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  According to a new proposal, more than 70,000 Arizona motorcycle owners could each save $19 a year by skipping annual emissions tests. Trevor Baggiore, deputy director of air quality with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, said motorcycles make up 3.5 percent of vehicles on Valley roads and account for less than one percent of […]

  An official report from the Australian government has sung the praises of bikers for enriching and improving city living.  The State of Australian Cities Report, which annually reviews the state of Australia's eighteen largest urban areas, concluded that the nations 700,000 motorcyclists and scooter riders produce lower emissions than car drivers, take up less

  Harley-Davidson Inc. and other motorcycle manufacturers may have to include anti-lock brakes as standard equipment on all of their street bikes in only a few years. The American Motorcyclist Association says the European Parliament has approved a proposal to require anti-lock brakes on all new motorcycles and trikes with engines larger than 125 cubic

  American Motorcyclist Association Director of International Affairs Robert Rasor has been re-elected as a member of the Board of Directors for the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the international governing body for motorcycle sport and touring. Rasor also serves as the appointed vice president of the FIM.  "It is gratifying to be recognized for

One of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world has changed hands, yet again, as the British marque Matchless has reportedly been sold. Changing hands from Greek to Italian ownership, the Matchless brand is now in the hands of Franco Malenotti, of Belstaff apparel fame. Hoping to revitalize the motorcycle brand in a similar way

Bikernet  recently opened its new TRAVEL department check it out  BIKERNET TRAVEL Also check out the 8th Annual Travel and Adventure Show. A really  cool place to plan your next trip to Cleveland of Kathmandu California's largest travel show, the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, today announced its featured speakers, including explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau,

Victory Motorcycles has a busy weekend planned for the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, Dec. 7-9, including: The introduction of a Factory Custom Painted Cross Country, the debut of a Buffalo Chip Custom Bagger styled by Cory Ness, Victory demo rides, autograph sessions featuring Playboy Playmates and “The Gunny” (actor R. Lee Ermey), a Toys

  Valerie Thompson, owner/driver of Valerie Thompson Racing (VTR), will display her record setting BMW S 1000 RR race bike and host autograph sessions at the BMW Motorrad USA booth at the upcoming International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach December 7-9. She will also make appearances at the Shorai Battery display in the Market

The 2013 edition of the legendary Mikuni American Carburetor sponsored Iron & Lace Calendar continues with features a 16-month look at the world's top custom motorcycles photographed with beautiful centerfold models by legendary photographer Jim Gianatsis featuring the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show's Calendar Bike Championship winners: Jim Giuffra and the AFT Customs Girls' Best of Show winner

A motorcycle gang in Australia, where such groups have been targeted over violence and drug trafficking, has challenged the constitutionality of a law that would make it easier to declare them a criminal gang. Leaders of the Finks, whose motto is "Attitude with Violence", have asked Australia's highest court to overturn laws they say are draconian

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Indian Motorcycle, the original American motorcycle company, today announced its plans for the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California, which runs December 7-9, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center. At the show, the company will make a number of significant announcements including the reveal of a limited quantity, model year 2013 Indian Motorcycle

    Master Bike Builder, Lee Wimmer, known as the innovator of the cold air intake for American V-Twin bikes is at it again with the all new Super Shield! Several finish combinations make this the perfect custom look to your bike.Small in size but has a proven cotton oil-less filter inside. Fits ALL applications

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Combining the all-time classic biker-jacket design with modern features, the new women’s Legacy Leather Biker Jacket (P/N 98059-13VW, starting at $350) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line celebrates more than 100 years of Harley-Davidson riding apparel. Its midweight vintage abrasion-resistant cowhide leather construction incorporates pre-curved sleeves, action back and padded back waist for maximum riding comfort.

  Sturgis may be best known for its annual motorcycle rally in August, but the city is hoping to entice people to visit the rest of the year. KBHB radio reports that a public meeting was held earlier this week to discuss how to redesign Sturgis' downtown district. The Downtown Revitalization Committee has come up

Boom Trikes claims itself as one of the largest Trike manufacturers in the world. How so? Boom Trikes states they have put more than 12,800 trikes on the road since 1990. Boom Trikes is the only rear-engine trike manufacturer that has EPA certification for ALL models in all states including California. READ FULL STORY

Are you looking for a new look for your bike? Drag Specialties is the industry-leading distributor of aftermarket products for H-D® bikes and these new riptide grips will give your bike the finishing touch it needs.   Constructed from billet aluminum with a comfortable, textured rubber sleeve, these grips make even the longest rides easy

NAS Jacksonville held their first all-female Motorcycle Basic Rider Course Nov. 18-19 with five participants learning the ins and outs of how to ride a motorcycle safely. The course was comprised of classroom work and range exercises to test their knowledge both mentally and physically.  “We are teaching them the basics of learning to ride

  Two single-owner collections will headline the motorcycle section of the Bonhams sale at the Grand Palais in Paris in early February. The Garelli Grand Prix Collection comprises some two-dozen historic racing motorcycles from the celebrated Italian manufacturer, many from the factory’s 1980s heyday, and a selection from its prewar days. All the machines, which

Motorcyclists from around the world choose EagleRider for domestic rentals and tours, so it was no surprise when the Chinese Harley Owners Group comes to America  EagleRider is their first stop. The Shanghai HOGs picked up two-dozen Harleys at the EagleRider Corporate headquarters near LAX.  Flying theirs Shanghai Harley HOG patches proudly the HOG members