Motorcycle news

Pennsylvania Governor Proclaims May Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthGovernor Tom Corbett signed a proclamation commemorating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcycling has always been a popular activity in Pennsylvania, and it’s been getting more so lately; the Keystone State reports that the number of registered motorcycles climbed to more than 400,000 in 2012. Unfortunately, there [...]

Indian Motorcycle Reveals Info On All-New 2014 Indian Chief DebutIndian Motorcycle today announced some more details about the completely new 2014 model it’ll be unveiling at the Sturgis Rally Medina, Minn. — Indian Motorcycle today announced some more details about the completely new 2014 model it’ll be unveiling at the Sturgis Rally this summer. a [...]

Allstate Ramps Up Motorcycle Safety Signs At Dangerous IntersectionsAllstate says it will continue to donate warning signs for motorcycle safety with its “Once is Never Enough” (ONE) program. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (we forgot too), and contributing to the cause is Allstate Insurance Company, who says it will continue to donate standardized [...]

Recent Analysis Shows Cell Phone-Distracted Driving Crashes Are Under-reportedThe National Safety Council has released national statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes. Earlier this week, the National Safety Council released findings from a recent analysis of national statistics on fatal motor vehicle crashes. The report, titled, “Crashes Involving Cell Phones: Challenges of Collecting and Reporting Reliable [...]

Harley-Davidson Kicks Off World Ride June 23-24H.O.G. is inviting riders around the world to join in on the 2013 Harley-Davidson World Ride on June 23-24. It’s a global thing. The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is inviting Harley-Davidson riders around the world to join its members in celebrating the 110th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and [...]

2014 Moto Guzzi 1400 California Test RideLast time we had a Moto Guzzi we ended up being pretty impressed with it I should have known something was up. Last time we had a Moto Guzzi in the mag’s test fleet (just a few months ago), I ended up being pretty impressed with the overall competence [...]

Biking on a Budget – The Budget BikerLike everyone else, motorcyclists have been suffering the woes of a sputtering economy. These are tough times we’re going through; they will punish man and biker alike. Like everyone else, motorcyclists have been suffering the woes of a sputtering economy. But this does not mean we have to [...]

The Budget BikerLike everyone else, motorcyclists have been suffering the woes of a sputtering economy. These are tough times we’re going through; they will punish man and biker alike. Like everyone else, motorcyclists have been suffering the woes of a sputtering economy. But this does not mean we have to cry like a bunch of [...]

Harley And Dunlop Team Up To Offer RebateHarley-Davidson has teamed up with Dunlop Tires to offer this special rebate that runs from May 1st through June 15th! With the prime riding season looming around the corner, now’s the time to get your machine set up right. Participating Harley dealers and Dunlop Tires have teamed up [...]

Mustang Now Has Seats For Victory BaggersMustang has now expanded its offerings for “other American motorcycle.” Already well known for its vast selection of saddles for most cruisers on the market since 1980, Mustang has now expanded its offerings for the “other American motorcycle.” That’s right, the firm has recently introduced saddles for the Victory [...]

Cardo Introduces All-New scalarider® Q1 and Q3 Communication SystemsCardo Systems, Inc. has announced two all-new additions to its scala rider product line. Cardo Systems, Inc., a leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmets, has announced two all-new additions to its scala rider product line: the rider-to-passenger Q1 TeamSet and the bike-to-bike capable Q3 MultiSet [...]

Nolan Announces Multi2 and NCOMB1 Comm SystemsNolan is introducing two new products to their line of communication systems. Nearly a decade ago, Nolan broke new ground by becoming the first company to introduce Bluetooth wireless technology into its line of touring helmets. At that time, nobody was quite sure of Bluetooth’s potential, but today, being [...]

Nelson-Rigg Releases New Compression Bags For Cover StorageNelson-Rigg gives consumers an added bonus with their covers. Consumers buying a new cover for their motorcycle are always left to wonder, “How big is the cover when I remove it from the bike to pack it down?” a Photo Gallery: Nelson-Rigg Releases New Compression Bags For Cover [...]

Harley Reports First Quarter 2013 EarningsDiluted earnings per share for the period increased 33.8% on higher motorcycle shipments and improvement in operating efficiencies, says Harley, compared to the year-ago period. Harley’s financial report for the first quarter of 2013 has just been released, and it’s a doozy, according to The Motor Company. Diluted earnings per [...]

New Study Projects Motorcycle Fatalities Spiking For 2012In a new report released earlier this week, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is projecting an increase in motorcyclist fatalities of approximately 9 percent in 2012, or more than 5,000 lives lost. Washington, April 2013 – In a new report released earlier this week, the Governors Highway [...]