Not yet for sale, Harley-Davidson invites consumers to ride, react and shape the future of this new electric motorcycle. See it, hear it, feel it. H-D Invites is bringing innovation to the street and is inviting everybody to ride and tell them what you think. A 2014 U.S. tour – kicking off with a journey […]
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Harley-Davidson Reveals Project Livewire. The First Electric Bike You Will Like?
Published by June 19th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Harley-Davidson. Big Reveal Tomorrow June 19, 2014.
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A Harley-Davidson teaser video to build anticipation before tomorrow’s announcement. Their latest innovation on Route 66? What did you see? What did you hear? The big reveal is tomorrow morning June 19. What do you think it can be? Tell me your guess in “comments”
2014 Annual “Motorcycle As Art” Sturgis Exhibition At The Buffalo Chip Is “Built For Speed”
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 15th annual Sturgis “Motorcycles as Art” exhibition has for title “Built for Speed” and will be co-curated for the second year in a row by photographer Michael Lichter and Vintagent blogger Paul D’orleans. The exhibit held at the Buffalo Chip will showcase 35 custom motorcycles from around the world (as far away as Japan and […]
How It Is Made. V-Twin Motorcycle Engine.
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Yes, it looks very easy when built on an assembly line. Much less when you have to do it using shop tools and your bare hands…
Harley-Davidson Recalls Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling 209 accessory Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits, part number 36700053, intended for use on 2014 Harley Davidson XL Sportster motorcycles. The kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston. If the brake master cylinder piston […]
Find Your Dry Socks In Your Harley RUSHMORE Tour-Pak And Saddlebags
Published by June 17th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Stop fumbling in the dark with the new Tour-Pak® Luggage and Saddlebag Interior Light Kit (P/N 68000151, $119.95) from Harley-Davidson®. For early-morning packing or the late, dark end of a ride, brilliant white LED lamps illuminate the interior of Tour-Pak and hard saddlebag luggage of the 2014 RUSHMORE Harley-Davidson Touring models. One LED light pod […]
Tonight. Velocity’s “What’s In The Barn” Lends A Hand To The Home Depot Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project
Published by June 17th, 2014 in Builders and Videos.On Velocity’s “What’s In The Barn” episode premiering tonight June 17 at 10 PM ET/PT, host Dale Walksler goes on the hunt for a WWII military bike to help raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project in conjunction with The Home Depot Foundation. Dale’s search takes him on a 1,400 mile roundtrip journey […]
A Triumph Scrambler In Dirt Bike Clothing
Published by June 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This feature for all those among you loving modern classic bikes dressed for track spins, canyon carving and even road day trips. A bike for a great evasion, reminiscent of the Steve McQueen’s iconic Triumph TR6 Trophy in the 1963 film The Great Escape. British Customs decided to buy a stock 2012 Triumph Scrambler and see […]
2014 Harley-Davidson World Ride Is Set For June 22-23
Published by June 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All Harley riders around the word, H.O.G. members and the others, are invited by Harley-Davidson to take a break from the rat race and hit the open road on June 22-23 for the 2014 Harley-Davidson World Ride. Launched in 2008 by the Harley Owners Group® as Million Mile Monday®, the annual riding event was expanded […]
Another Wolf In Hog’s Clothing. Faster Than The Average Harley-Davidson CVO Model.
Published by June 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Engines.S&S Cycle has had a lot of requests or performance upgrades for 2007 and later Harley-Davidson® CVO 110 engines. Seems like folks think the big hogs are a little lacking in the grunt department. And when customers ask for something, S&S Cycle is listening.. It’s taken a little while but …Viola! Here they are! S&S […]
Vintage-Style Café Racer With A 180 HP Electric Motor
Published by June 13th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.The Saroléa SP7 marks the return of a Belgian motorcycle brand after half a century, If Saroléa doesn’t sound familiar, that’s because the Belgian marque is returning to motorcycles after 50 years. The company was founded in 1850 as an arms and munitions m aker, then moved on to bicycles and eventually motorcycles. It disappeared […]
The ‘Victory Across America Mileage Challenge’. Ride The Most Miles. Victory Refunds The Price You Paid For Your Brand New Victory Motorcycle.
Published by June 12th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory is supporting their high-mileage passion with the “Victory Across America Mileage Challenge.” Victory will reward the rider who puts the highest mileage on his new Victory this summer by refunding the price he paid for his bike. The “Victory Across America Mileage Challenge” works like this: purchase a new Victory Motorcycle (any model not […]
Harley-Davidson Sidecar Replica For Big Twins 1936-1958
Published by June 11th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.In the early part of the 20th Century, motorcycling became a family activity. The most comfortable way to share your adventures on wheels with your wife, children and friends was to attach a sidecar to your motorcycle. Then during WWII the military found this setup one of the most convenient ways for ground transportation and […]
Second Quarter Harley-Davidson Dealer Sales Predicted To Be Somewhat Slow Because Of Late Spring Weather. But Sales Now Picking Up Sharply. Baird & Co surveyed 51 dealers in the US and after a 1st quarter flat predicts that 2nd quarter should be slightly better due to bad weather until now, but picking up sharply in […]
A Hard Hitting Street Legal Roadster Bred On American Dirt
Published by June 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This headline is not from me. There are the words from Harley-Davidson when the company launched the Sportster XR1200, a model paying homage to the fabled XR-750 flat-track racer. When I featured it in 2009 (it was introduced first in Europe, then in the US), you all seemed to be pleased with the vintage street-tracker […]
The New 2015 Star Motorcycles Bolt And Bolt R-Spec “Performance Bobber” Models
Published by June 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, the introduction of the Star Motorcycles Bolt and Bolt R-Spec were quite a success for their modern interpretation of the old-school Bobber at very reasonable prices, The new 2015 Bolt and Bolt R-Spec cruisers should get the same success with young riders and women and will be in direct competition for buyers, at […]
You may not know that the the 50’s production 650cc Thunderbird (6T) was a low-compression tourer, created by Triumph to satisfy the American demand for motorcycles suited to long distance riding… But I am sure you know that the Triumph brand received considerable publicity in the United States when Marlon Brando rode a 1950 Thunderbird […]
New Harley-Davidson 750 Bike Stars in Flat Track Race Exhibition At X Games Austin
Published by June 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After scorching the ice at ESPN’s X Games Aspen, the new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 will kick up the dirt – and the action – at X Games Austin with an adrenaline-fueled Flat Track exhibition race just weeks before the new bikes begin to arrive at U.S. dealerships. Highlights of the race will air on ESPN […]
Challenge The Road. Not The Law. S&S Offers Street Legal Engines For The US And Europe.
Published by June 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Don’t let increasingly stringent emissions laws and stronger enforcement stop you from installing a bigger engine in your Harley-Davidson® big twin or from building custom bikes. S&S Cycle has emissions compliant engines for both custom building, replacement and improvement. No more licensing hassles or costly emissions compliance testing. S&S has already done the testing, so […]
The Sportster Forty-Eight® was born from Harley-Davidson looking like an urban brawler with the right attributes to be easily turned into a modern Cafe Racer. And if it’s the direction you are looking for, here is a good example of what you can achieve for a reasonable customizing budget without compromising your Harley factory warranty. […]
Very rare Mercury scooter built by British manufacturer between 1956 and 1958
World’s Most Expensive Exercise Bike
Published by May 30th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For the pleasure of your eyes. And it could only come from an Italian designer… Just a large circle reminiscent of of the classic unicycles of the end of the 1800’s. 2 horns to hold on. An epicycloid transmission. Carbon, steel and glass fiber. The top in fitness design with the best ergonomics and ultimate […]
Keep Your Harley Headlamp. Just Change The Bucket. Looking Better. Cheaper…
Published by May 29th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Or how to accomplish a fast and cheap complete makeover of your Harley 5” 3/4 headlight while still keeping the factory lamp, the trim ring and without having to mess up with your electrical system. These Vitamin 5 3/4” Headlight Buckets (named as such because they look like citrus press) are a direct fit to […]
Sales Of Electric Motorcycles and Scooters Would Reach 6 Million Annually by 2023
Published by May 29th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Navigant Research, a market research company, forecasts worldwide sales of e-motorcycles will grow from 1.2 million vehicles annually in 2014 to 1.4 million in 2023, while sales of e-scooters will grow from 4.1 million to 4.6 million. The market for power two-wheel (PTW) vehicles, which includes electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) and electric scooters (e-scooters), has grown […]
Not the typical motorcycle you expect from the Bavarian manufacturer. And a very good surprise regarding styling. Motorcycling is much more than just perfect function, and this BMW Concept Roadstar is very exciting to look at. It’s a typical BMW roadster with a powerful 1.170 cc 2-cylinder boxer engine putting out 125 hp. It features […]
New Inner Fairing Chrome Trim Kit From Harley-Davidson For RUSHMORE Tourers
Published by May 28th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.This new kit includes self-adhesive bezels and trim rings to surround the gauges, the front speakers and the Boom!™ Box infotainment faceplate. A gloss-black fascia completes the stylish look. The entire kit installs in a few minutes time. The RUSHMORE Inner fairing Dash Trim Kit (P/N 61400199; $139.95) is designed specifically to fit 2014 Electra […]
