Whether you ride a chopper or weave in and out of traffic on a sport bike, you need to know where to stop off to grab a cold one and talk shop.
Even if you don’t ride a motorcycle, it’s still kinda cool to know where all of the rider-types hang out. (Aren’t they always offering free rides?) Bikers add a certain vibe, and we’ve found a few places around town that cater to the motorcycle riders in all of us …Â More
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It’s the end of an era: after 49 years, Willie G. Davidson, Harley-Davidson’s styling chief, is retiring. The 78-year-old grandson of company co-founder William A Davidson will continue to represent the Motor Company as Brand Ambassador and “Chief Styling Officer Emeritus.†Whether you are a fan of the classic styling of HD products, or not, there is no denying the affable, beret-wearing Davidson had a huge impact on the USA’s biggest motorcycle company—and on the motorcycle industry worldwide.
Willie G. has seen Harley-Davidson evolve from … More
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Motus Motorcycles said Thursday that its Birmingham-built bikes will sell for more than $30,000 each and that a network of dealers is already being established across the country.
At an event as part of Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, Fla., on Thursday night, Motus said its MST model will have a base price of $30,975, while the MST-R will start at $36,975. The motorcycles will be produced in  … More
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We’ve written about this before, but the trend seems to be strengthening. I believed from the beginning that the popularity of the Adventure Touring bikes is largely related to their bolt upright ergonomics, including plentiful leg room. The seat heights are frequently tall, but once on board the rider is in ergonomic bliss. No weight on the wrist, no cramps from legs folded like paperclips.
As Adventure Tourers continue to … Pictures and more
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