The Ducati MH900e is one of those bikes that looks like it’s moving even when parked, and Doug Barker of Watertown, CT desired one from the get-go back in 2000. “When it came out, I wanted one,” he reported, recalling that his wife wanted to ride two-up, though, so he …
Read More »Motus Demo Rides Elicit Praise
NASHUA, NH – Motus just may be the least known motorcycle brand in the U.S., but some astute riders traveled more three hundred miles this past weekend just to ride a few more on examples of the pricey American-made sport touring bike. Rocket Moto Sport, currently the lone Motus dealer …
Read More »Test Ride: Ducati Multistrada S
A trip Friday up the Hudson River to visit the good folks at Hudson Valley Motorcycles in Ossining, NY. Second generation owner Rich Alexander and his team are hosting the
Read More »Slingshot Turns Heads On Test Drive
Cops waved. Pedestrians stared. Other drivers did double-takes. Some folks whipped out phones to take pictures. Others gave the thumbs-up sign. All it took to get such intense attention was to drive around parts of New Haven and West Haven for an hour or so Thursday afternoon in a Polaris …
Read More »“Mad Men” Era Photographer Dies In NYC
Update: Donald L. Miller died Saturday (June 20, 2015) in New York City at the age of 83 after suffering a stroke. This column appeared last Sept. 16. It was a pleasure knowing him, hearing his stories and eating his scones, if only for a short while… Donald L. Miller …
Read More »Gallery Of Laconia Motorcycle Week
LACONIA, NH – It’s a yearly ritual. Bill Smith of Harwinton, CT rides (or trailers) his Suzuki Bandit here for Laconia Motorcycle Week. He escapes the grind of working as a computer expert for IBM and serving as a firefighter and secretary of a local volunteer fire department. He meets …
Read More »Zero Motorcycles Offer Silent Zip
NEW HAVEN, CT – There are things we do when riding that we don’t even think about. Pulling in the clutch and downshifting when approaching a stoplight comes to mind. So does upshifting when the engine’s sound indicates that it’s time to do so. The hands-on nature of motorcycling, and …
Read More »1919 Henderson Runs Like A Watch
RHINEBECK, NY – As promised, more from Pat Murphy of Marcellus, NY on his 1919 Henderson. “It looks old but it’s new on the inside,” Murphy said last weekend at the Rhinebeck Grand National Meet, declaring that the vintage bike runs like a watch. He takes it for a ride …
Read More »Zero Demo At New Haven Powersports
NEW HAVEN, CT – New Haven Powersports isn’t a Zero dealer, but the California manufacturer of electric motorcycles nonetheless plans to bring three demo models to 143 Whalley Ave. on Saturday to allow curious riders to
Read More »Plans Set For Springfield Museums’ Indian Day
SPRINGFIELD, MA – The sixth annual Indian Day at the Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St., will this year pay tribute to Bob’s Indian of Etters, PA “for its many years of supporting the heritage of classic Indian cycles. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, …
Read More »“Premium” Honda Costs $184,000
TORRANCE, CA – What’s the most that you’d pay for a motorcycle? Would you ever fork over $184,000? That’s Honda’s asking price for the limited edition RC213V-S, a 2016 model based on the company’s MotoGP machine. It’s being offered
Read More »Rhinebeck Show Draws Riders
RHINEBECK, NY – Bill Damian remembers the first time he came to the Rhinebeck Grand National Meet. It was five or six years ago and he rode in on a 1939 Harley-Davidson U model, coming all the way from
Read More »BMW’s New Concept A Scrambler
MUNICH – It was just a couple of weeks ago that BMW unveiled a bagger labeled “Concept 101.” Now, it’s out with a scrambler concept. Based on the R Nine T, it’s dubbed “Concept Path 22” and features a high exhaust and dual purpose tires. Whereas the Concept 101 name …
Read More »Neracar Shown At Gillette Castle
EAST HADDAM, CT – It was 5½ years ago that I wrote about David Perillo’s Neracar, and flippantly suggested that the 1922 model-year motorcycle should perhaps be festooned with a sign saying “For Display Purposes Only” as it looked more suited for a museum than the open road. Yes, it …
Read More »Vintage Honda Scrambler Gets Restored
WATERBURY, CT – An old love such as a motorcycle can be an expensive mistress – especially when a full restoration is required. Brian Normandin of Torrington, CT only paid $300 for his 1966 Honda 305 Scrambler. It was a year old when he bought it used for a price …
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