Harley-Davidson Adds “Pan America” And “48X” to “Bronx” In New Trademark Filings. While the ‘Bronx’ was filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office, the two new monikers have been filed for a trademark at the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The applied trademarks are to be used for “motorcycles and structural parts” Energica, An […]
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Ace Cafe Orlando To Detroit On A Special Edition Triumph Thruxton
Published by January 4th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“The Drive Home III is an annual vintage vehicle trek from Orlando Ace Cafe To Detroit. Organized by the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and America’s Automotive Trust (AAT), the drive will include and feature a special edition Triumph Thruxton from Ace Cafe Orlando. Ace Cafe Orlando – the first North American location of the […]
When I saw this Project Scout for the first time, my first thought was for Millennials or Generation Y. If the issue of bringing more of them to the sport of motorcycling is not yet resolved by mc marketers, at least we know for sure that they love authentic adventures and new experiences. This custom […]
Morgan First All-Electric 3-Wheeler To Be Produced in 2018
Published by December 30th, 2017 in Builders and Events.Two and a half years ago I published the Morgan all-electric EV3 concept. and now it’s almost here with a production scheduled for second quarter 2018 in partnership with Frazer-Nash Energy Systems.The all-electric Morgan features a very low center of gravity (lower than on Evo models), a light weight under 1100 lbs (500 kg), a […]
Genuine Red Rapide And Original Condition Knucklehead, Along With Exemplary SS80, 750S America, Several Racing Ducatis And More At Bonhams Las Vegas Auction
Published by December 28th, 2017 in Builders and Events.First was the Australian speed record-making and multiple race-winning 1951 Vincent Black Lightning owned and ridden by Jack Ehret – unquestionably one of the most important motorcycles in existence. Now Bonhams is pleased to announce the addition of further rare and important motorcycles to highlight its famous January event. From the hallowed Vincent marque, a […]
A New BSA Motorcycle To Be Released in 2018 in US, UK, Italy And India
Published by December 27th, 2017 in Builders and Events.On November 25th, I reported that automotive giant Mahindra from India had purchased outright the British BSA brand name and all the rights attached to it. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, confirmed the arrival of a new BSA model which is currently under development by Tweeting a picture of this old BSA. Probably the […]
Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited FY17 Results
Published by December 26th, 2017 in Builders and Events.Triumph Motorcycles Group Limited has announced its financial results for the financial year 2017. 2017, Triumph grew global revenues by £90.9m to £498.5m with profit before exceptional costs increasing by £8.1m to £24.7m.(£1 = $1.34)
A surge In The sale Of Its Bikes Abroad Pushed Triumph Profits Ahead by 50%. Triumph Sold 63,400 Motorcycles In 2017. The 9,400 it sold in the UK represents a record for the company, shrugs off the gloom in the British motorcycle trade where sales this year have fallen by 15 per cent and puts […]
Brough Superior motorcycles, sidecars and and motor cars were made from 1919 to 1940 by George Brough in Nottingham, England. Only one brand has ever been called “The Rolls Royxe Of Motorcycles”, a reputation still closely associated with the famous SS100 model. As a matter of fact, in 21 years of production, 3048 motorcycles covering […]
The 2018 Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Honoring The Ness Family. New Special Classes and More.
Published by December 20th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Each year, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering draws thousands of guests to the stunning Quail Lodge & Golf Club grounds for a showcase of the world’s rarest, fastest and most beautiful motorcycles. The 10th annual show will honor the legendary Ness family, feature new marques in addition to cutting-edge Electric Motorcycles and Café Racers, to 300 […]
Sharp Custom Triumph Thruxton With A Wealth Of High Quality Details
Published by December 18th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As a factory model, it’s very difficult to compete with the Triumph Thruxton’s beautiful aggressive styling and Café Racer looks. As a matter of fact the Thruxton is originally a limited edition production-class racer hand-built in 1965 by the Triumph factory race shop for homologation purposes and entered into British endurance racing by local agents. […]
Harley-Davidson Trying To Trademark “Harley Bronx”. Beginning of December, Harley-Davidson filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office a trademark request to use “Bronx” in association with their motorcycles and parts. Of course, many already imagine a brand new Bronx model or the association of the name with current Sportster or Street models. Urban bikers […]
Futuristic Odyssey Motorcycle By Bandit9
Published by December 15th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Bandit9 workshop has an usual philosophy “Motorcycles don’t have a reverse gear. In fact, riders never look back. So why do we keep turning to vintage motorcycles? Simple. Because there’s no exciting vision of the future. That’s where we step in…” And of course, your immediate question is “do their motorcycles run properly/” or “are […]
Indian Icon Paint Series. Order Your Scout or Roadmaster In Five Exclusive Colors
Published by December 14th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.Indian’s first ever custom paint program is named the Icon Paint Series. The company is now able to offer five exclusive colors for the Scout Roadmaster models. The Icon Paint Series aims to deliver paint schemes “that have the ‘wow’ factory while having the high quality expected from an OEM and offering that all-important factory.warranty. […]
Bigger. Better. Faster. Here’s A look At The All-New Track Design For The 2018 DAYTONA TT.
Published by December 14th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Racing.Thanks to a thorough track redesign by seven-time A.M.A. Grand National Champion Chris Carr and made possible by utilizing the NASCAR pit road at Daytona International Speedway as part of the racing surface, the 2018 DAYTONA TT race track will be bigger, better and significantly faster when American Flat Track launches the 2018 season on […]
Audi Abandoned Plan To Sell Italian Motorcycle Brand Ducati
Published by December 13th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.In a sign of confidence that the carmaker expects to be able to carry the costs of its transformation, Audi’s chief executive Rupert Stadler said there is therefore no economic need to sell Ducati. The original plan was to sell Ducati to reduce costs by 10 billion euros ($11.8 billion), cut red tape and deepen […]
Does Harley-Davidson Need A New CEO And Board?
Published by December 12th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.By Rich Duprey (The Motley Fool) As Harley-Davidson’s (NYSE:HOG) sales enter their fourth year of decline, investors should ask whether the motorcycle maker needs a shakeup. The problem may not just be the soft industry in which it operates, but rather also the front office in Milwaukee. Maybe instead of 100 new models in 10 […]
As far as I know, Roland Sands is the first professional builder to use the 111″ Thunder Stroke Indian engine to build an old school chopper. And I acknowledge it looks pretty good on this type of machine. It must be the Thunder Stroke features inspired by the Power Plus motor of the 1940’s, like […]
13th Edition Of CUSTOMBIKE in Bad Salzuflen, Germany (December 1-3, 2017)
Published by December 9th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More than 40 modified Milwaukee Eight Softails, customized from mild to wild, were presented at this show by both official dealers as well as by renowned custom builders and customizers and European parts manufacturers. The style? As usual, a low stance with fat rear tires and think steel short fenders. To be noticed, the 2018 […]
“You may not have known I had issues with road rage in the past..I no longer have problems with road rage. Just wanted to let you know I’m over all of that now…”
Cute Naked Black Sportster Ironhead
Published by December 4th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Sportster (code beginning with XL) is continuously produced since 1957 by Harley-Davidson. But the Ironhead engine is the original Sportster engine only produced from 1957 until 1985 when it was replaced by the Evolution engine in 1986. And for many custom builders and core bikers the iron cylinder heads (instead of aluminum) engine is […]
Royal Enfield Presents The “Art OF The Motorcycle” During Art Basel Miami
Published by December 2nd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield, the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, goes beyond motorcycles; it is a motorcycling sub-culture, a culture of explorations and adventures that artists try to express through their art. Royal Enfield presents “The Art of the Motorcycle”, a series of four exhibitions taking place at select venues during Art Basel Miami Beach, from […]
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is hiring. Starting pay is $15.50/Hour.
Published by December 1st, 2017 in Builders and Events.A press release indicates that the motor company is looking to fill positions with temporary full-time hours and potential overtime wages starting at $15.50. Those wages increase based on experience. The available positions include: Entry-level machine operators, Assemblers, Fork lift operators, Experienced CNC machine operators. Harley-Davidson says the positions require a passing score on a […]
Indian Motorcycle previously announced its MY18 line-up in July, but chose to announce further updates in November during the EICMA show in Milan. For this new model year Indian has introduced the Scout Bobber, while the Roadmaster Elite packs all the bells and whistles perfect for two-up journeys and the Springfield gets the Dark Horse […]
The All-New Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 Twin HaveAa USA Target Availability The Second Half of 2018 With A Target Price Of Less Than $7,000. Distinctive from the rest of the Royal Enfield line of single-cylinder 500 cc classic machines, these 2 new models have an all-new power plant — an air-cooled, […]
Brough Superior. The New “Boutique” Motorcycle Manufacturer.
Published by November 27th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.Boutique: the word is French for “shop”. The word boutique is associated with hotel since the 80’s to describe a small hotel which typically has between 10 and 100 rooms in a unique setting with upscale accommodations. And now we assist to the birth of what I coin “Boutique Manufacturers” producing a very limited number […]
