In 1955, Moto Guzzi shocked the racing world with the legendary “Otto Cilindri” — a 500cc motorcycle powered by a liquid-cooled V8 engine. Producing around 78 horsepower and revving to 12,000 RPM, it could reach an astonishing 170 mph — speeds unheard of for bikes of its era. With eight carburetors, dual overhead cams, and […]
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A Slow Week with Mighty results. Hey, I mentioned my epiphany behind the Sturgis 85th rally and the small town of 7,000. Sturgis becomes the Biker Nation for two weeks. That’s true, and I want it to welcome bikers all year long. Every day our engineer or cowboy boots step a tad closer to the
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July 4th, 2025 Each fourth of July we celebrate the birth of American Independence. We at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to recognize that freedom is not and has never been free. We thank those in our armed forces for defending all of our freedoms. Perhaps Patrick Henry said it best in 1775 when
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ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT CLICK TO WIN https://store.wheelsthroughtime.com/win-this-bike The 2025 WTT Raffle Grand Prize is this stunning 1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. Finished in year-correct HD Factory Teak Red and Brilliant Black, with stainless steel and chrome accents. This 61c.i. OHV Knucklehead powerhouse sports a genuine 4-speed transmission, art deco styling with full fenders, iconic “cat-eye” dash,
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Director Quits, Demands CEO Ouster Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) just made headlines for all the wrong reasons investors had hoped. A Board member Jared Dourdeville, who represents 9% shareholder H Partners, suddenly resigned after a furious fallout over CEO succession and the iconic American company’s direction. With a sharply worded letter, Dourdeville cited cultural depletion, executive turnover,
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After tens of thousands spoke up to support Congress stopping California from imposing a gas car ban with national implications a single unelected staffer is now blocking the vote. That’s not how democracy works—and if the Senate doesn’t act soon, the ban becomes national policy by default. Meanwhile, we’re turning up the heat on a
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Hey, Here we go. I received a call last week. Dr. Marz said he could slip me in on Monday. A new billet hip joint was available for my right hip. I disappeared into the Black Hlls Orthopedic Surgical Center and woke up with a new hip. I’m hurting, looking for my first PT clinic 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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A Report by Jeffrey Najar Kirsh Helmets: A Revolution in Protection and Performance for Harley Riders When you hear the rumble of a Harley-Davidson, you know it’s more than just a motorcycle. It’s an experience. It’s freedom on two wheels. And let’s face it—there’s nothing better than that wind-in-your-hair, road-scorching feeling. But before you tear
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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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Hello everyone, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and I hope you can all join us 4-7pm at the museum. We’ll also be going live on Facebook to share updates, including details about our silent auction. A quick reminder: Tomorrow is the final day to join the 100% Club—where every board member and I contribute to the
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Something New, Something to Ponder and Maybe Something We Need to Assist THERE SEEMS TO BE TROUBLE IS H-D PARADISE–The board and the President/CEO are struggling with their mission. We might be able to help. I know some dealers who would like to buy the company and make it run by the dealers. Sales are
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URGENT MOTORCYCLE LEGISLATIVE ISSUES Shops, Industry and the Rest of Us Need to be Involved! Everything you own is seemingly being co-owned by someone else–you need to take a look at Right to Repair, Right to Modify, mandating renewable fuel for everyone, banning and targeting of ICE engine motorcycles, lack of support for existing owner
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Get up and Get Ready for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally! HUGE credit goes to our engineering, procurement, and production teams for getting these updated V2s complete and ready to roll for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Get ready for a wild week in Sturgis, South Dakota August 2-10 for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Come see, feel, and hear the
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It’s trying to snow this morning but can’t decide which way to go. The dusty flecks of snow are dancing around in the breezy sky and can’t decide whether to land or just enjoy the ride, in the wind. Let’s hit the news and see what happens next. You just can’t ever give up or
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Hey, We are living in strange times. Take a look at history and the weird shit impacting humanity, like wars. We are right there again and most folks go about their day, ho hum. Some brave souls are sounding the alarm, like Bob Kay with the IMA, Chris Callen of Cycle Source, Marc Morano at
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‘World’s first’ cargo Two-Wheeler aims to be a disruptor in logistics After around 6 years of development work, an electric scooter designed to be a cargo carrier, is gearing up for commercial production. Customer trials of this EV, by a Pune city, India, start-up, have begun, and its market introduction is expected during the first
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by Bandit, John, Frank R.I.P. and Lee Clemens with photos by Weed We Started with Box of Parts and Pieces A friend, the notorious Deadwood John, called recently about his 1960 Panhead roller project, sort of a basket case on wheels. The engine still remained in the frame and a glide front end was in
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Pittsburgh, PA – After 27 years of print magazine publication, The Source Media Group, Cycle Source Magazine, Track Side Report and Torque Performance publishers have launched their motorcycle media brand into the future. Grease & Gears TV, a three-year project to bring motorcycle media back to televisions and beyond, has started to pick up speed.
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with inputs from www.bmwmotorcycles.com Appearance: Bagger. Comfort: touring motorcycle. Personality: custom factory hot rod. It is driven by the powerful big boxer engine. Ride it and every country road turns into Route 66. Its style is black and matte – that’s what joy can look like. At least for those who bring #SoulFuel to life.
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When: MARCH 24-26, 2023 Where: Buffalo Convention Center What: The Largest Indoor Custom Car and Motorcycle Show this side of New York Recently added! Martin Biron (Saturday March 25 1:00pm – 2:30pm) Rob Ray (Sunday March 26 12:00pm – 1:30pm) Rick Jeanneret (Sunday March 26 12:00pm – 1:30pm) The Buffalo Motorama – This Weekend! Friday
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Track Day x February 5th @ Fox Raceway We are so excited to finally bring back our annual track day at our home track, Fox Raceway in Pala, CA. This event is for the entire fam and there is no event sign up or extra cost to attend other than the track fee you pay
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by K. Randall Ball with Illustrations from George Fleming, Atomic Bob, Hal Robinson Dick Allen Joey Bunch woke with a start. He rode an old ’69 Sportster XLCH with a magneto. It took him a few minutes of kicking to get it started on the cool morning. But then he blazed through the back streets
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Rocking On Requires Some Rolling by Wayfarer Sound has more impact on life than we know or credit it for. Sound is not just significant to humans but many lifeforms. We now have turned sound to music. W have a whole range of music genres to choose from – for entertainment, for ‘edu-taiment’ of kids,
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