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NEWINGTON, CT – A possible change in driver’s license regulations has the Connecticut Rider Education Program preparing to offer trike training. Under current state law, anyone wanting to ride a trike on state roadways must have an “M” endorsement, despite the fact that riding a three-wheeled motor vehicle doesn’t require

HARTFORD – A bill that would allow the sale of Polaris’ Slingshot (pictured) as well as other three-wheeled “autocycle” motor vehicles in the state is moving forward in the Connecticut General Assembly. Approved by the Transportation Committee in a 31-0 vote on March 18, Raised SB No. 936 creates

BMW is recalling some 43,426 bikes built between 2005 and 2011 to replace a rear wheel flange that may crack if the mounting bolts are overtightened. The existing rear wheel flange is made of aluminum and can crack if the bolts are too tight. Dealers are

BOXBOROUGH, MA – An online shopper who used a stolen credit card to buy more than $700 in parts and accessories from Ural of New England has the dealership searching for the scammer. In a Facebook post at 10:59 a.m. Wednesday, Ural of New England business manager Olga Bykhovsky described …

With the release yesterday of the trailer to the upcoming Paramount Pictures action movie “Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation,” BMW was today crowing about its connection to the flick, which hits theaters on July 31. Both BMW cars and motorcycles appear in “Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation,” which stars Tom …

WESTFIELD, MA – So far, the revived rivalry between Indian and Harley-Davidson has been largely civil, with each manufacturer touting their respective products. However, a Facebook post at 6:03 p.m. on Friday by Indian Motorcycle of Springfield showed some attitude by taking what can be viewed as a swipe at its …

LAS VEGAS – A 100-year-old Cyclone board track racer once owned by actor Steve McQueen sold at auction over the weekend for $775,000.  It was part of the more than 220 motorcycles in the E.J. Cole collection that Mecum Auctions sold at the South Point Casino and Exhibit Hall. The …

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT – Frank’s Motorcycle Sales & Service gave its website a reboot on Thursday, introducing a new logo for the dealership in the process, and conspicuously missing from the cleaner and more comprehensive website was any mention of

It’s only a concept model, but Honda’s Bulldog motorcycle that debuted today at the 31st Osaka Motorcycle Show sure exhibited some bark. With wide, 15-inch tires and a low seat at

TORRINGTON, CT – After a two-year absence, Torrington Thunder is being revived, with the Warner Theatre as the beneficiary of the downtown motorcycle show. Torrington Thunder was previously staged for three years (2010-2012). The date for this year’s event is

A motorcycle daredevil performed stunts at the more than 100 miles per hour and taunted police officers during an hour-long pursuit in Southern California on Wednesday night. TV cameras captured the action. Phillip Resendez, 22, of Rancho Cucamunga was eventually arrested and booked. Here’s a clip of what KCAL 9/CBS Los …

Indian is recalling some of its 2015 Scout models due to a problem with the rear master brake cylinder. A total of 806 of the Scouts made between

For the past few years, Northern Ireland’s Department of the Environment has been engaged in a “Share the Road to Zero” campaign to reduce road deaths. It’s now out with some new videos promoting motorcycle safety. One is for drivers and warns them to be aware of approaching riders. Another …

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson plans to cut the workforce by 169 employees at its Kansas City, MO plant in May. The “Journal Sentinel” newspaper in the company’s headquarters of Milwaukee reports that a notice filed with the Missouri Department of Workforce Development said the layoffs are

BOYERTOWN, PA – Taking a 240-mile round-trip drive to attend a motorcycle show might seem a little bit strange, but it’s worth it when the show features the diversity and quality of bikes found at the fifth annual Modern Classics show at Martin Moto on Saturday. With a temperature of 21 degrees, …