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BROOKFIELD, CT – Cruisers are not my preferred style of motorcycle. A vintage standard or a sport/sport touring model better suits my tastes and ergonomic needs. But when the editor heard I had just attended a BMW demo day at MAX BMW in South Windsor, CT last week, he quickly …
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October, 2020
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3 October
If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…
Has it really been nearly two years since the last installment of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” appeared? It had been a somewhat regular feature of light-hearted comment, predictions, and more serious opinion. Somehow, though, it got set aside in the day-to-day crush to cover …
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1 October
Massachusetts State Police Seek Riders After Trooper Dragged
CANTON, MA – State police in Massachusetts seek the public’s help in identifying two motorcyclists, one of whom struck and briefly dragged a trooper who was attempting to speak with the riders on Tuesday night. The incident occurred about 10:20 p.m. at a Shell gas station on Route 138 in …
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September, 2020
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30 September
IMS Winter Tour Canceled, Outside Events Will Fill 2021
In what can be viewed as a forced and potentially still risky move given the uncertainty caused by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows tour will be rebranded and move outside in 2021. The previously revealed slate of eight indoor shows for 2020-2021 – starting in Long …
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29 September
Polaris And Zero Sign Deal To Partner For 10 Years
MINNEAPOLIS – Polaris and Zero Motorcycles announced this morning that they’ve signed an exclusive 10-year agreement to partner in the building of electric off-road vehicles and snowmobiles. The announcement stated that co-development is already underway on “several” electric vehicles that will debut by the end of 2021. Minnesota-based Polaris already …
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28 September
Indian Introduces Electric Mini-Bike Based On FTR750
MINNEAPOLIS – Indian Motorcycle is taking aim at young, beginning riders by introducing an electric mini-bike based on its successful FTR750 flat track racer. The eFTR Jr. announced today was designed around Razor’s proven electric powertrain. It will be manufactured by Razor USA and will sell for $749. The eFTR …
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28 September
TWIR: Harley-Davidson Abandons India, BMW Demo Truck Visits
It’s time again for TWIR – The Week in Review. This time (slightly delayed) it’s for the week of Sept. 20 through 26. TWIR is a compilation of of regional, national and sometimes international new that didn’t get a full post but warrants mention. Here goes with TWIR: Harley-Davidson Says …
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23 September
Heritage Harley-Davidson Latest Dealership To Close
CONCORD, NH – Another Harley-Davidson dealer in the Northeast is closing. Heritage Harley-Davidson, which has been in business here since 1982, announced this afternoon that after “careful consideration and with heavy hearts” the store will shut down on Sept. 30. Closing last week was Harley-Davidson of Southampton in Massachusetts. Going …
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22 September
RIDE-New England: Motorcycle Mishap Provides Painful Reminder
HARWINTON, CT – Are you a good rider? A motorcycle mishap may prove you’re not as good as you think… Motorcycle instructor and “Riding in the Zone” author Ken Condon shared an old magazine column of his on social media yesterday in which he opined that most riders delude themselves …
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21 September
TWIR: Zhukovskyy Wants Out, New Place For BMW Motorrad Days
It’s time again for TWIR – The Week in Review, which appears weekly (at least when sufficient items accumulate). This time it’s for the week of Sept. 13 through 19. As just suggested, TWIR is a compilation of regional, national and sometimes international news that didn’t get a full post …
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