riders, with top-quality fabrics and thoughtful details. The heavy-duty Men’s Original Traditional Fit […]
Driven By Bacon. Hormel Black Label Bacon Fueled Motorcycle.
Published by February 9th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not a joke, but still a joke motorcycle although it runs well…on bacon grease (about 85 miles per gallon of grease). Based on the rare Track T800 CDI motorcycle from Dutch company E.V.A Products, the Hormel bacon-fueled bike features a 800cc three-cylinder diesel engine that’s been modified to run on 100% biodiesel, which is itself […]
Harley Turbo Street 750 By Japanese Master Kaichiroh Kurosu
Published by February 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When Harley-Davidson asked 5 Japanese Custom builders to participate to a Street 750 build-off, I am pretty certain that the manufacturer expected mild to wild makeovers, but not one out of this world. Well, builder Kaichiroh Kurosu went very far beyond all expectations, creating from the Street platform given to him a completely new motorcycle […]
Jesse Rooke and HardDrive V-Twin Products Form Alliance. HardDrive American V-twin, a division of Western Power Sports (WPS) Products, and Jesse Rooke are pleased to announce the formation of an alliance that will see the bike builder serve as HardDrive’s creative ambassador for the foreseeable future. Rooke brings years of custom bike building experience and […]
Retro Racer Makeover For The New Ducati Sixty2
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Inspired by the youth culture of skateboarding, surfing and pop music, the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 is the most “popular” Ducati Scrambler of all time. Like the American Scout, the Italian Sixty 2 attracts the interest of a lot of custom builders. At last weekend Verona Motor Bike Expo, local builder Mr. Martini (owner is Nicola […]
Limited Edition Indian Motorcycle® Boots By Red Wing Shoes®
Published by February 4th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Indian Motorcycle® has partnered with Red Wing Shoes® to create the new limited-edition “Red Wing Shoes® Collection” of fine, handcrafted American motorcycle boots. Indian Motorcycle, founded in 1901, and Red Wing Shoes®, founded in 1905, share a rich heritage of authenticity, fine handcrafted quality, and products that embody the legendary American spirit. Today both brands […]
In 2015 Ducati North America Exceeds Previous Sales Record With 12,132 Motorcycles Sold
Published by February 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2015, Ducati North America increased unit sales by +14.1%, based on 12,132 total motorcycles sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is the sixth year the company has shown impressive overall sales growth in its largest worldwide sales region. All three countries reached higher sales levels, with the United States at 9,674 […]
Custom Harley-Davidson WLJ By Hard Nine Choppers
Published by February 1st, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Building and riding the wild custom bikes you build in Switzerland is not an easy gig. Cops know very well what you should never roll in the streets of the Helvetic Confederation. In Bern, the seat of the federal authorities, it doesn’t prevent Danny Schneider from Hard Nine Choppers to be very creative at taking […]
