LENOX, MA – Resting atop a bike stand in the far rear of the showroom at North’s Service here is a light yellow and turquoise motorcycle with a stealth history. Amazingly, the exquisite Swedish-made 1973 Monark enduro model has been hiding in plain sight since

LOS ANGELES – BMW is looking to grow its customer base in the U.S. and double its market share to 10 percent in the next three years. Another goal is to increase its dealer network in the U.S. from 150 today to 200 by 2020. “After Germany, the USA will …

BMW Motorrad today announced that a new bagger will be joining its motorcycle lineup. The K 1600 B will utilize the brand’s inline, six-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower and a maximum torque of 185 Nm. It will feature fixed hard bags and chrome-plated silencers. The new model will also …

BOSTON – Kev-Marv Productions, promoter of the Northeast Motorcycle Expo series of winter motorcycle shows, is apparently seeking a new venue here after opting out of the

HUDSON, NY – Business is back to normal at Moto Coffee Machine. Java lovers in search of fall sunshine relaxed at sidewalk tables outside the coffee cafe, motorcycle apparel and repair shop, and used bike outlet at 357 Warren St. this week. Inside, some customers gathered at their laptops at the …

WOODSTOCK, NY – Piotr Woronkowicz was working in his second floor office yesterday evening around sunset when abrupt flashes of light from outside got his attention. Looking out the window, he spotted the source of the distraction – a nosey photographer/reporter across the street snapping pics of his small, bright …

Might motorcycle racing of some kind – any kind – finally find a truly popular platform that attracts street riders in the U.S. to the sport as spectators and fans? It’s just a hunch, and only a hunch, but my gut’s telling me that the popularity of flat track racing …

WATERTOWN, CT – Remember the old line about going to a fight and a hockey game broke out? Well, that’s kind of what happened Sunday at the Harvest Cruze car show here: a motorcycle showed up. Actually, it was a highly-customized, hot rod trike owned by Domenic Flammia of Waterbury, …

EAST TROY, WI – American sport bike builder EBR (Erik Buell Racing) is looking to produce a less expensive model. In a press release this morning announcing the release of its 2017 model-year motorcycles, EBR owner Bill Melvin said that “work is proceeding on a sub-$10k platform for 2018.” What …

BETHEL, CT – The monthly (and sometimes twice a month) Spark! motorcycle gathering at Molten Java coffee bar had some extra juice Wednesday evening when Roland DeLongoria, regional sales manager for Piaggio, rode in on a 2017 Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Flying Fortress. DeLongoria has been taking it to dealers this …

WASHINGTON – Electric motorcycle maker Zero is recalling 96 of its 2015 model-year SR, S, DS and X motorcycles for an electrical issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports the affected motorcycles “have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient power output. During high-power demand, the anti-lock brake system …

WATERBURY, CT – The rain held off and the vintage and custom bikes rolled into Doc’s Motorcycle Parts today for the store’s 47th annual customer appreciation day and motorcycle show. A sunny sky would have no doubt resulted into a larger turnout, but those who attended were treated not only …

BROOKFIELD, CT – The new Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, which quietly started selling bikes about three weeks ago, plans a Grand Opening celebration at its 20 Federal Road location on Saturday and Sunday.

It’s the September installment of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” Maybe it’s because so many weekends of late had the threat of rain, which severely curtailed my riding, but I’ve got my cranky pants on. Or maybe it’s just because I’m so unenthused by the …

WOODBURY, CT – A new store on Route 6 featuring motorcycle apparel and accessories quietly opened for business on Tuesday. Fowlers USA offers riding jackets and pants, gloves and other gear, and is owned by Sasha Fowler-LeBlanc and her husband, Todd LeBlanc. The retail business may be new, but its …