2012-07-30 19:14
These photos of Playboy model Heather Rae Young (Playboy’s Miss February 2010) were taken in 2010 by her boyfriend and photographer Josh Ryan—apparently for a Harley-Davidson mag… Read More
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2012-07-27 23:13
Two years ago Mickey Rourke commissioned Roland Sands Design to build a custom Harley-Davidson bike for him, and the result is this beautiful machine with gold accents named “Loki&rdqu&hell…Read More
2012-07-27 18:37
The Porsche GT2 RS has 6 cylinders and 620 horsepower, the Ducati 1199 has only 2 cylinders and 192 horsepower. Which of these two high performance machines is faster? Chris Harris from Driv… Read More
2012-07-20 23:47
Kawasaki released its 2013 motorcycle models ahead of schedule. The 2013 Kawasaki lineup includes ZX-10R and ZX-10R ABS, the street motorcycles Ninja 650 and Ninja 650 ABS, and the dual-spor… Read More
2012-07-20 19:08
Back in April this year, a reckless motorcyclist posted a YouTube video of himself riding along a busy highway in British Colombia, Canada at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). The video qu… Read More
2012-07-19 22:10
Here’s a really offbeat, freak idea: a motorcycle suit displaying a colorful representation of your body organs. This race suit was designed by London-based Death Spray Custo… Read More
2012-07-19 19:04
Daniel Craig as James Bond rides a Honda CRF250R in the new 007 movie Skyfall (2012), which will premier in London, UK on October 26. A total of twenty modified-for-stunts CRF250R were used… Read More
2012-07-18 22:06
Victory Motorcycles is revealing their newest model, the 2013 Victory Boardwalk, on July 30, 2012. Watch this video teaser with the new Victory. It’s a teaser so don’t expect to… Read More
2012-07-13 22:13
This custom Ducati Sport 1000 named the “Hill Climber” was built by Bad Boys Motorcycles, a custom motorcycle shop in Chamoson, Switzerland. Bad Boys built the bike for Swiss Lug… Read More
2012-07-13 18:24
This video is a reminder that motorcyclists must be more careful at intersections, ready to slow down or stop. The car is at fault—it ran a red light. Watch the video below:
Related p… Read More
2012-07-12 20:43
Arai XD-4 dual-sport motorcycle helmet became available in the spring of 2012. It’s the forth generation of Arai’s dual-sport (crossover design) helmets. The first XD became… Read More
2012-07-11 20:06
This year the maker of Arai helmets offered something very special in the 2012 Arai catalog—a $4000 made-to-order carbon fiber helmet called Arai Corsair V RC. Its price takes it to th… Read More
2012-07-10 21:03
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2012 starts next month. If you can’t go this year, I found several live webcams that can bring the excitement of Sturgis to your computer—they should mak… Read More
2012-07-06 19:12
A great artistic photo. She looks as if she rode, got hot suddenly, dropped her bike, and decided to strip off and continue naked. Click on the image to see a larger version. (Added 1 hour l… Read More
2012-07-05 23:20
On June 22, Triumph announced the all new 2013 Trophy SE, a fully-loaded 1215cc luxury touring motorcycle. The new Triumph will compete with BMW sport touring models like the R1200RT. In the… Read More
2012-07-05 19:42
This custom Moto Guzzi was built to look like a real Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race motorcycle. Built by David Caforio of Route Fiere, the bike was displayed at this year’s Mencraft Mak… Read More
2012-07-03 22:14
In this video, you’ll see AMA Pro Superbike rider Steve Atlas riding the Brammo Empulse RR alongside road-racing-club riders with 600cc gas motorcycles. Steve was preparing for a round… Read More
2012-07-03 20:00
Last month, Yamaha Motor Co. announced its plans to manufacture its cheapest motorcycle and sell it in India. The price of the bike will be about $500. Yamaha hopes this new entry level moto… Read More
2012-06-28 23:08
Nicolas Petit, a 27-year-old motorcycle mechanic who lives in France, is famous for his drawings and sketches of concept motorcycles. Back in 2010, he drew this cool Ducati Desmosedici RR Tr… Read More
2012-06-28 20:02
Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ducati North America is recalling 375 units of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale sportbike. The reca… Read More
2012-06-27 22:07
The photographer, I’d like to know who, has a good taste. Great motorcycle photography. Via Silodrome.
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2012-06-27 19:44
This month automotive giant Daimler AG announced its plans to launch an electric scooter to market by 2014. The scooter will be part of the Smart brand family and is based on a concept displ… Read More
2012-06-15 22:59
I found this very popular video about how to ride a motorcycle for the very first time, focusing on how to use the clutch and shift gears; it’s about learning to ride motorcycles with… Read More
2012-06-15 19:54
Sons of Anarchy fans will now have the opportunity to purchase the ultimate SOA official product—a limited edition Sons of Anarchy Harley-Davidson. The FX show made a deal with a Barte… Read More
2012-06-14 21:50
Playboy and Victory Motorcycles came up with a marketing campaign in which three Playboy Playmates compete for the cover of Victory’s new brochure. The winner will be chosen by Playboy… Read More
2012-06-14 18:10
The Ghost Rider bike (the “Hell Cycle”) from the Ghost Rider 2 movie is a customized Yamaha VMAX, customized to look charred as a real motorcycle from Hell. The prop Yamaha VMAX… Read More
2012-06-13 19:43
The Texas Department of Transportation said last week that they are testing 85 mph speed limit on a toll road under construction that will go between Austin and San Antonio. If it gets appro… Read More
2012-06-13 16:58
This customized, “murdered-out” motorcycle is based on a 1963 594 cc BMW R60/2. Named after the movie The Great Escape (1963), the bike was customized by Hugo, Léo and Fre… Read More
2012-06-12 21:37
In this funny commercial for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, you’ll see what happens when you try to entrap a Kawasaki Ninja rider in a police speed trap. The police officers must be from a Germ… Read More
2012-06-11 21:22
A wide angle side mirror that eliminates the blind spot for drivers without distorting the reflection of objects has received a U.S. patent. The mirror greatly increases the field of view wi… Read More
2012-06-08 21:10
These unique photos are by Taiwanese photographer Russell Yei. To quote a comment about them, “Everyone knows katanas [samurai swords] go better with schoolgirls, rapiers are designed… Read More
2012-06-07 22:36
If you have leaking fork seals, you must change them and add new fork oil—it’s part of the regular maintenance of a motorcycle. The leaking oil can ruin your brake pads and after… Read More
2012-06-07 20:06
This custom bike named “Rolling Thunder’ was built by Dar Holdsworth of Darwin Motorcycles who wanted to honor U.S. Navy serviceman and women with the project. Holdsworth is a U… Read More
2012-06-06 22:12
In a press release from June 4, Ducati North America reported a retail sales increase of 49 percent in May and an all-time monthly record sales. According to Ducati, the sales jump and all-t… Read More
2012-06-06 19:19
This is Goldmember, a custom-built race bike, built by Roger Goldammer who wanted to race Goldmember at the Bonneville Speedway and compete with it at the 2008 AMD World Championships… Read More
2012-06-01 20:57
Yesterday, Brad Pitt made a surprise visit to a motorcycle dealership in Ruislip, a suburb of London. “We wondered what was going on when two big black cars pulled… Read More
2012-06-01 18:35
In this drag race video from Holland, you’ll see a 70 hp Harley-Davidson rat-bike chopper smoking a 170 hp+ Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, three times. The owner of the 25-year-old Harley… Read More
2012-05-31 22:29
In the United States, motorcycles are considered a hobby, not a mode of transportation, not a necessity and the industry depends on the high disposable income of U.S. consumers.&nb&hell…Read More
2012-05-31 18:48
Earlier this year, HJC introduced the all new RP-Max modular helmet. The lightweight and strong shell of RP-Max is made of carbon fiber, aramid fiber, and fiberglass materials. The helmet is… Read More
2012-05-30 19:12
Boxx—the brand name says it clearly. It’s a box with wheels, handlebars, and an electric motor, capable of speeds of up to 35 mph. It can deliver 80 miles per charge and offers r… Read More
2012-05-29 20:21
These photos and videos are from another 2010 Harley-Davidson ad campaign with supermodel Marisa Miller. Harley-Davidson marketing department likes Marisa because she can really ride—s… Read More
2012-05-25 23:21
Jarrod and Justin Del Prado of DP Customs are known for building cool custom bikes—using mostly 1977-1985 Harley-Davidsons as donors. And this is by far my personal favorite—a cu… Read More
2012-05-25 20:24
The tsunami motorcycle, the Harley-Davidson that washed up in Canada after being swept by the Japanese tsunami last year, will be preserved in the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wiscon… Read More
2012-05-22 23:19
A new government study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that the United States made no progress in reducing motorcyclist deaths in 2011 compared with 2010. At th… Read More
2012-05-21 22:50
In the previous post, I presented the Mission R—one of the most advanced electric motorcycles. This sports bike looks and behaves like a superbike, tops 160 mph and goes from 0 to 60 i… Read More
2012-05-21 22:20
Mission R electric sport bike was unveiled in December 2010. The bike was developed by Mission Motors, a supplier of electric vehicle components based in San Francisco. The company built the… Read More
2012-05-15 22:38
Based in Los Angeles, California, Ryca Motors is a company that builds custom motorcycles and kits. The company founders and builders are Casey Stevenson and Ryan Rajewskit. T… Read More
2012-05-15 18:48
In 2010, supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel Marisa Miller teamed up with Harley-Davidson to create this collection of postcards with 1940s U.S. military theme. Each card features M… Read More
2012-05-11 22:12
In 2007 the Federal Republic of Somalia issued six silver-plated multi-colored coins in the shape of motorcycles. Five of these coins, each 1.75 inch long and 1 inch high, are shaped like Ha… Read More
2012-05-09 20:16
The new Zero DS is one of five revamped production electric motorcycle models in the 2012 lineup of Zero Motorcycles. The Zero DS is an all-new model for 2012—a dual-sport bike with a… Read More
2012-05-08 20:21
Cleveland CycleWerks, the manufacturer of low-cost motorcycles, is moving manufacturing jobs from China to the United States. Scott Colosimo, the owner of Cleveland CycleWerks, purchased a h… Read More
2012-05-07 21:06
These photo-shoot photos of supermodel, Victoria’s Secret Angel, and Sports Illustrated cover girl, Marisa Miller were taken between 2008-2009 during an Harley-Davidson… Read More
2012-05-04 23:45
This custom bike based on a 1973 Ironhead Harley was the latest creation of Jarrod and Justin Del Prado of DP Customs in New River, Arizona. The brothers built the bike for a customer w… Read More
2012-05-04 22:40
This short film called “Creating Customs” will take you inside the shop of DP Customs in New River, Arizona. The film features the two brothers Justin and Jarrod Del Prado… Read More
2012-05-04 20:19
Last month, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle washed up on a Canadian island after a journeyed of 4,000 miles across the Pacific. The bike was lost during last year’s Japanese ts… Read More
2012-05-01 23:14
Shoei motorcycle helmets 2012 product catalog includes one all-new model—the high-end Shoei Neotec modular helmet that we showed you in a previous post. Other Shoei models received new… Read More
2012-04-30 19:33
This is a photo shoot of Playboy model Beth Williams. The brown leather jacket and the aviator sunglasses is a style strongly reminiscent of the characters in the movie Top Gun (1986). Sales… Read More
2012-04-27 23:06
In this promotional video, part of a series, you’ll see interviews with the people who design Harley-Davidson motorcycle gear. The videos also include historical footage and… Read More
2012-04-27 19:26
This vintage Suzuki T500 Titan café racer is among the coolest bikes of its kind I’ve seen. The owner, Boris Guynes, was a track salt racer who lives in California. The photos w… Read More
2012-04-27 17:16
“Girls like eye candy too”—to quote one of our Facebook followers. These photos of actor Gerard Butler on his motorcycle were taken November 24—the actor was jus… Read More
2012-04-26 22:37
Harley-Davidson’s first-quarter profit jumped 44 percent with 26 percent increase in U.S. sales. According to Businessweek, the jump in profit and sales of Harley motorcycles is the re… Read More
2012-04-26 19:31
In this new cool Vance & Hines TV Commercial for Throttlepak technology, you’ll see gorgeous professional motorcycle racer Shelina Moreda, a “real biker girl,” racing a… Read More
2012-04-25 20:40
This is a 1928 Windhoff Four 746cc, a valuable and rare vintage motorcycle made by German company Windhoff. The bike, up for an auction on 29 Apr 2012 at Bonham… Read More
2012-04-24 19:45
Did you know that “in 1999, Harley-Davidson surpassed Honda as he best-selling motorcycle in America.” If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, you must watch Motorcycles (Modern Marv… Read More
2012-04-23 23:36
In this video, you will see Brammo Inc President and CEO Craig Bramscher talking about Brammo Empulse R and Brammo motorcycles in general. Bramscher says that Brammo will “keep pushing… Read More
2012-04-23 22:02
Two years ago Brammo Inc unveiled the prototype of the Brammo Empulse—a game-changing, powerful electric sportbike capable of sustaining 100 miles per hour and offering 100 miles on a… Read More
2012-04-20 20:00
In the original source, this photo was black and white but I thought the apple must be red so I colored it with Photoshop. Even though it’s a “little revealing,” the photo… Read More
2012-04-18 23:30
German luxury-car manufacturer Audi, a division of Volkswagen, said it agreed to buy Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. Audi will pay the previous owner, Performance Motorcyc… Read More
2012-04-18 17:52
Made of aluminium, plastic and paint, this sculpture is an exact replica of Mick Doohan‘s legendary Honda NSR500 with the so-called “Big Bang” engine, except that the bike… Read More
2012-04-12 20:32
Via Return of the Café Racers.
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2012-04-11 20:23
Earlier this year, Bell Helmets revealed its 2012 lineup at the 2012 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis. Bell’s new motorcycle helmet models include the new Bell Re… Read More
2012-04-09 21:42
“The missing Link between a Schwinn and a Ducati” reads the text on the storefront of Derringer Cycles Inc, another company that makes custom motorized bicycles that can be prope… Read More
2012-04-06 19:23
Any hot chick riding a sport bike must wear a helmet…plus pink short shorts, red high-heels, and fingerless leather gloves. The background of this photo looks like a European cit… Read More
2012-04-06 15:51
This custom-built 1973 Honda CB400F café racer is being sold at auction on Ebay—about two days left to the end of auction. The current owner and seller says that he built the bi… Read More
2012-04-05 19:40
Bell motorcycle helmets have always been among the best selling motorcycle brands. The brand is so popular among motorcyclists because Bell helmets offer great design and quality at reasonab… Read More
2012-04-02 23:17
Biker girls are a big part of motorcycle culture. I’m talking about sexy female models that represent motorcycle companies and show products in rallies, and pose with motorcycles in ca… Read More
2012-03-30 23:12
Phantom Bikes are motorized bicycles built by Phantom Bikes LLC in San Diego that I featured in the previous post. These bikes have small engines, can reach 35 mph and give you 140 mpg. Watc… Read More
2012-03-30 23:09
The bike on the photo above is called Phantom 1903—MSRP $1,950, wide aluminium rims, springer front end, and a 50cc engine. It was built by Phantom Bikes, a San Diego company… Read More
2012-03-29 22:22
This café racer girl will enter your dreams tonight. There’s a lot of magic in this photo, don’t you think? Via Return of the Café Racers.
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2012-03-28 16:30
This is the Kettenkrad, a motorcycle tank from World War II—a tracked vehicle that looks like a hybrid between a motorcycle and a tank. Its official name was Kleines Kettenkraftrad SdK… Read More
2012-03-23 22:59
In this video, Jay Leno shows and rides his 1939 Brough Superior 1150. It was less known than the SS100 which was faster. The 1939 Brough Superior 1150, a flathead V-twin, was designed to pu… Read More
2012-03-20 22:07
James Coulbourne, the owner of social network for Harley enthusiasts called HarleySpace.com, says that Harley-Davidson told him to stop using the world “Harley” in any way, even… Read More
2012-03-19 21:20
Daytona Bike Week 2012 is officially over. It was a very sunny event—one of the warmest Bike Weeks. The event was pushed back one week later than the usual first full week of… Read More
2012-03-15 20:02
Moto Guzzi California 850 T3 is a classic touring motorcycle from the 1970s, made in Italy by Moto Guzzi company. Sold and respected on both sides of the Atlantic, California 850 T3 was a ve… Read More
2012-03-14 21:14
I found these interesting research data about the motorcycle industry in the United States that I’d like to share with our readers. The data was published January 2012 and is from 2012… Read More
2012-03-14 19:19
Daytona Bike Week is the second largest motorcycle rally in the United States, held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida. For ten days each spring (around the first week of March), Dayton… Read More
2012-03-12 23:08
In the 1960s BMW motorcycles were more expensive than other makes and were regarded as luxury. Watch this 1967 German commercial for BMW motorcycles.
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2012-03-12 19:14
If you are a fan of Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle videos, check this new motorcycle-vs-car video produced by French motorcycle magazine Moto Journal. In the video, you’ll s… Read More
2012-03-09 23:42
This is the new Moto Guzzi California 1400, an Italian “California Dreamin” machine, 2013 model, that will go into production this year. California 1400 was presented at Piaggio… Read More
2012-03-07 23:46
This year, Shoei released the new high-end Shoei Neotec modular helmet. According to Shoei, the Neotec will not replace the Shoei Multitec, which will still be available as a less… Read More
2012-03-01 21:01
Yesterday I posted a photo of a sterling silver ring on Leatherup.com Facebook Page and the post attracted a lot of comments. Sculptured into a human skull with Garnet gem stones instead of… Read More
2012-02-29 23:52
Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations York, Pennsylvania is a facility that assembles and manufactures Harley motorcycles. The plant and the people working there are featured in a recent promot… Read More
2012-02-28 22:54
About 30 years ago, talk-show host Jay Leno bought a 1939 Brough Superior SS100 for about $5,500, and his friends thought he was crazy. Now the same bike can go for a quarter million dollars… Read More
2012-02-28 22:34
The original Brough Superior motorcycles were manufactured in Nottingham, England between 1919 and 1940. These motorcycles carry the name of their designer George Brough, who was also a race… Read More
2012-02-24 23:17
This year’s Dakar Rally 2012 was again held in South America and ended January 14 at Lima, Peru. Racers from over 50 countries competed in 14 stages with over 400 vehicles—motorc… Read More
2012-02-24 21:56
The Dakar Rally is an annual event of off-road endurance races organized by the French media group Amaury Sport Organisation. Since its beginning, most Dakar Rally events started… Read More
2012-02-21 20:29
One afternoon in 2006, after he finished working on the design of Ducati 1098, Gianandrea Fabbro, motorcycle designer and senior designer for Ducati, made a pencil drawing of a bike that wou… Read More
2012-02-20 19:18
Ducati 1199 Panigale, released November 2011, is a sport bike based on previous Ducati 1198 and named after the small manufacturing Italian town of Borgo Panigale. Its engine, the new Superq… Read More
2012-02-17 20:57
David Borras, a motorcycle builder from Spain and owner of El Solitario MC, has created an unusual bike called “The Gonzo” out of a BMW R45. David refers to his creation as… Read More
2012-02-17 00:33
The Italian owner of Ducati is selling the motorcycle brand for 1 billion euros ($1.32 billion) according to a report from Financial Times on Monday. Investindustrial, the investment fund of… Read More
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