Yearly Archives: 2021

Laconia Motorcycle Week Seeks Donations After Fire

LACONIA, NH – Cleanup continues a month after a Christmas morning fire gutted the headquarters of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association, while a GoFundMe campaign launched in the wake of the blaze continues to actively seek donations to help pay for the effort and for the replacement of memorabilia. “We …

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Americade Postpones From June Until Late September

LAKE GEORGE, NY – In cautionary move and in hopes that by delaying that perhaps COVID-19 will be in vigorous retreat, Americade announced this afternoon that the 2021 gathering will shift dates from early June until late September. ​”We want to make 100% sure that a 2021 Americade will happen, …

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“If You Had Asked Me…” Details Ridership Dip In CT

Time for another installment of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You,” the column that updates recent stories and contains fresh ones (items that maybe aren’t sufficient to justify a full post), along with a smattering of opinion. Before getting to the news, though, a question: Why …

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Modest Shift in 2021 Lineup For Harley-Davidson

MILWAUKEE – It’s likely been stated many times that changing the direction of a major corporation can be like maneuvering an ocean liner. It’s a process that needs to be done gradually and, hopefully, with precision. That’s certainly true for Harley-Davidson. The company unveiled its 2021 model-year lineup this morning, …

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Royal Enfield Gets Added By Brookfield Indian Dealership

BRROKFIELD, CT – Brookfield Indian Motorcycle is expanding its offerings. The store at 20 Federal Road will soon be selling Royal Enfield models along with Indian motorcycles, with further expansion of brands a distinct possibility. “We like the style, the craftsmanship. We find them to be fun, cool, simple and …

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Street Stuff’s Rich Krasun Succumbs To COVID-19

NORWICH, CT – The owner of the Triumph motorcycle dealership Street Stuff Cycle here has died from COVID-19. Rich Krasun, 69, passed away Jan. 6, according to an obituary shared today by his family. A resident of Preston, CT, Krasun got involved the motorcycle industry in late 1973 when he …

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Finally, An Affordable Electric Motorcycle From Sondors

MALIBU, CA – Perhaps the biggest deterrent to buying an electric motorcycle is price. A Harley-Davidson LiveWire costs upwards of $30,000. An Energica Eva EsseEsse9 has a price tag of $21,250, while the Zero SR/S lists at $19,995. Sure, Zero’s entry FX on-road/off-road model can be had for only $9,295, …

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Piaggio And Vespa Scooters Hot Sellers During Pandemic

NEW YORK – Scooter models made by Piaggio/Vespa were hot sellers across the United States during the pandemic last year as folks sought out fun ways to be socially distant, and that was especially true in the Northeast. Indeed, the region can legitimately be described as a hotbed of scooter …

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Miracle Mile Harley-Davidson Announces Closure

GREAT NECK, NY – Another Harley-Davidson dealership is closing its doors. Miracle Mile Harley-Davidson announced Friday that after “careful consideration and with heavy hearts,” the store at 215 Northern Blvd. will close on Jan. 16. Without getting into specifics, a press release issued by the dealership suggested “the many trials …

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“If You Had Asked Me…” Has More On Bemer And OCC

It’s another installment of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…,” a column that updates recent stories as well as contains fresh items that didn’t warrant a full post or slipped through the cracks. Here goes: “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” That …

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