There will be a total of 16 Speed Glides manufactured in 4 unique color combinations: Vivid Black on Black (4), Grabber Red (4), Championship White (4) and Leguna Seca Blue (4) Each limited edition SPEED GLIDE comes with a Trask Certificate of Authenticity and a number matching verification medallion. From concept to completion Nick Trask’s goal was […]
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New Limited Edition Speed Glide By Trask Performance
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The 33rd Edition Of The Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Builders and Events.Held last weekend at the Stafford County Show Ground, Staffordshire UK, the Annual Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show is a traditional International Classic Motorcycle Show attracting around 30,000 visitors. A few images from the 33rd edition shot and sent to me by Vincent Montreuil.
Royal Enfield Starts Manufacturing At New Plant In India. Production Capacity To Be 175,000 Motorcycles in 2013. 275,000 in 2014.
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield rolled out its first motorcycle from the new Oragadam, India facility, Royal Enfield has witnessed a huge surge in demand in the recent past, recording a growth of over 50% for each of the last two years with demand continuing to outpace supply. Mr Siddhartha Lal, MD & CEO, Eicher Motors Ltd. said: […]
Big Bike Europe Hosting AMD World Championship Of Bike Building In Essen, Germany May 10-12, 2013
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Good bye Sturgis. BIG BIKE EUROPE is the new, permanent host event for the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. The organization states that about 200 custom shops and specialist businesses are registered to attend the 3-day Expo event hosting the AMD bike competition. Many European builders used to do the summer trip to […]
I already know the type of comments that this extreme custom bike is going to provoke. Most will not dig it. And those who do will have some difficulties understanding how it was built to remain more than a piece of art and of mechanical ingenuity, remaining a riding motorcycle (I know, with moderation…) Each […]
True Frisco Mount Narrow Sportster Style Gas Tank
Published by April 28th, 2013 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.A lot of those into the vintage chopper scene love to use a Sportster gas tank (even if not installed on genuine Sportster) that most of the time they narrow and mount Frisco style, high on the frame backbone. It cost time and/or some coin to professionally modify a stock Sporty gas tank to cut […]
Harley-Davidson Inc. Declares Dividend
Published by April 28th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following the release of its 1st quarter 2013 earnings, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the second quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable June 14, 2013 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on May 30, 2013.
10th Indian Rally At Indian Point. May 8-18th, 2013
Published by April 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 10 years, the annual “Indian Rally on Indian Point” (IRIP), has become the largest Indian Motorcycle centered, motorcycle rally in the nation. Indians lead the way at this rally but all makes and models of bikes are welcome. As usual, the 10th edition will be situated in the Ozark hills on Indian Point Branson, […]
DP Custom Cycles Challenge. The 10 Best Designed Concept Motorcycles.
Published by April 26th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With the help of Local Motors, a crowd-powered automotive design, manufacturing and technology group, the Del Prado brothers (Justin and Jarrod) – the partners of Arizona-based DP Custom Cycless – challenged participants to submit motorcycle concepts based on the 2000-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster. After an intense design review of more than 200 submissions, the winning […]
Harley-Davidson 2013 First-Quarter Earnings Increased 33.8% Versus Last Year
Published by April 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Thanks to an ongoing restructuring started in 2009, Harley has been expanding its profitability. Today before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson released its 1st quarter 2013 results. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) diluted earnings per share increased 33.8% on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. “With our focus on […]
Polaris Reports Record First Quarter 2013 Results. Net Income Increased 26%.
Published by April 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On Wednesday April 24, after the bell, Polaris announced its 1st quarter 2013 results. Net income increased 26% to $75.5 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, with sales increasing 11% to $745.9 million, setting new records for first quarter sales and earnings. By comparison, 2012 first quarter net income was $60.1 million, or $0.85 per […]
Exclusive. The Motorcycle Reality Shows You Will Watch Very Soon. And They Need You…
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Zach Ness. Pilgrim Studios, proud home of “Fast N Loud” and “American Chopper”, is producing a new custom motorcycle show featuring Zach Ness doing custom builds (and making mods to people’s motorcycles). Because Zach is busy working on the builds and shooting the show 12-14 hours/day, Pilgrim contacted me to inform my readers that the […]
Harley-Davidson Number One USA Seller Of New street Motorcycles To Young Adults 18-34, Women, African-Americans And Hispanics, Caucasians Over 35.
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35 plus. The newly available POLK data shows that Harley-Davidson experienced a double-digit market share gain from 2008 […]
Indian Motorcycle Revealed The New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine In Australia. Launches The “One-Eleven Original” Riders Club..
Published by April 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The all-new Thunder Stroke 111 that will power the new Indian Motorcycle drew great interest from 1000 members of Ulysses, Australia’s largest Motorcycle Club. The Indian engine reveal also coincided with the launch of the exclusive “One-Eleven Original” riders club. The One-Eleven Original riders refer to the first 111 Indian Motorcycles’ to be sold and […]
Choice is coming to American motorcycles. Are you of the Harley-Davidson or Indian Motorcycle type? Of both? It is my opinion that the motorcycle industry needs another high profile American motorcycle brand and that the Indian launch will positively disrupt the market, growing our industry, creating a healthy competition primarily with Harley-Davidson and marginally with […]
Mindy. Built For Extra Riding Fun.
Published by April 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You may wonder what makes a custom builder build this type of bike. But if you follow the work of Bryan Schimke at TPJ Customs you will realize that “Mindy” has a direct filiation with the more “classic” creations that the shop has built. Same very naked/bony bikes with a lot of one-off parts (but […]
Flashback. On An Indian Motorcycle Cross Country Trip.
Published by April 19th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.Precious Ride. 22 Titanium Custom Bike.
Published by April 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Disappointment, it’s not made out of 22 Titanium. Not really, the builder/owner being a very good airbrush artist you would swear it is when standing close to the bike like I did while covering 3 weeks ago the Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show Series in Mainz, Germany. A reputable motorcycle painter sees a lot of […]
Jesse James Touring Again. West Coast Choppers This Coming Weekend At The Austin MotoGP.
Published by April 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Jesse reminded me that it will be the 1st time in 5 years that West Coast Choppers is present in a motorcycle related event with a booth and several of his custom bikes on display. The return of Jesse James on the show tour starts this weekend (April 19-20-21, 2013) in his hometown of Austin […]
Ride Into An Avengers mission With Iron Man. Win A Custom Harley Street Bob.
Published by April 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This is your chance to ride into an Avengers mission with Iron Man. Just create your hero and choose your machine. You and your Harley® bike could be drawn into an Avengers comic featuring Iron Man. Four first prize winners will receive: Their likeness drawn into an Avengers comic. A trip to San Diego to […]
Indian Motorcycle New Thunder Stroke 111™ Engine. The Reveal In Daytona Beach March 9, 2013
Published by April 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.You know the story and you saw the pictures in my website at the exact same time it was introduced. But if you were not present in Daytona on March 9, 2013, you will enjoy watching the video of the Thunder Stroke 111 ™ reveal. On stage, Robert Pandya, Indian Motorcycle PR, introduces Steve Menneto, […]
The One Motorcycle Show And “21 Helmets Exhibit” Coming To Austin April 19-20, 2013
Published by April 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lovers of motorcycles, art, music & design will descend upon East Austin when the One Motorcycle Show, a free showcase of authentic custom motorcycles and the “21 Helmets” exhibit, a one-off works of motorcycle helmet art, will make its Texas debut Friday, April 19 through Saturday, April 20 at 1100 East 5th Street. Featured custom […]
A Lesson In Custom Building By a 21-Year Old Dutch
Published by April 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.2 weeks ago in Germany, my fellow European journalists asked me to meet with Paul and to look attentively at his custom chopper creation. So I met him front of his bike displayed at the Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show Series in Mainz, Germany. Only 21 years old, very tall (6.5″?) with still a baby […]
Petersen Automotive Museum To Celebrate 50 Years Of Baja Racing
Published by April 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Conceived in the early 1960s when Honda sought to prove the durability of their CL72 Scrambler motorcycle, the Baja 1000 has evolved into the most significant off-road race in motorsports. The Petersen Automotive museum will display a special summer exhibition called Braving Baja: 1,000 Miles to Glory, which will pay tribute to 50 years of […]
2013 Las Vegas Bikefest October 3-6. Registration Is Open.
Published by April 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Vegas is rocking. With hot spots and loose slots, great food, glitzy hotels, great entertainment, and great rides around town. Add Las Vegas Bikefest (this year October 3-6), a crazy-long weekend of good times with live concerts, non-stop partying, big money Poker Runs, hot contests and of course the cool bikes of “Artistry In Iron” […]
Polaris® Launching Electric Bicycles In United States, Canada & Latin America
Published by April 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris is launching the global distribution of a new line of electric bicycles with innovative features that take riding an eBike to work, for play or sport to a new level. New Polaris eBikes are stated to revolutionize the Light Electric Vehicle market with Duo Drive™, BioSync™, Arc Regen™, and ProRide™ Rechargeable battery technology. Polaris […]
