The all-new Street Scrambler has been developed to deliver more purposeful and beautiful Scrambler style with unique features and detailing. Sharing the same contemporary custom styling principles as the Street Twin, the new Street Scrambler has the iconic Bonneville silhouette combined with clean lines, minimal bodywork and modern finishes such as the elegant fuel tank […]
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Triumph Presents The All-New Street Scrambler
Published by November 9th, 2016 in Builders and Events.S&S Cycle Launching Power Terms Financing Program
Published by November 8th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle, in conjunction with Nextep Funding is proud to release Power Terms Financing. It’s a first of its kind financing tool designed to help riders start enjoying S&S Performance with minimal cash outlay. Partnering exclusively with S&S Cycle dealer network, S&S is now offering customers the financial services they need to get started today. […]
The 2016-2017 Progressive Motorcycle Show Tour Will Visit 7 Cities
Published by November 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Tour is now a seven-city tour (no more Miami) starting in Long Beach California November 18, 2016 and ending in Chicago February 10, 2017. A celebration of bikes, apparel and gear and featuring custom builds, vintage machines and related attractions. At each city tour stop. custom builders and amateurs are going to […]
The Victory “Thank A Hero” Program To Donate Up to $100,000 To US Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans
Published by November 4th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles® is proud to launch the “Thank A Hero” program, which invites the public to thank a military veteran or active service member with a personalized note posted to the Victory Motorcycles Website. Victory will donate $100 to IAVA for every “Thank A Hero” note submitted on behalf of a U.S. military veteran or active […]
Polaris Recalls 2016-17 Slingshot For Possible Brake Issue
Published by November 3rd, 2016 in Builders and Events.Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured between Dec. 28, 2015 to April 27, 2016. In the affected units, the brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles. Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced […]
Is Law Enforcement Training To Terminate Bikers?
Published by November 3rd, 2016 in Events and Legal.I publish below the highlights of a just written set of remarks and comments made by David “Double D” Devereaux. He is the Spokesperson for the Washington State Council of Clubs, Founder of the Motorcycle Profiling Project, and works with motorcyclists at the national level. Below are the highlights. The full article is HERE. Practice […]
At Las Vegas SEMA Show, Polaris Debuted Turbocharged Kid Rock SS-R Concept Slingshot
Published by November 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As a featured vehicle at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and paying tribute to Detroit’s bad-boy rocker, Polaris introduced the turbocharged Slingshot Kid Rock SS-R concept. A collaboration between Slingshot® and Bob Fehan Motorsports, the SS-R concept pushes approximately 400 horsepower through the signature three-wheeler’s rear wheel, thanks to a custom intercooled turbocharging system […]
Buffalo Chip “Rock The Holidays” Sweepstakes. Win Autographed Guitars and Shopping Sprees
Published by November 2nd, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Buffalo Chip, the largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ is teaming up with some of the biggest names in music and apparel to give away two very cool collector’s guitars and two hefty holiday shopping sprees. The Members of rock bands Buckcherry and Pop Evil each added their signatures to an Epiphone Les Paul Special guitar while […]
Royal Enfield New bikes Will Be Powered By New Family Of More Poweful Twin Cylinder Engines. Enfield wants its models to be compared to big brands like Harley, Indian, Triumph, etc. and in 2017 plans to increase the number of variants and compete with the best in business. One such larger cc Royal Enfield motorcycle […]
Operation Octane. Dealers Compete For The Best Custom Built Victory Octane. You Decide The Winners.
Published by November 1st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles® has launched “Operation Octane,” a contest that has Victory dealers competing against each other by turning wrenches to create the ultimate custom Victory Octane®motorcycle. You’ve seen Victory Octane customs built by builders like Zach Ness, Aaron Colton and Rick Fairless. Now, over 20 Victory dealers from around the world have created their own interpretations […]
Touring RCX Hellbender Headers By RC Components
Published by October 30th, 2016 in Controls, Editorial and Events.This 2-into-2 header system is designed with smooth radius bends that are surrounded by a 2.5? heat shield that flow into two 3.0 mufflers. Just like many other RCX Exhaust products, the RCX Hellbenders are available with your choice of multiple tip designs and each header system is available in a chrome or ceramic black […]
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Cafe Has Closed. All Memorabilia Being Auctioned.
Published by October 27th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.To be located on Las Vegas Boulevard within walking distance from major hotel and casino resorts must not be enough to do good business. The Las Vegas Cafe has closed with all memorabilia being auctioned by Las Vegas auctioned Nellis Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Café opened September 27, 1997 on the famous Las […]
Norton Motorcycles To Unveil Brand-New V4 Superbike In November
Published by October 26th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On November 16, British manufacturer Norton Motorcycles will finally unveil a production sport bike with a brand new 1200 cc V4 engine and a tubular aluminum frame, both built in-house. The new Norton V4 is based on the Isle of Man SG5 racera. This high-end model is designed, developed and built in its Donington Hall […]
74th Edition Of Italy EICMA. November 8-13.
Published by October 26th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.One of the largest motorcycle events, the 2016 edition of EICMA will feature 1010 exhibitors from 38 countries, 48% of them being from outside Italy. Held in Milan at the Fiera Di Rho November 8-13 (November 8-9 are reserved for the press and the trade), the show will host many major launches and introduction, from […]
Polaris Reports 2016 Third Quarter Results. Motorcycle Retail Sales Up High Single Digits. ORV Down High Single Digits.
Published by October 25th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Overall sales for the third quarter of 2016 totaled $1,185.1 million, down 19 percent from last year’s third quarter sales of $1,456.0 million. “Our third quarter results, while discouraging, were in line with our revised guidance and reflect our ongoing execution of the RZR® recalls and significant quality and safety improvement initiatives. During the past […]
India Mahindra Acquired UK-Based BSA Motorcycle Company
Published by October 25th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Mahindra, under Mahindra subsidiary Classic Legends Pvt Ltd. acquired 100% of UK motorcycle maker BSA. The move was a much anticipated one although Mahindra was also contemplating the acquisition of Norton. The principal activity of BSA is licensing of brands related to motorcycles. Incorporated in the UK, the company has also presence in Japan, Singapore, […]
2016 Las Vegas Bikefest Sept 29-Oct 2. Video Recap.
Published by October 25th, 2016 in Events and Videos.The Standard Motorcycle Co-Op. Come To Wrench With Them, Wherever You Are Located Around The World.
Published by October 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Standard Motorcycle Co. (SMC) is a community driven co-op motorcycle garage and online educational hub for DIY motorcycle enthusiasts. Not only they have opened a collaborative space for all creatives and artisans, designers and DIY builders and newcomers motivated to flex some elbow-grease, They are pioneering motorcycle education by utilizing industry experts to bring members […]
Bridgestone Launches First High Performance Motorcycle Tire Designed For American V-Twin Motorcycles
Published by October 22nd, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.On Thursday in Orlando, the staff of Bridgestone Corporation invited journalists to the launch of its new line of motorcycle tires engineered exclusively to fit many popular and iconic American V-twin motorcycles. The Battlecruise H50 tire, the first of its kind from Bridgestone, expands the company’s motorcycle tire portfolio with a performance tire offering that […]
Inaugural West Coast Race of the Gentlemen. Oct 15-16.
Published by October 21st, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The Race of Gentlemen is an automotive carnival that celebrates American racing heritage. Last weekend, gentlemen showcased their pre-war machines, cars and motorcycles at the water’s edge on the beach of Pismo (Grover) Beach, California. This was the inaugural race on the west coast. Non stop racing (every 30 minutes, except on Sunday because of […]
Harley-Davidson To Downsize Salaried Workforce By 5 Percent Before Year End
Published by October 20th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As reported during yesterday’s Harley-Davidson 3rd quarter results announcement, the company intends to reorganize its operations and to lighten up its workforce. The management decision is consecutive to Harley-Davidson worldwide retail motorcycle sales in the third quarter down 4.5 percent, US sales down 7.1 percent compared to the year-ago quarter, with the overall U.S. industry […]
Triumph Releases An All-New Bonneville Bobber
Published by October 20th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday in London, Triumph introduced the all-new premium custom Bonneville Bobber. Born in a bloodline of Triumph bobber customs that stretch all the way back to the 1940’s, it encapsulates the minimalist styling principles, muscular stance and purposeful engineering attitude of a genuine bobber. Stripping the Bonneville T120 back to its purest essence it delivers […]
2016 Daytona Biketoberfest. Postcards (Part 2)
Published by October 19th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.A photographic report following the bikers corridor from Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona and the Iron Horse Saloon in Ormond Beach to Daytona Main Street and Beach Street, and up to the International Speedway. In the wake of the October 6 hurricane Biketoberfest was “Matthewed” but still alive (photos @ Manfred Graf and @ Horst Roesler for […]
#001 Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Vintage Motorcycle Auctioned $150,000.
Published by October 19th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The #001 2016 Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s® Indian® Chief® Vintage motorcycle auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on Saturday October 15 raised $150,000 for the benefit of Operation Ride Home, a program that assists active duty U.S. military personnel in traveling home to visit their families through a partnership with the Armed Services YMCA. One hundred fifty […]
Harley-Davidson Third Quarter Results. Earnings Falls 19% In Q3 Year Over Year.
Published by October 18th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson (HOG) announced earnings for third quarter that fell from last year. The company said its profit totaled $114.07 million, or $0.64 per share. This was down from $140.35 million, or $0.69 per share, in last year’s third quarter. Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.64 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. […]
