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One of the most exciting parts of motorcycle riding is choosing a new bike to purchase. Different engine sizes, fancy gadgets, changing bike style or brand- the opportunity for a new experience is nearly endless. There are many important variables to consider when buying a brand new bike, especially in 2020 when there are tons […]

Bridging the Gap Last weekend members of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) attended a meeting of the National Council of Clubs in Gulfport, Mississippi. The MRF was invited to the event, entitled “Bridging the Gap,” to discuss opportunities for the motorcycle club community to work in partnership with the MRF on national legislation. The MRF

YOUR VOICES NEEDED NOW Critical Deadline Looms for Comments to Keep Oceano Dunes Open for OHVs Comments from enthusiasts and everyone throughout the powersports industry are needed no later than March 2 to protect OHV use at California’s famed Oceano Dunes. Recent proposals threaten to prohibit OHVs or severely limit use there. Click here to quickly send messages to key state entities, through the Americans

  All-New Liquid-Cooled V-Twin to Power Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special MILWAUKEE (February 22, 2021) – The Harley-Davidson® Pan America™ 1250 and Pan America™ 1250 Special models are powered by the all-new Revolution® Max 1250 engine, a liquid-cooled V-Twin designed to offer flexible, engaging performance with a broad powerband that builds to

By MPN staff writers Last year alone, there were more than 3,100 crashes and fatalities on Arizona roads. And, with people from the west coast moving to the state in droves, ever-increasing challenges continue to emerge…especially with regard to the number of crashes and fatalities statewide. However, one organization – Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness

February 22, 2021 – Fort Worth TX – When Ed Tucker launched the first BikeMaster products in 1981, they were items that every rider might need. Mirrors and Tie-Down Straps. From that day, the brand has been focused on products that are second nature to every rider. Products that make a bike look cooler, go

By Michelle L. Price ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS Before the coronavirus pandemic, tourist-dependent Nevada had a notorious attraction: It was the only place in the U.S. where someone could legally pay for sex. These days, even in the state known for sin, the business is taboo. Legal brothels have been shuttered for nearly a year,

by Colleen Morgan, Moodie Davitt Report An exhibition exploring the history and development of motorcycling has opened at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The SFO Museum exhibition, in the International Terminal Departures, started on 11 February and will run through 19 September 2021. According to exhibition organisers, early American motorcycles “reflect a bygone era of

The pandemic puts paid to this year’s event, but the intention is to stage the 50th run in March 2022 By ROGER HOUGHTON, Business Day The 2021 DJ Run commemorative regularity rally for motorcycles made before 1937 has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The event was to have started in Hillcrest, outside Durban, on March

In July 2020, a Canadian man was charged with dangerous driving and speeding in Alberta for allegedly sleeping in a self-piloted Tesla between Edmonton and Calgary. In the December 11th court trial, witnesses claimed that the driver Leran Cai and his passenger were asleep with their seats fully reclined, traveling 150 km/h (93 mph). His next court appearance

Buell is Back. Buell Motorcycles are back in production Grand Rapids, MI – Buell Motorcycles is back in production in America. The new Buell® Motorcycles will launch 10 performance models by the 2024 model year. The exciting models will be representative of the superbike performance and handling expected of the legendary Buell brand. Exciting times

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Bike Week Rolls into Daytona Beach in 15 Days If you haven’t made your plans to attend the 80th Anniversary Bike Week in Daytona Beach on March 5-14, what are you waiting for? Scenic rides, championship motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and of course, 23 miles of wide, white-sand beaches