Road Tests

My computer smoked this morning, like the first time I fired by ’48 Panhead. The pistons screamed and exhaust shot through rusting holes in the 50-year-old pipes. I tore it down the next day. My computer was trying desperately to send me a message. I responded and clicked on that button to download new e-mail […]

When we visited the recent Long Beach International Motorcycle Show where about every manufacturer struts out their new rides, we were hit by sensory overload. Enough billet and chrome and paint and leather to reupholster the face of Mars and its two moons to boot. But as we waded through the acres of bikes and

The Team for the Bikernet Night-Rod Test. A Bikernet Reader requested a road test on a Night Rod a new V-Rod version. I rode one of the first V-Rods in 2002 and road tested it for American Rider magazine. I didn’t care for the bike much. I didn’t like the Toyota cooling system, the high

The “Renegade SE” is a limited edition, very exclusive motorcycle, with only 50 units will be sold in the US. Orders are taken on a first come first serve basis with non-refundable deposits of 25% required at time of placing order. The Renegade SE is available in three (3) color ways reflecting the same flame

We caught up with Chris Ferrell, the driving force behind Greene County Choppers of Springfield, MO, just as he was heading for the airport and a flight to Chicago. No, it wasn’t a Christmas vacation. He was flying out to the Windy City to see a customer who needed some service done on his motorcycle,

Stacy, the girl behind the O School Apparel Line. Here’s a wild one. We hooked up with O School Choppers through Bikernet as they opened their shop. We stayed in touch, because we want to deliver as man class sources of reasonably priced choppers as possible. We kept in touch, and when we heard they

Branscomb Richmond, star of Renegade and Scorpion King, supported the Indian motorcycle effort until the very end, but he didn’t lose the spirit. Recently, with a hot team of bike enthusiasts including, Robert J. Page, and Murray Smith, former CEO of Indian Motorcycles, they kicked off a new line of custom motorcycles called American Motorcycle

Saxon has honed and refined its entire model line for 2007. Dozens of improvements enhance the ride and performance of each 2007 Saxon Model, including adding Brembo brakes and Progressive suspension as standard equipment. Also new this year, they’ve introduced the thunderous new pro street Villain, with its low profile and huge 300mm rear tire,

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2007) – Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low chassis, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. The new Sportster model was

In 1998, we launched Victory Motorcycles with the simple belief that Americans could design and build the most innovative bikes in the world. That meant ignoring the status quo and pushing the boundaries of style, design and engineering. With the introduction of award-winning motorcycles like the Vegas, Hammer, Kingpin and Vegas Jackpot, we showed that

Brass Balls Bobbers are built by Darwin Motorcycles, LLC. “The above average bikes for the average Joe”.Brass Balls Bobbers are built in a 10,000 square foot facility by builders and fabricators with over 60 years combined experience, utilizing modern manufacturing processes and equipment, headed up by a former TOP FUEL CHAMPION & Master Builder, Sam

I see Jack Daniels ads everywhere. I got a lift to pick up my blacked out Road King from Larry Settle’s shop in Harbor city. That’s less than two stinkin’ miles from our Wilmington ghetto headquarters and there’s two sky-high Jack Daniels billboards along the streets leading home. Are they running banners on Bikernet? Hell

MILAN (Nov. 14, 2006) – It’s time to take to the street with attitude and style as Buell brings on the new Lightning Super TT XB12STT packed with tenacious performance and distinctive urban character. The Lightning Super TT, launched recently at the EICMA 64th Annual International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy, is built for battle

In the Company’s 2007 five bike line-up, four are crowned with 300 series rear tires and its flagship, the Bulldog, is reintroduced with EFI. Big Dog Motorcycles, the leader in the high style cruiser niche and number 2 American V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer, unveiled its complete 2007 model line and made another giant leap forward in

Victory is a sharp organization tied to 1.9 billion-a-year, Polaris Industries. When they took on establishing another American Motorcycle name, they didn’t mess around, and they’re still not fooling around. Their bikes have the best reputation in the industry for reliability and warranty claims. Where many companies shoot for 30 dealers country wide, Victory already

Buell Blast for the Harley-HesitantI’ll begin my story in 2004 with an ‘04 – Sportster Custom 1200; the first year Harley-Davidson rubber-mounted the Sportster motor. Feeling very confident with my new motorcycle license proudly placed in my wallet, I hopped on this bike and was ready to cruise the West Coast. I made it around

From the company that gave the world French Fries, Bridgett Bardot and lots of bad jokes about WWII, here comes a bike that might just save the day. It’s called the Wakan (no, not named after wacko actor Christopher Walken) and carries a 1640cc (100 inches) S&S motor nestled in a 54-inch wheelbase, single spine

Harry Bostard, Hardbikes long distance test rider on the left, and Bob Kay, Hardbikes VP, on right, both packing Girls of Bikernet. Lucky Bastards.Hermitage, PA – July 31, 2006 – Hardbikes torture tests their production motorcycles with real world riding to ensure durability, performance and quality workmanship. Harry Bostard, infamous biker-at-large and Motor Drome rider,

This just may be the coolest, once in a lifetime, vacation opportunity ever made available to motorcyclists anywhere, past, present or future. PRO-ONE has just announced they are in the process of picking applicants to fill a limited number of spaces for the first PRO-ONE CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE. Actually there are two different EXPERIENCE packages.

A SPS book for every build.Even though this is a production Sucker Punch Sally custom, they know just how to add that traditional old school twist like no other production company on the planet. It’s not a hugely complicated custom bike, but Sucker Punch Sally's team still spends a tremendous time making sure everything is

This is an interesting bit of info. Victory was kind enough to share their demographics and sales data to the media, so we thought we’d pass it on, as intriguing insight into our industry and the future of Victory. Here goes:The following information will cover the market, the state of Victory, their focus on apparel

When we say “Victory – The New American Motorcycle” the word “New” refers to our philosophy of building motorcycles. We take a fresh, modern, forward-thinking approach. We salute and respect the past while pushing the boundaries of technology and design. We utilize sophisticated engine technology for outstanding performance and reliability that has earned us high

These bikes are 1910 reproductions. The origins of the bikes started ten years ago with Mike Hanlon. Mike is a master mold maker, machinist, and overall motorcycle enthusiast. The Boss, Mike Hanlon. Mike became fascinated with the unbelievable quality and tolerances of the casting that was taken for granted as standard practice a hundred years

This is a stimulating year for many reasons. Some profess the industry’s down; others are rolling out new models as fast as they can dream ‘em up. What’s it mean? Where will life lead us on our wild journey to utopia? I’ll tell you what. Put all the bullshit aside. We live in motorcycle heaven.