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God’s Own Racetrack, Part 1
Posted by Rob Brooks | Jul 1, 2020 | Ride Life, Rides & Roads | 6 |
Challenger Accepted
Posted by Phil Gauthier | Mar 14, 2020 | Bikes & Gear, Rides & Roads | 1 |
Shakeup At Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Posted by Rob Brooks | Feb 28, 2020 | Industry & Racing | 4 |
Pursuit of the Ultimate Touring Motorcycle
by Rob Brooks | Feb 23, 2022 | Bikes & Gear | 2 |
Indian Motorcycle pulled the wraps off an all-new premium touring bike, based on their popular Challenger platform. Claiming “The next generation of American touring performance for riders who want the most capable touring machine”, the Indian Pursuit Dark Horse and Pursuit Limited models enter the Indian family of tourers with prices starting at $30,000 base.
Read MoreThe Shark And The Bat
by Phil Gauthier | Jan 25, 2021 | Bikes & Gear, Nuts & Bolts | 35 |
In the world of American made touring bikes, the battle for fairing dominance often comes down to personal taste (look and feel) over performance. I must admit, when initially shopping for my first bagger I was drawn to the look of the batwing fairing on the Harley Davidson Street Glide. The idea of cruising behind a set of 12” bars with my feet up on highway pegs just felt right in my mind. So in September 2017, I made that dream a reality and picked up a 2014 Street Glide.
Read MoreGod’s Own Racetrack, Part 1
by Rob Brooks | Jul 1, 2020 | Ride Life, Rides & Roads | 6 |
The sign at the starting point of Idaho’s Winchester Grade should have been a clue, should have served as an early warning that we were riding into a danger zone- “Closed To Thru Traffic. Locals Only.” We ignored the warning. “Aw, that sign’s been there for years,” one guy quipped. “Yeah, just a little bumpy pavement,” declared another. “The views are worth the road,” chimed in a third. I was thinking, “I’ve got a bad feeling about this…”
Read MoreChallenger Accepted
by Phil Gauthier | Mar 14, 2020 | Bikes & Gear, Rides & Roads | 1 |
Ah, the wonder of Daytona Beach Bike Week… The first major event on the motorcycle industry calendar when all the manufactures come together to present their new models to the riding public. It is also a great time for moto-journalists to test ride bikes launched for the upcoming riding season, and this year we had not one but two opportunities to test some of the hottest new bikes launched. Little did I know I would be riding one of the newest baggers that – surprisingly – makes you feel like popping a wheelie as soon as you roll on the throttle in pretty much any gear.
Read MoreShakeup At Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
by Rob Brooks | Feb 28, 2020 | Industry & Racing | 4 |
A major shakeup has taken place at America’s leading motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson. President & CEO Matt Levatich is stepping down from his post, and leaving the company, ending a career with H-D spanning 26 years, as reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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