Polaris Working On Indian Branded e-Bike To Replace Former Victory ‘Empulse. Objective, to create a fun Indian model with long distance range on a single charge, the accepted standard in the industry being about 120-140 miles on a single charge. short-cycle urban mobility market that has largely been the province of E-bikes so far. To […]
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Reminder. The 2017 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Takes Place May The 6th
Published by May 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 9th Annual Celebration of the Motorcycling will be held May 6th at the California and Lodge & Golf Club and will feature an expansive selection of the finest and rarest vintage and modern motorcycles as well as leading motorsports and lifestyle vendors, food and beverages, live music and family entertainment. Below, a video from […]
The new Kuryakyn Coolant Hose Cover for Indian® Scout picks up where the factory left off, delivering a clean, custom appearance for the liquid-cooled middleweight powerplant. The bolt-on cover features A380 aluminum construction with a grooved and contoured “elbow” profile offering full wraparound coverage of the exposed coolant hose to help minimize excessive engine heat. […]
Twin Power Introduces Rear Chain Conversion Kit For Touring Models
Published by May 2nd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Owners of 2009 and later Cush Drive Harley-Davidson® touring models can easily convert from rear belt to Chain Drive thanks to Twin Power. With the popularity of today’s high horsepower and large cubic inch engines, superchargers, turbochargers and more, the stock rear drive belt can only transmit so much power before it breaks. To eliminate […]
11th Pied Piper’s Annual Industry Benchmarking Study Of U.S. Motorcycle Dealerships. BMW Ranked First. Harley Second. Indian And Ducati Third.
Published by May 2nd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Helping brand dealers understand how motorcycle shoppers become buyers is the objective of this annual Pied Piper’s Study. BMW ranks first in Satisfaction Index of shoppers. The study measured treatment of motorcycle shoppers who visited a dealership, with rankings by brand determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring […]
Breaking News From S&S Cycle. First 50-State Fully Legal Exhaust System For Touring Motorcycles. Bolt-On. No Tuning. Proprietary High Flow CAT Technology.
Published by May 1st, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.S&S Cycle’s new El Dorado performance exhaust system is a 50 state legal MK 45 Muffler/Header Package for 2009-’16 Harley-Davidson® touring models and is ready to hit the streets. The El Dorado is a complete system that includes Power Tune headers and a set of 4.5″ MK45 mufflers fitted with the latest in S&S designed […]
When you build custom motorcycles and get your size and first name written all over the bike press written in a solid word as a Brand, it must means that you are getting recognition, appreciation and respect… I met Jacques Masson, known as GrandJack, during the latest Daytona Bike Week, like me strolling the Boardwalk […]
Wheels Designed And Built To Run With Beringer Inboard Brake System.
Published by April 30th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Beringer has adapted aircraft braking technology for motorcycles. Per Beringer’s calculations the system delivers three times less gyroscopic inertia, a 20% stopping power increase (over a single disc setup) and about 1 lb total weight reduction. All the above is being complimented by a very unique look. So, Andrei Rybkin at HD Wheels designed special […]
Jakarta, the massive 10 million+ capital and most populous city of the Republic of Indonesia is a good starting ground if you want to observe the excitation of young low cc motorcycle riders transitioning in the world of custom. All stating that they are ready to build bikes mixing American DNA with Asian fusion culture. […]
“Killa Da Game” Custom Boxer Rocker Boxes For Sportster, Big Twin And Twin Cam Engines
Published by April 28th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Looking like authentic or not, mimicking purely vintage on new bikes or radical on old bikes and everything between you can imagine Esteves Motorcycle Design seems to master the art of engine rocker boxes design. Alu 7075 bases. Want to make your motor look like no other? Go to “Killa Da Game” Custom Boxer Rocker […]
Words Of The Week. Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich.
Published by April 28th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.“By 2027, our objectives are to build 2 million new Harley-Davidson riders in the U.S., grow our International business to 50 percent of our annual volume, launch 100 new high-impact Harley-Davidson motorcycles, deliver superior return on invested capital for Harley-Davidson Motor Company and grow our business without growing our environmental impact,” said during the company’s earnings […]
Sturgis Pappy Hoel Campground Will Be The Official 2017 Campground For Harley Owner Group (H.O.G.)
Published by April 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the Full Throttle Saloon’s Pappy Hoel Campground have partnered to name the Pappy Hoel Campground as the official campground for Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) during the 77th annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, SD. The partnership offers the following benefits to all H.O.G. members with a valid H.O.G. membership: Mike Ballard, owner of […]
In its fourth decade, Cobra Engineering continues a tradition of offering high quality accessories and exhausts to personalize your bike, all made by them right here in Southern California, not off-shore, made in some far-away country products from us. For a modern cruiser, I always liked their classic and stylish Powerflow Intake System offered in […]
United Airlines testing New Slogans Drag and Drop. We put the hospital in hospitality. Board as a doctor, leave as a patient. Our prices cant be beaten, but our passengers can. We have First Class, Business Class and No Class. Not enough seating, prepare for a beating. We treat you like we treat your luggage. […]
Republic Of Texas Rally (ROT) In Austin. June 8-11, 2017
Published by April 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Republic Of Texas Bike Rally brings rally goers some of the best motorcycle acts and attractions in the country. Starting with a Friday Parade, Biker Games By Buda, a Ride In BikeShow, a “Run Watcha Brung” Flat Track racing, a Military Bike Give Away, a world record Doug Danger jump, a Tattoo Show, a […]
Polaris First Quarter Results. Indian Motorcycle® Market Share Gains. ORV market Share Stabilizing.
Published by April 26th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Retail Sales Performance Exceeded Company expectations in the first quarter. Overall Sales Increased 17% to $1,153.8 million.Adjusted Sales Increased 18% to $1,158.9 million. (Note: the results and guidance in this release, including the highlights above, include references to non-GAAP operating measures, which are identified by the word “adjusted” preceding the measure. A reconciliation of GAAP […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s Moto Stampede® Race Series Expands Diverse Schedule Of Races
Published by April 26th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Adding days of racing is always good. The Sturgis epicenter of rally events adds multiple days of racing action at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling. Six of the motorcycle and music festival’s nine days offers thrilling racing from American Flat Track and RSD Super Hooligan to street drags, Dirt Riot Off-Road, and AMA Supermoto. […]
New Adjustable Fairing Air Deflectors For Harley Road Glide
Published by April 25th, 2017 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These new Kuryakyn Adjustable Fairing Air Deflectors offer a step up in style and versatility compared to the fixed factory units on Road Glides®. The sleek variable deflectors are easy to operate and securely lock into place in four positions, channeling airflow toward or around the rider for improved comfort in the saddle. The shatterproof […]
Best Seller “Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance” Author Robert Pirsig Died
Published by April 25th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Pirsig’s publishing house, William Morrow, announced that he died Monday April 24 at his home in South Benwick, Maine at the age of 88. ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ was published in 1974 and was based on a motorcycle trip Pirsig took in the late 1960s with his son, Chris, from Minneapolis. Minnesota […]
Indian Becomes Official Sponsor Of Wheels & Waves 2017.
Published by April 25th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle attended Wheels & Waves for the first time last year, and this year the brand is going back as an official partner for the show in Biarritz, France. Wheels & Waves is held at various locations near Biarritz and brings together art, action, surfing and motorcycling over five action-packed days from Wednesday 14th June to Sunday […]
Custom 1936 WL. Extending Harley-Davidson Bloodline.
Published by April 24th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Motorcycle advertising campaigns with a great consistent theme have produced great sales to consumers. Having a deep education and professional background in marketing and advertising to which was mixed my love for motorcycles, with a few others in the current custom industry I am over appreciative of what Harley-Davidson has accomplished in terms of popularity, […]
King Of Speed Or King Of Style? Of Both?
Published by April 23rd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Xtreme Machine USA is launching the CHARGER Wheel Design, conceived from the idea that speed is king and style is forever queen… This new CHARGER wheel was conceived with the nostalgic race inspired five flat spokes present the illusion of spinning blades at top-speed while the machined speed streaks in the rim finish off its magic. […]
“Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right…” Henry Ford
Revealed Today. The Custom MV Agusta Brutale 800 Charity Bike From 2 Sisters From Another Mister.
Published by April 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The full custom MV Agusta Brutale 800 build Sofi Tsingos gt-moto.com and Alicia Elfving have been building since April 2016 will be revealed and on display at The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas this weekend from April 21-23. The raffle ticket Sale deadline has been pushed back to allow sales through the show and […]
