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  Zero Motorcycles announced that it is the first electric motorcycle brand to be listed on General Services Administration (GSA). This facilitates a streamlined procurement process for federal, state, and local government agencies, allowing them to obtain the vehicles they need quickly and easily under pre-negotiated terms and prices.  The GSA provides centralized procurement for

The forecast for this event was rain, rain and more rain but that did not stop some of the crew, like the infamous Rogue. We heared about a young man, an adrenaline junkie, who shared the passion of not just motorcycles but cars too. He drove not only Harleys but Mopar’s as well, (specifically my

It seems that you cannot go anywhere anymore without a cell phone and in many cases other electronic devices like a GPS. These things run off batteries and need to be charged regularly and in some cases motorcycles and other vehicles do not have the ability to do that. Read more.

One of our viewers sent us information and photos on his super-clean Bagger. We like to feature reader’s rides. Here is one from Barry Green, who is staffer of sorts, providing images and insights to the industry weekly for the Bikernet News. He also has some good things to say about a company he bought

Indian Motorcycle Racing continued its American Flat Track dominance as Indian privateer Briar Bauman, aboard his Scout FTR750, secured his first win of the 2018 season. Piloting a factory Indian Motorcycle, at Brad Baker’s request, Bronson Bauman placed second and secured the first Twins podium of his career. Indian Wrecking Crew rider and 2018 Grand

The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) welcomes the return of Polaris Slingshot (Slingshot). “The Ultimate Joyride.” The three-wheeled roadster will be an OEM exhibitor for the 2018 event and will serve as a focal point of AIMExpo Outdoors at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in fabulous Las Vegas, October 11-14, personifying its

More than 500 bikers gathered Sunday, Sept. 2 for a ride up the beautiful Poudre Canyon in Northern Colorado with celebrity rider Xavier Muriel to benefit local charity Realities For Children in their support of abused, neglected and at-risk children. In its 9th year, the 2018 Forever Family Ride raised over $30,000 for Realities For

Hey, My granddaughter called me about leasing cars. I’ve leased two, along time ago. I started to tell her my thoughts and she said, “I thought you were going to tell me some horror story.” I said, “Never, always find the positive in everything you do.” That’s the code and don’t forget it. On the

When I first went to work for Easyriders on the third issue out of college and Vietnam, it was a rare time in Biker history. For some reason extreme talents emerged to support the biker movement, such as David Mann, Lou Kimzey, JJ Solari and Hal Robinson.   To say Hal Robinson hit the nail

One of life’s little chill-bump moments along the Cannonball: A local lady was serenading the crowd at Big Moose Harley-Davidson when our rider #100, Pat Simmons from the Doobie Brothers, steps up to sing along with her. Pretty cool stuff…

In the 100th running of the legendary Springfield Mile, Jared Mees secured his fifth career Grand National Championship. His 2018 title marks back-to-back years as champion aboard his Indian Scout FTR750. In the final lap of the Springfield Mile II, fellow Indian Wrecking Crew rider Bryan Smith passed Mees and captured his first win of

Three 2019 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ models offer show-stopping finishes, advanced technology, exclusive components and attention to detail that borders on obsessive. The Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ program creates limited-production Harley-Davidson motorcycle models for the most-discerning customers, often using finishes, materials and accessories that are only available on a CVO model. Read more.  

Sturgis is behind us, Bonneville is wrapping up now. Las Vegas Bike Fest and Meeting of the Minds is coming up. That’s just to name a few of the on-going events happening. Plus the show circuits will kick off in the next couple of months. Hell Bob Kay is back with the IMS shows, Jeff

Flashback to the Pages of “Chopper Mag” November 1969. Check this out, it’s a blast! Read more.

So Speed Week has come and gone at the Bonneville Salt Flats, but for those of us only interested in the two wheel variety of speed freak fun, the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials are just starting. For me this is a bittersweet return. After many years away from what I have become to know as