With the Sturgis Motorcyle Museum and Hall of Fame in downtown Sturgis as a backdrop, Indian Motorcycles unveiled the three new models that comprise the 2014 Indian Chief line up. The reveal ceremony and party signaled an inflection point in motorcycling history with the renewal of America’s oldest and most legendary brand.
Indian Chief Classic cruiser, Indian Chief Vintage soft bagger, and Indian Chieftain hard bagger models made their debut at Sturgis today.
Here’s what Indian has to say about its three new models, starting with the 2014 Indian Chief Classic: … More
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Leo Perry is a 74-year-old motorcycle dirt racer who calls himself “lucky” for only suffering one major injury in the 50-plus years he’s raced motorcycles.
“That was serious,” he said. “I broke my arm; tore my arm almost off.”
He’s not letting age or another potential injury stop him from being one of the many riders who will experience the thrill of short track dirt motorcycle racing inside the Chris Beck Arena at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on Friday … More
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Want to visit a world where two-strokes still dominate? Go kart racing with MXA and MRC; Plus, a Chad Reed interview.
The average U.S. highway speed is 70 miles per hour. A 450 four-stroke can reach upwards of 65 mph on a motocross track. Aside from speed, these transportation devices have little in common. A father of four, toting his precious cargo inside a minivan bound for grandma’s house, is more worried about getting to his destination on time than beating the other drivers to the inside line on the next bend on Interstate 5. Yet in driving, as well as riding a dirt bike, the mind must properly judge distance and speed. This commonality is true in all sports—from NASCAR to baseball to curling. However … More
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