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Harley-Davidson Redefines the Sportster with 2022 Nightster

Harley-Davidson Redefines the Sportster with 2022 Nightster

For 65 years, Harley-Davidson’s Sportster has been a tried-and-true cruising machine. But now, the Motor Company is breathing new air into the classic lineup with the 2022 Nightster. Although the new bike retains the instantly recognizable Sportster silhouette and styling cues, things have changed. The bike boasts an all-new

Indian and Harley-Davidson Announce 2022 King of the Baggers Teams

Indian and Harley-Davidson Announce 2022 King of the Baggers Teams

After a wildly successful season debut, MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers (KOTB) Championship returns in 2022. Indian and Harley-Davidson are ready to race for victory with their recently announced teams. The American motorcycle manufacturers have brought high-caliber talent to their stables. Both teams have two riders, while Indian also

Indian Joins the E-Bike Craze with eFTR Hooligan 1.2

Indian Joins the E-Bike Craze with eFTR Hooligan 1.2

New and exciting electric bikes and bicycles have been popping up a lot lately. Not to be outdone, Indian Motorcycle joins the fray with the new eFTR Hooligan 1.2. Developed in collaboration with the lifestyle adventure brand Super73, the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 electric bicycle combines Super73’s reliable

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha… Do these names get your throttle-hand twitching? Then you should join the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC) [https://vjmc.org/] in celebrating their 45th anniversary. The VJMC, founded in 1977, is the foremost North American motorcycling organization dedicated to vintage Japanese bikes. They work to bring

Classic Roads: Florida’s Unique SR 30A

Classic Roads: Florida’s Unique SR 30A

Florida is notorious for its ruler-straight roads. But riding on straight pavement gets much more interesting when you can do it in a picturesque setting. Florida’s SR 30A—the Crown Jewel of the Southern Riviera, as it’s called—is the perfect opportunity to embrace your inner beach bum

Indian Celebrates Its Racing History with New FTR Championship Edition

Indian Celebrates Its Racing History with New FTR Championship Edition

Indian Motorcycle has a long and colorful flat track racing history. To celebrate its racing heritage, the first U.S. motorcycle company has launched a limited edition FTR Championship Edition motorcycle. The FTR Championship Edition—limited to only 400 bikes available globally—draws inspiration from the Indian FTR750 racing machine.

Greenger x Honda CRF-E2: Little Riders’ Own Bike

Greenger x Honda CRF-E2: Little Riders’ Own Bike

Electric Dirtbike for Kids It just got a whole lot easier to cultivate the next generation of riders. Partnering with electric powersports company Greenger, Honda has launched a new bike — specifically for the young ones. > The new all-electric Greenger x Honda CRF-E2 is a practical and exciting ride for

They’re Back: Can-Am Motorcycles Return with an Electric Lineup

They’re Back: Can-Am Motorcycles Return with an Electric Lineup

In a plot twist worthy of a blockbuster movie, one of the most iconic motorcycle brands is returning. Can-Am is coming back to two-wheelers. BRP—the owner of the Can-Am brand—recently announced their plans to return the beloved motorcycle brand to its roots. In celebration of Can-Am’s 50th

2022 KTM 890 Duke GP

KTM Introduces the Unique 2022 890 Duke GP

What’s black and orange and built for twisties? Why, it’s the 2022 KTM 890 Duke GP. This latest addition to KTM’s Duke lineup sets itself apart visually with its striking colorway, new passenger seat cover, and GP-derived livery. Still unmistakably a KTM, the bike has an aggressive

Continental ContiRoadAttack 4—A New ‘Hyper-Touring’ Tire

Continental ContiRoadAttack 4—A New ‘Hyper-Touring’ Tire

Continental is bringing in a new treat to help sport-touring enthusiasts stick to the road. The ContiRoadAttack 4 [http://imp.i104546.net/gbLk4X] tires, announced in November 2021, are expected to soon be available. The company has given the ContiRoadAttack 4 [http://imp.i104546.net/gbLk4X] the less-than-modest nickname of

LiveWire Open the first Experience Center in Malibu

LiveWire Open the first Experience Center in Malibu

LiveWire — Harley-Davidson’s electric spinoff — has opened the first LiveWire Experience Center in Malibu, CA. With the new center, LiveWire hopes to establish an electrifying connection between riders and their first motorcycle, the LiveWire ONE. The 1,766-square-foot Experience Center aims to introduce the electric ONE riding experience to both

2022 Kawasaki KLX230 SE—Special Edition Dual Sport Fun

2022 Kawasaki KLX230 SE—Special Edition Dual Sport Fun

To accompany its KLX230 dual sport bike, Kawasaki is introducing something special for 2022. The 2022 KLX230 SE special edition version of the motorcycle promises to entertain riders on both pavement and dirt. Like its basic model brother, the KLX230 SE takes design and performance cues from Kawasaki’s KX

2022 Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Adventure

Ride into Adventure on 2022 Suzuki ADV Models

We already covered Suzuki’s 2022 models for their cruiser and street lineups in an earlier post. But the company has something in store for adventure riders as well. Suzuki’s famous V-Strom 1050XT and 1050XT Adventure return for this model year. These sleek, distinctive machines will take you to

Harley-Davidson Museum to Reshape Its Campus

Harley-Davidson Museum to Reshape Its Campus

Harley-Davidson is doing more than just putting out new bikes this year. The Motor Company recently announced its plans to revamp its Harley-Davidson Museum campus. Located in Milwaukee at the corner of 6th St and Canal St, the museum’s 20-acre campus offers motorcycle-centric sights and sounds to both riders

The Big Book of Motorbikes Introduces Little Riders to Motorcycles

The Big Book of Motorbikes Introduces Little Riders to Motorcycles

Do you have a little rider at home you want to bring up to be a motorcycle fanatic? If so, The Big Book of Motorbikes [https://amzn.to/37SqwYF] is a wonderful introduction to the world of riding. [https://amzn.to/37SqwYF]The Big Book of Motorbikes Introduces Little Riders

Suzuki Rolls Out New Cruiser and Street Models for 2022

Suzuki Rolls Out New Cruiser and Street Models for 2022

Suzuki has introduced a couple of exciting bikes this year, like the new Hayabusa and the GSX-S1000GT+. But that’s not all—the Japanese bike maker also has something new in the cruiser and street categories. These bikes, fresh for 2022, offer heaps of V-twin fun. Whether you’re navigating

Husqvarna Reveals 2022 Street Bike Range

Husqvarna Reveals 2022 Street Bike Range

Husqvarna has announced their 2022 lineup for riders looking to take to the streets. This year, the bike range consists of the Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, and the 701 Supermoto. The Svartpilen and Vitpilen have received new graphics to further enhance their rugged appearance. According to the manufacturer, the new

New Harley-Davidson Low Riders for 2022

New Harley-Davidson Low Riders for 2022

Harley-Davidson, in yet another new announcement for 2022, is introducing improvements to sport-touring beasts. The Low Rider S has received a more powerful engine and other tweaks, while the Low Rider ST is a whole new model. Both of these bikes now come with H-D’s Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin engine,

2022 Premium CVO Harley-Davidsons Roll Out to the Street

2022 Premium CVO Harley-Davidsons Roll Out to the Street

Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) provides limited edition models of the Motor Company’s bikes, customized to be the crème de la crème of their lineup. For 2022, CVO models include the CVO Road Glide Limited, CVO Street Glide, CVO Road Glide, and the CVO Tri Glide. Mechanically, the

Harley-Davidson Rolls Out New Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST Bikes

Harley-Davidson Rolls Out New Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST Bikes

Harley-Davidson fans love their classics, but even they want something new every now and then. For 2020, the Motor Company delivers with the introduction of the new Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST models. Based on H-D’s championship-winning Screamin’ Eagle race bikes, the new motorcycles bring that bagger

Bitubo Brings Its Suspension Product Line to America

Bitubo Brings Its Suspension Product Line to America

American motorcyclists will soon have a new option available when shopping for aftermarket suspension. Italy’s Bitubo, a world championship-level equipment manufacturer, is bringing its line of motorcycle suspension over to the U.S. Bitubo will debut the Race Suspension products during the 2022 Daytona Bike Week in Florida, March

Ducati Evolves Panigale V4 and V4 S for 2022

Ducati Evolves Panigale V4 and V4 S for 2022

If you enjoy releasing your inner speed demon, Ducati is getting ready to bring you a treat. The company has announced the devilishly red 2022 models of its Panigale V4 and V4 S sport bikes. According to the Italians, this iteration of the Panigale V4 is the most significant evolutionary

Ducati Enters the Mid-Sized ADV World With The All New DesertX

Ducati Enters the Mid-Sized ADV World With The All New DesertX

When thinking of Ducati, you’re probably picturing a lean, mean street machine. But with the announcement of the DesertX, the Italians will soon offer something good for off-road fanatics as well. The DesertX was first introduced to the public in 2019 as a concept bike. Now, after incorporating feedback

City Escape: Seattle, Washington

City Escape: Seattle, Washington

Classic Roads: US 1 in Florida

Classic Roads: Down from the North US 1 in Florida Part 1

> The US 1 stretches across 545 miles throughout the entire length of Florida along its eastern shore, from the northern border with Georgia to the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. in Key West. It was designated the first U.S. highway when the Numbered Highways System was