New Aerostich Transit 3 Jacket and Pants
The Aerostich Transit 3 is back for those looking for ultimate abrasion resistance and waterproof capability.
6 Reasons You Should Attend AIMExpo 2019
The 2019 edition of the AIMExpo is only a few short weeks away – September 26-29 – in Columbus, Ohio. For many in the US, AIMExpo represents a chance to either get a sneak peek at next year’s models or simply to see current models they’ve as yet only seen on their computer screens.
Helmet House Captures SHAD
What’s SHAD you ask? Only a huge aftermarket luggage brand and subsidiary of the NAD SL Group, one of the biggest designers and producers of motorcycle luggage and seats in the world, currently present in more than 70 countries worldwide. And now the US.
Speed and Strength's 2020 Collection is Here
Speed & Strength’s mission statement describes MO to a T! We too are the epitome of the anti-establishment street rider led by Culture, Style, and Performance, developed for riders of all levels, color and creed that consider themselves a rebel to the status quo of the common rider, with a primary emphasis on sportbikes and V-Twins. We too exude the edgy culture of urban and canyon street riding through bold, aggressive designs, and our soul mission is to enhance your ride while minimizing bodily damage, and maybe getting some ice cream. Anywho, S&S’ new 2020 catalog is out.
American Motorcyclist Association Adds Motorcycle Shippers As Member Benefit Partner
Motorcycle Shippers to offer AMA members discounts on motorcycle transport.
Yoshimura Introduces Ohvale RS-9T Titanium Race Series Exhaust System
Leave it to Yoshimura to develop an exhaust for one of the hottest minibikes on the market.
MotoGP Returns to Finland
For the first time since 1982, premier-class motorcycles returned to Finland, testing on the brand new KymiRing in preparation for next year’s Finnish MotoGP. Located 85 miles north of Helsinki, the all-new 2.85-mile circuit lays nine rights and nine lefts over undulating terrain with 20 meters of up and down. The 2020 MotoGP schedule has yet to be finalized, but the Finnish MotoGP will be on it. It’s kind of a big deal.
September 7 is Ural International Ride Day
Takes as many people or animals as you can for a ride, make friends, win prizes – it’s all quite simple, and sponsored by our Ural-importing friends up in Redmond, Washington.
Sturgis 79 in Pictures
We didn’t make it to Sturgis 79 unfortunately, but Rapid City Journal photojournalist Adam Fondren did – for eight days. From midget bowling to the Wall of Death to the Sturgis Hillclimb, Fondren was there.
Husqvarna Motorcycles Celebrates 100 World Championships
Husqvarna celebrates 100 World Championships throughout the past 59 years.
Wiles is Out; Who'll Win the Peoria TT This Saturday?
Henry Wiles’ record at the Peoria (Illinois) TT has got to be one of the most remarkable ones in motorsports: The man has won the last fourteen PTTs. This weekend, though, Wiles is out. A lower leg injury HW suffered at the Black Hills Half-Mile on August 6 has him temporarily out of action.
Dunlop Releases Geomax Enduro EN91 DOT Street-Legal Adventure Tire
Dunlop delivers a serious option for adventure riders looking to get the most out of their rides with the Geomax Enduro EN91.
Johann Zarco and KTM Calling It Quits After The 2019 Season
After agreeing to a two-year contract, both sides decide to end the nightmare after just one season. The official KTM press release is below.
MV Agusta Provides One-of-a-Kind F3 for UNICEF Fundraiser
MV Agusta raises 100,000 euro with custom F3 provided for UNICEF Fundraiser.
The Dainese Experience at Misano
If you’re headed to the Misano GP, the Dainese Experience could be a great addition to the weekend.
Beach Hears a Blubber: Buffalo Chip TT Results
Yeeow, sounds like it was a thrilling Buffalo Chip TT last night, right down to the last corner, wherein JD Beach slipped past teammate Jake Johnson for the win. Further back, the wily Jared Mees settled for a third place finish after series points leader Briar Bauman crashed out of the race – closing the points gap to just 12 as the 2019 AFT series enters the second half of the season tomorrow night at the Black Hills Half-Mile in aptly named Rapid City, S.D.
Deadly Grass Clippings in Ardmore, OK
“Grass clippings on concrete or asphalt is about equal to ice,” said Keven Foster, a long time motorcycle rider in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Erik Buell's FUELL Ebike Seems to Be Really Happening
Our favorite motorcycling iconoclast is at it again, along with a few other engineering heavyweights, and we’ve just been informed the first of their very interesting ebikes, the FUELL Fluid, is set to begin deliveries beginning this month. Or September. We’re talking an internal-hub 8-speed gearbox, carbon-belt drive, hydraulic brakes, 3.2-inch IPS color information display – and 125-mile range at up to 28 mph via not one but two removable batteries, with 1008 watt-hours of juice.
Massimo Tamburini's Personal 916 Now Lives At The Ducati Museum
The Ducati 916 is arguably the most iconic motorcycle ever made. Now the example owned by its creator, Massimo Tamburini, will temporarily take residence at the Ducati Museum to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the launch of the 916.
Perpetual Motion: Southern Comfort | S1 E3
Our friends at Westx1000 are constantly on the go. From covering Dakar to cruising the states, their series Perpetual Motion offers a glimpse into what it’s like to never slow down.
Motorcycle Industry Council Swings Into Action!
Longtime motorcycle industry thinktank the MIC has noticed Americans aren’t buying quite as many motorcycles as they once did – prior to the Great Recession of a decade ago, anyway – and has decided to take not-so-swift action by hiring The Centauric Group to get to the bottom of why the heck not?
Meat Us in Sturgis
Something about being on the open road all day on a motorcycle unleashes the caveman meat-eating side of me. You? Hmmmm, that inspires some sort of touring bike comparison in which we ride from BBQ joint to BBQ joint… I can almost see it now – Smokin’ Hot Sport-Tourer Smackdown!
Harley-Davidson Ramps Up Its Presence At The 79th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
New Harley headquarters at Pappy Hoel Campground features LiveWire electric motorcycle demos, custom bike displays and workshops.
Oppose Tariffs on European Motorcycles, Parts, and Accessories Sign the Petition Today!
Tariffs on European motorcycles are the last thing we need. Consider signing the AMA’s petition to oppose these new tariffs.
New Release: KLIM Switchback Cargo Pant
Check out the new KLIM Switchback for a motorcycle pant that meets the demands of the outdoorsman.
Indian and Jack Daniels Open Lynchburg Garage
It still chokes me up a little when I remember the excellent time I had touring the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg last year, a truly iconic slice of Americana not far from Nashville. If you’re in the area, you need to take the tour and while you’re at it, you can swing by the Lynchburg Garage downtown, where Indian says it will be renting bikes beginning in September. (That’s Mr. Daniels’ original office in the lead photo, just down the street from beautiful downtown, ironically dry Lynchburg.)
New Combo Pen From TouchUpDirect
Can’t decide if that nasty scratch would be best covered by TouchUpDirect’s Pen, or maybe the Brush? Relaxate! Now you can get both in one applicator.
MV Agusta Motor and Chinese Industrial Giant Loncin Motor Co. Enter Partnership Agreement
MV Agusta and Chinese manufacturer Loncin have entered a strategic partnership agreement for the development of an all-new family of 350-500cc MV Agusta motorcycles.
New Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition to Be Unveiled at Silverstone GP
The new Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition will be available March 2020. More information to come on August 23, 2019.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 11, SS10 & Podium: The Silk Road to Victory
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 11, the final day of the event.
Harley-Davidson FXDR Drag Bikes Dominate In Pro Stock Motorcycle Debut
Harley-Davidson is still going strong in the world of drag racing.
O Dang, It's the Official "Top Gun: Maverick" Trailer
Has it really been 30 years since Tom Cruise wowed the crowd with his flying, shagging, and Ninja-riding stylings in the original naval-gazing Top Gun? Actually it’s been 33 years; the original burst onto the big screen in 1986. Captain Maverick, who should be an admiral by now, looks remarkably well-preserved and is still at it – shooting down bad guys, questioning authority and even riding without a helmet after all these years.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro and Superveloce 800 Serie Oro Sold-Out Only Days After Launch
In total, these 600 motorcycles (300 apiece) sold out in days after a social media pre-order launch. Impressive.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 10, SS9: Shorty Shines in Stage Nine
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 10 of the event.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 9, SS8: They're All Duned
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 9 of the event.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 7/8, SS6 & SS7: Going Fast to Take It Slow
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 7/8 of the event.
Nolan Swallowed by Shark
The French and the Italians are ganging up on the international helmet market. Nolan has been around since 1972, and is currently the sole market player to manufacture all its helmets in Italy. One of Europe’s largest helmet manufacturers, the Nolan Group cranks out over 400,000 Nolan, Grex and X-lite lids per year, from a single factory employing 360 souls. 2Ride Holding is the French buyer, manufacturers of SHARK, Bering, Bagster, Ségura and Cairn casques among many other outdoor products, and employing a work force of over 1000.
Energica Signs Agreement With Dell'Orto To Develop EV Power Units For Small- And Medium-Size Vehicles
Long known for its involvement in the world of internal combustion engines, Dell’Orto is branching out into the EV space.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 6, SS5: Home Stretch
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 6 of the event.
Indian Partners With Veterans Charity Ride "Motorcycle Therapy" Adventure to Sturgis
Indian reaffirmed its support for the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. The non-profit Veterans Charity Ride seeks to help vets readjust to civilian life through “Motorcycle Therapy.”
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 5, SS4: One Steppe at a Time
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 5 of the event.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 4, SS3: Invading the Land of the "Khan"
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 4 of the event.
Lego Reveals Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Kit
Lego and Harley-Davidson have teamed up to release a new kit for building a replica Fat Boy. The latest in what the Danish toy company’s Lego Creator Model Expert line, the 1,023-piece kit will be available on Aug. 1 for $99.99.
Limited Edition Ducati Panigale V4 25 Anniversario 916 to Debut at Laguna Seca
A couple of weeks ago, Motorcycle.com received spy photos of a new Panigale V4 on a race track. Based on its livery, Troy Siahaan guessed it may be a 25th anniversary edition of Carl Fogarty’s first World Superbike championship on the Ducati 916.
Kawasaki Joins Lifestyle Neighborhoods at 2019 AIMExpo
Kawasaki doubles down on its presence at the 2019 AIMExpo in Columbus, Ohio.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 3, SS2: A Dish Best Served Bitter
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 3 of the event.
KTM RC4R Would Make A Really Cool Streetbike
Alas, it’s destined as the spec bike for the new Northern Talent Cup. Oh well. It’s nice to dream, right?
Tuuli Takes Inaugural MotoE Win in Germany
If the first MotoE race wasn’t much more exciting than yesterday’s German MotoGP, at least it was mercifully short, at just seven laps. Almost seven laps. Seen live, you might miss the sound of those mighty ICE engines. Seen on TV, you really can barely hear the bikes above the yammering of the commentators anyway – but now and then the eerie electric whine of the Energicas comes through in the video, and it’s strangely not half bad.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 2, Attack of the Siberian Taiga
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing coverage from Day 2 of the event.
2019 Silk Way Rally: Day 1, Tech and Podium
Our friends from WESTx1000 are out at the 2019 Silk Way Rally bringing live daily coverage of the event.
GoFundMe: Carlin Dunne - King of the Mountain
To say we’re gutted would be an understatement. If you’re able, consider donating to help the family of Carlin Dunne with their expenses.
Artsy Vids Re: Steve Caballero Indian FTR1200
Famed artiste, skateboarder and motocrosser Steve Caballero is still out there mixing it up: Word on the street is he’s currently recovering from an MX-induced broken leg. Highly commendable. Anyway, you’ll recall Indian’s Artists Series tank covers for its new FTR1200. Indian sent along a couple of fun videos about the man behind the dragon.
Wendy Crockett Becomes First Female Iron Butt Rally Winner
Wendy Crockett of Rapid City, South Dakota has become the first ever woman to win the Iron Butt Rally, an 11-day 11,000+ mile event spanning North America. Crockett and her faithful 2005 Yamaha FJR1300 pulled off the mind-blowing – and butt-numbing – feat of traversing 12,998.9 miles with a score of 154,086 during the 11-day event. Points are accumulated via checkpoints for various parameters and tracking verifications with bonus points available for additional verification such as photo evidence.
2020 Husqvarna FS450 Available September 2019
The 2020 Husqvarna FS450 remains mostly unchanged from the previous model year with 2020 models arriving in September 2019.
Aprilia Finishes First At 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Bittersweet victory and course record marred by passing of fellow competitor.