There is another reason to complete your new custom bike before Daytona Bike Week. The 2017 Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational organized by Florida Full Throttle Magazine is set for February 17-18 in Clearwater. The event eatures numerous activities, contests, exhibitor booths, live music and the Bike Builder Invitational that showcases top custom motorcycles. […]
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Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational. Feb. 17-18 In Clearwater.
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lowest numbered Crocker Ever To Be Auctioned At January’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Published by December 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This 1937 Crocker Small Tank – serial number 36-61-8 – comes from the renowned collection of Dale Walksler’s Wheels Through Time Museum. Called as the “Duesenberg of motorcycles,” Crocker is the definitive American motorcycle – handmade, powerful and fast. What makes Crocker #8 even more special is the fact that this is one of the […]
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American Flat Track. Superprestigio Live Stream Today At Noon Saturday December 17, 2016.
Published by December 17th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. The excitement is building for the 2016 Superprestigio in Barcelona, Spain. This evening (Spain time is 6 hours ahead of US east coast) Saturday, December 17 , […]
12th Edition Of Custombike Show In Bad Salzuflen, Germany
Published by December 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Trade Fair/Exhibition Center at Bad Salzuflen (Dec 1-3), had a record participation of vendors, part distributors, spectators and the largest ever exhibition of custom motorcycles. 300 exhibitors and 350 bike show competitors, 800+ of modified or customized motorcycles were squeezed in the 3 halls of the Bad Salzuffen Fair Center. A few shots of […]
Indian Motorcycle Recalls Certain 2014-2017 Models For Potential Fuel Leak
Published by December 15th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is recalling 2014-2017 models for a potential fuel leak. Are concerned: Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster manufactured from April 15, 2013 to July 15, 2016. The very popular Scout and Scout Sixty are not affected. In the US, 23,746 motorcycles are recalled with more to […]
Campagna Motors Looking For Retail Investors To Expands Across The United States
Published by December 15th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Canadian Campagna Motors, the maker of the T-Rex and V13R trikes, is launching a crowdfunding campaign under the Title III Regulation, offering retail investors to join the company for a market expansion in the US. “Campagna is an innovative vehicle manufacturer that has been the reference in the trike market for the last 20 years […]
1949 Indian-Vincent Factory Prototype Offered For 1st Time At The Bonhams January’s Las Vegas Auction
Published by December 14th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1948 the manager of Indian Motorcycles, Ralph Rogers, and the director of Vincent HRD, Philip Vincent, agreed on a joint venture to manufacture and sell a hybridization of their machines to the American market. Two prototypes were created as a result: the better known Vindian – essentially an Indian Chief with Vincent motor, and […]
9th Annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Is Set For May 6, 2017
Published by December 13th, 2016 in Builders, Events and Videos.The Peninsula Signature Events has announced May 6, 2017 as the date of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. The 9th Annual event at Quail Lodge & Golf Club 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 […]
Kevin Bean’re To Attempt A Coast To Coast Mini Bike World Record
Published by December 13th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Going after a 50cc mini bike long distance world record? Why not. Kevin Bean’re intends to ride coast to coast from Daytona to San Diego to add his name to the Guinness World Records. Kevin will ride with friend Tim Ford (not on the same bike!) for what is expected to be a 9-day 3000-mile […]
Winners Of Victory Motorcycles’ Operation Octane Dealer Custom Build Conrest
Published by December 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.26 Victory dealers from around the world participated to the Operation Octane custom built contest to create their own interpretations of the light, fast and affordable 2017 Victory Octane. Online voting public has decided the winners. “Evil Ethel” from Strokers Dallas and “Desert Racer” from IWAN-BIKES GmbH pick up 1st place prizes, “King Octane” from […]
New Motorcycle Brand Vanguard Showing Its Running Roadster Prototype All Weekend At New York IMS
Published by December 9th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Vanguard is showing this weekend the first running prototype of the Roadster during the New York IMS Show at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Vanguard is an entirely new and distinct premium motorcycle brand. with its first model designed, engineered and to be built in Brooklyn, NY. Vanguard Moto Inc. is conducting an equity crowdfunding […]
2017 Verona Motor Bike Expo. January 20-21-22.
Published by December 9th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The upcoming international Motor Bike Expo will feature 670 exhibitors from all over the world with visitors expected to pass last year’s number of 155000. During 3 days, Verona in Italy becomes the capital of the motorcycle world with exhibitions by the largest manufacturers, the best custom parts vendors, the top custom builders, guests from […]
Triumph Infor Rocket To Be Featured Tonight December 8 On Velocity Network
Published by December 8th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles endeavour to reclaim the motorcycle land speed record in 2016 was thoroughly documented for Guy Martin’s hit TV show ‘Guy Martin: Fastest Man On Two Wheels’. The 45-minute special episode will air on the Velocity network tonight Thursday, December 8 at 10:00pm EST (7:00pm PST), giving viewers a chance to see the inside […]
Harley-Davidson York Plant Is Hiring 400 Seasonal Workers. Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations is hiring approximately 400 seasonal workers for its upcoming surge period. Surge enables Harley-Davidson to increase its manufacturing capacity to produce more bikes in anticipation of increased customer demand in the spring and summer riding months. Recruiting for these positions is starting now. Seasonal positions […]
Breaking News. A New American Motorcycle Brand Is Born. Vanguard To Launch The Roadster In New York December 9.
Published by December 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Vanguard is a new brand with a premium motorcycle designed and built in Brooklyn, NY. The company is led by renowned designer Edward Jacobs and serial entrepreneur Francois-Xavier Terny. They partnered a couple years ago with the intention of “ building, with a fresh perspective and unique approach, a premium motorcycle brand of revolutionary effect.” […]
UK Project Indian Scout Contest Winner
Published by December 1st, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle dealerships across the UK were invited to build a customized Indian Scout or Scout Sixty in just 90 days in a partnership with the UK’s national motorcycle show, “Motorcycle Live”. Ten dealers took up the opportunity to show off their creations to an audience of 113,172 visitors with 1,905 of these voting for their favorite Project Scout by […]
Polaris Slingshot. What’s Going On?
Published by November 29th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Again, I try to answer your email questions. This explanation regarding what you heard about the Polaris 3-wheel Slingshot. No doubt that it is has been, to the surprise of many, a hit as soon as it has been launched 2 years ago. The classification of the Slingshot, either as a motorcycle or an autocycle, […]
World’s Fastest Monowheel Motorcycle. 61.18 MPH.
Published by November 29th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Videos.A Monowheel motorcycle is one large wheel revolving around a track, inside which the engine and rider are housed. The driver has to control the vehicle using careful control of throttle and perfect balance. UK Monowheel Team and Kevin Scott recorded a staggering speed of 98.464 km/h (61.18 mph) on their incredible monowheel WarHorse, at […]
Bonhams Las Vegas Auction. A Strong Line-Up Of Pre-World War II Motorcycles With Extremely Rare Flying Merkel And Feilbach LTD.
Published by November 22nd, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The Bonhams’ seventh annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction is scheduled for January 26th at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Leading the strong line up of pre-World War II motorcycles, and leading the auction list is one of the most sought after early machines in the world – an original, unrestored 1913 Flying […]
Ducati North America Debuts Four New Motorcycles At This Weekend Long Beach International Motorcycle Show
Published by November 18th, 2016 in Builders and Events.Ducati North America Debuts Four New Motorcycles at the 2017 Long Beach International Motorcycle Show After unveiling its newest 2017 motorcycles at EICMA in Milan, Italy, Ducati will showcase its newest flagship Superbike, the 1299 Superleggera, for the first time in North America at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show (IMS) from November 18 to […]
Chris Carr Named Chief Competition Officer of American Flat Track
Published by November 17th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.With an expanded 18-race calendar and a re-envisioning of the class structure and event format on the horizon in 2017, American Flat Track has named seven-time Grand National Champion Chris Carr as Chief Competition Officer (CCO) as the sport enters the dawning of a bright new era. “We’re delighted to have Chris join the American […]
Erik Buell Motorcycles (EBR) To Debut “Black Lightning” Model November 18 In Long Beach, California. The new Black Lightning will be introduced at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show. The Black Lightning retains the quality and performance of the 185HP 1190cc V-Twin found in the SX and RX versions. The revised gearing has improved the […]
Just Unveiled. The Vespa Electric Scooter.
Published by November 15th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Whether you think that’s happening now or in 10 years, electric motorcycles and scooters models get more attention…and sales. At last week Italy EICMA trade show, Vespa unveiled the Vespa Elettrica Electric Scooter. It will be available second half of 2017. Latest 2-wheel electric power technology is promised, but no details so far.
Postcards From 2016 EICMA In Milan. November 8-13.
Published by November 12th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 74th EICMA in Milan (Esposizione Internationale Ciclo & Motociclo)is still going on at time of this publication. The 1st EICMA was in 1914 and today the event is one of the largest platforms in the world, illustrating all the different aspects of the two-wheeler world. The exhibition fulfills both B2B and B2C objectives with […]
2017 Ducati Superleggera. The Most Powerful Production 2-Cylinder Motorcycle. Only 500 Units.
Published by November 10th, 2016 in Builders and Events.215 hp. A carbon fiber frame, sub-frame, swingarm and wheels for a total weight of 344 lbs. Ohlins upside-down fork and rear shock, Akrapovic titanium exhaust, and Brembo brakes that Ducati Motor Holding Co. CEO Claudio Domenicali described as the most powerful brakes ever fitted to a two-wheeled production motorcycle. The most advanced technology and […]
