I felt the urge to publish the Johammer Electric Motorcycle because of its very unusual aesthetics and setup, more than for its performance somewhat in the range of many of e-competitors. It may appear weird to many – looking like (irony?) a snail on wheels – or visually appealing to those with an open mind […]
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Johammer Electric Motorcycle. Going Green In Pastel Colors.
Published by April 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On May 1st 2014 Indian Motorcycle Will Have Again A Dealership In Sturgis.
Published by April 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bruce Eide, who is already selling Indian motorcycles in Sioux Falls, is about to open an Indian dealership downtown Sturgis at 2106 Lazelle Street. Indian Motorcycle considers Sturgis its “home” away from home. The reason? The first Sturgis rally was held on August 14, 1938, by the “Jackpine Gypsies” motorcycle club who still own and […]
Paul Junior Building Cystom Motorcycles In A New Web Series
Published by April 15th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.I am pretty certain that you wonder what Paul Junior Teutul is up to… Right? He has been building motorcycles for World of Warcraft, the famous game launched in 2004. More precisely 2 custom bikes inspired by the 2 game warring faction, the “Horde” and the “Alliance.” The building will be documented in several episodes […]
Maybe one day I will launch a discussion on the reason(s) why so many builders of custom motorcycles and cars name their creations with Spanish names. “”La chica es bonita” means “The girl is pretty” and nobody knows if builder Fabian Muller is talking about “her”, his bike, or “her” at his side on the […]
Harley-Davidson Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads
Published by April 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.The Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads (P/N 52000084 Rider, P/N 52400060 Passenger Pillion; $119.95 each) are equipped with a patented air bladder system that distributes weight evenly across the entire seating surface, removing pressure points while also providing shock absorption which reduces vibration. The mesh cover allows air circulation, reducing the air temperature between the rider […]
Vintage Custom Motorcycle Of The Month
Published by April 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Vintage Custom Triumph, copyright Owen Howells Photography UK.
Sportster Superlow 1200T. The New Very Light Tourer From Harley-Davidson
Published by April 10th, 2014 in Builders.Until now you had to customize one of the Sportsters of the line-up to make it a light tourer. And many did, buying aftermarket accessories…No surprisingly, when Harley asked their Sportster riders and also dealers what they wanted, the request many formulated was loud and clear. Give us a factory equipped touring version. The Sportster […]
Harley-Davidson Powered Toyota Prius.
Published by April 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.I didn’t publish this feature on April’s fool day, so, I guarantee that this one-of-a-kind Harley—Davidson powered Toyota Prius really exists. Proof? It’s for sale on eBay (best offer at time of publication was $1375) although it’s no more running because of a massive breakdown… I understand that some don’t like hybrid electric cars. But […]
A corporation commissioning a custom motorcycle is always doing it for marketing purpose. And the result can only be a theme bike whose main staging area is almost never the road, but the print and digital pages of magazines, the headquarter lobby of said corporation and the display floor of a few dealer shows. From […]
Legendary Motorcycle Designer Massimo Tamburini Passes Away
Published by April 7th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Massimo Tamburini, one of the most revered motorcycles designers, has died yesterday evening. Tamburini was 70 years old and was suffering from lung cancer. Tamburini created stellar motorcycles including the Ducati 916 and the MV Agusta F4. The legendary Italian designer was also a renowned chassis designer. His fame began in the early ’70s with the MV […]
Rick’s New Custom Parts For 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by April 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Controls, Editorial and Wheels.The 2014 Harley-Davidson touring models surprised many aftermarket vendors and customizers by the number of modifications made by the factory versus previous model-year. Along with the introduction of the first European-manufactured and TÜV-approved 30-Inch front wheel in 2013, the Rick‘s Motorcycles team has developed a number of innovative and Europe homologated system components for 21 […]
The HER Project. To Honor, Encourage, Recognize And Salute Women In The Military.
Published by April 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 1st “Her Project” was held during Daytona Bike week to honor, encourage, recognize and salute all women currently serving or who have served in the military. The event was thought out by Gina Woods – a 15 – year radio talk show host of Open Road Radio, creator of XX Chromes and organizer of several women […]
The New Reborn Harley-Davidson FXDL Low Rider®
Published by April 2nd, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.The mid-year release of the retro-cool Harley-Davidson Low Rider® seems to have pleased a lot of you. Launched in 1977, the original Low Rider became synonymous with a rebellious attitude and as such is one of the icons of the Harley-Davidson production. After a five-year hiatus and thanks to good ergonomics and a well calibrated […]
Follow Your Dream Metzeler Contest. Indian Larry Now Building The Custom Motorcycle Frame.
Published by April 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Videos and Wheels.On March 11, I announced the “Follow Your Dream Contest” where 2 iconic brands, Metzeler and builder Indian Larry, come together to build a priceless custom motorcycle, uniquely built with input from fans via the METZELER USA Facebook® Page. As promised, you can be part of the customization process, watch the building process all evolve […]
Erik Buell Racing To Return To 2014 American International Motorcycle Expo With Larger Presence
Published by April 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that American motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will return to the 2014 show this October 16-19 in Orlando, Fla. EBR was a founding OEM exhibitor at the inaugural AIMExpo last October. EBR took advantage of the exclusive all-in-one platform offered at AIMExpo and received stellar response from […]
Custom 2014 Street Glide Built By Sturgis Students Wins Donnie Smith Bike Show High School Award
Published by April 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® proudly announces that the custom 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide built by participants of the Chip’s Student Build Challenge received first place in the High School Build Open Class at the 27th annual Donnie Smith Bike Show this past Sunday, March 30. The Sturgis Brown High School students participating in the build […]
The American Motorcyclist Association Has Announced The Dates For 2014 Vintage Motorcycle Days
Published by April 1st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Every year, tens of thousands enthusiasts join the AMA and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, and nearly 1,000 independent vendors at vintage motorcycling’s biggest bash. The Vintage Motorcycle Days event includes racing, the country’s largest motorcycle swap meet, seminars, stars from the sports past and present, bike shows and more, all designed to recapture […]
House Of Thunder USA Trailbreakers
Published by March 31st, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The portion of South Florida going from Jupiter Island to Palm Beach to South Beach Miami has the east coast highest concentration of Bling. It includes mansions and vehicles of all styles, from the sublime to the tacky, from the outrageous to the ridiculous. Being low key is not the norm and too many motorcycles […]
Motorcycle-Specific Gloves Technology By Harley-Davidson
Published by March 30th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Well, maybe some of you want to learn about the motorcycle-specific technology used in the new Harley-Davidson gloves offering. More than you think… The drawings above will help you understand about low profile seaming, pre-curved fingers for maximum feel and comfort, gel padding palms, power-stretch knuckles to minimize hand fatigue, touchscreen compatible index finger and […]
Sabertooth Motorcycles Has Been Granted 2 U.S. Patents For Innovative Rear-Wheel-Steering and Active Suspension.
Published by March 28th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.These innovative technologies will be integrated into the Sabertooth line of WildCat® trikes. The first of these technologies is SureTrac®, a Rear-Wheel-Steering system (patent number 8,607,913), which provides added stability and ease of turning. Sabertooth’s proprietary SureTrac® system will be standard equipment on the popular V8 WildCat® trike series and the new 850 cc, 104 […]
Daytona Bike Week Willie’s Old School Chopper Show. A Few Close-Ups.
Published by March 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.It was held Thursday March 13 on the parking lot of Tropical Tattoo in Ormond Beach. Some Views…(photos @ H. Roesler for Cyril Huze)
Cafe Rider Dubai To Distribute Brass Balls Cycles
Published by March 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dar Holdsworth from Brass Balls Bobbers just returned from Dubai , United Arab Emirates, where he participated to the grand opening of Cafe Rider, a new dealer carrying exclusively his motorcycles. As you can see it looks like a very cool place with Brass Balls Bobbers bikes displayed as works of art, then a 30-ft […]
Exclusive. Interview With Steve Menneto, Polaris Industries’ Vice President Of Indian And Victory Motorcycles.
Published by March 24th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Seven months after the re-launch of the Indian brand and a few weeks after the introduction of a new 2015 Victory model (the Gunner), while in Daytona for Bike Week. I sat down with Steve Menneto for an interview. As a fast introduction, let me mention that Menetto is a former Polaris dealer who became […]
2014 Daytona Rat’s Hole Bike Show. Views.
Published by March 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Rat’s Hole Show has the merit to be located in the best location – the Daytona Lagoon- for this type of events. And as always, when you think you have seen everything, you still get surprised by the unexpected and the amount of work involved in these custom machines. The sublime and the weird […]
Gunning The 2015 Victory Gunner In Daytona
Published by March 21st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the Daytona airport warehouse where the media fleet of Victory and Indian motorcycles was kept and maintained during Bike Week, I was offered the choice to ride either the stock or the factory customized version of the new Victory Gunner model. I leaned towards the accessorized option knowing that improvements were only cosmetics and […]
Call it the baby Cafe Racer. A 250 cc OHC single stroke 4 stroke air cooled engine coupled to a 5-speed tranny to help you zoom through traffic. Short (1255 mm wheelbase for 1910 mm overall length), low and very light, featuring both electric and kick start, it may seduce those living in big cities […]
