AUTHOR’S NOTE: A 30 year old itch This article came out of a personal inquiry into available choices in nation of India The Big V-Twins are not practical for third-world nations and developing nations. Moreover, the X440 single cylinder is not an evil cousin — it’s just that the climate, the terrain, the available infrastructure, […]
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BRABUS 1400 R SIGNATURE EDITIONThe new Luxury Hyper Naked Bike in a “1 of 100“ Limited Edition BRABUS and KTM Present the Next Evolution of Their Ground-Breaking Luxury Hyper Naked Bike Collaboration with a “1 of 100” Limited Edition https://www.brabus.com/en-int/bikes/brabus-1400r.html With the BRABUS 1400 R SIGNATURE EDITION, BRABUS presents the latest generation of its exclusive
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THIS HOLIDAY, GIVE ‘EM HARLEY-DAVIDSONCelebrate the Holidays this season with the Harley-Davidson® 2025 Gift Guide Ignite the holidays with some extra horsepower by shopping the Harley-Davidson® 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. From rugged riding essentials to official H-D® exclusives, our holiday lineup is built for those who live for the ride. GIFTS FOR THE BIKE Deck
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Hey, Okay, I done did it. I bought the entire Easyriders Empire, lock, stock and archives. Are we going to have fun now? In fact, we’re thinking about changing the name of Bikernet to EASYRIDERS formerly Bikernet.com. What do you think? We started the Easyriders Channel on Youtube. Monday we kick off our first Editorial
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“Former TopGolf and Pizza Hut guy is now CEO of all we love.”—-Wayfarer PRESS RELEASE : Harley-Davidson Appoints Artie Starrs as President and Chief Executive Officer MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HOG) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has appointed Artie Starrs as President
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It’s Incredible and Started Almost a Week Early! Hey, I’m going to ramble like a carny hawker today. The rally fired up last weekend with massive crowds, while vendors scrambled to hoist their tents. Almost a week prior to major events brothers and sisters rolled into the region ready to party. I attended the very
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Current owner Stefan Pierer will completely exit KTM’s leadership in June Bajaj Auto is now acquiring Pierer Industries’ entire stake in the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas, in a breakthrough blockbuster deal estimated to be worth €800 million (US$901.8 million). This is expected to get completed by May 2026 with due regulatory
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Bajaj Auto is making a bold move to secure a majority stake in KTM, the globally renowned Austrian motorcycle brand. Through its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), the Indian automaker is transitioning from a minority investor to a key decision-maker in KTM’s parent company, aiming to steer the brand out of financial
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“I’ll tell you a funny story,” confides Shilpa Arora, President of Bikerz US Inc. Bikerz is the exclusive distributor for India’s largest helmet brand — SMK. “The SMK name actually comes from the initials of the founders. So “K” is the last name, which stands for Khurana. “S” is my brother Sidarth’s first initial, and
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Royal Enfield Has Tripled Its Sales In Ten YearsRoyal Enfield brand sold nearly one million bikes in 2024 In 2015 the company’s products weren’t anywhere as polished as they are today, and it still managed to shift just over 300,000 units. In 2024, less than ten years later, Enfield sold an impressive 944,000 machines (up
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Will KTM become a Chinese funded brand?Three primary investors show interest in KTMMaybe keeping KTM operational is in the industry’s best interest There are three arms of the KTM Group that are currently going through insolvency proceedings in Austria. KTM AG, the R&D arm KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH, and the components arm KTM Components
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ASIA-PACIFIC: Yamaha India Lot of media reports and industry sources are abuzz with news of a renewed and revamped Yamaha RX 100 to be released soon. This new model is expected to retain the legendary and street proven legacy of the original. The modern RX 100 will also incorporate some modern technology and features to
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Even as X440 takes on the local behemoth Royal Enfield, the global two-wheeled giant Hero MotoCorp’s Mavrick 440 was unveiled in India at Hero World 2024. Based on the Harley-Davidson X440, it features a power-roadster design philosophy and will be available for bookings in February 2024. The Mavrick was co-developed in association with Harley-Davidson and
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Royal Enfield presented its first ever electric vehicle design concept at the EICMA 2023 in Milan, Italy. This is a new phase in the history of an iconic 122-years old company. Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan Testbed debut represents the company’s commitment to a sustainable adventure and exploration. Royal Enfield has re-invented and re-imagined its motorcycles
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Royal Enfield today launched “Royal Enfield Rentals” program to provide Royal Enfield motorcycles to individuals by partnering with motorcycle rental operators. These rentals will include more than 40 motorcycle rental operators across 25 cities and destinations in India, thus enabling explorers and enthusiasts to rent and ride over 300 Royal Enfield motorcycles. Mohit Dhar Jayal,
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Changing weather in representing global warming from SubStack of Ujjwal Dey, images by Ujjwal Dey Symbols can represent personal as well as social change. It can even be revolutionary or represent a sanctuary, a place of safety or refuge. Symbolic expressions? What’s the easiest symbol to make yourself approachable and friendly? Yup, just smile! Symbols
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certified a new Royal Enfield model branded as Shotgun 650 for year 2024. This confirms the production version of the SG650 bobber concept will be coming to America. Royal Enfield presented the SG650 Twin concept at EICMA way back in 2021. Based on the platform that brought us the Continental GT
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by The Bikernet Rogue Crew with Dmac Budapest, Bikes, and the Bucket List ….. Hangin’ around the HD 120th Anniversary Festival in Budapest! Have a look at this awesome photo feature report from Hungary– as the world celebrates 120 years of the most memorable motorcycle brand. Click Here to view the celebrations only on Bikernet.com
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Norton Opens First Flagship Showroom At The Bike Shed London Five additional United Kingdom locations will comprise the brand’s early distribution network. with inputs by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com Indian automotive giant TVS had acquired Norton Motorcycles in April 2020 after a tumultuous period in the OEM’s history. However, since then this legendary British brand
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Weed pens are becoming increasingly popular as an effective way to vaporize cannabis and its derivatives. If you’re curious about the potential of using a weed pen, it could make your day-to-day experience smoother and more enjoyable. Not only are they discreet, but they are also incredibly easy to use and portable. Simply pick from
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On February 24th, 2022, an unimaginable tragedy unraveled for the whole World. While we’ve felt totally and utterly powerless to stop the rockets, to stop the insanity, we promised to do the one thing that we could: to keep Ural alive, to protect our employees and to be there for our customers, against all odds.
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by Bandit, Reg Kittrell, Lance Onan and Willie G. Davidson What Happened to the Sportster? H-D Factory Built the Last Traditional Sportster in November 2022 Last week the final production Sportster rolled off the Harley-Davidson assembly line with grand fanfare including signatures by each member of the crew. I’m sure they were very proud. So,
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A Tale of Twisted Fates of Artisans Deus Ex Machina was arguably the most popular and most impressive global brand for custom built motorcycles. Deus Ex Machina was built upon the development and creation of custom motorcycles. A clothing line got added for those fans of the brand who found it more satisfactory to order
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by Rogue Sound, Looks & Power “I have decided to change only the mufflers, but there are so many to choose from. I think the 4.5-inch mufflers is a real good choice for sound, looks and power. When I was doing my research, I looked at mufflers that had sound with the advertisement. I ended
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