Las weekend, Jan 8-10, the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) was in Miami Beach for the 5th stop of their national show tour (next stop is Dallas Jan 22-24) The IMS experience is about checking out the new lineup of major manufacturers like Harley, Indian, Triumph, Kawasaki, BNW, Honda, Norton, Suzuki, etc and of course […]
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Postcards From The Miami Beach Progressive International Motorcycle Show
Published by January 12th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2016 Buffalo Chip Challenge Kickoff Is January 16.
Published by January 12th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The award-winning custom motorcycle build and scholarship program coordinated by Keith Terry of Terry Components brings industrial education to Spearfish, South Dakota by turning local shops into classrooms for Black Hills students to learn cutting-edge motorcycle customization techniques. Students will customize a 2015 Indian Chief Classic and a 2015 Victory Cross Country. Buffalo Chip President […]
Bonhams’ Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction. 1951 Vincent Sold For $434,000.
Published by January 9th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During the January 7 Bonhams’ Las Vegas auction, 5 Vincent motorcycles were sold for very high prices. Top price of $434,000 was offered for a very rare 1951 Vincent Series C ‘Red’ White Shadow. The second highest bid was for a 1955 Vincent Series D Black Prince, boasting only one owner which sold for $164,500. […]
Big and Powerful Motorcycles Are Not The Sole Driving Force In the Motorcycle World Anymore. Manufacturers are taking smaller motorcycles a lot more seriously. Harley-Davidson with the Street, Indian with the Scout Sixty, Ducati with the Scrambler, Triumph with the Bonneville, Thruxton & Scrambler models, Royal Enfield and many other brands are working hard at […]
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona Announces The Opening Of Year-Long Entertainment Complex Jester Live
Published by January 7th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona announced the opening of Jesters Live at the 35,000 square-foot entertainment pavilion at Destination Daytona. “We are thrilled that Jesters Live will be hosting concerts and live events all year long. We see this as a great opportunity to enhance our offering here and to provide the community with another great […]
Billy Lane’s “Sons Of Speed” Inaugural Race Postponed. The inaugural race was set to take place at the New Smyrna Speedway during the 75th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week in March 2016. The new date for the debut race is unknown. “We have really high standards, and we worried about meeting them under the time […]
Custom Show Emirates. Hot Wheels Of Arabia. March 31-April 2, 2016
Published by January 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organized by respected European journalist and promoter Frank Sander, the second edition of the Custom Show Emirates in Abu Dhabi will host a big bike show with some of the best builders of the Middle East, of Europe and of the USA.. For entertainment, first a Biker Build-off with an on-stage battle between German stainless […]
May this coming year be the best you have ever had. Wishing You All A Blissful New Year!
Verona International Motor Bike Expo. January 22-24, 2016
Published by December 29th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Most of the worldwide motorcycle industry will be in Verona from this international 3-day event. A total of 880,000 sq.ft of halls where 600 exhibitors from the USA to the United Arab Emirates and of course the entire Europe will show their new bike models, parts, apparel. In and out of the expo, a lot […]
Wizards Products Hires Matthew Neitz As Marketing Manager
Published by December 29th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Amy Antonsen, President of Wizards Products, is excited to welcome Matthew Neitz to the executive team as Marketing Manager. “Matt’s professionalism, integrity and industry knowledge make him a perfect fit for our organization” said Antonsen. Seitz brings with him nearly 10 years of sales/marketing experience within the Automotive Aftermarket industry working with TEN-The Enthusiast Network, […]
Jurors Deem Plaintiffs Negligent In Lawsuit Over Defective Motorcycle Helmets. The lawsuit was originally filed by Wendall Lynn Hulse and Frances Kay Hulse June 21, 2012, in Jefferson County District Court and named Harley Davidson, Hongjin Crown Corp. and Cowboy Motorsports as defendants. The plaintiffs alleged their motorcycle helmets were not equipped with critical injury […]
Movie Used 1976 Harley-Davidson XL1000 Evel Knievel To Be Sold Jan. 7 At Bonhams Las Vegas Auction
Published by December 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The XL1000 was built by Bud Ekins for the movie “Viva Knievel” It is one of the most famous motorcycles for one of the greatest showmen of the 20th century. Estimated price is $80,000 to $100,000. High school dropout Robert Craig Knievel left Butte, Montana with not much more than a petty criminal record and […]
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Clarifies Decision To Revert To One-Piece Handlebar Rule
Published by December 23rd, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Highlights from a PR from PPIHC. Motorsports in general are inherently dangerous and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the most dangerous in the word. As the organizers of the PPIHC, an event that was founded in 1916 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary next summer, it is our responsibility to minimize […]
Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally, Inc., Donates $75,000 to Sturgis-Area Charities After Lengthy Lawsuit
Published by December 22nd, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRi), official stewards of the Sturgis® brand, have announced that they have donated $50,000 to Sturgis® Rally Charities Foundation, $20,000 to the Sturgis® Rally Community Development Fund and $5,000 to Sturgis Community Preschool for 2015. The monies donated to Sturgis® Rally Charities Foundation will in turn be distributed to local charities […]
Motorcycle Industry Council Survey Shows More Female Riders Than Ever
Published by December 20th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The MIC’s latest Motorcycle Owner Survey found that women account for 14 percent of all U.S. motorcycle and scooter owners, well up from the 8% reported in 1998. In fact, the number of female owners better than doubled from 2003 to 2014. And, among the more than 30 million Americans who swung a leg over […]
RIP Dealernews. UBM Advanstar, an event and marketing services, announced the cessation of Dealernews both in print, online and across all social media as of December 23, 2015. Dealernews was created in 1965 and celebrated its 50th anniversary last June. It was known for being the B2B Dealer Expo organizer – also shut down in […]
All HOG members Now Get Unlimited Admission, VIP Access To Harley-Davidson Museum. The Harley-Davidson Museum is swinging its doors wide open to all Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world by adding unlimited admission and VIP access to more than 112 years of Harley-Davidson history to its package of exclusive membership benefits. Beginning this month, […]
Eight Long-Lost Brough Superior Discovered. Offered At Bonhams Sale On April 24, 2016
Published by December 16th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.They were believed to have been destroyed, but earlier this year, eight long-lost Brough Superior Motorcycles were discovered in a Cornish village (Cornwall is the most southwesterly part of the United Kingdom.) Unveiled for the first time in more than 50 years, ‘The ‘Broughs of Bodmin Moor’ will be offered at by Bonhams in Stafford, […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Freedom Celebration On August 11. 2016 To Feature Miranda Lambert Performing On Wolfman Jack Stage
Published by December 16th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Buffalo Chip’s Freedom Celebration Day on August 11, 2016 will be a patriotic celebration and opportunity for folks to meet and honor some of the men and women who have made great personal sacrifices in the line of duty as they protected our freedom and country. The headliners chosen to perform at the Chip […]
Judge Declines A New Offer To Buy Erik Buell Racing Manufacturing Assets
Published by December 15th, 2015 in Builders, Events and Legal.The Erik Buell saga has a new episode. The sale of Erik Buell Racing Assets has been denied by a judge to the only bidder, liquidator Liquid Assets Partners who made a $1.6 million offer. In a surprise announcement in April 2015 Erik Buell Racing (EBR) informed its 130 employees that the company was stopping […]
Indian Motorcycle And Champion Trikes Donate Custom Indian Scout To Wounded Marine
Published by December 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City, Indian Motorcycle announced its continuing sponsorship of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis for 2016 and is, in fact, expanding its level of sponsorship this year. A veteran from the inaugural event was surprised to receive the gift of a customized Indian Scout by […]
Custom Mania At 11th Germany Custombike Show. Postcards (December 4-6) Part 2
Published by December 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 2015 Germany Custombike Show filled 3 halls for a total of 270,000 sq. ft. where about 300 exhibitors showed their ware among 800 modified or fully customized motorcycles. The event includes a big bike show competition (250 customs), a live build-off competition stage (Juri Shif of Belorussia won against Germany’s Fabian Mueller), a Henny […]
Harley-Davidson Cutting Jobs. As previously announced by Harley-Davidson, the manufacturer started laying off about 250 Milwaukee salaried employees belonging to all types of position in all departments. Some of them will receive early retirement packages. The process should be completed by the end of December. Elio Motors Is Seeking $25 million Through Stock Offering. Goes […]
Custom Mania At 11th Germany Custombike Show. Postcards (December 4-6) Part 1
Published by December 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend December 4-6 was held the 11th edition of the Custombike Show organized by Huber Vermlag Gmbh & Co, publisher of European magazine CustomBike in Bad Salzuflen, Germany. A first opportunity to gauge the state of the European custom motorcycle scene before we enter 2016. An attendance of 30,000 visitors came to admire about […]
2016 Moto Guzzi V7 Stornello Scrambler Unveiled
Published by December 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Another Scrambler type motorcycle? As a matter of fact, Moto Guzzi did manufacture its first Scramblers 50 years ago. The 2016 Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler is offered as a 2016 model year, but in a limited and numbered edition. Introduced at the Milan EICMA show, it is a factory special with a paint job reminiscent […]
