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Out of all the charity rides across Connecticut during the course of a year, this one stands out. It’s called the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. It features dapperly dressed riders navigating classic and vintage-looking motorcycles while raising money to battle prostate cancer and prevent suicide. “We need lots of motorcycles. It’s …

NEWINGTON, CT – After a more than three-week delay due to high water levels on the Connecticut River, the seasonal Chester-Hadlyme and Rocky Hill-Glastonbury ferries resume operation today following the winter hiatus.  Ferry service is set to start at 7 a.m. and will run daily through Nov. 30. Hours of …

Motorcycle deaths have soared in Missouri in the wake of that state’s repeal of a universal helmet law in 2020. Last year was the deadliest ever for riders with 174 fatalities. Only 77 of the victims were known to be wearing a helmet. The new data from the Missouri Department …

HARTFORD – The line of five motorcycles parked outside of Petrolhead Café early Saturday afternoon made a subtle statement by the badges on their gas tanks. There were four Triumph models – a Trophy, a Street Twin, a Thruxton and a Bonneville – and a lone Harley-Davidson Sportster variant. A …

ROCKVILLE, CT – Details haven’t been revealed, but GasGas motorcycle dealer Kaplan Cycles has revealed a “partnership” with Buell Motorcycle to expand its offerings. It is now selling the American-built brand’s sport bike (and upcoming cruiser) models. In videos posted Thursday on YouTube, Kaplan Cycles invited riders to “buy yours …

MINNEAPOLIS – Anyone with a savvy knowledge of Indian motorcycles – or “motocycles” as they were originally known – will be thrilled to learn that some old-time names are being dusted off and revived. In announcing five Scout versions for the 2025 model year on Tuesday, Indian revealed that the …

MILWAUKEE – LiveWire unveiled its third model on Thursday, an electric “performance cruiser” called the S2 Mulholland. It joins the existing S2 Del Mar roadster, which was released in 2023, and its original LiveWire One, which began as a Harley-Davidson model in 2019 before the company separated LiveWire into a …

TAMPA, FL – It was a pricey special edition model from Ducati and Lamborghini that was first revealed in September 2022. The limited-run 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini was described as “the most alluring Streetfighter that Ducati has ever produced.” With only 630 units slated to be assembled – at …

Packaging in grocery store items may be getting smaller, but motorcycle manufacturers keep upsizing models. Size apparently does matter as Husqvarna yesterday debuted the “scrambler-inspired” Svartpilen 801 street model. It presumably replaces the Svartpilen 701. Available beginning in April, the Svartpilen 801 is powered by a 799cc parallel-twin engine that …

WETHERSFIELD, CT – The number of registered cars, trucks and motorcycles that display classic license plates continues to grow in Connecticut, increasing by 3,356 over the past year. According to data supplied this week by the state Department of Motor Vehicles at RIDE-CT’s request, a total of 90,511 cars, trucks …

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson today added to its 2024 model-year lineup by introducing a limited-edition Hydra-Glide Revival. It also announced “Tobacco Fade” versions of its Low Rider ST, Ultra Limited and Tri-Glide Ultra. In doing so, it continued to stake its territory as an exclusive, luxury brand and less as the …

Are you a motorcycle novice interested in learning to ride and get licensed?  Are you already riding on a motorcycle permit, but wish to get licensed. Have you been riding with a motorcycle endorsement, but would like to improve your skills? If your answer is “Yes” to any of these …

A lot has been made in recent years about older riders calling it quits and younger folks not taking up riding. Despite the suggested trends, motorcycle registrations in Connecticut have remained relatively steady over the past five years.  Figures from the state Department of Motor Vehicles show there were 84,836 …

HARWINTON, CT – It doesn’t take psychographic analysis to know that the motorcycling community has changed significantly over the past two decades. As odd as it may seem, while it sometimes appears that there are more motorcycles on the roads on pleasant summer days, a contrary argument can be made …

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson lovers will want to immediately check their bank balances and credit ratings. The company today announced some new models for 2024. They include a CVO Pan America adventure bike with a starting price of $28,399 and a CVO Road Glide ST beginning at $42,999. There are also …