Avon Tyres North America is sponsoring vintage motorcycle racer and Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Festival organizer Brittany Olsen throughout 2017. Olsen started the year right with a win at Billy Lane’s Inaugural Sons of Speed Vintage Races in Daytona, Florida, and will ride her 1923 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer outfitted with Avon Speedmaster-MKII and GP tires at various […]
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Avon Tyres North America Sponsors Vintage Racer Brittany Olsen
Published by May 17th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Harley-Davidson And Urban Outfitters Settle The T-Shirt Fight. Shoppers won’t be seeing the Harley-Davidson emblem in Urban Outfitters any more. Harley has agreed to drop its lawsuit against Urban Outfittersso long as the Philadelphia-based retailer never again sells merchandise that bears any symbols that resemble Harley’s logos. Zero Motorcycle’s new “Don’t Wait for Washington” Program. The […]
Spy Shot Of The Royal Enfield Continent GT 750
Published by May 16th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Expected to go on sale this year, it will be a direct competitor of the Harley Davidson Street 750. Powered for the first time by a 750 cc twin-cylinder engine, the chassis Instead of liquid cooling, plans to use an oil-cooler. The Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 has the chassis from the Royal Enfield Continental […]
Pop Evil Will Pair With Ozzy Osbourne On The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Wolfman Jack Stage
Published by May 16th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Top rockers with pockets full of hits will set the stage on fire for the Prince of Darkness on Wednesday, Aug. 9. What already was shaping up to be an unforgettable day at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®has may become the hottest ticket in town, as the venue has secured chart-topping hard rock band Pop Evil to open for Ozzy Osbourne […]
J&P Cycles Set A Company Record in April 2017 With Over 100,000 Customer Online, Phone And Retail Transactions.
Published by May 12th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.During the same time period J&P Cycles received a Bizrate customer rating of 9.2 (out of 10) in “likelihood to recommend” J&P Cycles to others. Bizrate is the leading source of online retail customer satisfaction data. “To achieve this level of growth and trust from riders means a great deal to us, especially as we approach […]
9th Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s 2017 Biker Belles®
Published by May 11th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The Buffalo Chip’s Biker Belles continues the tradition of honoring women in motorcycling with special guests, new features and old friends. An inclusive opportunity to celebrate women in motorcycling and connect with those who are shaping the industry, driving change and breaking long-held traditions. The event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 8 during the Buffalo Chip’s ninth […]
Strong Rumor Of The Week. Royal Enfield Trying To Buy Ducati. Royal Enfield would have approached Ducati Motor SPA owned by German auto conglomerate Volkswagen AG. Royal Enfield is the second Indian manufacturer after Hero MotoCorp, that is rumored to be in consideration to acquire the Italian motorcycle brand. While neither Ducati nor Royal Enfield […]
Harley-Davidson And EagleRider Join Forces To Create Premier Motorcycle Rental Program. Offering Now current Model Year Harley-Davidson motorcycle Fleet.
Published by May 10th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company today announced an exclusive alliance with EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental, travel and tour company. Motorcycle enthusiasts and travelers will now be able to rent and tour on the most current Harley-Davidson Touring and Cruiser motorcycles at EagleRider locations around the country. Customers will also benefit from an expanded network of […]
Polaris To Exhibit Model Year 2018 Indian Motorcycle & Slingshot Lineup At AIMExpoi Columbus, Ohio
Published by May 9th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Polaris Motorcycle Division announced it will make its American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) debut in September at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The appearance of both Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, and Polaris Slingshot, the bold three-wheeled roadster, will allow the motorcycle industry and consumers alike to be one of the first to view […]
Harley-Davidson And Jeep Brand Together Again For 2017 In EMEA
Published by May 8th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson and the Jeep brand have renewed and strengthened their European partnership for the fourth consecutive year. The Jeep brand will now be a key partner and official sponsor of major Harley-Davidson events and rallies throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Brands don’t come much more iconic than either Harley-Davidson or Jeep and both […]
2017 Sturgis Rally. Michael Lichter Will Present “Old Iron-Young Blood” Exhibition.
Published by May 7th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For his new ”Motorcycle As Art’ exhibition at the Buffalo Chip in August during the Sturgis rally, Custom Builders and Artists under the age of 36 Display will display their creations. In addition to the age limit imposed on participants, every bike you’ll see in the display will have been completed within just a few […]
Ace Cafe Orlando Grand Opening Is May 19 Weekend
Published by May 4th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Ace Cafe Orlando, the first North American location of the celebrated London-based cafe, makes its world debut on Friday, May 19. Guests are invited to kick-start the grand opening weekend of the all-new, full-throttle, rock ‘n roll destination Ace Cafe with a cuppa coffee and tea when the Ace officially opens its doors to the […]
Polaris Working On Indian Branded e-Bike To Replace Former Victory ‘Empulse. Objective, to create a fun Indian model with long distance range on a single charge, the accepted standard in the industry being about 120-140 miles on a single charge. short-cycle urban mobility market that has largely been the province of E-bikes so far. To […]
Reminder. The 2017 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Takes Place May The 6th
Published by May 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 9th Annual Celebration of the Motorcycling will be held May 6th at the California and Lodge & Golf Club and will feature an expansive selection of the finest and rarest vintage and modern motorcycles as well as leading motorsports and lifestyle vendors, food and beverages, live music and family entertainment. Below, a video from […]
11th Pied Piper’s Annual Industry Benchmarking Study Of U.S. Motorcycle Dealerships. BMW Ranked First. Harley Second. Indian And Ducati Third.
Published by May 2nd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Helping brand dealers understand how motorcycle shoppers become buyers is the objective of this annual Pied Piper’s Study. BMW ranks first in Satisfaction Index of shoppers. The study measured treatment of motorcycle shoppers who visited a dealership, with rankings by brand determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring […]
The riding season begins across America and the month of May is highlighted as The Motorcycle Awareness Month to alert the non-riding public to be on the lookout for motorcyclists. The Motorcycle Awareness Month, launched by AMA in the early 1980s and adopted by many state motorcycle-rights organizations, government entities and AMA-sanctioned clubs, is observed […]
Jakarta, the massive 10 million+ capital and most populous city of the Republic of Indonesia is a good starting ground if you want to observe the excitation of young low cc motorcycle riders transitioning in the world of custom. All stating that they are ready to build bikes mixing American DNA with Asian fusion culture. […]
Sturgis Pappy Hoel Campground Will Be The Official 2017 Campground For Harley Owner Group (H.O.G.)
Published by April 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the Full Throttle Saloon’s Pappy Hoel Campground have partnered to name the Pappy Hoel Campground as the official campground for Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) during the 77th annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, SD. The partnership offers the following benefits to all H.O.G. members with a valid H.O.G. membership: Mike Ballard, owner of […]
Republic Of Texas Rally (ROT) In Austin. June 8-11, 2017
Published by April 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Republic Of Texas Bike Rally brings rally goers some of the best motorcycle acts and attractions in the country. Starting with a Friday Parade, Biker Games By Buda, a Ride In BikeShow, a “Run Watcha Brung” Flat Track racing, a Military Bike Give Away, a world record Doug Danger jump, a Tattoo Show, a […]
Polaris First Quarter Results. Indian Motorcycle® Market Share Gains. ORV market Share Stabilizing.
Published by April 26th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Retail Sales Performance Exceeded Company expectations in the first quarter. Overall Sales Increased 17% to $1,153.8 million.Adjusted Sales Increased 18% to $1,158.9 million. (Note: the results and guidance in this release, including the highlights above, include references to non-GAAP operating measures, which are identified by the word “adjusted” preceding the measure. A reconciliation of GAAP […]
False And Misleading Claim Again. Harley-Davidson Pays 10% Tax In India. Not 100% As Alleged.
Published by April 26th, 2017 in Builders and Events.The scope of false and misleading facts and statements incite many politicians to continue to push :Alternative Facts” for their own benefitts. And this on all sides of the spectrum…. My job being to inform and entertain you around our motorcycling passion, from time to time it requires my intervention to push away the dubious […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s Moto Stampede® Race Series Expands Diverse Schedule Of Races
Published by April 26th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Adding days of racing is always good. The Sturgis epicenter of rally events adds multiple days of racing action at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling. Six of the motorcycle and music festival’s nine days offers thrilling racing from American Flat Track and RSD Super Hooligan to street drags, Dirt Riot Off-Road, and AMA Supermoto. […]
Best Seller “Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance” Author Robert Pirsig Died
Published by April 25th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Pirsig’s publishing house, William Morrow, announced that he died Monday April 24 at his home in South Benwick, Maine at the age of 88. ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance’ was published in 1974 and was based on a motorcycle trip Pirsig took in the late 1960s with his son, Chris, from Minneapolis. Minnesota […]
Indian Becomes Official Sponsor Of Wheels & Waves 2017.
Published by April 25th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle attended Wheels & Waves for the first time last year, and this year the brand is going back as an official partner for the show in Biarritz, France. Wheels & Waves is held at various locations near Biarritz and brings together art, action, surfing and motorcycling over five action-packed days from Wednesday 14th June to Sunday […]
Revealed Today. The Custom MV Agusta Brutale 800 Charity Bike From 2 Sisters From Another Mister.
Published by April 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The full custom MV Agusta Brutale 800 build Sofi Tsingos gt-moto.com and Alicia Elfving have been building since April 2016 will be revealed and on display at The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas this weekend from April 21-23. The raffle ticket Sale deadline has been pushed back to allow sales through the show and […]
