Motorcycle News
Rockford Fosgate® Presents South Dakota’s All-Out Bagger Show
Rockford Fosgate® is giving us an All-Out Bagger Show – and it’s right down the road from the Sturgis Bike Rally. Beyond the Sprawling prairies, fertile farmland, and glacial lakes of South Dakota, is Harley-Davidson‘s® Outlaw Square. The square, rich in local history, is home to a slew of events that take place throughout the …
A Look Into Harley Davidson’s New H-D1™ MARKETPLACE
Harley Davidson has just revealed the all-new H-D1™ MARKETPLACE to the wide web. The Marketplace is part of a new five-year game plan to expand the brand’s appeal to a younger generation and will provide riders with the ability to find, buy and sell H-D bikes across the country online. The program will be backed …
Triumph Announces Plans For Competition Off-Road Motorcycles
Triumph has just announced they’re working on a series of off-road competition motorcycles – and who better to contribute than off-road championship giants Ricky Carmichael and Ivan Cervantes? The all-new competition-level MX and Enduro bikes are currently under development and will purportedly ‘bring all of Triumph’s engineering expertise to riders and racers worldwide.’ Question is, …
Moto Guzzi Experience Expands To The USA For 2021
The Moto Guzzi Experience is coming to the USA – and they intend to bring you along for the ride. For those of you who don’t know, Moto Guzzi is an Italian company that started in 1921 and currently stands strong as Europe’s longest-running motorcycle manufacturers. They were also, surprisingly, responsible for the world’s first …
Big Bang For Buck at Revzilla’s Get On! Adventure Fest
If there’s one thing I love about the motorcycle community, it’s that y’all know how to party. This week, adventure riders from every walk of life are gearing up, strapping in, and heading to the black hills of Dakota for the promise of memories made while marking up the miles at Revzilla’s Get On! Adventure …
Riders Share: Here’s A $250 Incentive To Buy More Bikes
Riders Share has just released an incentive program that’s going to get you another bike for your garage – and they’re paying you $250 to get on the bandwagon. We all know that purchasing a motorcycle requires a bit of finesse. It can be a daunting and expensive task – and it helps to try …
Zero Motorcycles: Say Hello To The 2022 Zero FXE
With countries like America and Canada promising net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it’s no wonder that more and more motorcycle companies are getting on the energy-efficient bandwagon. Torque remains a huge priority, and the main problem to solve has been power management in an engine that faces more and more limitations. While the battle for …
Rebel Road and Bike Time Rallies Returning to Muskegon, Michigan
Corndogs, live music, tattoo contests…what’s not to love about a motorcycle rally? Given that restrictions are finally loosening up, it’s a relief to announce the revival of a couple of well-loved favorites to Muskegon, Michigan – just in time for the heat. Buckle up and bring some water bottles – according to a report from …
Harley Davidson: World, Meet The Sportster® S
Harley Davidson has given us a sportbike – and not just any sportbike. World, meet the Sportster® S – a trick in HD’s hat that’s been blessed with the Revolution Max powertrain and, like the Pan America, boasts enough torque in the lower powerband to feed a small family for a week. The reveal came at 10am …
KOTB: Kyle Wyman Crowned King Of The Baggers at Laguna Seca
Kyle Wyman has had his hand full (pun intended) since he crashed at Road America, sustaining multiple fractures to his left elbow. Given his new title of King Of The Baggers a scant four weeks after seven shiny titanium screws were introduced to his Olecranon bone (elbow), we’re pretty sure he’s not keen on sitting around. The …
BMW Performance Center Has Riding Courses For Every Motorcyclist
Way down, south of dear Carolina, comes a motorcycle course to Greer, SC. It’s a bird, it’s a plane – it’s BMW, and they slapped the state with a fully stacked motorcycle course stuffed with the world’s best of the best. This past Sunday, the BMW Performance Center housed the BMW U.S. Rider Academy – …
Rich Motorcycle History Uncovered at Peterson Museum’s ADV: Overland Exhibit
Got the itch to put some miles in? Fear not – there’s still a couple of things to do in the country before pockets are emptied into gas tanks, and parking receipts are exchanged for plane tickets. The Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has a treat that they have installed for July 3rd – …
HD’s LiveWire Brand Releases the ‘One’ for Just $21,999
A big announcement came from LiveWire today that has given Harley-Davidson a second shot at the EV motorcycle crown – introducing the LiveWire One. Earlier this year, Harley-Davidson announced the LiveWire brand to help give the electric models a chance among ‘non-HD’ folks. It also gives future EV models made by Harley-Davidson a chance, without …
In Tune with Dave Moss: Racer, Teacher & Suspension Tuning Legend
The motorcycling community is made up of millions of riders worldwide. And this community has been built on the foundation of past generations – like most sports, groups, or communities. Since 1995, Dave Moss Tuning has had one transparent goal, in fact, it’s clearly stated on his website – “Dave Moss has been on a …
Indian Motorcycles and Veterans Charity Ride Gets Vets Back On The Road
If there’s one thing I love, it’s that the motorcycle community is openly accepting of all shapes and sizes – and the Veterans Charity Ride is a key example. The non-profit organization is on their seventh year of completing the Ride To Sturgis for combat veterans who might be in need of a little two-wheeled …
Shooting For The World’s Fastest Tilting Trike
Arcimoto Inc. and Lightning Motorcycles have just made a pact to create the world’s fastest tilting trike – and both companies are stacked to succeed. The collaborative effort is live as of today, with both companies hoping to blast through a few records in the process. I know what you’re thinking. “Why on earth would I want …
Join Us For KTM’s World Adventure Week
Seven days. 1000 km. Prizes galore. Welcome to KTM’s World Adventure Week – where the tough get going with a little sprinkle of fun along the way. KTM’s World Adventure Week starts today and runs July 5 – July 11. Each rider that participates will be given a challenge for every day of the week, …
Indian Creates Patent For Vehicle-Sensitive Radar System
When it comes to safety on the road, WebBikeWorld promotes all things ATTGAT – and a rider’s safety is made that much easier when companies like Indian Motorcycles decide to add safety to the list of gears and gadgets that go in a bike. Take the most recent news from CycleWorld, for example. According to …
Volcon Powersports: The USA-Based Company With Dreams As Fat As Their Tires
With energy efficiency on the rise, it was only a matter of time before an American somebody decided to marry off-roading elements with clean energy in pursuit of the ultimate motorcycle mountain goat – and Volcon Powersports has done just that with the release of their electric motorcycle lineup. Purported on their website as …
Indian Motorcycles Reveals AFT Season Results at Lima Half-Mile
Indian Motorcycles factory rider (and two-time Grand National Champion) Briar Bauman has just taken first place at Indian Motorcycles’ own American Flat Track (AFT) season – and he’s tearing up the track with his 18th career win – a second SuperTwins class victory for the Lima Half-Mile. Fellow Indian riders Brandon Robinson and Jared Vanderkooi …
The Tough Turban: Freedom of Expression for the Modern Motorcyclist
Freedom of expression is so incredibly important to the motorcycle community – without it, riders wouldn’t be who they are today. Vic Bath, a Sikh, Canadian motorcyclist and creative lead at marketing firm Zulu Alpha Kilo, grew up with a father who saw the Harley Davidson motorcycle as a symbol of that freedom – and …
Eye Candy: A Bike Company Plays Pea-Shooter with the ABC 500
I’m not typically one to yoink two thumbs up for minimalist motorcycles – but even I have to admit that the ABC 500 is a pretty machine. The bike’s stark design, ‘everything is carbon fiber vibe and homage to the rich heritage of American racing history, has created a heady cocktail keeping viewers coming back …
Riders Share Motorcycle Rental Program Now Offers Off-Road Bikes
Riders Share is a motorcycle rental company that offers rentals to riders from all walks of life – and now their diverse showroom has expanded to include off-road motorcycles. According to Guillermo Cornejo, owner of Riders Share, the rental program not only offers the newest models (for all terrains) from giants such as BMW, Ducati, …
Rent a Chief With Expansion of Indian Motorcycle’s Rental Program
America’s first motorcycle company has just expanded their Rental Program – and they’re putting their best foot forward with this one. Indian Motorcycles will be offering this rental program to 14 new affiliates, available in Canada and the United States – providing a total of 25 locations, including San Diego, Sturgis, Austin, Nashville, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Panama …
“Best Motorcycle of 2021” Goes To…
Sound the trumpets and toot the horns – the Ducati Multistrada V4 S has just won a ‘Best Motorcycle of 2021’ award. The award came via Robb Report, a luxury magazine that set the first-production motorcycle above the rest with their ‘best of the best’ issue, released yesterday. Robb Report’s award is quoted to “recognize(s) …
MIC ‘Ride With Us’ Program Gets “New Riders, Riding More”
On June 21st, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) launched their first market expansion program, christened “Ride With Us.” According to a report from MIC, this multi-faceted program has a single goal: To get ‘more riders, riding more.’ Because of this goal, MIC is also offering a 45-minute ride experience for those who have never been …
New Details On Harley Davidson’s Mystery Bike Via July Event
Harley Davidson has just revealed their new virtual launch experience – and it looks like they have a new bike on their hands to pan out to the populace. According to a report from Motorcycle.com, the new mid-season motorcycle reveal, dubbed “Evolution To Revolution,” will be held July 13, 2021, at 10:00 CDT, with availability …
Stuntman Alex Harvill Passes During Warmup For World Record Jump
It’s a sad day when the motorcycle community loses a gem like Alex Harvill. The stuntman passed last week on Thursday, following an attempt at a world-record ramp jump of 351 feet. According to a report from CNN, Harvill was trying to beat the current record set by Australia’s Robbie Maddison in 2008. He was …
Harley Davidson: New LiveWire Motorcycle Details Revealed Via VIN Filing
Someone just slipped out the name of Harley Davidson’s new Electric Motorcycle – and we’re not mad at it. Meet Harley Davidson’s new LiveWire motorcycle: The LiveWire One. According to MCN, the information came via a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) file that Harley-Davidson submitted to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The files …
Iconic ‘Gentleman Jack’ Dark Horse To Be Auctioned For Armed Services
2021 marks the fifth year in a row that Jack Daniels and Indian Motorcycles have partnered up to release some stylish – and seriously smooth – keepsakes for the masses. Their new brainchild is the byproduct of Indian Motorcycles’ Dark Horse Roadmaster and thematics inspired by the classic Jack Daniels Whiskey. Christened the “Gentleman Jack,” …
New Comfort Seat Now Conditions Cabooses For Indian Challengers
If I had been told as a kid that motorcycles would eventually receive the luxury of air-conditioned seats, I would have tried to call someone’s bluff. After all, the concept of a cool set of cheeks on a sweltering day is the stuff that every motorcyclist covets, at one point or another. And Indian Motorcycles …
Keith Hale: 40 Years With a 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport
At the root of every good marriage is a strong partnership – and the bond between Keith Hale and his 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is nothing short of heart-warming. According to a report from MotorcyclistOnline, San Francisco-based artist Keith Hale purchased the Ducati from Jack’s Motorcycles in Fresno, California, at the green age of …
Wisconsin Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail Passes Now Open To All
With the days officially opening up into summer and the heat hitting harder than a cicada on a windy day, it’s only natural to look for some recreational fun in the shade. Enter Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources. The DNR is an association that has approved the use of their off-highway motorcycle trails by non-residents …
Laconia Motorcycle Week Is Back In Full Force At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
As unprecedented limitations ease up and the hopes of hitting the track are high, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) plans on a big week for thousands of motorists – and they’ve got 20 hours until the grand opening. According to the LaconiaMcWeek website, the Laconia Motorcycle Week began as a gypsy tour in 1916, with the …
Kia Advert Humiliates Safety Code Between Drivers And Riders
Every once in a while, I stumble across an article on my early morning perusal of news that highlights something so outlandishly stupid, I can’t help but bring it to the table as-is, in full light and with an apple in its ugly little mouth. Today appears to be a ‘once in a while’ kind …
Innovation Station: Honda’s Anti-Stalling, Hydraulic “Safety Clutch” Patent
We have all heard the phrase “better safe than sorry.” But is that phrase really true for the moto world? Honda thinks so – and they’ve logged quite a few hours in the lab. According to a report from AutoCarIndia, the Japanese manufacturer has filed a patent for a new clutch-by-wire system for motorcycles. The …
A Glimpse Into The Future For Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is planning a squeaky entry when it comes to future plans – and they don’t like to put all their eggs in one basket. According to a report from RideApart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the parent company of Kawasaki Motorcycles, has just laid out a plan on how to tackle the next handful …
