The cost of buying a new Indian just got a lot cheaper. In an unveiling at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally late last night, the company surprised with a new, smaller Scout model for 2015. It will have a base MSRP of only $10,999 – thousands less than the existing models, …
Read More »Dyna Low Rider Is Latest Harley-Davidson Recall
A recall by Harley-Davidson of some 3,361 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles from the 2014 model year for an ignition switch that may turn the bike off while its moving is underway. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, “In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow …
Read More »Harley-Davidson Revives Road Glide for 2015
After a one-year absence, Harley-Davidson announced today that it is bringing back the Road Glide for 2015. The Road Glide and Road Glide Special touring models will begin arriving in dealerships on Aug. 26. “Road Glide has always had an incredibly passionate following, which is why its return to the …
Read More »Is Polaris Slingshot Really A Motorcycle?
It was a busy weekend for Polaris Industries. Its Indian division unwrapped a new Roadmaster luxury touring model. Its Victory brand unveiled a new premium bagger called the Magnum. And Polaris revealed a new three-wheeled, reverse trike called the Slingshot. While there’s no mistaking the Roadmaster and the Magum as …
Read More »Indian Revives Roadmaster Model For 2015
Indian today revealed its 2015 model lineup, reviving the Roadmaster name for a new “luxury touring” model that has an MSRP starting at $26,999. The original Indian company produced the Roadmaster between 1947 and 1953. “It is truly a privilege and an honor for our team to be a part of …
Read More »Victory Unwraps Magnum For 2015
Victory released its 2015 model lineup today, adding a new premium bagger called the Magnum. With an MSRP starting at $21,999, Victory proclaims that the Magnum has “a 21-inch (front) wheel, slammed back-end, custom paint, and our best performing sound system ever.” Powering the Magnum is Victory’s “Freedom 106” V-twin …
Read More »Project Livewire To Propel Black Widow
Harley-Davidson and Marvel have teamed up again. The companies today confirmed that Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff character (a.k.a. Black Widow) will ride a Project Livewire electric motorcycle in the upcoming movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the announcement coming at Comic-Con in San Diego. Another Harley-Davidson – a Street 750 – …
Read More »Kent Poised To Crack Down On Loud Pipes
KENT, CT – Friends Neil Tolhurst, Dean Mojon and I were seated on a wood bench across the street from Kent Coffee & Chocolate in downtown Kent on a recent Sunday around midday when a bright yellow Honda Gold Wing pulled to a stop in front of us. As we …
Read More »Every Indian Has A Story At Indian Day
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Doug Miles bought his red Indian Chief right out of the carton. He was in the U.S. Navy at the time, stationed on Puerto Rico. The bike had been destined for the police department but
Read More »German-made Triumph Hit At Doc’s Inaugural Vintage Show
WATERBURY, CT – The badge on the gas tank bore the word “Triumph,” but the “swoosh” was above the name, not below. It swept from to the top of the “T” to the “h” and not from the bottom of the “r” as is usually seen. The shift lever was on …
Read More »Indian Is Going Two-Tone for 2015
Indian is going two-tone for 2015. In its first announcement regarding its 2015 lineup, Indian says its three models – Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and Chieftain – will be available in two-tone color schemes for the first time. While MSRPs and other details won’t be announced until
Read More »Sportster With Sidecar Racks Up Miles
FALLS VILLAGE, CT – There’s no mistaking the model year of Donald Zanetti’s Harley-Davidson Sportster with sidecar or his passion for it. Adorning the heavily-chromed bike as well as the passenger compartment are
Read More »Honda Reveals Naked CB300F
Honda today announced a fall release of a 2015 CB300F model, a naked version of the CBR300R entry-level sport bike that the company unveiled
Read More »Massive Recall Of Harley-Davidson Touring Models
A massive recall of ABS-equipped 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO Touring models has been issued because their front wheels may lock up without warning. Some 66,421 units with anti-lock brakes built between June 1, 2013 and May 7, 2014 are affected. Harley-Davidson says the front brake line can get pinched …
Read More »Sunbeam Takes Owner Back To Younger Days
SHARON, CT – It’s hard to forget your first motorcycle. Alistair Jones was a lad living in Chichester, Sussex on the south coast of England when he bought his first bike – a 1952 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe. The year was 1970 and it cost him a mere five pounds. Jones …
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