Attention Gearheads – Handbuilt Motorcycle Show during Moto GP weekend in Austin, Texas
Now here is some clever marketing. MotoGP touches down at COTA in Austin, Texas in a mere couple of weeks drawing thousands of spectators and gear heads. Whether or not you are mechanically inclined, you have an opportunity to take in the artistry of bike building by hand. No assembly line models. These bikes are […]
Barcelona police department goes electric adding 30 BMW C Series Maxi-Scooters to patrol vehicles
Police departments around the globe are beginning to introduce electric motorcycles to their fleets. California has the Zero and across the pond in Spain, Barcelona just added 30 BMW C Series electric maxi-scooters to their force. The proud force stands outside Barcelona City Hall in this photo to show citizens that the department is making […]
2015 Ducati Scrambler unveiled at Intermot
How fun does this look! At the end of the opening day at Intermot in Koln, Germany, Ducati pulled the covers of the all new highly anticipated 803cc six speed – The Scrambler. Powered by an air-cooled, L-twin engine, the Scrambler is boasting 88mm bore and 66mm stroke for smooth acceleration. The seat and tank […]
2015 Indian Chief offers two tone paint scheme
Keeping in theme with its classic vintage look, Indian motorcycles has revealed that the 2015 Chiefs will offer two-tone paint. If you haven’t had a chance to ride one yet, and are planning to be in Sturgis, SD, the 2015 line-up will be on display and available for demo rides at the 74th annual Sturgis […]
A new Monster in town – Ducati Monster 821 – newest Monster motorcycle
What’s all the fuss about? Another Monster! With the introduction of the the Monster 821, 112 HP water cooled naked roadster, there is now a Monster for all sizes and shapes. Goldilocks now has another option (albeit we are not talking porridge here). A Monster 696 (too small) or a new Monster 1200 unveiled in […]
BMW Concept Roadster – from design to reality
As a celebration of 90 years of Motoraad in 2014, BMW unveiled the NineT in Munich and this year, they are building on the appeal of the naked style with the Concept Roadster. Edgar Heinrich, Head of BMW Motorrad Design said in a press release today, “By contrast, the contemporary emotional appeal of the BMW […]
Motorcycle Rider’s comprehensive app – EatSleepRIDE – just got an upgrade and it’s free this weekend
I have been testing out this app for a few months and recommend each and every rider to download it and give it a try. Practically every rider tool you could want, need or use is contained in one place. GPS trackin, maps, social network, photo sharing. . . you name it. Of particular interest […]
2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T brings lightweight touring to a heavyweight market
By Marissa Baecker If you bulked up over the winter, plan on trimming down and exploring a new, lighter method of motorcycle touring with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow 1200T. The model officially launched at the infamous two-wheeled gathering known as Bike Week in Daytona Beach, FL in March. Amidst a sea of raked out, […]
B.C.’s Victoria Hett to lead Team Canada ladies at 2014 ISDE in Argentina
Canadian Motorcycle Association announces TEAM CANADA rosters for 2014 ISDE. B.C.’s Tori Hett, shown here during 2012 ISDE competition in Saxony, Germany, will be leading Team Canada’s ladies at the 2014 ISDE in Argentina this fall. Canada continues to increase its presence on the worldwide enduro stage with the announcement of the 2014 ISDE Team Canada […]
Harley-Davidson rolls out SuperLow 1200T and Low Rider in time for Daytona Bike Week
Daytona Bike Week is going to be busy for the Gals of MotorcyGal with the latest announcement of two more all new models from Harley-Davidson. The addition of these two models will open the options up for smaller riders and what better way to get everyone excited about it than to make them available for […]