Road Dirt Crew

An Interesting Pair of Harleys

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 24, 2025 | Bikes & Gear |

very January, motorcycle brands pull the wraps off of new, updated, or revised motorcycles for the new year. We’ve seen several unique offerings already by different companies, and two in a recent press release from Harley-Davidson caught our attention. Harley is offering a Street Glide Ultra this year, and they are debuting what some say might be the closest we’ll see to that Bronx prototype from several years ago, in a stripped-down and hopped up Pan America 1250 ST.

Bikes We’d Like to Ride in 2025

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jan 17, 2025 | Bikes & Gear |

Every new year, we look forward to the press releases of new and/or upgraded motorcycles soon to debut. It’s an annual ritual in our world, and 2025 is no different. We peruse the press docs, dream and scheme about how we might get a ride on the ones we really like, and start making plans. Most of the bikes we dream about we eventually get a chance to sample; others, not so much. But it’s fun to dream, right?

Top Five Fave Bikes of 2024

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Dec 27, 2024 | Bikes & Gear |

Looking back over the year, several motorcycles stand out in our minds as bikes we really enjoyed riding and sampling. So here are our top five favorite motorcycles that we got to ride in 2024. We’ll review them in reverse order from fifth to first. We also have a couple of “honorable mentions” to toss in at the end. We must point out that there was not a bike we rode this year that we didn’t enjoy, so just because some don’t make the list doesn’t mean they are not great motorbikes. We just decided to drill down on a few of our faves.

Five Top Selling Motorcycles in America for 2024

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Dec 12, 2024 | Bikes & Gear |

The year 2024 has been an interesting one in the motorcycle industry. Consolidations and closures, the rise in used bike sales over new ones, new motorbikes and upgrades/revisions of existing models, the past year has been tumultuous for motorcycle brands in general, a downright roller coaster for American motorcycling in particular. Yet despite it all, motorcycling in the States is very much alive and well, as it is across the globe. Motorcycles are selling, and people are riding. Our lifestyle still means freedom, adventure, community, and connection- with the open road, our fellow riders, and our beloved machines. As we prepare to conclude another year, let’s take a look at a few of the best selling motorcycles in America over the past 12 months.

The Pursuit of Perfection: Arch Motorcycles

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Nov 15, 2024 | Bikes & Gear, Ride Life |

Arch Motorcycles, a name that resonates with innovation, craftsmanship, and luxury in the world of custom motorcycles, is a brand built on a dream- a dream of creating motorcycles that are not just rolling machines, but works of art that deliver an unparalleled riding experience. Founded by famed actor and motorcycle enthusiast Keanu Reeves and renowned custom motorcycle designer Gard Hollinger, Arch Motorcycles represents the pursuit of passion, performance, and precision engineering. The company’s vision is to redefine the limits of motorcycle design, marrying advanced technology with timeless craftsmanship, all while crafting bikes that embody the personal expression of each rider who owns one.

Gear Review: Meltivo Heated Jacket

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Nov 7, 2024 | Bikes & Gear |

We recently had a company reach out to us for a gear review. Meltivo designs and produces a line of battery powered heated jackets, and asked us if we would be willing to evaluate one of their garments on Road Dirt. I informed them that, “You must understand, we are a motorcycle media company, so anything we review is going to be in light of its usefulness to motorcyclists.” They agreed, and sent me one of their jackets for use and review.

One Million Milestone

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Aug 10, 2024 | Industry & Racing |

Harley-Davidson announced this week that they have trained one million riders through their Riding Academy program, cementing its status as the largest rider training program in the United States.

Indian Motorcycle Supports Vets

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | May 25, 2024 | Ride Life |

Indian Motorcycle marks a decade of supporting and sponsoring the annual Veterans Charity Ride (VCR), a veteran-led non-profit organization that specializes in motorcycle therapy to aid combat wounded veterans healing from physical and mental trauma. Entering the 10th year of partnership, Indian Motorcycle and VCR are commemorating the motorcycle therapy program with a Memorial Day reunion, welcoming returning VCR vets who have experienced the life-changing therapy to celebrate life and honor fallen U.S. soldiers.

Sneak Peek: Indian Scout Gets A Makeover

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Apr 3, 2024 | Bikes & Gear |

“America’s First Motorcycle Company” introduced this week the next evolution of their iconic Indian Scout. The lineup builds on its rich history with five completely redesigned models, three trim levels, and more than 100 Scout family accessories and farkles for customization and personalization. We got a sneak peek on Tuesday, and already eagerly anticipate the opportunity to take any/all of these for a spin, hopefully an extended one (or two).