HARTFORD – It’s usually an extremely one-sided argument whenever a member of the Connecticut General Assembly proposes that the state implement a universal helmet law. The vocal “pro-choice” crowd repeatedly succeeds in snuffing helmet legislation. This time, though, there are some groups actually backing Bill No. 6048 that was introduced …

NORTH GRANBY, CT – There isn’t a single time when I ride that I’m not grateful for the beautiful scenery that surrounds me. The roadsides are filled with farmlands and adorned with post and beam barns as well as century-old New England homes – all filled with history. The major distraction …

HARWINTON, CT – There comes a time of reflection when one reaches and passes the age where the hair turns gray. For some folks, realizing that time on earth is fast running out, that provides an incentive to compile a “bucket list” of goals yet to accomplish; of places to visit; …

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson saw its U.S. sales drop 3.9 percent in 2016, compared to 2015, with worldwide sales dipping 1.6 percent, the company announced today. A total of 161,658 motorcycles were sold in the U.S. last year, down from 168,240 in 2015. Worldwide, the company sold 260,289 motorcycles, down from …

EAST TROY, WI – Another one bites the dust. First Polaris announced that Victory was going out of business. Now, EBR says it’s ceasing production, too. In a press release issued this afternoon, EBR said the company “will begin a wind down of production operations commencing next week. EBR will continue …

HARTFORD – On the heels of the introduction earlier this month of a bill in the General Assembly that would require all motorcycle operators and their passengers to wear helmets comes a second proposal that would likewise mandate that scooter riders wear protective headgear. Introduced by Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24th …

STAMFORD, CT – Zero added its fifth dealer in New England (and second in Connecticut) last week when Stamford Motorsports was approved Thursday to sell the line of electric motorcycles. “We’ve already shipped them their first bikes. They should have them by

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – Pleasant weather, a broad selection of exhibits and vendors, and the presence of celebrity bike builder Paul Teutul Jr. (pictured above with fans) of Paul Jr. Designs drew a large crowd to opening day of the 12th annual Springfield Motorcycle Show today at the Eastern States …

HAMDEN, CT – On the heels of the introduction this week of a bill in the General Assembly that would require all CT motorcyclists and their passengers to wear helmets, AAA Northeast has come out in support of the proposed legislation. The non-profit organization has also

HARTFORD – A bill that would require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear protective headgear when out on the road has been introduced in the General Assembly, revisiting an issue that has been attempted and