Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, and Jack Daniel’s, America’s first registered distillery, today introduced the Jack Daniel’s® Limited Edition Indian® Scout® Bobber. For the third straight year, the two iconic American brands have joined forces with Klock Werks Kustom Cycles of Mitchell, SD to celebrate their shared values with an ultra-premium, limited-edition motorcycle. This […]
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Indian Motorcycle And Jack Daniel’s Unveil Limited Edition Scout Bobber Motorcycle
Published by March 7th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Wrench. An Indian Scout Build-Off Competition For 3 Amateur Builders.
Published by March 6th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Unlike any other custom motorcycle competition, The Wrench will celebrate those who find their sense of identity, purpose and glory, spending painstaking hours wrenching on garage builds. Indian Motorcycle is in search for three non-professional builders who do not make a living building and customizing motorcycles, looking for everyday “wrenchers” who do it only for […]
The Edge. A Customized New Generation Harley Softail Platform With Some Bobber Touches.
Published by March 5th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ask any official Harley dealer around the world who has participated or is currently competing in the mother factory organized “Battle Of The Kings”. For this very successful yearly 4th edition, exactly 274 dealers from 21 countries will all tell you that they badly want to be voted the “Custom King”. Evidently it’s a powerful […]
In Retaliation For President Trump Planned Taxes On Imported Steel And Aluminum The European Union Preparing Tariffs On Harley-Davidson, And Other American Companies.
Published by March 3rd, 2018 in Builders.Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), a frequent supporter of Trump, denounced what he called ” a tax hike the American people don’t need and can’t afford.” And he urged the president to reconsider. The president is proposing a massive tax increase on American families,” said Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.). The planned tax on imported steel is 25% and aluminum […]
“American Chopper” Paul Teutul Alleges He Is Broke And Files For Personal Bankruptcy.
Published by March 3rd, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.American Chopper returned to TV after a 5-Year break. In the first episode on March 1st, Paul Sr and Jr talk again and helped each other install front forks… And now Paul Sr alleges he’s broke and had to file for Chapter 13 in New York just the day before, February 28. Quite a sense […]
A Message From Zero Motorcycle’ CEO Sam Paschel
Published by March 3rd, 2018 in Builders and Editorial.The Following is a Statement from Zero Motorcycles’ CEO Sam Paschel On Harley-Davidson’s Investment in Alta and Entrance into the Electric Motorcycle Space: “For the past 12 years, we have not just been selling motorcycles. We’ve been leading the movement and we’ve been helping to create the category of electric motorcycles. Competition is necessary for […]
Indian Motorcycle Introduces 2018 Ultra-Premium Bagger With Stunning Paint Completed Entirely by Hand
Published by March 2nd, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Indian Motorcycle announced its new ultra-premium bagger, the 2018 Chieftain Elite. This limited-edition bagger pairs custom-inspired paint that’s completed by hand with top-of-the-line amenities for the rider who demands the best of the best. Indian Motorcycle meticulously thought through the design to ensure every line, texture and material complemented the contours of this aggressive platform. […]
Seen At Zurich Swiss Moto (February 22-25)
Published by March 2nd, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Events.Harley-Davidson still enjoys a considerable share of the Swiss motorcycle market. During this 2018 event, big and reputable dealers like Baechli Harley-Davidson and Buendnerbikes came to show their new creations at proximity of the Official display and just across the Indian Motorcycle one. Swiss Moto, like Swiss Custom, is a show letting you understand the […]
Harley-Davidson Invests In Electric Motorcycle Startup Alta Motors
Published by March 1st, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson has made an equity investment in the Silicon Valley startup Alta Motors that makes lightweight electric motorcycles, tapping into a global push toward electric vehicles and looking to offer motorcycles that appeal to younger consumers. “Earlier this year, as part of our 10-year strategy, we reiterated our commitment to build the next generation of […]
“Vote and crown your Custom King” says again Harley-Davidson in 2018. This year. 250 official Harley dealers on 3 continents participate to the “Battle Of Te Kings” and can build their project on one of the 2018 Harley models. Contrary to former years when the Sportster was first imposed, then became the preferred platform of […]
Indian Motorcycle At 77th Daytona Bike Week
Published by March 1st, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, announced a Daytona Bike Week lineup of activations packed with demo rides for 2018 models, custom bike displays, an exclusive rider’s group experience, and more. Carey Hart’s display of custom Chieftains, performance parts and accessories, and a Scout FTR750 photo opportunity are just a few of the offerings Indian Motorcycle will have available […]
Triumph Unveils The Spirit Of 59 Motorcycle Range
Published by February 28th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Spirit of 59 is the result of Triumph’s unique collaboration with legendary UK street artist Dean Stockton a.k.a. D*Face to create three art-inspired custom Modern Classics, Tempted to buy one? Unfortunately, you just can’t go to your nearest Triumph showroom and write a cheque. The limited edition models can only be obtained through an […]
Daytona Carl Speed Shop To Close At End Of Bike Week. Carl Morrow,and his wife Diane will retire at the end of Daytona Bike Week and close their well known Daytona tuning and repair bike shop on North Beach Street. Carl made a name for himself with land speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats […]
Battle Of The Kings Finalist For UK/Ireland Region
Published by February 27th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You know that every year Harley-Davidson organizes a custom build competition among its official dealers. This year in its 4th edition, the competition is between 274 dealers in 21 countries. Objectives: – for Harley, to show to the public its most recent models and the creative reserve inside its dealer network – for Dealers, to […]
Not always easy to find the long sleeves tee-shirt you like. What about this one if you are an Indian fan? Add some red to your wardrobe with a tee paying homage to Burt Munro’s record 183.59mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats (it was August 26, 1967) It features a large distressed print on the […]
There is a wild Custom Builder in the ultra conservative city of Bern, capital of Switzerland. A man who is not afraid to publish onlinet his shop motto: “Hard Nine Choppers, The Real Shit Since 2002″. Danny Schneider got a strong background in Freestyle Moto Cross and in the Bern city streets is well known […]
77th Daytona Bike Week. Harley-Davidson Activities.
Published by February 24th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Daytona Bike Week is the unofficial start of motorcycle riding season across the United States. It’s an annual celebration that brings people together, riders and non-riders, to embrace the sport of motorcycling. “As the official motorcycle of Daytona Bike Week, Harley-Davidson is excited to be back in Florida to kick off another great riding season,” […]
Arch Motorcycle Unveils Limited Edition “Method 143” Model. Only 23 Units.
Published by February 23rd, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The latest creation from Keanu Reeves/Gard Hollinger’s Arch Motorcycle, the Method 143, is really badass. After the successful KRGT-1 and S models, the Method 143 continues Arch’s commitment to limited production, excellent design and engineering high-dollar price motorcycles. Add multiple customizing options. The Method 143 features a revolutionary carbon fiber mono-cell chassis, maybe the first […]
Harley-Davidson Unveils Two “New” Sportsters. A Forty-Eight Special And Iron 1200 Fuse.
Published by February 21st, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Both Sportsters, the Sportster Forty Eight Special And The Sportster Fuse, got a throw-back design with a modern performance. These 2 new Sportsters are the latest in a line of 100 motorcycles the company plans to introduce by 2027. Maybe these 2 Sportster designs are part of the solution for Harley-Davidson, an iconic aging brand […]
Harley-Davidson Applies For “Revelation” Trademark For Its Electric Motorcycle Motor Technology
Published by February 21st, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Legal.We know that Harley-Davidson, like Indian, is extremely serious about mass producing electric motorcycles as soon as possible, possibly as a model year 2019. H-D just filed an application to trademark the name “Revelation” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for motorcycle powertrain, batteries and chargers. Milwaukee already uses similar sounding names like […]
The Official Bike of 2018 Daytona Bike Week )Match 9-18) is a 2010 Harley-Davidson Super Glide completely customized by George Sinsman of Chao Cycle in Long Island, New York. The bike was rebuilt in a Street Tracker style with the following new parts: A new Magnaflow 2-into-1 exhaust, Vance & Hines Fuel Pak, Memphis Shades front […]
The Modern Sportster Café Racer
Published by February 19th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sportster Café Racer jobs are popping up all over the world. Using the same basic ergonomics they don’t have much resemblance with those that the Rockers of the British subculture were riding in the 50’s for road races between transport cafés. At that time, Rockers were buying factory-made motorcycles (not Harleys) and tuned them up […]
Vintage Landspeed Racing. Chasing 200 MPH.
Published by February 17th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Alp Sungurtekin wants to build a vintage motorcycle with a 650cc A-PF engine that will beat the coveted 200mph mark.
The Scrambler name and design concept are a revival of the Scrambler line of dual-sport singles made from 1962–1974. The new Ducati Scrambler is a L-twin engined standard or roadster motorcycle made by Ducati. The new Scrambler was introduced at the 2014 Intermot motorcycle show with US sales beginning in 2015 in seven configurations: the […]
J&P Cycles Awards $20,000 and Crowns Eight U.S. Vets as Kings of Custom Motorcycle Building
Published by February 16th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.J&P Cycles, the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, awarded the title of Kings of Custom Motorcycle Building to eight U.S. military veterans from Texas. They earned the title at the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show whose final stop on the tour was part of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in […]
Following Recall Related To Brake Problems Injured Rider Files Lawsuit Against Harley-Davidson
Published by February 15th, 2018 in Builders and Legal.Only days after Harley-Davidson Motor Co. officialized a motorcycle recall due to potentially defective brakes, a Texas rider filed a lawsuit in the wake of an accident that resulted in 11 surgeries with probably more to come. His attorney alleges that 6 months before the December 2016 motorcycle accident the company was aware of braking […]
