With minimum camouflage, the upcoming Harley-Davidson 500 cc to be built in India and to be 1st marketed in this same country, is accumulating road test miles. There is a consensus among all big motorcycle manufacturers that they need to offer smaller capacity models at more affordable prices to be able to penetrate emerging markets […]
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Spy Picture Of The 500 CC Harley-Davidson
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.World’s Fastest Motorcycles Getting Ready To Break 400 MPH
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On September 12, the speed warriors of the racing world will convene at the Bonneville Salt Flats for Mike Cook’s Bonneville Shootout, the annual assault on land-speed world records. The Top 1 Oil Ack Attack streamliner, currently the world’s fastest motorcycle with a top one-way speed of 394.084 MPH and a world record speed of 376.4 […]
American Motorcycle Racing Legend Kenny Roberts To Be The Face Of Inaugural AIMExpo In Orlando October 16-20.
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, producer of The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is announcing that racing legend Kenny Roberts will join in the celebration of the inaugural show October 16-20, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As “AIMExpo Champion,” Roberts will play a key role in the festivities of the […]
The Victory Vision Tour For those who like the look, it’s the finest Victory luxury touring experience. Under the revolutionary form lies what is probably the most comfortable bike on the road. Features include: Cruise control and linked ABS braking. 29 gallons of lockable storage. Fixed fairing provides maximum wind and weather protection. Push-button powered […]
Wireless Ronin Selected By Indian Motorcycle To Launch Its Digital Marketing Solution Across Dealerships Nationwide
Published by September 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is expanding its dealer representation across major motorcycle markets nationwide and has retained Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, to launch its digital marketing technology across its Indian network in the United States Wireless Ronin received an initial purchase order to provide the necessary hardware, software, content engineering and […]
Custom Triumph CR By Dime City Cycles
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A bitchin’ Custom Triumph by Dime City Cycles. And I don’t have to write the full feature with tech sheet because all custom parts used on this project are listed while the video is rolling…
Harley-Davidson Tomorrow. Short Term A 500 cc Model. Long Term, Possibly An e-Harley.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Let’s talk again about the Harley-Davidson Mentality Shift I was describing in my post on August 30th when referring to the Rushmore Project. Last weekend, Matt Levatich – President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company – would have said to a few journalists (was not among them) that a 500 cc model is […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade. 5 Miles. 7000 Participants. 35,000 Collective Miles.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary year-long global celebration (11 countries on six continents) ended in Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend with a huge motorcycle parade, probably one of America’s greatest street events. An estimated 7,000 Harley-Davidson owners, dealers and employees from around the world rolled through downtown Milwaukee for a parade route nearly five miles long […]
UK based Shaw Harley-Davidson is in its 11th year as a dealer with its custom division wing3rd called Shaw Speed & Custom now in its 3rd year. Shaw started customization using only genuine after-market Harley bolt-on parts, then as customers required more originality and the crew went more confident, Shaw Speed & Custom went into […]
Harley-Davidson 110Th Anniversary. What The Top Executives Are Saying.
Published by September 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bikers sharing the same passion for the Harley brand came from around the world to Milwaukee for a long weekend of concerts, a parade, and street parties. Harley bikers are not the only ones to be excited. So are all Harley-Davidson top executives. They know that the brand is getting a huge worldwide attention from […]
Because of frequent windy weather and sometimes too wet salt, this year was not the most favorable to racers to set as many land speed records as previous years. I was expecting to report on the outright world land speed record battle between the BUB No. 7 piloted by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and […]
One-Armed Motorcycle Rider Makes History In TT At Isle Of Man. 42-year-old Chris Mitchell from the Isle of Man rode a specially adapted Suzuki machine and managed to complete a race around the island’s TT course, finishing in 11th place out of 20 riders at the Manx Grand Prix Newcomer’s B race on Wednesday August […]
Harley-Davidson The Complete Mentality Shift.
Published by August 30th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.The recession was really what brought Harley-Davidson into the 21st century. “Since day one, we’ve been trying to transform the company in a way that is going to make us stronger and more sustainable in the future,” said CEO Keith Wandell in a telephone interview last week to Bloomberg. “That’s what we said we wanted […]
The 2014 Triumph Bonneville, Thruxton and Scrambler
Published by August 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2014 is for Triumph the year of only cosmetic changes on all 3 of its classic models. The Triumph Bonneville keeps its 865 cc parallel-twin, but got a new exhaust for a better growl. Front wheel is no 17″ with lower seat position and a grab rail. Chain guard is now standard. Paint schemes include […]
Milwaukee Police Department. Did You Know?
Published by August 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From now until the end of the 110th anniversary celebration over Labor Day Weekend, the Milwaukee Motorcycle Police Department is helping direct the traffic of tens of thousand motorcycles converging to downtown Milwaukee. Of course, the Milwaukee PD has a very long history of riding Harleys. It’s not long after the inception of Harley-Davidson in […]
During the introduction of the 2014 Cruisers to its dealer network, the theme developed by Steve Menneto, Vice President for Polaris Motorcycles, was “offering more bike for the money than ever before.” New lower price points, added features and increased options characterize the 2014 line-up. Still 6 different models: HIGH-BALL®, JACKPOT, VICTORY JUDGE®, BOARDWALK™, HAMMER […]
Blind And Racing His Motorcycle On The Bonneville Salts
Published by August 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In Bonneville, Dan Parker is making history by being the 1st ever blind person to race a motorcycle on the Salts of Utah. 43-year old Parker, a race car pilot, lost his sight 17 months ago in an accident. With no intention to go faster than other participants, he spent last weekend getting a feel […]
Talk about low tech. Wood gas, the byproduct of partial combustion of wood was used mainly in Europe countries before, during (because of fuel rationing) and after WWII. As you can see, the system to produce wood fuel is quite bulky and uses a process called gasification through a generator to create combustible hydrogen and […]
Walz Hardcore German Style Lowrider by Swiss Harley Dealer
Published by August 26th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.More than a quarter of all motorcycles you can see on the roads of Switzerland are Milwaukee made. Since the 70‘s, Bachli Harley Heaven is the top Harley-Davidson dealership in the country and – as many dealers in Europe do, much more than in the US – is also customizing Harleys or pure one-off custom […]
World Fastest Motorcycles Arrived On The Salts Of Bonneville.
Published by August 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Racers and their machines arrived in Bonneville for the 10th Anniversary 2013 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials. During 6 days (August 24-29), conditions of the salt being good, they are going to try to put their names in the record books of motorcycle land speed records. Not doubt that by the end of this coming week the […]
In 2 Pictures. What Is New On The 2014 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited.
Published by August 25th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.Harley-Davidson said: “We changed everything without screwing up anything. We don’t make change for change’s sake. We ride countless miles with other riders to find the innovations that truly make a difference in the ride” In one picture, you can see Harley-Davidson “Project Rushmore” improvements to the 2014 FLHTK Eectra Glide Ultra Limited. In the […]
Toby Keith And Dar Holdsworth Partnership In Brass Balls Cycles. The Promo Video.
Published by August 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Videos.On August 7, 2013 in Sturgis, Dar Holdsworth And Country Star Toby Keith officially confirmed their partnership in Brass Balls Cycles (see feature HERE). Dar just sent me their promo video.
Breaking News. Bourget Bike Works. Complete Shop Liquidation.
Published by August 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bourget Bike Works has retained K.D. Auctions for an online only auction of its rolling chassis, CNC machines, tooling, parts and accessories. An inspection preview is organized at Bourget Bike Works 21407 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix, AZ 85024 on Tuesday September 17, 2013 from 9 am to 4 pm (PT). Over 400 lots are […]
All Five 2014 Harley Sportster Models Get New Brakes, Optional ABS, Keyless Security
Published by August 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The confidence-inspiring control offered by ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is a new option for all 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster® model motorcycles. The five-model Sportster line also features updated hand controls and brake components, improved service access, and an optional H-D® Smart Security System with a proximity-based, hands-free security fob. Since its introduction in 1957, the Harley-Davidson […]
Radical Body Kit For Harley Touring Motorcycles
Published by August 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.During these last 3 years, Cameron Jurow from Camtech Custom Baggers has won a lot of trophies with his freestyle one-off riders and show baggers. If you are into this radical tourer style, the good news for you is that Cameron is now offering the smooth body kit that adorn a lot of his winning […]
