IRVINE, CA – Female motorcycle ownership in the U.S. is at an all-time high with women accounting for 14 percent of all of owners, according to the latest data from the Motorcycle Industry Council. That’s up from the eight percent reported in

The video came out six months ago, but is still being posted on social media. It’s from Samsung and shows what’s described as a Safety Truck driving down a road in Argentina. Cars pass it after seeing that the road ahead is clear via a video display. Samsung explains,

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson has recently begun offering a few perks to select owners as well as prospective owners. Members of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) are now getting complimentary admission to

UNION VALE, NY – The unseasonably warm weather for mid-December prompted some two-wheeled exploration with friends Carl Foster, Brian O’Neil and Bob Rosen on Sunday, and our big “find” was the Tail Winds Cafe, a hilltop breakfast and lunch eatery at

CANAAN, NY – Being the foodie that I am, I’ve always endeavored to make my riding days more robust with visits to out-of-the-way eateries that exude their own unique

NEW YORK – Has there ever been a time in motorcycling’s history when there has been such a huge variety of bikes available to riders? Sure, there were more manufacturers in

Big changes loom for Royal Enfield and for the dealers that have sold the brand in the U.S. for the past 15 years. Effective Jan. 1, distribution of the 500cc motorcycles that are made in India will handled by

NEW YORK – The outgoing CEO of Ducati North America, Dominique Cheraki, attended the Progressive International Motorcycle Show over the weekend and touted the company’s new 2016 models to the press. On Jan. 1, he will become

NEW YORK – With fall bringing so many new model announcements from various manufacturers, this weekend’s Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center promises to be an improvement over recent years, and shaves and boot shines will be free! The doors open at

Another month has gone by. That’s time enough for a sufficient number of news stories and events to have accrued to generate some thoughts and opinions. So, here goes with another edition of “If you had asked I would have told you that…”

It was hours after sunset and somewhere in a remote section of Baja California that the front tire of the 2009 Honda CRF450X trail bike that 20-year-old Tanner Janesky was riding hit a rock, which instantly slammed the wheel into another rock. The impact dislodged the front brake caliper, leaving …

KENT, CT – Iron Horse Customs has a bigger stable. The custom motorcycle builder and repair shop stages a grand opening today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at its new 21 Bridge Street (Route 341) location, just west of the Route 7 intersection. The building is the former home …

TORRINGTON, CT – It’s never easy parting with an old friend, so I wasn’t surprised Sunday when I looked in the rear view mirror and saw a sad-faced Phil Pepper giving his 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing what might be one last fond look. Friend Brian O’Neil and I had …

Polaris is recalling more than 9,000 of its Slingshot reverse trikes from the 2015 and 20126 model years for an electrical issue that may result in headlight failure. The company says 9,182 of its Slingshot SLs built between April 21, 2014 and October 23, 2015 and Slingshot SL SEs manufactured …

Is it too soon to start looking ahead to 2016 or would it be proper to wait until after the last  big event of 2015 – the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City next weekend? Regardless, while many events haven’t firmed up dates for the coming year, several have. …