Last year, artist David Uhl visited for the 1st time The Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood, NJ. The yearly event was created to celebrate that rich and exciting history of Americans “can do” spirit that made this country so great. The festivities include an automotive carnival known as TROG. David was blown away by the […]
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Artist David Uhl Tribute To American Racing Heritage.
Published by June 9th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Harley-Davidson May Reintroduce A Dyna Sport Glide Model. US and European trademark registrations have been filed by Harley-Davidson for the name Sport Glide. Harley ceased production of the FXRT Sport Glide in 1993 after a 10-year run. It’s possible that a new Dyna Sport Glide would be a mid-weight tourer with fairing. Although there is […]
2016 Sturgis Rally. Moto Stampede At The Buffalo Chip.
Published by June 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan Showdown. Interested in watching unruly Flat Track Racing? Come to see this crazy crew of unruly racers in a series of Super Hooligan events. It will happen Wednesday August 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater. See the dirt fly and experience a serious adrenaline spike […]
Ahead Of TT Zero Race Willian Dunlop Powers To 115.431 mph The Electric Victory RR
Published by June 7th, 2016 in Builders and Events.The new Victory RR electric motorcycle has been developed over the past year using data gathered during last year’s TT Zero and is ridden by William Dunlop. Victory Racing has successfully run its new Victory RR bike in the practice sessions ahead of the TT Zero race, achieving a 115.431 mph lap. It was also Victory […]
‘Grizzly’ On Time To Set New Motorcycle World Record Around The World
Published by June 7th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“Grizzly” is 50 riding days into setting a world record atop a Victory Cross Country Tour. After traveling 29,888 miles over 46 days and 15 hours, Swiss endurance rider Urs “Grizzly” Pedraita is well on his way to achieving his quest to set a new world record by circumnavigating six continents in less than 100 […]
Motorcycles As Art By Michael Lichter. Skin & Bones Tattoo Inspired Motorcycles To Be Exhibited At Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Published by June 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom motorcycle builders and artists prove beauty isn’t just skin deep in the Skin & Bones Sturgis exhibition curated by Michael Lichter. The one-time “Skin & Bones” motorcycles will be exhibited at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown Events Center (entrance near the east gate) from Sunday August 7 to Friday August 12, from 2 […]
Harley-Davidson Back To Flat-Track Racing At X Games Austin. Race Is Live Tonight On ESPN & ABC.
Published by June 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Flat-Track Racing is set to open ESPN’s X Games Austin this evening Thursday June 2. In its second year as an X Games medaled event, Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing will feature top motorcycle racers from around the world going head-to-head on the challenging Circuit of The Americas dirt half-mile. Competitors will race for the first gold […]
Forwarded by From Jay Allen. At the unforgiving legendary El Mirage, home to Land Speed Racing for more than half a century, motorcycle history was written again on May 19 when Chris Rivas & S&S Cycle, racing in the 3000 APS-PBG Class, did a pass at the extraordinary speed of 228.264 mph.
FXR Forever. Sturgis 4th Annual Harley FXR Show. on Sunday August 7, 2016.
Published by June 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the 76th Sturgis Rally. the 4th Annual FXR Show will be held on the grounds at the Sturgis Dragway, no more at the Sturgis City Park. The format of the show will be much the same as it has been for the first three years. Creator of the show Joe Mielke said “If you’re […]
2016 Magic Bike Germany On The Rhine River
Published by June 1st, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend May 26-29 motorcycle madness in Germany was at Magic Bike Ruedesheim on the Rhine river. The German tourist destination out of Frankfurt has been a popular destination for decades, but nothing prepared the town for what was rolling into town for the 15th anniversary of the event that started as a local meet […]
Polaris To Acquire Majority Stake In Italian Sport Motorcycle Manufacturer MV Agusta?
Published by May 31st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The rumor started about one month ago when an Italian newspaper published an article mentioning that Polaris was interested to become a majority shareholder in legendary Italian sport bike maker MV Agusta. MV Agusta’s President and CEO Giovanni Castiglioni has just confirmed the news to Cycle News while mentioning at the same time that no […]
Next Generation Liquid Cooled Harley-Davidson XG750R To Debut Racing May 29, 2016
Published by May 27th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A new-generation Harley-Davidson® flat-track motorcycle is ready to race. The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Factory Team is unleashing the XG750R, its first all-new flat track race bike in 44 years, to battle in fierce, adrenaline-filled competition on dirt ovals across the U.S. The XG750R will make its official competition debut Sunday, May 29, at the AMA […]
30th Anniversary Italy Biker Fest
Published by May 26th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend May 19-22, Italy Biker Fest celebrated its 30th anniversary. Epicenter of the event is Lignano Sabbiadoro, one of the main beach resorts in northern Italy and on the Adriatic Sea coast. A few postcards of this Italian major motorcycle event.
Maryland Becomes Second State to Pass Motorcyclist Anti-Profiling Law.The motorcyclists of Maryland counted a major victory last week when Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill into law that would expressly prohibit the profiling of motorcyclists within the state. Maryland is now the second state to pass a motorcycle anti-profiling law. Washington state passed related legislation in […]
Indian Motorcycle Teams With Van Buren Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride
Published by May 25th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, is proud to announce its partnership with the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country group ride that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Augusta and Adeline Van Buren’s courageous and unprecedented motorcycle journey across the United States. In 1916 the Van Buren Sisters were the first women to traverse the […]
Victory Thunder Versus Victory Lightning. Victory Racing Gas Project 156 And Electric Empulse RR At Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
Published by May 21st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles®, positioning its models as the “Modern American Muscle” brand will be racing up the mountain with two very different motorcycles in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), an event that marks its 100th anniversary in 2016. In an epic gas vs. electric battle in the experimental class, Victory Racing’s® Project 156™ […]
Pabst Brewing Company Auctioning This Custom Bike Valued At $25,000 To Benefit Non-Profit Operation Homefront
Published by May 20th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Past Brewing Company, established in 1844, and whose Pabst Blue Ribbon beer sales are experiencing a revival after a 2 decade-long slump, got the good idea to ask Brandon Holstein of The Speed Merchant to build a custom bike to benefit Operation Homefront and military families during the month of May, Military Appreciation Month. Starting […]
Victory Racing Again At Isle Of Man TT With All-New Victory RR Electric Motorcycle
Published by May 19th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles is returning with the Victory Racing team to compete in the Isle of Man TT Zero race with an all-new electric race bike called the Victory RR. The Victory RR has been developed over the past year using data gathered during last year’s TT Zero and will be ridden by William Dunlop. Victory’s […]
2nd Edition Art And Wheels Basel Switzerland
Published by May 18th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Swiss town of Basel is located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. The city is a multi-cultural pocket-size metropolis with 40 Museums in a small geographical area. Basel’s residents are crazy about art and maybe there is no better place in western Europe to organize an event blending traditional and motorcycle art. […]
Harley-Davidson Offers Test Rides In Downtown Milwaukee, Portland And Los Angeles
Published by May 18th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley is debuting a new strategy, going to the streets to recruit younger riders of competitive brands…The company created its first-ever free motorcycle-share pop up so everyone (at least through Friday) can test ride a new motorcycle and feel the difference of the nimble Roadster’s air-cooled 1200cc V-Twin engine in urban environments. From today Wednesday to […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip 35th Anniversary. 2 New Bands Announced.
Published by May 18th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Videos.To the bands already announced, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip is adding 2 new ones to celebrate its 35th Anniversary. Find out in this video.
New Slingshot Blue Fire SL Limited Edition
Published by May 17th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Slingshot Blue Fire SL Limited Edition is the most exclusive vehicle yet of the Slingshot lineup. The vehicle is currently available, in limited quantities, at Polaris Slingshot dealers nationwide. Polaris has listened to its customers and is offering the most requested color to date – Blue Fire, with a first-from-the-factory White Lightning muscle stripes. […]
Victory Motorcycles Launches “The Road Home Challenge” To Raise Awareness And At Least $100,000 For Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans
Published by May 17th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles® invites everyone to take “The Road Home Challenge” and make a contribution to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), an organization committed to providing support and resources to the newest generation of U.S. military veterans. The goal of The Road Home Challenge is to raise $100,000 for IAVA by the end […]
Goodbye Star Motorcycles. Yamaha created the Star Motorcycles sub-brand about 20 years ago to attract US consumers not inclined to buy Japanese motorcycles. In other countries, the same Star motorcycles were sold under the Yamaha name. Although Star Motorcycles became a separate company in 2006, the strategy had little success and sales remained poor. Yamaha […]
Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival Set For August 26-28, 2016
Published by May 14th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.27-year old Brittney Olsen must be the youngest vintage motorcycle racer. After finding out the Sturgis city’s plans to close down the old track for good, Brittney began to think of a way to revive the Sturgis half-mile and its glorious motorcycle racing. In 2015 she founded 20th Century Racing and claimed two of her […]
