Harley Davidson CEO Wants Net-Zero Greenhouse Emissions By 2050. Many influential CEO’s have already committed to a global goal of net-zero greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and urged other business leaders to match this ambition by committing to bold long-term targets. Harley-Davidson joined the group of the world’s biggest car and motorcycle makers who promised to make bold […]
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Published by November 20th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Legal.Erik Buell Racing Manufacturing Assets Going Back For Auction On December 10, 2015.
Published by November 19th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Erik buell saga continues. After being dropped in 2009 after 10 years spent with Harley-Davidson , Buell Motorcycles founder Erik Buell started his own independent company Erik Buell Racing (EBR) The new company abruptly shut down in April 2015 with reportedly 20.8 million in assets and 20.4 million in payable bills and other liabilities […]
Victory Motorcycles Reveals New Production Engine Based On Project 156. Will Power Upcoming 1200cc New Victory.
Published by November 18th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Milan, at the EICMA international trade and consumer motorcycle show, Victory Motorcycles today revealed the production version of the engine that powered Project 156 up Pikes Peak this summer, and will power an upcoming 1200cc class motorcycle. The liquid-cooled four-valve engine has a 60-degree vee angle, utilizing double overhead cams that promise to make […]
Indian Motorcycle Unveils The Smaller Displacement Scout Sixty. The Most Powerful Motorcycle In Its Class. Only $8,999.00.
Published by November 18th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.There is no doubt that all over the world there is a rich appetite for dynamic, smaller displacement bikes. The Scout Sixty joins the Indian Scout family with sixty cubic inches of displacement, the most powerful in its class with a peak 78 hp and 65 ft/lbs of torque in North America and offered at […]
Ducati Unveiled The Scrambler Sixty2. The Lowest Capacity And Most Affordable Ducati.
Published by November 17th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the ongoing EICMA show ((Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori) in Milano Italy, Ducati just unveiled 7 new motorcycles, included the much anticipated Sixty2, the most affordable model of the Ducati lineup. Much of Ducati’s recent resurgence is attributed to the popular Scrambler. In Milano, 2 new Scramblers were unveiled: the Scrambler Flat Track […]
Triumph America Aggressive Marketing Strategy. No Interest Charges And No Payments Until April 2016 On Select New Triumph Models.
Published by November 17th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles America is introducing The “Great Escape” program, offering qualified customers no interest charges and no payments until April 2016 when purchasing select new Triumph motorcycles. This promotional offer is effective immediately and will end on January 31, 2016. Buyers of any new model year 2015 or prior Triumph motorcycle can still enjoy the […]
Fury Road. A Post-Apocalypse Sportster.
Published by November 16th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Fury Road is a 2015 action film, the fourth installment and the highest grossing film in the Mad Max franchise. It is set in a future desert wasteland where gasoline and water are scarce commodities. Acclaimed by critics who praised it for its acting, direction, screenplay, visual storytelling, score, practical effects, stunts, and action sequences, […]
Rendition Of A 1920 Daytona Indian Powerplus For Sale On eBay
Published by November 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s a one-off custom built bike as a tribute to the old board track racing days of Indian motorcycles. A creation of a shop called Bull Cycles succeeding in achieving a very distressed look as an original would wear. Of course not built to endure racing but you can ride it thanks to a two-stroke […]
Triumph’s Bonneville Reborn Tour To Begin In The US November 19.
Published by November 14th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles America announced the launch of the Bonneville Reborn Tour set to begin next week. The tour will stop at unique venues, consumer motorcycle shows and Triumph dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to showcase the iconic new line of Bonneville motorcycles. It all kicks off in downtown Los Angeles, Calif. at The Theatre […]
Netherlands Big Twin Expo Is Benelux Custom Motorcycle Mayhem. Video (Part 2)
Published by November 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Netherlands Big Twin Expo Is Benelux Custom Motorcycle Mayhem (Part 1)
Published by November 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Benelux – the politico-economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg – has his own big custom motorcycle event held each year in the city of Rosmalen, Netherlands. With the appealing slogan :Anything Goes”, Big Twin Magazine – the only remaining motorcycle magazine written in Dutch language – is able to attract custom builders, […]
Kenny Price, Founder And CEO Of Samson exhaust Has Come Out Of Retirement. Soon after the move to Sturgis, Kenny decided to retire and hand over business operations to the team. In doing so production suffered, and in turn, deliverability, innovation, and new products also suffered. Now he is back at the helm to pump […]
Veterans Rode Victory Motorcycles In The New York City Veterans Day Parade
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Harley-Davidson and Indian, but also Victory gets associated with celebrating and supporting the US veterans and all our troops. Today November 11, Victory Motorcycles participated in the New York City Veterans Day Parade alongside their partner organization the “Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Association” (IAVA) Some IAVA Members rode Victory Motorcycles in the parade. The IAVA is […]
Indian Motorcycle Announces 2nd Annual Veterans Charity Ride To Sturgis.
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Today is Veterans Day and Indian Motorcycle takes this celebration to announce its sponsorship and support of the second annual Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. The event is focused on raising awareness and support for America’s severely wounded and injured veterans. The epic ride will depart Los Angeles on July 30, 2016 en route to […]
Indian Recalls Some Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Dark Horse Motorcycles
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is recalling 7,611 model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured between January 2, 2015 and October 23, 2015 due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder. The motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of rear brake power.
Harley-Davidson Extends Offer Of Free Riding Academy Training To All U.S. Military Starting Jan. 1, 2016
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson announced the extension of free Riding Academy motorcycle training to all current and former U.S. military. The program is now available to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans starting Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2016. Tomorrow November 11, to continue its salute to the military, Harley-Davidson Managing Director and former U.S. Army Officer, Christian Walters, will escort […]
Indian Motorcycle Title Sponsor Of The RSD Indian Scout Super Hooligan Flat Track Races In Las Vegas
Published by November 10th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Five Roland Sands Design (RSD) custom Indian Scout Hooligan bikes will compete in the race piloted by Roland Sands, Red Bull racer Aaron Colton and special guest riders. Hooligan racing is a throwback to post-war era where riders took virtually any available motorcycle to race in the spirit of seeking adrenaline and camaraderie. Indian Motorcycle […]
In their own way, some custom builders are philosophers. And their philosophy defines who they are, or who they want to be, or at least how they want to be perceived… Entering George Stinsman website the splash screen is not displaying the latest custom of Chaos Cycle but instead a bold red letters statement “Without […]
Lowbro Customs Released Volume 5 Of Its Weirdo Parts Catalog
Published by November 6th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 5th installment of Weirdo, Lowbrow Customs’ periodical that features new motorcycle parts and accessories from around the world in addition to customer bike photos, tech tips, and underground motorcycle event coverage, is now available. With a publication schedule of one issue every 4 – 16 months, in the words of owner Tyler Malinky “fans […]
The Triumph Bonneville is one of the most customized motorcycle model, especially in Europe. And the US will follow because Bonnies are fun and easy to modify. This 2006 Bonneville is roaming the streets of Lisbon, Portugal re-dressed with a modern and elegant look without denying its classic roots. It was built by a great […]
Sturgis And Black Hills Trademark Dispute Update. SMRI Awarded Total Of $912,000. Wal-Mart And Rushmore Photo & Gifts To Appeal. Publication of last Friday November 30th judgment reads as follow. “Wal-Mart, Rushmore Photo and Gifts and its officers, were found liable for infringement of SMRI’s trademarks Sturgis, Sturgis Bike Week, Sturgis Composite Design Mark, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, […]
Screaming’ Eagle Stage Kits For Harley-Davidson Engineered High Performance
Published by November 4th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Engines.Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® accessories offer more than 25 different street-performance stage kits that can increase the power and performance of Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam and Evolution® engines. Designed with components engineered to work together as a system, these kits eliminate the trial-and-error testing often required when making engine modifications. A rider simply defines a performance goal […]
Not well known yet in the US, but with a great notoriety and excellent image in his native Australia, Matt Darwon is an architect by formation who found happiness in making things with his hands. He was close to become a carpenter but eventually chose to rebuild and customize old motorcycles from a shed lost […]
What Said Harley-Davidson’s Chief Marketing Officer Mark-Hans Richer
Published by October 31st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“I’m going to go heretical on you, and say that youth does not own cool. Youth does not own growth. Youth does not own innovation or disruption. Brands must not neglect the growth market of older consumers to focus solely on youthful audiences” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley’s Chief Marketing Officer, at the Association of National […]
Heading to the shoreline to catch some big waves? Just ride with your surfboard kept in place by bespoke quick release board racks. This “surf bike” is based on a Kawasaki W650 (referring to the engine displacement), a model introduced in 1999 resembling British motorcycles of the early 1960s, notably the Triumph Bonneville. The W650 […]
LED Lamps For The 2015-Later Harley Road Glide
Published by October 29th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Blast darkness with the new Road Glide® LED Fog Lamp Mount Kit (P/N 68000183 Chrome, P/N 68000184 Gloss Black; $99.95) from Harley-Davidson®. Designed for 2015-later Road Glide motorcycles, the LED Fog Lamp Mount Kit replaces the turn signal mount and positions Daymaker Reflector LED Fog Lamps (sold separately) and the turn signals close to the […]
