July, 2021

• 29 July

  BMW Expands R 18 Line With Bagger, Dresser Models

  

  WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – BMW is expanding its R 18 heavy cruiser line for 2022 with bagger and dresser versions. The new R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental will arrive in dealerships in August and give brand lovers some long-distance touring options. They join the existing R 18 and …

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• 28 July

  Poll: Readers Favor Test Rides, New Poll On Booze At Dealerships

  

  Being able to take a test ride is crucial to the motorcycle buying experience and can potentially heavily impact sales, results of RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England’s latest poll suggest. A total of 63 percent of those casting ballots in what was a record turnout said they would not buy a …

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• 24 July

  Hendee Day At Hilltop Farm Features 1916 Indian Powerplus

  

  SUFFIELD, CT – No way will Indian Motorcycle of Springfield owner Dennis Bolduc ever restore the recently-acquired 1916 Indian Powerplus that he brought to “Hendee Day” at Hilltop Farm today. To those who innocently inquire if a paint job is in its future, Bolduc has a succinct, pleasantly curt response: …

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• 20 July

  Triumph Plans To Expand Offerings With Motocross And Enduro Models

  

  HINCKLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE – Triumph today announced plans to expand its model offerings beyond the street and build “a comprehensive range of all-new competition Motocross and Enduro motorcycles” as well as launch a factory race program that will compete in “top tier championship racing.” “Today’s announcement marks the beginning of a …

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• 18 July

  Destinations: Athens Cultural Center Celebrates Motorcycling’s Past

  

  ATHENS, NY – It’s often the case when a gallery or museum chooses to spotlight motorcycle culture that the emphasis is more on the machines than on the trailblazing men and women who have made riding popular over the decades. The current “Head Out on the Highway: A Love Embrace” …

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• 16 July

  Eats: Scenic Roads Lead To The PO On The Green In Washington, CT

  

  WASHINGTON, CT – It’s only been open since October, but The PO café on the green in this elegant Litchfield Hills town is already getting regional attention. Owner Maggie Colangelo enthusiastically pulled out a copy of the current issue of “Yankee” magazine when RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England visited to show …

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• 13 July

  New Sportster S Unleashed By Harley-Davidson

  

  MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson unleashed its new, next generation Sportster S model this morning, a model that uses a Revolution Max 1250T liquid-cooled V-twin engine. The 1,250cc engine’s adjusted from the company’s Pan America 1250 adventure model; retuned to be more torque based. The compact 2021 entry has a squat, bulbous …

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• 12 July

  Confessions Of A Motorcycle Show Judge

  

  FALLS VILLAGE, CT – It’s a task with no requirements other than a pulse and a willingness to pick a favorite. Unlike other motorcycle shows, the two-wheeled portion of the Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show doesn’t have categories, year restrictions or demands for original perfection. It’s a “come one, …

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• 11 July

  Scooter Cannonball Kicks Off Monday

  

  BAR HARBOR, ME – Be on the lookout for lots of scooters in northern New England early this week. For the first time in more than a decade, the biennial Scooter Cannonball returns to the Northeast. It’s a “time, distance, regularity rally where points are awarded based on miles completed …

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• 9 July

  Huge Price Drop For LiveWire Electric Model, H-D Kicks Supportive Dealers To Curb

  

  MILWAUKEE – Does having the Harley-Davidson name on a motorcycle make it worth nearly $8,000 more than the same model without the badging? Owners of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric model may be irritably questioning paying that premium today. Either that or they’re content in believing that their Harley-Davidson LiveWire may someday …

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