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Motorcycle Riding Celebs. Good or Bad?

Posted in Motorcycle safety, Motorcycles in the Media, tagged on July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Ever since motorcycles have existed, famous people have been riding them. In the beginning, most where maverick actors, or daredevil personalities, who used the motorcycle as a way of expressing themselves, and standing out in a crowd. Many actually loved motorcycles, and their passion grew into their trademark. Over the years, celebrities who were not [...]

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The Impact Of Motus MST On The American Motorcycle Market

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media on March 21, 2011 | 1 Comment »

The North American motorcycle market is enormous, and every manufacturer in the world understands that. Japanese and European manufacturers are all vying for a top spot in the market. But the USA has only one real major manufacturer, Harley-Davidson, and some other smaller ones, like Indian and Victory, that compete in Harley’s dominant position, that [...]

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Why Tom Cruise Needs A Fake Motorcycle

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media on July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Ducati motorcycle Tom Cruise rides in those annoying ESPN commercials isn’t really a big, bad Ducati. It’s just an Aprilia sportbike disguised as one. Wes Siler of Hell for Leather Magazine explains why. Read more

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Harbortown bobber DVD movie

Posted in Book Reviews, Motorcycles in the Media, tagged on January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Harbortown bobber DVD is from the award winning directors of the movies “Choppertown” and “Brittown”. This fabrication documentary took over two years to make and it follows the building of a ’69 bobber owned by Scott DiLalla. Featuring Irish Rick, Earl Kane, J-Bird and Dennis Goodson, the movie chronicles the crew as they work [...]

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Icy Riders -Ice Racing Motorcycle DVD

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, Uncategorized on December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For three years, documentary filmmaker Bengt Löfgren, followed the riders, mechanics and fans in the glorious world of Ice Speedway. Icy Riders is a film about dreams, ambition and aging during what might become the last season of the legendary ice speedway rider Posa Serenius. The result became a warm and intimate road movie that [...]

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Buell sportbikes reborn as Erik Buell Racing

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For anyone who was disappointed to hear of Harley-Davidson’s decision to discontinue the Buell sportbike brand you’ll be glad to hear that Buell sportbikes will go on…sort of. Erik Buell will leave Harley-Davidson to establish Erik Buell Racing, a company specializing in the production of race only motorcycles and parts. “I’m looking forward to helping [...]

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Buell Discontinued

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, Uncategorized on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

An emotional Eric Buell announced that Buell motorcycles will no longer be built. Known as a trend setter in motorcycle advancements, the Buell brand has been making motorcycles for over a quarter of a century. Harley Davidson recently announced they were discontinuing all production of Buell motorcycles and accessories. A press release quoted CEO Keith [...]

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Trike Motorcycles, This Isn’t your Toddlers 3 Wheeler!

Posted in Motorcycle safety, Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , on September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A motorcycle trike is exactly what it sounds like: a three wheeled motorcycle. These new forms of motorcycles are really starting to gain in popularity, what used to be novelty is becoming common place.  There are many reasons for the increased popularity of these machines. For many people the added size and stability gives them [...]

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Grant Reynolds, the motorcycle enthusiast in Househusbands of Hollywood

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, Uncategorized on August 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A new reality show on Fox called “Househusbands of Hollywood” premiered recently. The show highlights stay at home dads and what it’s like to be married to a famous woman. The show airs on Saturdays at 9/8c One of the men on the show, Grant Reynolds, is also an avid motorcyclist. Reynolds is married to [...]

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Harley-Davidson Fantasy “Race to the Ralley” from Activision for Playstation 2

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , on October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

It had to happen sooner or later: Harley-Davidson has always been the object of desire for many who for whatever reason didn’t take the plunge and buy one. Now the fantasy can be even more realistic with a help of a little technology. The story carried by Motorcyclebikes.org follows: Activision gives gamers the chance to [...]

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Harley-Davidson Celebrates -100 Years Outfitting Police, Fire and Rescue Departments

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media on August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

If you love Harley-Davidson motorcycles, then you will not be surprised to know that this is the motorcycle of choice for thonds of motorcycle police, fire and rescue squad officers. The company has specialized training courses on the mechanics and performance techniques that are known around the world, in addition to supplying instructors for the [...]

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Be a Hero and a Part of Motorcycle Racing History at Indianapolis Speedway

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , , , , on August 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »

On Saturday, September 13th, 250 motorcyclists will have the honor of participating in the “Lap of Champions” at the totally new road racing course at the Indianapolis Speedway. The entire motorcycling world will be watching this event which is the prelude to the 2008 MotoGP World Championship round that will take place on September 14th. [...]

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BMW Motorcycles Salutes the Military with Special Discounts

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , , , , on August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

When it comes to great motorcycles for racing and touring, BMW is a name that has gained a significant amount of respect for high performance and quality engineering. In world class events in different countries, motorcyclists are enjoying the ease of handling and control on BMW bikes. Now these bikes are also making news for [...]

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Motorcycle and Scooter Sales Soar In Response to Gas Prices

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , , , , on July 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

The word is out for the millions of automobile drivers who are looking for a way to beat the skyrocketing gas prices. They are finding that for just a few thousand bucks they can get a motorcycle or scooter that will give them 50 miles to the gallon or better. They are discovering what many [...]

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American Thunder Presents an American Original: Ridley Motorcycles

Posted in Motorcycles in the Media, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on June 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Mark your calendars and get ready for a real treat at 8pm on Tuesday, June 24th. SpeedTV’s fascinating American Thunder motorcycle series has become hugely popular and this week’s episode puts the spotlight on Ridley Motorcycles. Filmed during Myrtle Beach Bike Fest the show will feature an interview with Jay Ridley, son of Clay Ridley [...]

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