It seems more people use motorcycles and scooters in an effort to reduce personal transportation costs when gas prices rise. Some smaller-engine motorcycles and scooters can get 60-70 mpg or better. The under-50cc mopeds can reach or exceed an impressive 100 mpg. Mopeds are also gaining in popularity, but I’m …

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 …

BMW is recalling nearly 1,500 of its 2013 R 1200 GS models because of a transmission seal that may

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

It was a hometown car and motorcycle show on Saturday afternoon – a half-mile from my house and benefiting the Harwinton (CT) Lions Club – so naturally I brought

Burt Ives Honda has reopened. The motorcycle dealership on Route 66 in Columbia, CT that dates back to 1931 has been closed since December after

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 …

Discovery has a new motorcycle reality show premiering at 10 p.m. (ET) on Monday called “#BikerLive.” The first installment goes to

An auction date of June 18 has been set for the assets of electric scooter maker Vectrix, the New Bedford, MA-based company that launched in 2006 but which ceased operating in January and filed for bankruptcy on

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