The Bavarian company’s new cruiser is even more gorgeous in the flesh than it is in photos, and a joy to ride. Our man Hill returns from a day in the sun on it deeply in love and with a smile as wide as those two mammoth cylinders By Geoff Hill, Mirror, England This time […]
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler said Monday he would ask the Justice Department to look into whether environmental advocacy groups receiving overseas funding should register as foreign agents. His letter on enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) came in response to a request from Rep. Lance Gooden, Texas Republican, who raised concerns
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From Ground-Zero of a Marketing Failure Is there a market for big bikes in India? All the big names have dealerships here in India – Triumph, Indian, BMW, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda and now some Italian brands too. India is the world’s largest market for two-wheelers overtaking China. Motorcycles and scooters can be seen everywhere in
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Electric cars have been around for about a decade now, but electric motorcycles are sure taking their sweet time to come into existence. There are a number of startups in the market of making electric two-wheelers now, but the established names of the industry are just beginning to dip their
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by Helen Pike from https://www.cbc.ca Instead of sitting at home when the pandemic shuttered Alberta’s economy, some hopped on the saddle of a motorbike and hit the streets. According to statistics provided by the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC), sales across the province started to climb in April and May and peaked mid-summer. Year
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It Couldn’t Be Better with News every Spectrum Hey, The weather is rapidly changing. The election is almost over and I hope everyone voted. Next week will be damn exciting. I have confidence in America and as you know, in freedom. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com The name White Sox has been linked to the Chicago-based baseball team for more than a century. So tied is this name to the club that you almost never get to see it used on anything or for anything else. At least in America. In Germany, on the other hand,
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Old School Chopper Show Even with the Chinese Covid thing the Show Must Go On and Willie and his crew at Tropical Tattoo did it again. Thanks! Yes, the crowd was a tad smaller than last year, but I did not hear anyone complaining. It just made it easier to get around and in some
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This effort has forced me to think about all the bullshit in my past, the good and the bad. It makes me think about how and why I survived. I’m sure Sonny had to face the same demons when he started to write about his life. I have a close friend who was a member
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by Rachit Vats from https://www.reuters.com Harley-Davidson Inc beat profit expectations on Tuesday as tighter inventories helped drive up prices and it reined in costs as part of Chief Executive Officer Jochen Zeitz’s restructuring plan, sending its shares up as much as 28%. Overall shipments were down only 6% in the third quarter, recovering from a
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from https://www.rushlane.com from https://motorcycles.einnews.com from https://www.business-standard.com from https://www.thehindu.com DELHI, India, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Embarking on a new journey together, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson”), the legendary motorcycle manufacturer and Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest maker of motorcycles and scooters in terms of unit volumes, today announced that the two will ride together in India.
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from https://www.benzinga.com by Ronan Glon from https://autos.yahoo.com Many auto companies are making the move to an electric future. Harley-Davidson Inc, the company best known for loud, gas-powered motorcycles, is starting the electric journey in a different category. Harley-Davidson announced its new brand as the Serial 1 Cycle Company, which will produce electric pedal bicycles. The
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Yamaha Introduces the New 2021 MT-09 Hyper Naked With Class-Leading Specifications Increased Torque, Decreased Weight and Radical New Looks. MARIETTA, Ga. – October 27, 2020 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today introduced the 2021 MT-09 as the new model in the company’s Hyper Naked motorcycle segment. Featuring a torque-rich engine, decreased weight and radical new
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At the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Race at Laguna Seca 2020 A nearly two-second lead over the competition is pretty impressive. The first-ever Drag Specialties King of the Baggers race is officially in the books, and Indian Motorcycle’s only two entries in the entire field took first and third. Any rider or team would
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VINTAGE INTRODUCES ALL-NEW 2020 TRACKER CLASSIC E-BIKE WITH INNOVATIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS TO IMPROVE RIDER COMFORT New 2020 Tracker Classic Blends Performance and Comfort While Maintaining Classic Cruiser Aesthetics and Best-in-Class EV Technology Vintage is well known for blending bygone era aesthetics with modern technology to provide riders an EV experience that is both thrilling and
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The city of Daytona restricted vendor permits during Biketoberfest this year. Bummer. They attempted to shut the event down, but the riders kept coming. A result of severe lock-down meant no vendors at the speedway, boardwalk, main street etc. Events did not happen or were moved. But wait! Destination Daytona was open and had a
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The pilot episode is complete! Ride along with Canadian music legend Pat Savage & his guests in Piemonte & Genoa Italy. Ride windy hills filled with grapes & check out Barollo Wine, Baladin Beer, Genoa Pesto and much more! The Savage Roads coming soon! Vroom.
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by Cameron Evans from https://www.washingtontimes.com MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) – Miles McCarvel didn’t think he was ever going to get his 1972 Harley-Davidson motorcycle back after it was stolen four years ago. On. Oct 13, though, he came home to find the bike leaning up against his garage. The bike looked exactly the same as the
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There are many options out there, but what you need to know is: The best solo seat pivots in the world are from Lowbrow Customs: ✔️ We created a unique, low-profile design ✔️ Super heavy-duty & reliable ✔️ A wide array of mounting styles available ✔️ Made in the USA Choose the perfect seat pivot for
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Are you ready for the SS Takeover in Los Angeles! We’re bringing the Slings out with trophies for all categories! Come out and shine with us at Brookside Park on Nov. 29, 10 am – 4 pm! We’re rolling with an evening ride through Hollywood, DTLA, and Beverly Hills!
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We Break all the Rules! I’m trying to make a list of crates, if I’m ordered pack up my shop and move it to Deadwood. It’s one of those daunting tasks. I love this building, but not LA or California anymore. Got to get outta Dodge. I started to mess with the FXR. I was
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND S&S CYCLE TO RACE AT INAUGURAL ‘KING OF THE BAGGERS’ INVITATIONAL AT LAGUNA SECA Armed with the Indian Challenge & Piloted by Road Racing Champion Tyler O’Hara, Indian & S&S Take on An Entire Field of Harley-Davidsons MINNEAPOLIS (July 13, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, and S&S Cycle today
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2021 Show and Race Announcement Flat Out and Mama Tried fans!! We’ll get right to the point, we as a team we have decided that February of 2021 for the rescheduled Show/Race is just too soon. Wisconsin will not be ready for that. And we don’t want to get everyone stoked and start making travel
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CALLING ALL FEMALE RIDERS! We’re back for another round and expanding the Build. Train. Race Program into the world of Road Racing! We’re ready to hit the asphalt and bring a whole new crew of women road racers to the sport. If you’re a female who is interested in learning how to road race and
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