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First Custom Nightster Road Test

It usually starts with a piqued interest. The recognition of V-Twin powered pipes in the distance. Sometimes the fever bites so hard it consumes your life. Other times it is a slow process by which you gradually become enveloped in the fever such as Richard LaPlante’s book called “Hog Fever.” That is exactly what happened […]

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Limited Edition 2008 Big Dog Mastiff

WICHITA, Kansas (March 11, 2008) – Big Dog Motorcycles, the leading manufacturer of high performance, high style motorcycles, continues to stir excitement in the premium cruiser niche with the launch of its all-new 2008 Limited Edition Mastiff, now on sale in its nationwide network of nearly 100 dealers.Clad in striking gloss black, the Limited Edition

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2010 Sportster 883 Iron

  This is the only still shot Jon allowed us to take. Once he was on this tight puppy, there was no stopping.I requested the most simple / basic bike in the Sportster line up, and that's exactly what they gave me. I wasn't sorry, after riding her for a while, but I was in

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Deep South Comes To Bikernet

Editor's Note: We met Deep South through Andy Meadors, the former Marketing genius, with Big Bear Choppers. He seemed excited about this new company, so we're following his lead. Check 'em out:Deep South Choppers, (DSC) is established as a nationally marketed American v-twin custom motorcycle shop, and now entering in the custom production micro-manufacturing segment

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New Harleys for 2010

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT NINE NEW MODELS FOR 2010–More Performance, Features and Value Across Six Motorcycle Platforms.MILWAUKEE (July 25, 2009) – Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with nine new motorcycle models, the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the Motor Company. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and technology in a

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The Kiwi Indian Mantra

Shot during a 6000 mile road tour.When I'm riding my classic Indians I often hear folks say,” You can't ride old bikes very far, they're unreliable.” I chuckle, kick the dust alongside the highway, and explain. “It's not the motorcycle that's the problem, it's the builder. Most motorcycles are damn reliable, if well built,” I

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Win A Sucker Punch Sally Slim

Click here to enter!I live in a fairly arid part of Colorado, we don’t get a ton of rain…except this year. It's the first day this month that is hasn’t showered like a Filipino monsoon, and I received a greasy e-mail from Bandit that read something like…“Got that SPS bike feature done? The eye in

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Lorenzo Lamas Cycles First Article/Rat Rocket Concept Bike

During one of the toughest economic times in the history of this fine land, Lorenzo Lamas and Ralph Randolph, of Knockout Motorcycles, are kicking off a motorcycle company, Lorenzo Lamas Cycles. It just goes to demonstrate the true entrepreneurial American, never-say-die, spirit. I joke that we're not building toasters here. Our market is severely limited

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2009 Night Rod Special

Wild Texas Bikernet Test Rider was told, “Don't buy the test bikes,” but noo. The V-Rod has always been a strange curiosity for me, as a rider, an enthusiast, and as a writer. When I got my first glimpse of a V-Rod in 2002, I was let down a little by many of it’s styling

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Saxon Budget Henchman for 2009

2009 Saxon Henchman Bio New for 2009, the Henchman from Saxon Motorcycle, Co. is a stunning combination of Retro styling and high quality components. Available to the consumer at just $18,800 with a 41mm telescopic front end, or $19,500 with a springer front end, the Henchman cuts no corners. All Henchman come with an S&S

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New Dark Custom Sportster

MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2009) – With a defiant attitude embracing the pure essence of riding, the new Iron 883 model is the latest Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycle. Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles like the Iron 883 have stood against the grain since their introduction in 1957, when the modern rebel culture was being bred from restless veterans

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2009 Big Dog Wolf

I received my marching orders by courier from the Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters, editorial boardroom publisher's assistant. I was assigned to test a Big Dog motorcycle for Bikernet. I ask Bandit, “Cool, can I ride the Coyote like I did back in October for the '09 model release?” I attended the gathering with editors from all

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