Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2013 Trophy motorcycles manufactured from September 5, 2012, through November 29, 2012. These motorcycles were produced with a label bearing incorrect tire data which fails to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other [...]
Limited Units Available of Special Highly Collectible Model Designed to Commemorate the End of One Era in Motorcycling History, and the Beginning of Another International Motorcycle Show, Long Beach, Calif. — December 8, 2012 — Indian Motorcycle, the original American motorcycle company, today announced the 2013 Indian Chief Vintage Final Edition, the final version of the [...]
It’s the recurring nightmare of every professional moto-journalist. The epic test ride fail. This one is worse than most because it was caught on camera. But, on second thought, maybe it’s best that this foreign journo have some evidence to show the manufacture how their luxury BMW sport touring model was completely trashed. Tweet
MEDINA, Minn. (Dec. 4, 2012) – Victory Motorcycles has a busy weekend planned for the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, Dec. 7-9, including: The introduction of a Factory Custom Painted Cross Country, the debut of a Buffalo Chip Custom Bagger styled by Cory Ness, Victory demo rides, autograph sessions featuring Playboy Playmates and “The Gunny” [...]
Back in September 2012, Apple debuted it’s new “Lightning” dock connector port for the iPad and iPhone. The company said the new port would be used extensively in future devices. All well and good, except, surprise surprise, Apple didn’t own the European trademark for the term “Lightning.” Oops! Well, not to worry, Apple is [...]
Milwaukee Event to Culminate Year-Long, Global Celebration MILWAUKEE (Nov. 27, 2012) – For the past three months, Harley-Davidson has been on the road sharing epic experiences with fans from all corners of the globe — from the Tibetan Plateau in China to Sturgis to Faaker See, Austria – to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary: 110 Years of [...]
KTM North America, Inc.’s (KTM) is recalling (1,181 units) 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier’s manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the [...]
Ever since its debut the Daytona has consistently topped comparison tests, won awards around the world and even trounced high-specification superbikes in the prestigious international Masterbikes shootout, winning this toughest and most comprehensive test of all sports bikes two years in a row. Race versions have taken titles around the world and six years [...]
Everyone has a story about the one that got away. A high school sweetheart, a job, a house, a trophy buck, something. But Ed Church’s story is different. His is about a motorcycle. His first motorcycle. Church said the bike was a big influence on him as a sophomore in high school. ”the whole right of passage [...]
Torrence CA: American Honda unveiled it’s offering of 2013 bikes to the press at its secret company museum and it looks like they’re going after two distinct different markets, the younger buyer and the nostalgia buyer. The retro CB1100 is a throwback (at least visually) to the days when you’d meet the nicest people on [...]
