The rumor was running since several weeks. Today January 15, 2015 Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) officially announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. Acquisition includes certain sssets, technology and Trademarks. In addition, Polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus […]
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Polaris Acquired The Electric Motorcycle Business Of Brammo. Will Manufacture Electric Motorcycles Second Half Of 2015.
Published by January 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Breaking News. Harley-Davidson And The City Of Sturgis Finalizing Agreement To Make Harley The Official Brand Of The Sturgis Rally Until 2090.
Published by January 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Part of the agreement is Harley-Davidson Motor Co. building a permanent Plaza in a currently vacant lot at the intersection of Main and Second streets, not far from the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of Fame. To be completed for the upcoming Sturgis Rally, the Plaza will be used for year-round events, from concerts, to […]
Swiss-Custom Customizing And Tuning Show. February 19-22, 2015
Published by January 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To be held again at the Messe Zurich with customized motorcycles and 400 vendors spreading on 6 halls, the show usually features a great contingent of custom builders and parts vendors from Switzerland Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait. There will be Live custom building by the “Bobber Garage” and “CCCP”, a world premiere […]
Triumph Motorcycles Has Sold Its Highest Number Of Motorcycles Since Its 1984 Relaunch
Published by January 13th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Hinckley, UK company sold 54,432 units as indicated in its last financial report ending June 2014. This number tops the 52,000 motorcycles sold in the previous 12-month fiscal year. It’s a sales record since its relaunch 30 years ago. Triumph Motorcycles Ltd is the largest British motorcycle manufacturer. It was established in 1984 by […]
Bonhams’ 5th Annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction. Main Results.
Published by January 13th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During 2 days (Jan. 7-8) some amazing machines were on the floor of the Las Vegas Bally’s Hotel & Casino for the 5th Annual Bonhams’ Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction. As in all auctions, some of them didn’t meet the reserve, with others largely beating expectations of their vendors. A 1950 Vincent Series C White Shadow […]
Mandatory Helmet Law Fight in California. A Message From Freedom Fighter John Rogue To Support Those Who Defend Your Rights.
Published by January 13th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Legal.It has been 19 years since the federal Judge agreed with motorcyclists that law enforcement officers had been writing helmet tickets without probable cause. But some police officers across the state of California didn’t stop writing tickets in violation of the injunction and federal case law, violating riders’ rights. Most riders honestly believe the federal […]
A Road Issue Affecting All Sturgis Rally Attendees
Published by January 11th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Meade County South Dakota is considering building a new road which will connect I-90 to Highways 34/79. This is important to anyone planning to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year as crowds are expected to top 1 million. Anyone who has ridden through Sturgis during the rally understands that the streets and surrounding highways […]
Actor William Shatner Launching Rivet Motors to Produce A Two-Seater Trike
Published by January 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I didn’t know that Canadian-American actor, singer, writer, producer, director, spokesman, and comedian William Shatner loves motorcycles. At the age of 83, he starts a company named Rivet Motors in partnership with Kevin Sirotek of American Wrench. Shatner describes his 2-seater project “as the cycle of the future, a machine as distinguished and iconic as the […]
A year long California Highway Patrol (CHP) Study Concluded That Lane-Splitting Is Not Necessarily Hazardous t if the rider is traveling close to the same speed as nearby autos. But it is additional hazardous when motorcyclists go much more than ten-15 mph more quickly than cars they’re passing Polaris Industries Inc. To Build New Production […]
What Will Be Trending In 2015
Published by January 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s that time of year when people like to make predictions for the coming year. Truth is that those forecasts, including mine, often describe what has already started to happen over the past year. Easier to see more in a rear-view mirror than inside a crystal ball. Below the market trends that I see appearing […]
Polaris Recalls Victory Motorcycles With Fuel Pump Issue
Published by January 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles is recalling 2,342 model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles.
Three of Steve McQueen’s Prized Motorcycles Set To Sell For More Than $300,000 At Bonham’s Las Vegas Auction.
Published by January 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Tomorrow January 8, 2015 at the Las Vegas Bonham’s fifth Motorcycle Auction, 3 of McQueen’s vintage motorcycles will be auctioned. From top to bottom. 1- 1912 Harley-Davidson X8E is in full running condition and is expected to make up to S140,000 2- 1936 Indian Chief from McQueen’s collection was sold as part of the famous […]
In the 80’s, I have known Cabu – one of the cartoonists of Charlie Hebdo killed this morning in Paris by cowards. Freedom of speech must never surrender. Journalists don’t stand down to terror. Charlie Hebdo must live to defend the art of satire which has always been a force for liberty and against tyranny, dishonesty […]
Insane Motorcycle Stunt At The Buffalo Chip During The 75th Sturgis Rally. Evel Knievel And All Others Failed At It.
Published by January 6th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.During the 75th Sturgis Rally, the Buffalo Chip Thrill Show will include a dangerous attempt at a world-record motorcycle jump of 22 cars. A stunt that even the great Evel Knievel was never able to pull off. On September 1, 1972. his crew warned him that his bike – a Harley-Davidson XR-750 – would be […]
World Motorcycles Market. Demand To Grow 6% Annually Through 2018.
Published by January 6th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A 502-page study released this past December by Freedonia Market Research on worldwide demand for motorcycles is forecasting an expansion of 6% per year to over 132 million units in 2018, valued at $120 billion. Four major trends will drive growth through 2018: 1- An increasing number of households in industrializing countries will be able […]
Largest Mecum MidAmerica Motorcycle Auction In 24-Year History. Las Vegas Jan. 8-10.
Published by January 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Mecum Auctions will present MidAmerica’s 24th annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction Jan. 8-10, 2015 at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas. As the most anticipated antique motorcycle auction of the year, the three-day event is open to all and draws participants from all 50 states and around the world. This year will see […]
Victory Magnum Bagger Sweepstakes. First Chance to Enter.
Published by January 2nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ready, set, go! The official entry period to win this 2015 Victory Magnum Bagger valued at $22,499 starts today. Someone has to win it. This may just be your year! I will give the keys and ride with the winner during the 2015 Daytona Bike Week (March 6-15) Register again daily to increase your chance […]
Motorcycle Fatalities Drop In The USA For Second Year In A Row
Published by January 2nd, 2015 in Editorial and Events.This is an encouraging trend, but it is likely just that. It is a promising direction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that motorcycle fatalities have dropped for the second year in a row, reports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, or FARS data, collected by the […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 19,000 Softail And Dyna Models Model-Year 2012 For Front Brake Issue
Published by December 31st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode. If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash. The models affected were manufactured from August 22, 2011, […]
Magic Italy . A Fabulous Motorcycle Adventure Customized To Women Riders. May 22-30, 2015.
Published by December 30th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Ladies, this is your turn to enjoy a riding adventure on the beautiful roads of central Italy and to some of its most beautiful cities. This tour has been painstakingly designed to accommodate things that are arguably more important for women riders than men (men are welcome as long as they are accompanied by or […]
Pre-Evo Harley-Davidson Custom Bike Show
Published by December 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Well known Harley dealer and customizer Bike Farm Melle in Northern Germany just organized their first-ever “Christmas Day Harley Pre-Evo Bike Show.” And what a beautiful line-up of restored and customized old school iron. Enjoy the pictures (photography @ H. Roesler for Cyril Huze)
Starting January 2, 2015, Enter Daily For A Chance To Win A 2015 Victory Magnum. I will Give The Keys And Ride With The Winner In March In Daytona.
Published by December 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles and the Cyril Huze Post are partnering in a Sweepstakes to give you a chance to win as a grand prize a brand new 2015 Victory Magnum valued at $22,499, exactly like the one I ride on the picture above. Starting January 2nd to February 14, 2015 you will get one chance every […]
Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycles Auction. Thursday January 8, 2015.
Published by December 25th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Bonhams auction will feature consignments from Peter Fonda, the Dennis Hopper Estate, Dick Mann, Silverman Museum Racing Ducatis and the Herb Harris British Collection, not to mention a 32-framed picture collection of Ewan McGregor’s “Long Way Down” odyssey and the Mondial GP Racer that took Mike Hailwood to his British Championship. And no sale would be complete without motorcycles formely […]
Santa Claus’ 1953 Harley-Davidson Panhead. Photography @ Horst Roesler for Cyril Huze.
Harley-Davidson Recalls 2015 Tri-Glide Model
Published by December 23rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A total of 1560 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCUTG) have an issue with the rear brake master cylinder assembled with the wrong piston. By lack of support, it may create a tear in the primary cup, decreasing the brake pressure and increasing the risk of crashing. Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the […]
