By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Motorcycle sales in the U.S. showed 2.6 percent increase in 2012 over 2011, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, with retail sales totaling 452,386 bikes. Sales of street bikes were up a modest 1.8 percent and totaled 318,105 units. The category excludes scooters, dual purpose …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It’s not a motorcycle, but to call it a car would be a bit misleading, too. From the just-released picture from Toyota, it looks a bit like an enclosed Can-Am Spyder, although it’s impossible to tell how many wheels are in the rear. The Spyder …

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It’s no secret that Billy Joel is a motorcycle enthusiast. He’s an avid rider and collector, who has been known to show up at vintage meets and blend in with the crowd. Last weekend, Joel rode into the Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show in Florida. …