Pencil sketches are good, CAD drawings an important step and 3D renders show what a project should look like, but there’s nothing like throwing your leg over a real motorcycle to see if all of the talk has amounted to anything, and that’s exactly what I had the chance to do yesterday as Motus rolled out their all new Motus MST at Pratt and Miller Engineering giving the world its first look at what Lee Conn and Brian Case are bringing to life.
To the applause of everyone, Brian Case rode in on the bike many of us have been hoping would become real, but given the obstacles  … Pictures & More
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Ducati has started cashing in on its biggest off-season acquisition, Valentino Rossi. The Italian firm has revealed the first, in what figures to be many, Ducati models branded by The Doctor. The Monster line is first to get the Rossi treatment, and it will be offered in two new color schemes fashioned after the company’s factory MotoGP racing duo of Rossi and American Nicky Hayden.
The two new colorways will make their official public debut at the upcoming “Ducati MotoGP Night†in Bologna. The GP-themed bikes feature  … Pictures & Details
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In just a few days, the 70th Annual Daytona Bike week will begin. Motorcyclists will be traveling from all over the country to attend Daytona this year, where they will see some great racing, some classic motorcycle shows, and some great music. Here are some of the must see activities at Daytona Bike week this year.
Bike Shows
You’ll be able to see plenty of amazing motorcycles just strolling down the streets during Daytona Bike Week, but make sure to check out events like the Old Timer Bike Show if you really want to see some cool motorcycles.
The Progressive Insurance Bike Show will  … More
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While we’re still poring over Harley-Davidson‘s annual report, making Excel spreadsheets, and winning at bullshit bingo, a couple interesting facts have struck us about the company and some of the trends it is experiencing. While it’s been mostly doom and gloom around Harley-Davidson in 2010, the Milwaukee-based company does appear to be solely in business because of the strong cost-cutting CEO Keith Wandell has been able to achieve during his tenure. Despite the moaning and groaning from the Bar & Shield loyal about Wandell’s non-motorcycle riding lifestyle, the CEO knows how to trim the fat, which is exactly what this HOG needed. Find five interesting facts for you to mull over this weekend after the jump … Details