Automotive giant Mahindra from India has purchased outright the British BSA brand name and all the rights attached to it for $4.1 million in an exclusive arrangement through its subsidiary, Classic Legends Private Limited, to build new BSA and Jawa motorcycles. It seems that the company plans to up its motorcycle game by producing new BSAs and Jawas […]
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BSA Has Been Acquired. It’s The Return Of A Legendary British Motorcycle Brand.
Published by November 25th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Hercules Model By New Curtiss Motorcycle Co. To Be Launched In May 2018
Published by November 24th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Confederate Motors, through a press release, confirmed their name change, effective January 8, 2018 to Curtiss Motorcycle Co., inc. The company explains that the foundation for their new models will be an all-new Twin-Engine powertrain supplied by Zero. “The all-new powertrain packages in a classical proportion, lower, narrower, and with superior weight management than any […]
All Motorcycles To Be Connected?
Published by November 21st, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During the latest EICMA show in Milan, the Vodafone Group, a British multinational telecommunication company with networks in 26 countries, was displaying this concept bike with the intention to attract attention to their mobile communication black box. Next to the bike, a lettering panel explains that this Vodafone black box is a high-performance platform designed […]
Flying Diamond. A Period-Incorrect Antique Born From A 2017 Harley Twin-Cam Model .
Published by November 20th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I know very well the 2 camps. Those who can only stand period correct antique bikes maintained with the purest restoration skills. And those for who designs and parts from the past are only a starting point for their interpretation of what should be a cool motorcycle. For a classic ride on a “Distinguished Gentlemen” […]
Indian Thunder Stroke 116″ Stage 3 Big Bore Kit
Published by November 18th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Engines.15% more torque and 20% more horsepower when compared to the stock Thunder Stroke 111″ engine. Outperform the competition at every stop light. Interested? It’s great performance upgrade for Indian’s Heavyweight Lineup. Priced in the U.S. at $1,999 plus installation, the new 116 Stage 3 Performance Kit will be available for order from dealers in […]
Norton Motorcycles Working On A 650cc Urban Tracker To Compete In Surging Midsize Market
Published by November 17th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In July 2017, Norton entered into a 20-year Design and Licence agreement with Zongshen Manufacturing of China for a new, 650cc twin-cylinder engine. The midsize market is surging all over the world and the twin-cylinder 650 cc segment is the most promising in the US, Europe and Asia. Norton just revealed a 650 cc, a […]
New 1903 Collection From Harley-Davidson
Published by November 17th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Inspired from the simple, humble beginnings of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1903 this new collection is born from the spirit of the H-D legacy infused with modern day technology and custom features. The 1903 Collection will continue to expand in the changing seasons. A few examples: Constructed of lightweight cowhide, each of the Men’s […]
Royal Enfield Taking On Harley Street With New 650 cc Twin Engine Interceptor And Continental Models
Published by November 15th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.While the 2 new 2018 models are still retro British styling, heart of the new bikes is an all-new air-/oil-cooled 648cc SOHC parallel twin engine. Claimed output is 47 horsepower at 7100 rpm from a classically-styled engine. Unlike the older push-rod singles, this parallel twin is a thoroughly modern unit with four valves per cylinder. […]
Postcards From Milan EICMA Show (November 7-12)
Published by November 14th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Events.EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori), annual trade show in Milan, Italy features a lot of custom motorcycles. is frequently used by manufacturers to debut new models.
The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. Would be gold miners traveled to San Francisco and the surrounding area. The Gold Rush led to the creation of […]
99 Years Ago Today. The First American Enters Germany On A Harley. The Iconic Picture Re-Created In Original Location.
Published by November 12th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“99 years ago…, …on November 12th 1918, a photographer walked out of his studio, awoken by the sound of German military boots walking on cobblestones. Not in unison, as coming in the past four years, but slow and out of marching step. War was over November 11th at 11 a.m. The “Great War” came to […]
The Build By Paul Teutul Jr. A Reflection on Faith, Family, and My Time on “American Chopper” By Paul Teutul Jr.
Published by November 11th, 2017 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Paul Teutul Jr. starred on American Chopper with “Paulie” and his father, Paul Sr., building custom choppers together. After his time on the reality show, he started his own business, Paul Jr. Designs. Today, Paul Jr. Designs continues to thrive, producing custom bikes for a variety of individual and corporate clients. The Build is his first book. “It […]
Keanu Reeves And Gard Hollinger Unveiled 3 New Arch Motorcycle Models
Published by November 10th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Keanu Reeves and partner Gard Hollinger made the trip to the EICMA trade show in Milan to introduce 3 new motorcycles to their vision of motorcycle refinement. Since Arch Motorcycle was created in 2007, they have created and built (starting in 2015) different versions of their KRGT-1 model a 124″ (2032 cc) S&S performance cruiser […]
The New Panigale V4. The First Mass Produced Ducati Motorcycle With A 4-Cylinder Engine
Published by November 9th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ducati revolutionary Panigale V4 world premiere was at the Milan EICMA Show. It is called Panigale V4 and it marks a new and important chapter in Ducati’s history, a “symphony” of performance and emotions that’s 100% Italian. The Paanigale V4 is the first mass-produced Ducati motorcycle to be equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, closely derived […]
At EICMA Milan, Indian Motorcycle Unveiled A One-Off Race-Inspired Scout FTR1200
Published by November 8th, 2017 in Builders and Customs.It was unveiled at the EICMA Milan trade Show. Although it is a one-off Indian Scout, this FTR1200 Custom was built to celebrate the Indian FTR750’s dominant performance in American Flat Track, its Wrecking Crew and Indian’s return to racing. Indian worked with its Indian Motorcycle Race team of Jared Mees, Bryan Smith and Brad […]
Harley-Davidson Just Released The 2018 Sport Glide™, Its 9th Model Based On The All-New Softail Platform.
Published by November 7th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.The new Harley-Davidson® Sport Glide™ motorcycle is an aggressive factory-custom cruiser outfitted with a detachable fairing and saddlebags ideally suited for touring , cruising or commuting. The versatile Sport Glide is ready for short- or long-distance weekend runs. “The Sport Glide offers the thrilling dynamic capability of the new Softail platform with features that make […]
Baume & Mercier And Indian Motorcycle Released A Limited Edition Burt Munro Watch
Published by November 7th, 2017 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.It’s been 50 years since Burt Munro took his Indian Scout Streamliner to the Bonneville Salt Flats and made history, a story immortalized by the feature film”The World’s Fastest Indian”,starring Sir Anthony Hopkins. As a result, Munro’s legacy transcends motorcycles and symbolizes the much broader drive to push beyond conventional limitations to experience or achieve […]
Royal Enfield Unveiled Its New 650 cc Parallel Twin To Equip Two New Models
Published by November 7th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield has unveiled a new 650 cc parallel twin engine at the Royal Enfield UK Technical Center at Bruntingthorpe in United Kingdom. The 2 new models running on this engine are expected to be unveiled at the EICMA Show in Milan today 7 November. It is clear that Royal Enfield, with a stronger engine, […]
Haters are going to hate and the others are going to love some of the tricks used by Taber Nash on this quite unusual chop. Since its creation in 2003, Nash Motorcycle Company has always produced ground up custom choppers, bobbers and hot rod bikes mixing the old with the new. And this chopper dressed […]
Victory Motorcycles Recalling Certain 2010-2017 Models
Published by November 4th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries owner of the now discontinued Victory Motorcycles is recalling 26200 motorcycles (model years 2010-2017): Victory Magnum, Cross Country, Cross Roads, Tour and Hard Ball. The issue is regarding the engine potentially misfiring and and resulting in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring. Damage to the brake […]
Harley-Davidson Offers Hundreds Of Options To Customize The 2018 Softail Lineup
Published by November 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Harley is launching over 300 new parts and accessories designed for its eight all-new 2018 Softail® motorcycles. These Harley Genuine Parts & Accessories are developed alongside the new motorcycles to provide riders with the highest quality and the most extensive range of customization options starting from the same day the motorcycles launch. The research and […]
Sweden-based Koenigsegg is known for its outlandishly fast sports cars. This 1090 Motorcycle Concept imagines what might happen if they focused on just two wheels. Created by Maksim Burov, the design is purely conceptual, with no hypothetical specifications offered up. But you can imagine an ideal tech sheet…
A 2018 Custom Harley Breakout To Devour Asphalt
Published by October 30th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Harley Breakout is part of the new generation of factory cruisers benefiting from the 2018 Softail all-new chassis, lighter and 34% stiffer than before, with new adjustable mono shock rear suspension. In the front, a new Showa® SDBV® suspension technology providing the performance of a racing-style cartridge fork with linear damping characteristics. The 2018 […]
The Very Appealing 2018 Softail Street Bob
Published by October 27th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Your first reactions show me that it may be for most of you the most attractive model of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail lineup. Harley describes the brand new Street Bob as a “bare-bones bike with a go-anywhere DNA, a fists-in-the-wind attitude and nothing extra to weigh it down.” It has the lowest MSRP in the […]
Cut The Cord. New Harley-Davidson Module Allows Riders To connect Wirelessly.
Published by October 26th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Taking on the open road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle just got easier with the launch of its new Wireless Headset Interface Module (P/N 76000768, $299.95*). Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, the wireless interface permits full access to the multitude of Infotainment features of the Boom! Audio 6.5GT radio on ’14-later Touring and Trike motorcycles without the […]
At the time when 2-stroke motorcycles were king, from the mid 60’s to the mid 70’s, the Suzuki T500 Titan (1968-1976) was the perfect commuter bike. Lightweight, flawless, extremely reliable, bullet proof in the extreme cold or heat, with better brakes than its competitors. In 1970 for the price of $899, you got a 492cc […]
