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The American criminal justice system is aptly named. It is criminal the way the system dispenses “justice,” and that criminality infests the entire system. That’s because the system has become a business and a blood sport based on profit, control and winning rather than determining a person’s guilt or innocence. The result is that the

Robb Talbott is perhaps best known as the founder of the world-famous Talbott Vineyards. But there is perhaps an even more important, lasting strain that runs through his storied life: motorcycles. Young Robb developed a youthful fascination with the speed, noise and commotion of the nearby Laguna Seca Raceway. Eventually he acquired a “very used”

Action from Harley-Davidson, Australia, Cannonball, Trailblazers, Bonneville, Triumph, Kawasaki, ABATE, the MRF, and Vegas Bikefest. Read more.

National Cycle now offers Indian Scout and Scout Sixty riders a fender-mounted Solo Luggage Rack that looks like it’s fresh off of a 1942 Indian Sport Scout. Simply remove the passenger pillion and use the supplied hardware to mount the rack to the stock passenger seat mount points. It’s a quick and simple job that

AirHawk International recently announced that they are suing Wild Ass for Patent Infringement on three of their products, False Advertising in Violation of the Lanham Act, Unfair Competition under California Law, Tortious Interference and claims against the owners of Wild Ass individually. On July 6th, Wild Ass claimed the lawsuit was frivolous and filed a

A quick Paughco update on our Bikernet Baggers project bike. The Paughco crew is the master of vintage, supplying the world with classic chopper parts for over 45 years. But let’s stay focused on this effort. Steve Massicotte contacted me with a handful of the latest shop photos. They refined their handlebar design and turn

Harley-Davidson seems to have addressed some of the touring bikes’ woes. Bikernet looks forward to give you a full report on their improved performance as we set out for a test ride next week. Stay tuned! In the meantime, check out the video below.

More power, less vibration, a better exhaust note and much much more. Check out our full report here.

Bandit has returned from Sturgis with stories about the open road, musings about freedom and with countless anecdotes gathered along the way as he and his riding compadre cut a dusty trail through our beautiful country this summer. Enjoy!

“India Shining!” said the Tourism Advertisement in international magazines. Then came the popular government in 2014 launching “Make in India” campaign. The major objective behind the initiative focused on job creation and skill enhancement in 25 sectors of the economy. Ray-Ban sunglasses has a manufacturing unit in India. Microsoft is building “smart-city” in India. IBM

If you love wheelies, burnouts, drifting, wild motorcycle modifications, adrenaline filled performances, and the sight of road bikes blasting down dirt roads, the new 1 WR Gripper Seat will deliver. The new Saddlemen 1WR Gripper Seat co-developed with V-twin stunt rider Rob Carpenter to specifically meet the grueling demands of the professional stunt scene is

Charles Bombardier (of the famous Bombardier company) has imagined The Cyclotron, a concept two-wheeler that’s inspired by the Tron Light Cycle. The Cyclotron would be driverless and stabilized by gyroscopes. Find out more here.

California has become the first state to formally recognize lane splitting as a legal maneuver for motorcyclists, as Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 51 into law on Friday, August 19, 2016. Continue reading.

Did you ever wonder who joins the team of local mechanics at the Harley dealerships during crowded motorcycle rallies to lend a hand and make extra coin? Well, I have for some time–the Rally Rats, an exclusive group of mechanical nomads. Two of my Sturgis riding partners had problems with their motorcycles at different times