This one hits us out of the blue, but according to Cyril Huze, Jesse James has shutdown for good his custom chopper business: West Coast Choppers. If true, it’s not clear what will become of James’ Long Beach based company, but … Details
Biketoberfest is set to roll into Daytona Beach, with an estimated 150,000 motorcyclists arriving in Central Florida for the four-day event.Â
The popular annual event, which could generate $200 million for the local economy, begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.
Biketoberfest draws motorcycle riders from all over the world and offers numerous festivities, including bike shows, racing and concerts. “It’s sort of a prelude to …Â Details
Kawasaki has stamped its foot; Team Green is sick of playing catch-up in World Superbikes, it will no longer be content to languish at the back of the field in World Superbikes. But defeating the monstrous Aprilia RSV4 and the ominous BMW S1000RR is going to require a motorcycle leagues ahead of what Kawasaki has been rolling out in 2010. Behold, motorcycle fans, the new king of the castle. Ripping out a terrifying 210 horsepower and weighing just 198kg full of fuel and fluids, the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R leap-frogs to the front of the power and power-to-weight charts. But it’s not just muscles that make this bike so special, it sports a completely redesigned chassis aimed at improving handling and racetrack lap times – and a traction control/ABS setup that ditches all notions that such systems are for safety. On the new Ninja, the intelligent electronics are  … Details
For those of you who like to read, here are nine books written by very inspiring and phenomenal women. I’ve read Biker Lady and American Borders – both of which are very good books that aptly describe the female affinity for adventures on two wheels. I can’t wait to pick up the other seven as soon as money allows! Enjoy!
– Rachael “Thundercat†Westfall
Title: Biker Lady: Living and Riding Free!
Author: Sasha Mullins
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“In this empowering and inspiring book, renowned motojournalist Sasha Mullins explores the unique sisterhood of bikerladies-old and young, mothers and daughters, sisters, wives, grandmothers, executives, celebrities, artists, teachers, and more who race on a track or ride the endless highways and … Details