Owners of the 2014 BMW R 1200 RT model fitted with the Dynamic ESA option are being told by BMW Motorrad “not to ride them until further notice” due to
Read More »New Yamaha FZ-07 Sneaks Under FZ-09
With its 2014 FZ-09 a bit too big (847cc) and a bit too pricey ($7,990) to be considered an entry-level bike, Yamaha has come up with a
Read More »Honda CBR300R Finally Comes To U.S.
It has been out elsewhere, but not here – at least not until August. That’s when the 2015 Honda CBR300R will finally
Read More »Mark’s Motorsports Drop Aprilia
Mark’s Motorsports in Enfield, CT has dropped the Italian-made Aprilia motorcycle line. It now now just sells Triumph and Royal Enfield motorcycles, Kymco scooters and Can-Am vehicles. Dealership owner Mark Bujak cited “terrible customer service” as the reason for ditching the brand, explaining that it took four months for the …
Read More »NY Ride For Jalapenos And Farm-Brewed Beer
AVERILL PARK, NY – Beer drinkers of a certain age will recall the days when Coors wasn’t a national brand, rather a regional favorite that was only sold west of the Mississippi River. It had to be “imported from Colorado” surreptitiously, which made Coors a
Read More »Ducati Reveals New Monster 821
Ducati today announced a new, third-generation Monster model. The 112-horsepower Monster 821 will be in dealerships in
Read More »1969 Triumph T100R Finally Gets New Owner
Laura Werntz had gone to her car for a few moments to apply lipstick and to brush her hair before getting photographed with her newly-purchased first motorcycle, which was parked on its side stand outside of a garage
Read More »Product Review: VikingCycle “Spear” Jacket
We’ve all heard of “sticker shock.” That’s where something costs so much that the heart nearly stops beating upon discovery of the price, such as $495 for a single round of golf at Pebble Beach, cart not included. Less common but equally startling is “reverse sticker shock” where something costs …
Read More »Aprilia Caponord Demo Tour Visits Region
Aprilia is doing a coast-to-coast demo tour of its new Caponord 1200 adventure touring model with regional stops in
Read More »Harley-Davidson Denies Claim Due To U.S. Flag
Harley-Davidson has denied a warranty claim of a Wisconsin rider because of the many big flags on his trike, including a three-foot-by-five-foot U.S. flag. Dave Zien, a former state lawmaker, experienced clutch failure on his 2014 Harley-Davidson trike during a trip to Dallas. Harley says the warranty is still in …
Read More »BMW Is Recalling 2013 R 1200 GS
BMW is recalling nearly 1,500 of its 2013 R 1200 GS models because of a transmission seal that may
Read More »Honda Plans “Vultus” Reveal In Europe
It has been two months since Honda unveiled its futuristic NM4 model in Japan. The 745cc, dual clutch transmission bike will be called the Vultus in Europe, and will be
Read More »Lightning Unveils Fastest Production Bike
Electric motorcycle maker Lightning unveiled what it calls the fastest production bike on the planet on Saturday. With more than 200 horsepower and 168 ft/lbs of torque, the LS-218 was revealed at the Quail Motorsport Gathering in Carmel, CA. The “218” in the model name refers to the top speed of …
Read More »New Reality Show “#BikerLive”
Discovery has a new motorcycle reality show premiering at 10 p.m. (ET) on Monday called “#BikerLive.” The first installment goes to
Read More »EBR Is Adding Dealers In New England, NY
EBR is adding dealers in the region. Among the newcomers now listed on EBR’s website are Shark Cycle in Stafford Springs, CT; Razee Motorcycle Center in North Kingstown, RI; and Erik Buell Racing LI in St. James, NY. EBR now has
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