Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced a series of compelling reasons members of the U.S. Armed Forces should make plans to visit the International Motorcycle Show this Saturday, December 14 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. On Saturday only, Indian Motorcycle is sponsoring free admission to the show as one small token […]
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New York International Motorcycle Show. Indian Motorcycle Offers Complimentary Admission To US Military Personnel This Saturday December 14.
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Rewards Visa Credit Card
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.I will not recommend that you get one more credit card, especially just before the holidays, but if you look for a way to buy parts at a discount (via accumulating reward points) at any official Harley Davidson dealership, the harley-Davidson Visa Credit Card (issued by US Bank) may be for you. Of course, it […]
Roadsmith Launches Trike Conversion Kits For 2014 Harley-Davidson Rushmore Touring Models
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The one featured here is based on a two-tone Electra Gide Ultra Limited sporting a new 7-degree steering rake kit (previous Harley-Davidson FLH trikes used a 4-degree rake.) The Roadsmith designed “Rushmore Trike” features their well-known independent rear suspension for a much improved ride. The conversion retain the ABS braking system featured on the new […]
Diva. A Custom Motorcycle With German, Italian And English Accents.
Published by December 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.What do you get when an Italian custom builder wants to launch his shop with a radical bike design, using most of a German BMW R 1200 Boxer components and engine, but want to inject his creation with some English Cafe Racer/Italian sport bike DNA. The contraption seen here, displayed for the 1st time 3 […]
Harley-Davidson 4th Quarter U.S. Retail Sales Up 10 To 13 Percent?
Published by December 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.According to a research note provided to Powersports Business by Wells Fargo Securities analyst Tim Conder, U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in October-November quarter-to-date “are tracking up 10-13% driven by strength across all Harley product families” Conder goes on to write that “October year to year gains were stronger as November experienced normal season […]
Only 24 H Left To Enter Your Chance To Win This One-Of-Kind Sixx Sense Victory Cross Country 8-Ball.
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Designed by Nikki Sixx & Kerri Kasem, it’s your last chance to take home this Sixx Sense Cross Country 8-Ball , a truly one of a kind, custom bike, complete with a very unique seat, kick ass sound system and many other customizations. You have until tomorrow December 8th midnight to register. Other prizes include […]
Operation Ride Home. Indian Motorcycle And Jack Daniel’s Partner To Help Send Armed Services Personnel Home For The Holidays.
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday December 6 at the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach, CA Indian Motorcycle – America’s first motorcycle company, donated the ‘No 7’ serial number of a custom 2014 Indian Chief Vintage to support “Operation Ride Home,” a partnership program between Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA designed to help junior-enlisted service […]
2014 Dubai Motor Tuning Show
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This show info is for all my readers in the Middle East and those of Europe – mostly from Germany – who attended last year’s inaugural edition of this show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2nd edition of the Middle East Motor & Tuning Show (MEMTS) for custom motorcycles and cars will take place […]
India Slowly Replacing China As Manufacturing Hub. Believe it or not, India is quietly becoming a production hub of high end vehicles for export to China. Harley Davidson, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Mahindra and Mahindra have preferred to set up manufacturing facilities in India rather than in low cost China, and export the output […]
Progressive Suspension 944 Series Shocks And others Now Available For Harley-Davidson Project Rushmore Models
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Harley-Davidson Project RUSHMORE has introduced design and technology enhancements that recalibrate the expectations of the touring motorcyclist. With some updates like styling, improved power and braking performance and enhanced rider ergonomics impacting the way suspension components work. With that in mind, Progressive Suspension has spent the last few months working through each change and confirming […]
The Bully. A Custom Buell By Deus Ex Machina
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A (very) short movie about the latest bespoke Buell built from Woolie’s Workshop. A few cool images to encourage you to start building something…
Triumph Launched 10 Models In India. Doesn’t Expect To Sell More bikes Than Harley.
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 2 years of hesitation about launching its brand in India, last Thursday Triumph Motorcycle Ltd officially launched 10 models in this country. Triumph has modest objectives for the next 2 years with a target of 1500 bikes by the end of 2015. Paul Stroud, Triumph’s global director of marketing and sales, confirmed what all […]
Bringing To Market 2 Retro Style Motorized Bicycles
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 17th, I reported on the winners of the Motorized Bicycle Challenge, an event organized by Local Motors, a crowd funding operation whose commitment is to “Empower A World Of Vehicle Innovations.” First place winner was Ianis Vasilatos from Romania with a beautiful retro innovation design concept pairing classic components with modern technology and […]
Wayne Pierce Family Museum 50+ Motorcycle Collection To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas On January 8th, 2014
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year’s smashing Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally’s Hotel & Casino represented several prestigious private collections, attracted buyers from around the globe, saw a world record made for the 1939 BMW Rennsport 255 Kompressor at nearly a half-million dollars, and achieved more than $2.6-million in total. Following that success, Bonhams is now very pleased […]
Voxan Brand Reborn With The Launch Of An Electric Motorcycle
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Voxan is the French motorcycle manufacturer launched by Jacques Gardette whose 1st prototype was shown in 1997 and the first production model released in 1999. The Voxan Roadster, Cafe Racer, Scrambler, Black Magic and Charade Racing (all using a 72-degree 996 cc V-Twin engine) had very little success, and although the company signed its 23rd […]
Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable December 27, 2013 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on December 17, 2013. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor […]
Indian Motorcycle Hits The Streets Of Los Angeles And New York And Beyond
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its plans for the International Motorcycle Shows in Long Beach, Calif. and New York, NY which run respectively from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8 at the Long Beach Convention Center and Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. […]
A Harley Shovelhead Full Of Tricks
Published by December 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.At first glance it just looks like a very nice reborn Shovelhead. Then spend some time looking closer and you will find out that this machine is much more than it appears. The list of tricks is very representative of the work of builder Bernard Massard at his south France custom V-Twin Mechanic shop. Starting with […]
Harley-Davidson. Exporting Freedom.
Published by December 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Probably the best marketing video of Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a very long time. Shot at the York Plant, Pennsylvania (Fabricates, paints and assembles Softail and Touring motorcycles for worldwide distribution. 3,106 employees)
Custom Harley-Davidson Breakout® To Introduce The New Metzeler 23” ME888 Front Tire
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A good promo for both the Harley Breakout® model, the new Metzeler 23” 888 front tire and of course for the builder Thunderbike Germany. The factory Breakout, launched by Harley as a “long and low-slung Softail® model with distinctive finishes and specific components”, went through a long list of cosmetic improvements, most of them belonging […]
National Insurance Crime Bureau. New York City Is Motorcycle Theft Capital.
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Are you living in a city or state with a very high percentage of motorcycle thefts? It may explain, at least in part, the insurance premium you are paying. The NICB (National Crime Bureau published its statistics for 2012. Highest theft cities? New York, the city where thieves never sleep. Then Las Vegas, where your […]
Indian Plaid Shirt: For comfort, and style, a 100% cotton plaid shirt with a relatively discreet embroidered Indian Motorcycle® logo above the left pocket and back. Branded buttons to show that you wear the real thing. Available in sizes S to 3XL. Thunderstroke™ Tee: Show everyone what your bike runs on with the comfortable tee […]
2013 Netherlands Bigtwin Expo Custom Motorcycle Winners
Published by November 27th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Wheely Shop (Marc de Vriese) 1977 Yamaha XS 650. Dummy oil tank for electric components. Upside down Sachs Roadster front end. Blackmarket Customs. 2001 Buell M2 Cyclone Chopper. One-off Girder front end. Chain conversion. Fat Boy wheels. Internal throttle. Headlight from Citroen 2CV. P&D Custom Bikes (Chris Nichols & Dave Batchelar) 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster with […]
Energica. The First High-Performance Italian 100% Electric Superbike.
Published by November 26th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.A “Green Dream” on 2 wheels, this electric bike built in Modena (the Italian Motor Valley), Energica is promoted as a machine with Superbike feelings offering thrill without compromising nature and the environment. Maximum speed is 150 mph (240 km/h). Range is 93 miles at 50 mph (150 km at 80 km/h) – 55 miles […]
Moto Guzzi, the world’s second oldest continuously operating motorcycle manufacturer, is a storied brand offering unmistakable bold styling. To the uninitiated, most Guzzi sport bikes look big, are not necessarily the easiest to handle although they very stable and able to zoom around the bends. But after losing weight, the Sport Guzzis are cheap and […]
Harley-Davidson Online Gift Guide
Published by November 24th, 2013 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.For the holidays, Harley-Davidson fans introduces a new Online Gift Guide h-d.com/holiday with most gifts priced under $100 and many under $50.. Below are a few great gifts for those on your “naughty list”. Built for business, the black leather and vinyl Rider Briefcase (P/N 93300092, $249.95) holds most 17-inch laptops and fits into hard […]
