Japanese manufacturers build motorcycles that are “significantly more reliable” than those made by companies in the U.S. and Europe, according to a just-released “Consumer Reports” survey of subscribers. They provided their experiences on more than 12,300 bikes built between 2008 and 2014. Yamaha/Star was judged to be the most reliable …
Read More »Magnum X-1 Turns It Up to 11
Victory’s newest bagger, the 2016 Magnum X-1 that was unveiled Saturday night at Daytona Beach Bike Week, provides a way to be heard (besides loud exhaust pipes) thanks to a 200-watt, 10-speaker sound system that the company declares
Read More »Oil Drippings: Hamlin, Royal Enfield, PA Show
Here goes with more Oil Drippings: News and Opinion as well as links to stories from elsewhere. – What gives with Hamlin Cycles in Bethel, CT? It opened last April and became a Moto Guzzi dealer more than three months ago, but its bare-bones, amateurish website gives the impression of an …
Read More »Does Victory Have Electric Plans?
Talk about moving quickly. It was less than a month ago that Polaris acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo, Inc., and already the company has a brand and model in mind. Polaris announced the deal on Jan. 15. Only 12 days later, on Jan. 27, it filed with the …
Read More »Victory Recall Involves 11 Models
More than 2,000 Victory motorcycles from the 2013 through 2015 model years are being recalled to replace fuel pumps that may have been
Read More »Is Polaris Really “Bullish” On Victory?
It has been said that actions speak louder than words. If that’s true, Polaris needs to stop with the “bullish” lip-service and either pay some serious attention to its Victory brand or put all its eggs in Indian’s basket. As it currently stands,
Read More »Victory Unwraps Magnum For 2015
Victory released its 2015 model lineup today, adding a new premium bagger called the Magnum. With an MSRP starting at $21,999, Victory proclaims that the Magnum has “a 21-inch (front) wheel, slammed back-end, custom paint, and our best performing sound system ever.” Powering the Magnum is Victory’s “Freedom 106” V-twin …
Read More »Victory Is Recalling Various 2014 Models
Victory is recalling certain 2014 model-year motorcycles due to insufficient crankcase clearance that might result in
Read More »Victory Debuts “Gunner” Bobber
Victory used the Chicago stop on the Progressive International Motorcycle Show tour to unveil its new 2015 Gunner bobber today. With an MSRP starting at $12,999, the Gunner has a six-speed gearbox and is powered by the brand’s standard 106 cubic inch V-twin motor. With a suede titanium metallic and …
Read More »Harley-Davidson Sales Rise In 2013
Harley-Davidson sold more than a quarter-million motorcycles in 2013 with sales in the U.S. and worldwide rising 4.4 percent each. The company reported today that it sold 260,839 new bikes last year, up from 249,849 in 2012, and that it expects to ship between 279,000 and 284,000 motorcycles in 2014, …
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