Just landed in Germany after a red eye flight. Breakfast at the Frankfurt airport then direction Mainz, where I will participate as a guest and cover this weekend the 2013 edition of the Custom Chrome Europe And Bike Show. It’s one of the most prestigious events in Europe reserved to Dealers and Builders on Saturday […]
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Good Morning From Germany. Participating To The 2013 Custom Chrome Europe Dealer And Bike Show
Published by March 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.Kate Moss Models For Matchless’s Debut Motorcycle Clothing Line
Published by March 21st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Matchless is UK oldest motorcycle brand and was acquired earlier this year by the Malenotti Brothers (former Bellstaff owners) whose main objective is to use the famous name to launch a collection of leather and washed cotton jackets designed for customers regardless of whether they ride or not a motorcycle…To launch this “motorcycle clothing” collection, […]
Triumph Unveiled Bonneville And Speed Triple Special Editions
Published by March 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles has revealed special edition SE models of the Bonneville and Speed Triple at very attractive prices (respectively $7,999 and $13,999) These 2 models will probably attract a wide range of bikers from new and young riders to baby boomers attracted by the Triumph retro and timeless style. The Bonneville SE features the usual […]
Playboy Playmate-Autographed Victory Cross Country Up for Auction
Published by March 19th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles and Playboy have teamed up to support the great work of Operation Gratitude, and they’re offering riders the chance to bid on a Playmate-autographed Victory Cross Country – with 100% of proceeds from the bike auction going to Operation Gratitude, a charitable organization dedicated to providing material and emotional support to America’s armed […]
Norton Motorcycles Announced New World Headquarters
Published by March 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Norton Ltd. purchased the historic Donington Hall, which will serve as its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Situated on 26 acres of classic English countryside and located within the Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit race complex, the new head office and production facilities are situated less than a mile from Norton’s current manufacturing plant. […]
The New Indian Thunder Stroke 111 Motor. The Video.
Published by March 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.Introduced March 9th in Daytona Beach, the new Indian Thunder Stroke 111™ motor is using Indian Motorcycle past achievements as inspiration. Company’s objective? A lofty goal: to build the best power plant on the road today. The Thunder Stroke 111™ is true to its heritage and looks, as well as power. Producing over 115 foot […]
Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Consolidating Its Operations In And Around Daytona. After closing and selling the store in Boca Raton, (2009) dealership in Pompano Beach (2010), then selling the dealership in Fort Lauderdale (December 2012), then regrouping its operations in Sunrise, Rossmeyer’s sold the Sunrise dealership at 201 International Parkway on March 8, 2013 to the Chester […]
Trademarks Battle. Judge Says Jury Can Define Sturgis Trademarks.
Published by March 16th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Legal.Reacting to the feature I wrote on March 8th under the headline “Is Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc About To Lose All Its Sturgis Trademarks In 30 Days?” SMRI sent me a press release that I didn’t intend to run because empty of substance regarding what is the current recommendation of a Judge regarding the validity […]
Postcards From Custom Bike Show Of Pecqencourt In France.
Published by March 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While many of you from all over the world enjoy Daytona Bike Week and the sunny (but this year quite chilly) weather of Florida , 10’s of thousand of European bikers just met in the small village of Pecquencourt (only 6500 permanent residents), north of France, freezing their ass but having as always a very […]
Acclaimed Designer Pierre Terblanche Joins Confederate Motorcycles
Published by March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama Confederate Motors, Inc. (OTCBB:CFED) announced that celebrated Italian-based motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined the company to lead its product development division. The company’s founder and CEO, H. Matthew Chambers, described the former Ducati design chief saying, “Terblanche is a rebel who by nature is dissatisfied with the status […]
Defending National Champions Harley Screamin’ Eagle Drag Team Gear Up For Gainesville
Published by March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The defending national champion Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing team will open a season celebrating the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary at the 44th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. The event is the first for Pro Stock Motorcycles on the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello […]
Star Motorcycles Is Launching The Bolt And Bolt R-Specs. Old School Bobber-Inspired And Affordable.
Published by March 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Saturday at noon in Daytona at its International Sppedway, Star Motorcycles unveiled the Bolt and Bolt R-Spec models, showing that parent company Yamaha understands that to grow their market share they must offer bikes with attitude that youngsters can afford. Star’s Product Manager Derek Brooks stated “We’ve seen the cruiser market transition through the […]
Daytona Bike Week 2013. Baker Drivetrain Showdown At The Iron Horse Saloon Wednesday March 13.
Published by March 13th, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.BAKER, a name known for unapologetically innovating, top-end drivetrain components in the American Big Twin industry, is once again bringing the mayhem, this time to Daytona, in a way ONLY BAKER can bring it! Who knows more about burnouts than the Drivetrain Authority? And being the originators of the drag style head-to-head burnout competition they […]
Indian Motorcycle Showcases New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine With Custom Built “Spirit Of Munro” Streamliner
Published by March 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday evening March 8 2013, immediately following the unveiling of the all-new 111-Cubic Inch V-Twin power plant that will equip the 2014 line up, Indian Motorcycle had a big surprise announcement for the crowd gathered at Dirty Harry’s on Daytona Main Street. A one-of-a-Kind vehicle powered by the new Thunder Stroke 111 Engine paying […]
Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle Just Unveiled The Thunder Stroke 111 To Power The 2014 New Indian Line Up.
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.A much larger crowd than usual on Daytona Main Street. All bikers gathering in & around the Dirty Harry’s bar for the very exciting unveiling of the new Indian Motorcycle engine to power the upcoming line up. And I must say, for me, my fellow media members and the public present at this event a […]
Tonight The Night. Indian Motorcycle To Reveal Its New Engine At 9.30 ET.
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Engines and Events.It’s the huge story of the 2013 Daytona Bike Week and probably of the year. Those of you attending the Florida Rally will be able to see the introduction of the Indian Motorcycle new engine this evening March9, 2013 at 9:30pm ET at Dirty Harry’s on Main Street. I will be on location and as […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week Bike Shows
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There may be other shows outside Daytona, Some in Deland & Orlando. These 4 are the most attended by the public and show bike owners and builders. 1- Official Harley-Davidson Show. Wednesday March 13. The Motor Company has partnered with American Iron Magazine and Motorcycle Bagger for this bike competition that will take place on […]
Breaking News From Daytona. World-Debut Of New Harley-Davidson Breakout Model.
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This Friday morning March 8, 2013 in Daytona, Harley-Davidson debuted its new Breakout model. For all those present in Daytona, the bike will be displayed at 415 Main Street tonight from 5 to 8 pm in the parking area next to Mikey Luv’s Bar & Grill To learn all about the new motorcycle company executives […]
Breaking News. Is Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. About To Lose All Its Sturgis Trademarks In 30 Days?
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Opponents to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRI) holding several Sturgis and Black Hills trademarks regarding the Sturgis Rally just got very good news for their cause. Late on Wednesday evening March 6, 2013, John Simko, United States Judge Magistrate, released a “Report & Recommendation” stating the facts in the case on which a Federal Judge […]
Harley-Davidson Daytona Bike Week Raffle
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To benefit the Motorcycle Dystrophy Association (MDA), Harley-Davidson has built a beefed up, heavily customized Electra Glide bike(not this one) as the main prize for the Daytona Bike Week raffle HD states that the combined value of the accessories to be installed on the Electra Glide bike is around $13,000 (while the estimated market price […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week. Events At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.MARCH 8 – 17: Hundreds of vendors, food, live entertainment daily in front of Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 N US 1, Ormond Beach. MARCH 12: Women’s MDA Ride – 10AM – Departing from Riverfront Park, owntown Daytona (In front of Museum Store at Daytona Harley-Davidson) Arriving at Destination Daytona, 1635 N US 1, Ormond […]
DP Custom Cycles Enlists 30,000 People To Design Its Next Custom Motorcycle.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A very interesting and exciting experience for the Del Prado brothers (Justin and Jarrod) the partners of of Arizona-based DP Customs. They enlisted the 30,000 members of Local Motors, a local crowd-powered automotive design, manufacturing and technology group, to design a one-of-a-kind DP Customs bike. In this challenge, participants will submit motorcycle concepts based on […]
Victory Motorcycles To Make Its Official Entry In India At end of 2013. India’s burgeoning motorcycle market has already attracted some of the most well-known names, be it Ducati, BMW Motorrad, Aprilia and Harley-Davidson. Victory motorcycles will initially be directly imported as CBUs from USA. with the Victory Vision and the Victory Cross Country Tour being […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week. Indian Motorcycle Activities.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.1- The All-New Indian Motorcycle Engine Reveal – Saturday, March 9, 9 p.m., Dirty Harry’s Pub, 705 Main St. The long-awaited, completely new Indian Motorcycle engine will make its debut to members of the press and motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. A special unveiling event will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 9 […]
The 10 Rides Recommended By Victory During Daytona Bike Week
Published by March 5th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Although Daytona will never offer the quality of rides offered by and around the Black Hills during Sturgis, there are some interesting routes that many still don’t know and should discover during the upcoming Daytona Bike Week. Victory Motorcycles published their 10 most recommended rides. Of course, some recommendations leads to Victory events. In these […]
Exclusive. Big Bear Choppers Launching New Titanium Model And Preparing A Line Of Custom Parts For Harley Sportsters
Published by March 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You all know the story of custom motorcycles manufacturer Big Bear Choppers. Going from boom to bust, then restarting a new business life as “Rage Hard Choppers” (Simon Scott), now the new owner and manufacturer of the BBC brand. After resolving all the legal and commercial issues that have heavily weighted on Big Bear Choppers’ image […]
