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From the beginning, the Top of the World Landspeed Trial was a pioneering achievement and a logistical challenge of epic proportions. Chief Engineer Mike Akatiff and the world’s fastest motorcyclist Rocky Robinson took the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK to the rarified air of Salar De Uyuni salt flats high in the Bolivian Andes with the express

Sturgis is a major endeavor each year. It’s the epicenter of the custom motorcycle industry. Hell, the Chip held five custom bike shows, five concerts, two wet t-shirt contests, an industry party, and Michael Lichter’s stellar art exhibit and bike show, plus a helluva lot more. That’s just scratching the surface. New camp facilities pop

Garage-Girls and Allstate MotorcycleInsurance are proud to announce this year’s Ultimate Biker Makeover winner; Patricia Thurston!  Patricia was selected among over 61 entries to this years contest. Contestants (Girls and Guys) were asked to submit a 600 words or less essay – describing why they are most in need of a biker makeover as well as

We thought we would share this short video from our friends at Harley-Davidson. Enjoy!  

Three New CVO Models Feature Largest-Ever Stock Engine Displacement The 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle lineup introduces the most robust array of custom Touring bikes the company has ever produced, boasting show-stopping style and plush comfort ready to attack rough city streets or winding country roads. Three new completely restyled Touring models enter the limited-edition Custom Vehicle

You never know what’s gonna show up in Sturgis, or should I say who, is gonna roll on through the rally, especially on Thursday, August 10th, which was the “Sons of Speed” race held at the Pappy Hoel Campground Racetrack, across the field, from the Full Throttle Saloon. Read more.

Wow, Life is nuts, but what the hell, it continues and changes daily. Bikers get it. We enjoy freedom whether they like it or not. We’re still racing, riding and building cool shit, no matter what. My Grandson’s Dyna is almost complete. We met with the Bennett’s Crew yesterday and they will perform a final

Hey, This is a striking week with the return of the Badlands run survivors and the H-D new model launch. Brothers are stunned and questioning. In this area you rarely see Softails. They are dangerous due to the limited, lowered turning radius and wide frame width, but they have been that way since the beginning.

Do you want to be part of Heartland USA’s next big project? They are looking for 2018 HD Softails for Research & Development. If interested, email them at info@heartlandbiker.com.   Advertisement

Welcome to the 2017 Sturgis FXR Show and Dyna Mixer at the Buffalo Chip   Advertisement

It looks like the factory killed the Dyna Line and V-Rods. But FXRs will live forever.   More coming in the Bikernet Weekly News tomorrow. Hang On!   –Bandit

Michael Lichter is one of the best when it comes to motorcycle photography. As usual, this year he had a show at the Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Rally. This year was focused on both the past and the future as all of the bikes and art work were done by men and women under

Something we all anticipated has happened. The Harley-Davidson line is now powered by the Milwaukee Eight V-Twin motor. We like what we’re seeing so far…  

Wheelies and stunt riding is cool, but I like old school, line ‘em up and rip ‘em drag racing-On the track, not the street. My first Harley was an ‘86 Heritage, and I always like H-D’s but always thought they were really slow. Read more.

After more than 60 years away from professional flat track racing, Indian Motorcycle has won the 2017 American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Championship after a second-place finish at the Peoria TT. Indian Wrecking Crew rider Jared Mees locked in the title for Indian Motorcycle with a strong second-place finish. Teammates Bryan Smith and Brad Baker finished

 On August 10, riders lined up for the second-ever Sons of Speed banked motorcycle race. Fresh off its inaugural run at Daytona Bike Week 2017, Sons of Speed ran its sophomore contest at The Full Throttle Saloon’s Pappy Hoel Campground racetrack during the 2017 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “We were rolling on a dirt track without

Valerie Thompson and American Motorcycle Association Hall Of Fame member Denis Manning return to the world’s fastest race course for the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Salt Flats, August 26-31, on a mission to rewrite motorsports history by breaking the land speed record of 376.36 mph (605.69 km/h) with the famed Team “7” Streamliner

Hey, I’m scrambling on my Sturgis ’17 article to be posted next week.A bunch is flying through my mind now that Sturgis is behind me. We need to be in Bonneville with the Salt Torpedo next year. That’s a must. I’ll be 70 and brothers all around me are slipping away. When I say we