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• Harley Davidson Touring Model Recall

  by BikerNews June 4
  Harley-Davidson recalls 57,000 motorcycles due to oil clamp problem   Harley-Davidson is recalling about 57,000 motorcycles worldwide because of an oil line clamp the may have been improperly installed. This could possibly leak oil into the path of the rear tire causing dangerous riding con...

• Motorcycle Racer Nicky Hayden Dies in Bicycle Crash

  by BikerNews May 23
  The former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden died in a hospital in Cesena, Italy on Monday, five days after he was hit by a car while training on his bicycle. Hayden was 35.   Hayden was training on the Rimini coast after a motorcycle race at nearby Imola. The front windshield of the black P...

• Polaris to Exhibit New Models at 2017 AIMExpo

  by BikerNews May 10
  Polaris Motorcycle Division to Exhibit & Showcase New Model Lineup at 2017 AIMExpo   Indian Motorcycle & Polaris Slingshot to Showcase its Model Year 2018 Lineup at American International Motorcycle Expo in Columbus, Ohio   MINNEAPOLIS, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Polaris Motorcy...

• W VA Considers Repealing Helmet Law

  by BikerNews March 28
  Motorcycle Helmet Requirement Under Reconsideration at W.Va. Capitol   Update March 30, 2017   CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s Senate has voted against repealing the requirement that motorcyclists wear helmets.   The bill, advanced by two committees, was vot...
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• Limited Edition Jack Daniel's Indian Chieftain Motorcycle

  by BikerNews March 14
  Indian Motorcycle Introduces Limited Edition Jack Daniel's Indian Chieftain   Second-Year Partnership Between Iconic American Brands Delivers Another Show-Stopping, Custom-Inspired Bagger, Designed by Brian Klock     MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Motorcycle...
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• New Harley-Davidson Street Rod Tuned For Urban Performance

  by BikerNews March 11
  New Harley-Davidson Street Rod Is Tuned For Dynamic Urban Performance     High-Output Revolution X Engine and Refined Chassis Deliver More Power and Nimble Handling   MILWAUKEE, March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ motorcycle is a muscula...

• Carl Reese Breaks Guinness Motorcycle Track Record

  by BikerNews March 3
  Carl Reese Breaks Guinness Motorcycle Track Record For Greatest Distance In 24 Hours   The event was to bring awareness to combat veterans charity Motorcycle Relief Project, a 501.3(C) whom takes veterans suffering from PTSD and other injures on 5 day therapeutic motorcycle rides   LOS...
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• Indian Motorcycle Announces Scout FTR750

  by BikerNews March 1
  Indian Motorcycle Announces Scout FTR750 Available For Purchase For The 2017 American Flat Track Season Indian's Premier 750cc V-Twin Flat Track Race Bike Available for $50,000   MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Motorcycle, America's first motorcycle company, today announc...

• Indian Motorcycle's 2017 Roadmaster Classic

  by BikerNews February 23
  Indian Motorcycle's 2017 Roadmaster Classic Blends Vintage Styling With Modern Touring Amenities   Rich in leather and luxury features, the Roadmaster Classic reimagines what a heritage-inspired American touring motorcycle can be   MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome back...

• Valerie Thompson - First Female on Bonneville 200 MPH Club BoD

  by BikerNews February 23
  Valerie Thompson Named First Female Member of Bonneville 200 MPH Club Board of Directors   SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 20, 2017 The world’s fastest female motorcycle racer, Valerie Thompson, was appointed to the Bonneville 200 MPH Club board of directors during their recent me...
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• Motor Vehicle Deaths Highest in 6 Years

  by BikerNews February 15
  Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2016 Estimated to be Highest in Nine Years; Sharpest Two-Year Climb in 53 Years   National Safety Council offers insight into what drivers are doing and calls for immediate implementation of proven, life-saving measures   NEWS PROVIDED BY National Safety Counci...
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• Nashville Bike Week - What's Up?

  by BikerNews February 14
  We wanted to share some of the many news reports and articles regarding Nashville Bike Week that have been showing up for the past several months now.      Update on 6/5/2017   Nashville Bike Week Organizer arrested in Kentucky on multiple warrants    BOWLING GRE...
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• Old Bikes Bring Big Bucks at Mecum Motorcycle Auction

  by BikerNews February 2
  Antique, Classic & Unique Motorcycles bring in over $13 million at the Mecum Motorcycle Auction this past weekend in Las Vegas     With sales up over 50% from the 2016 auction, the 2017 Mecum Motorcycle Auction was a huge success for the promotor and motorcycle lovers alike.   ...

• Buffalo Chip® Excellence in Tourism Innovation Award

  by BikerNews February 1
  South Dakota Tourism Awards Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Excellence in Tourism Innovation Award   Prestigious award recognizes the Buffalo Chip as an outstanding leader in the state’s visitor industry.   STURGIS, SD (PRWEB) JANUARY 25, 2017 Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels and Secr...

• EagleRider Launches Million Mile Motorcycle Protection

  by BikerNews January 24
  LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its latest move to offer unparalleled customer and road protection services, EagleRider today announced that it will now offer motorcycle buyers the opportunity to enjoy its Million Mile Limited Powertrain Protection.    EagleRider consistently works to m...

• U.S. Beef Industry wants 100% Tax on European Motorcycles

  by BikerNews January 19
    Until now the biggest problem for motorcyclists and beef was when you had to coax a cow out of the road so you could continue your ride. Well that is all changing... The US beef lobby is pushing for a substantial tax on European motorcycles imported into the US.   Why? you ask. Well...
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• Polaris announces end of Victory Motorcycles

  by BikerNews January 10
    MINNEAPOLIS (January 9, 2017) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it will immediately begin winding down its Victory Motorcycles brand and related operations. Polaris will assist dealers in liquidating existing inventories while continuing to supply parts for a peri...

• Indian Motorcycle Issues Recall

  by BikerNews January 3
  Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain 2014-2017 models for a potential fuel leak. Listed are the Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster models manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In each model, the fuel rail may contact other c...

• Vanguard Roadster Motorcycle - Like No Other

  by BikerNews December 6, 2016
  The Vanguard Roadster is a Motorcycle Like No Other Debuting at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York, the Vanguard Roadster is a fully functioning concept bike like no other production motorcycle. What makes the Vanguard Roadster different then other motorcycles is that the e...

• Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program Announces Grant

  by BikerNews November 21, 2016
  Grant funding totaling $97,730 has been awarded to the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The approved funding will be used to increase motorcycle safety awareness and outreach by encouraging all motorists and motorcyclists to Share the ...
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• Progressive International Motorcycle Shows

  by BikerNews November 17, 2016
  2017 Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Kick-Off this Weekend in Long Beach with Brand New Attractions to be Introduced    Headlined by a Brand New Stunt Show Featuring Jimmy Fitzpatrick and the Metal Mulisha Fitz Army   Santa Monica, Calif. (Novem...

• New Improved CycleFish Garage

  by BikerNews October 19, 2016
  Your CycleFish Garage is More Than Just Pictures     As most CycleFish users know the Garage feature that is attached to your profile is a great way to share photos and information about your motorcycle(s)...       What a lot of users don't know is that the Service ...

• BMW Unveils Self-Balancing Concept Motorcycle

  by BikerNews October 13, 2016
  BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100: The Great Escape   Munich/Los Angeles. In 2016, its centenary year, the BMW Group is looking further into the future than ever before and developing a series of Vision Vehicles to address people’s mobility needs in about three decades from now. Its soluti...
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• Daytona Biketoberfest to Go On as Scheduled

  by BikerNews October 10, 2016
  Despite the passing of Hurricane Matthew, Daytona Biketoberfest 2017 will go on as scheduled   The City of Daytona Beach along with 100s of local businesses anxiously await 1000s of motorcycles to roar into town this Thursday for the 24th Annual Daytona Biketobersfest which will run as schedu...

• National Motorcycle Ride Day

  by BikerNews October 7, 2016
  National Motorcycle Ride Day Second Saturday in October   The Registrar of National Day Calendar has designated the second Saturday in October of each year as National Motorcycle Ride Day. This day is designated to get all motorcyclists in the USA and the world out and on their motorcycles fo...

• EBR Motorcycles; Looking Ahead to 2017

  by BikerNews September 29, 2016
  EBR Motorcycles (Erik Buell Racing) announces the release of their 2017 model year American Sportbikes and progress with the rebuilding of the iconic motorcycle brand. “It has been an amazing summer since the new EBR was launched. You can imagine the challenges of restructuring the new compan...

• Harley Giveaway for Service Members in Middle East

  by BikerNews September 29, 2016
  Military AutoSource launches annual Harley-Davidson giveaway for service members in the Middle East   From now until November 20, 2016, U.S. military members stationed or deployed in the Middle East region can enter the Military AutoSource Thanksgiving Day Bike Giveaway. The winner of the giv...

• Indian Motorcycle Announces 2017 Wrecking Crew Team

  by BikerNews September 27, 2016
  INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES 2017 INDIAN WRECKING CREW TEAM MEMBERS IN BOLD BID IN RETURN TO AMA PRO FLAT TRACK     MINNEAPOLIS (September 26, 2016) — Indian Motorcycle®, America’s First Motorcycle Company®, today announced the all-star members of its 2017 Wrecking ...

• Harley-Davidson Launches All-New Milwaukee-Eight Engine

  by BikerNews September 23, 2016
  MILWAUKEE (Aug. 23, 2016) – More Power. More Comfort. More Control. Today, Harley- Davidson unveils the all-new Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, the ninth Big Twin in its history, plus all-new front and rear suspension for its Model Year 2017 Touring motorcycle lineup.   “These ar...

• New Ohio license regulations for 3-wheel “autocycles”

  by BikerNews September 20, 2016
  WILMINGTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A new Ohio law is making it easier for people to drive three-wheel vehicles.     House Bill 429 went into effect on September 1th. Among other things, it changes the license requirements for three-wheel bikes called .autocycles”.   Instead ...
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