While some dream of getting a land speed record, others stay awake and do it! And it includes women. During the 8th edition of the BUB Speed Speed Trials in Bonneville with no prior experience of the Utah Salt Flats, Jody Perewitz with the support of the Team J’Witz, became the first woman to run […]
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Bonneville BUB Speed Trials. Jody Perewitz First Woman To Race Over 200 MPH On An American V-Twin Motorcycle.
Published by September 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend. Yesterday September 8, 2011, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.125 per share for the third quarter of 2011. The dividend is payable October 14, 2011 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on September 30, 2011. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is […]
Next Big Rally. Las Vegas BikeFest Sept. 29, Oct. 2, 2011
Published by September 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The entertainment capital of the world is going to welcome again Las Vegas BikeFest from September 29 to October 2, 2011. Of course the Cashman Vendor Village, entertainment during the day, the casinos, the restaurants, the clubs and the cruising on the 4.2 mile stretch known as the Strip. Plus a full schedule of activities […]
Minneapolis Ad Agency Wins Indian Motorcycle Account. Twin Cities Ad agency Colle+McVoy has been named agency of record for Indian Motorcycle, which was bought earlier this year in April by Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) The Ad Agency will lead Indian’s international branding, advertising, creative, design, retail and interactive marketing strategy. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally traffic […]
From 1894 when it became a federal holiday with a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” followed by a festival for the workers and their families, to today in year 2011, the meaning of Labor Day has changed a lot for most Americans. Depending […]
Lehman Trike Sets World Land Speed Record In Bonneville
Published by September 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Lehman Trikes owns a new Land Speed Record with a required two-pass certified average speed of 121.672 mph. Top speed reached on one pass was 123.404 mph. It was piloted by racer Bill Chambers who declared being amazed by the trike chassis stability during his 2 runs. “I think it is important to note that […]
2011 Sturgis Legends Ride Raises $54,000 for Black Hills Special Olympics, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
Published by August 31st, 2011 in Editorial and Events.For the 4th Annual consecutive year the 2011 Sturgis Legends Ride was a sell out. Organizers announced that $54,000 was raised this year for local charities for a total of $204,920 since the event creation. The 55-mile escorted ride takes place on the official Monday start of Rally Week. Riders were treated to a Deadwood-style […]
Polaris-Indian Number One Indian Motorcycle
Published by August 30th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Historic picture? The Polaris team working on Indian Motorcycles just tweeted the picture of the 1st Indian bike they ever assembled at the The Spirit Lake, Iowa facility. The first Polaris-Indian will be subjected to extensive testing and evaluation to ensure the quality meets all Polaris quality standards. The 2012 Indian Chief will not be […]
Viper Motorcycle Announces Absolute Investments as Distributor for the Middle East and India
Published by August 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Another motorcycle manufacturer is smelling gold in the Middle East & India. Viper Motorcycle Company, wholly owned division of Viper Powersports, Inc. just disclosed that it has signed Absolute Investments as its initial 2012 Platinum Overseas Distributor for the Middle East and India. Absolute Investments has offices in Dubai, UAE; Riyadh, KSA; Kuwait City, Kuwait; […]
Yesterday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin roared to a rally in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiisk riding a Lehman Trike. The black-clad Putin led a column of bikers, then delivered a speech about the “Indivisible Russian Nation” to his “Biker Brothers.” I learned that Putin is up to re-election in March 2012 and […]
Jay Allen Breaks Another Land Speed Record With Help From Friend Wink Eller…
Published by August 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Fresh from hosting a very successful Sturgis Rally 2011 at the downtown Original Broken Spoke, Jay Allen arrived at Bonneville Speed Week supercharged to break another Land Speed Record with the support of good friend and mentor, Wink Eller. After three passes, Allen claimed a new record average with 186.465 and a new Land Speed […]
Electric Super Bike Land Speed Record. The Video.
Published by August 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Speed Week followed by Bub Speed Trials in Bonneville. This the season of the Land Speed Records. Lightning Motorcycle has set a new one by becoming the first electric motorcycle manufacturer to exceed 200 mph. Driven by Paul Thede, principal of Race Tech and the developer of the Lightning SuperBike’s suspension system, the SuperBike made […]
954 AJS E95 Porcupine Racing Motorcycle. One Of The World’s Rarest Motorcycles.
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 1954 AJS 500cc E95 Porcupine represents the final development of the most exotic, innovative, and graceful British Grand Prix racing motorcycle ever made. Described as the “Holy Grail of British Motorcycles”, the AJS Porcupine is the only twin-cylinder motorcycle of the time to have won in 1949 the 500cc World Championship.
National Motorcycle Museum Takes Double Win at Pebble Beach
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Over 200 automobiles and only 18 select Italian motorcycles graced the 18th fairway at the 61st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Sunday, Aug. 21. When motorcycles were called to the presentation stage for awards, machines from the National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa, won first and second places in the Italian Touring Motorcycles class competition. First place […]
Famed Motorcyclist Dave Zien Back In The Saddle
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.March 13, 2011 6.15 am. Former State representative and Senator Dave Zien is returning from Daytona Bike Week, riding interstate 10 in the Florida Panhandle. A SUV driver tries to change lanes, loses control and the vehicle overturns. Despite evasive action, Dave Zien is unable to avoid a collision with the SUV. His left leg […]
Harley-Davidson Knows How To Speak To Women
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A study by Trends and Strategic Insights, Integrated Media at NBCUniversal, ranks Harley-Davidson as the top brand for knowing how to create with women a positive buzz about its motorcycles. As you know, the traditionally male-associated Harley brand as made huge efforts to celebrate and attract women bikers. Women-only garage parties, female biker boot camps, a […]
New Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series In Italy
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome just announced the addition of the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series Italian Championship to be held at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, January 20th – 22nd, 2012. The CCI Bike Show Series already includes bike show competitions in Santa Clara, California for the North American Championship, Mainz, Germany for the […]
Re-legalization of dirtbikes, ATVs and snowmobiles intended primarily for kids 12 and under. Congress in early August approved legislation exempting powersports vehicles from the lead ban provisions of the CPSIA. With President Obama expected to sign legislation ending the lead ban that began two-and-a-half years ago, dealers can look forward to a huge sales promotion […]
Fuller Hot Rods Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cafe Racers. At least 3 years that I am telling you that you are going to see more and more of them being born or re-born in the best custom shops around the world. The reason? The convergence of an affinity for the retro style with the desire to handle a very maneuverable bike both […]
Your Dream Job? Polaris Recruiting A Marketing Director For Indian Motorcycles.
Published by August 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Job Title: Director, Marketing Indian Motorcycles Profession: Marketing Department Head. Status Full-time. Job summary description: lead Indian marketing efforts in development and implementation of strategies and plan that meet or exceed retail sales objectives. Key leader in driving Indian Motorcycles to become a Global Motorcycle Brand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing/Brand Strategies and Plan Development. […]
Sturgis Inaugural American Thunder Music Festival. Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty And Jeff Bridges Performed For The Troops.
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On Saturday August 13, 2011 at the Buffalo Chip, it was the first major benefit concert in the 71-year history of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The concert was to raise money for the Bob Woodruff Foundation and featured Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) performing in the midst of a howling thundering wind storm and tornado warnings […]
Auction Of Moby Dick, The Fastest Production Motorcycle Of the 1920’s
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Suitable for road use,this 1929 Brough Superior SS100 known as Moby Dick, was considered at a maximum speed of 106 mph, the fastest privately owned motorcycle in the world. Later, in 1931, it was tuned up and was eventually able to reach 115 mph in top (third) gear and 109 mph in second. For the […]
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles Second Rumble For The Heartland Ride Is September 2, 2011 In Nashville
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural “Rumble For The Heartland”, a charity ride organized by Lorenzo Lamas Cycles raising money to benefit Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, happened during the Sturgis Rally. The second edition will take place on Sept. 2, staging at Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville, TN at 2PM. The ride will be in […]
Renegade Wheels Exhibit And Party At Anaheim Garden Walk.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Harley-Davidson summer dealer gathering was held during 3 days at the Anaheim Convention Center, California. So, with great marketing acumen, Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels hosted a 3-day exhibition/party a few blocks away and adjacent Tom Scott’s Harley-Davidson of Anaheim satellite store. On the party menu, 50 trend-setting custom wheel models in all styles, […]
Italian Motorcycling Legend Claudio Castiglioni Passes At Age 64.
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The man who personally elevated the Italian motorcycle industry to its current role as world leader and the businessman who excelled with MV Agusta, Cagiva, Ducati and Husqvarna brands has left us. Claudio Castiglioni, the charismatic president of MV Agusta, died this morning Auugust 17, 2011 in Varese, Italy, after fighting a long illness. He […]
Electric Lightning Motorcycle Strikes At 206.079 MPH
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Green is in and electric motorcycles are converging to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to show the world what speed they can reach. Last Sunday a Lightning Motorcycle averaged 206.079 mph on 2 passes, with one pass at 208.38 mph easily beating last year’s 173.388 mph electric bike land speed record. Lightning Motorcycles is […]
