National News

SANTA CRUZ, CA – Electric motorcycle maker Zero has debuted its 2017 lineup that features more torque and power, less weight and, most importantly, greater range. The company boasts that it’s offering “the world’s first production electric motorcycle to exceed 200 miles on a single charge.” The Zero S street …

Suzuki is recalling 1,890 units of its GW250 model from the 2013, 2015 and 2017  model years to install an improved bake light assembly and a water protective cover, as necessary, free of charge.

BMW is out with an entry-level GS model – the 2017 G 310 GS, derived from last year’s G 310 R. Employing a single-cylinder, 313cc engine that has 34 horsepower, the G 310 GS weighs in at 373 pounds and claims a top speed of 89 miles per hour. No …

  MILAN, Italy – They won’t hit dealerships for another year, but Husqvarna today used the EICMA show to announce two new street models; the Vitpilen 401 and the Svartpilen 401. Also unwrapped was a concept model; the Vitpilen 401 Aero. In launching its new “Real Street” range, Husqvarna said …

MILAN, Italy – A smaller Multistrada and two more Scrambler models are on the way from Ducati for 2017.  The Italian manufacturer used the EICMA show to introduce the Multistrada 950 as well as the Scrambler Desert Sled and Scrambler Cafe Racer today. 

LAS VEGAS – The Harley-Davidson Cafe is closing its doors on Sunday after 19 years of serving the “Best Bar-B-Que in Las Vegas” from its location on The Strip. A closing notice is posted on the restaurant’s website, and a memorabilia auction is already underway. The Harley-Davidson Cafe opened on …

MILWAUKEE – Royal Enfield’s North American subsidiary is hoping to bring the Himalayan adventure and touring model to the U.S. in 2017. The 411cc, single-cylinder model was announced back in February, but hasn’t been exported to the states by the India-based manufacturer. In an article published today by Powersports Business, …

LONDON – Triumph today revealed a new throw-back bike with loads of modern amenities in the Bonneville Bobber. Just when you thought the Bonneville couldn’t become more retro, it has with a solo seat, slash-cut silencers and black wire-spoked wheels. The look is both simple and captivating. The Bobber is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

MILWAUKEE – India-based Royal Enfield put down some roots over the weekend by opening a North American headquarters and flagship store at

LOS ANGELES – “Harley and the Davidsons” was a hit for the Discovery Channel last week. The three-part, six-hour miniseries about the founding and early years of Harley-Davidson was “the most-watched

MILWAUKEE – Layoffs are coming to Harley-Davidson with some 200 jobs being cut at U.S. plants. Workers at the factory in Springettsbury Township in Pennsylvania were notified at a meeting Wednesday with the local union reporting that 117 full and part-time positions will be lost. The layoffs will begin in …