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Editor's note:Bikernet correspondent and Technical Editor of Australia’s Heavy Duty magazine, Doc Robinson, gives us the scoop on secret testing being carried out with Harley-Davidson’s new XR1200 in preparation for a world record jump: Harley-Davidson’s XR1200 got off to a flying start down under with secret testing carried out in the Australian outback by motorcycling […]

WICHITA, Kansas (March 11, 2008) – Big Dog Motorcycles, the leading manufacturer of high performance, high style motorcycles, continues to stir excitement in the premium cruiser niche with the launch of its all-new 2008 Limited Edition Mastiff, now on sale in its nationwide network of nearly 100 dealers.Clad in striking gloss black, the Limited Edition

Riders ordered hundreds of the New Hot Rod Sportsters before official release.MILWAUKEE (Dec. 1, 2008) – Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world. The XR1200 is a powerful new Harley-Davidson

I've know this trike builder, Don Center, for 20 years and last year he came on board Bikernet as a sponsor. As a service to our sponsors we bug 'em about what they're up to, new products, etc. Don started telling me about a television production company that approached them about building a Trike. “Send

October 22ND, 2008, Bandit asked me to fill in for him at the Media Only event at Big Dog Motorcycles' release of the '09 models. Bandit had a previous business commitment that he couldn't shake, so I gladly accepted his offer. Actually he could shake her and wanted to. I suppose that was the purpose

Big Bear Choppers Kevin Alsop is currently on a world tour visiting BBC dealers in a number of countries including New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan and Kiev in the Ukraine before concluding with a visit to his European distributor in Switzerland. If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past decade you will be

The H-D touring frame has been a bone of contention for a couple of decades. It walked, swayed, jiggled and was prone to high-speed wobbles, until the late Wil Phillips developed the True-Track stabilizing system that tightened the driveline. In 2008 Harley-Davidson changed the placement of one heim joint to the front, much like the

EDITOR'S NOTE: Lehman trikes donated one of these sharp Victory Kingpin based trikes to the Sturgis Museum Kids and Chrome 2008 Charity auction. I was impressed with the donation and the trike, so we investigated for Bikernet readers. Check it out: In 2004, Victory Motorcycles and Lehman Trikes jointly agreed to create two concept vehicles

Dominic, the Vision owner.A couple years back I found myself in The Computer Guys shop on Chapman Ave in Orange, CA with my eMachines pc under my arm. See, I am, shall we say, somewhat digitally challenged and my computer was on the fritz. I chose The Computer Guys out of the yellow pages because

I show up at the Harley-Davidson Fleet Holding Facility to drop off my beloved Low Rider and to pick up the FLSTN Softail Deluxe. “Fucking wow!” That's what popped out of my mouth without thought. The facility enforcer just shook his head in boredom. I think maybe the staff is getting sick of seeing me

Wild Texas Bikernet Test Rider was told, “Don't buy the test bikes,” but noo. The V-Rod has always been a strange curiosity for me, as a rider, an enthusiast, and as a writer. When I got my first glimpse of a V-Rod in 2002, I was let down a little by many of it’s styling

　 This is the only still shot Jon allowed us to take. Once he was on this tight puppy, there was no stopping.I requested the most simple / basic bike in the Sportster line up, and that's exactly what they gave me. I wasn't sorry, after riding her for a while, but I was in

2009 Saxon Henchman Bio New for 2009, the Henchman from Saxon Motorcycle, Co. is a stunning combination of Retro styling and high quality components. Available to the consumer at just $18,800 with a 41mm telescopic front end, or $19,500 with a springer front end, the Henchman cuts no corners. All Henchman come with an S&S

Lorenzo Lamas is well known in the motorcycle scene, not only because of his portrayal of Reno Raines in the internationally successful 1990s TV series “Renegade”. While he had already made a name for himself with roles in shows like “Falcon Crest”, this series especially made him famous as what he also privately is: a

I’d say that eight thousand test miles on a Victory Vision, across some 15 states and through all sorts of terrain, and in all imaginable weather conditions except hurricanes and tornados – though one of the latter came close – somewhat qualifies me to have an opinion on the big tourer. To say that the

I‘ve been a fan of Brass Balls Bobbers for some time now, mainly because of the man behind the name, Dar Holdsworth. Dar is a man of principals and he puts those principals at the front of all he does in business. Darwin Motorcycles’ mission statement is simple: Above average motorcycles for the average Joe.

MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2009) – With a defiant attitude embracing the pure essence of riding, the new Iron 883 model is the latest Harley-Davidson Dark Custom motorcycle. Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles like the Iron 883 have stood against the grain since their introduction in 1957, when the modern rebel culture was being bred from restless veterans

California’s Big Bear Lake was under several feet of snow as Aussie Kevin Alsop drove me up there from the LA airport and more snow was forecast. The weather gods had definitely determined that I wasn’t going to ride the GTX X-Wedge back down the twisty and treacherous mountain road the next day so we

I received my marching orders by courier from the Bikernet Interplanetary Headquarters, editorial boardroom publisher's assistant. I was assigned to test a Big Dog motorcycle for Bikernet. I ask Bandit, “Cool, can I ride the Coyote like I did back in October for the '09 model release?” I attended the gathering with editors from all

Editor's Note: We met Deep South through Andy Meadors, the former Marketing genius, with Big Bear Choppers. He seemed excited about this new company, so we're following his lead. Check 'em out:Deep South Choppers, (DSC) is established as a nationally marketed American v-twin custom motorcycle shop, and now entering in the custom production micro-manufacturing segment

Didn't win last year’s IronWorks/Brass Balls Bobber/Bikernet Giveaway Bike? Why the long face? We have a deal for your… We’re giving away another Brass Balls Bobber to a lucky IronWorks subscriber. In a nod to the current economic times, we’re going to build this year’s bike on Darwin Motorcycles’ affordable BBB Model 1 Digger platform.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT NINE NEW MODELS FOR 2010–More Performance, Features and Value Across Six Motorcycle Platforms.MILWAUKEE (July 25, 2009) – Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with nine new motorcycle models, the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the Motor Company. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and technology in a

Shot during a 6000 mile road tour.When I'm riding my classic Indians I often hear folks say,” You can't ride old bikes very far, they're unreliable.” I chuckle, kick the dust alongside the highway, and explain. “It's not the motorcycle that's the problem, it's the builder. Most motorcycles are damn reliable, if well built,” I

They’re drunk on power, Graham and Wachtendorf. It is six degrees Celsius at 6:30 on a mid-week Florida morning and fingers have long ago lost feeling. Laughter from inside helmets has a maniacal edge and fogs the visor blind. But that’s fine, because looking where you’re going doesn’t matter on motorcycles like the Boss Hoss