If you’re a female rider, mark you calendar for the Women’s Freedom Ride July 21st. This will mark the first ever all-women group ride to go from coast to coast. The cause? First, to promote and bring awareness to women riders. Second, to raise money for severely wounded veterans.
These veterans will receive their support through the non-profit organization, Independence Fund. “We chose this group rather than … More
Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has purchased a minority stake in Erik Buell Racing. The Indian manufacturer will invest $25 million in the American company, earning a 49.2% share. Hero will have two directors and one observer on the EBR board of directors, but EBR founder Erik Buell will remain Chairman and CEO.
A press statement from Hero announcing the move states the $25 million investment will be … More
Biker culture came to the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Francis blessed thousands of Harley-Davidsons and their riders celebrating the manufacturer’s 110th anniversary with a loud parade and plenty of leather.
Thundering Harley engines nearly drowned out the Latin recitation of the “Our Father” prayer that accompanied Francis as he greeted the crowd before Mass. Standing in his open-top jeep, Francis drove up the main boulevard leading to St. Peter’s Square, blessing the thousands of people in what was a giant Harley parking lot.
Once the service got under way, bikers in their trademark leather Harley vests sat in the square alongside nuns and tens of thousands of faithful Catholics taking part in … More
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced yesterday that Akrapovic America LLC, was fined $88,000 for air quality violations related to the sale of illegal aftermarket motorcycle exhaust systems in California.
Bakersfield and Kern County racing enthusiasts may be familiar with the Akrapovic brand and its history in motorcycle racing.
ARB investigators discovered that Akrapovic sold replacement motorcycle exhaust systems that replaced critical components such as catalytic converters … More