True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/29/10
True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel at the Harley-Davidson Museum Special Exhibit to Open July 10 To mark the 35th anniversary of Evel Knievel's famous Wembley Stadium jump in London on May 26, 1975, the Harley-Davidson Museum will host True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel, this summer. This special exhibition celebrates the iconic stuntman's life and …

Significant Other: 1997 Suzuki Savage
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/28/10
Significant Other: 1997 Suzuki Savage A cheap and fun ride Old news: the economy is sucking more than a new Dyson. But the good news is you can still have a fun ride without spending much dough. In fact, when I started looking for a bike, I considered money to be my enemy, since I lost my job earlier this year. $2000 can buy a lot of accessories, but that would be the budget for the entire bike I wanted to build.inline_mediumwraptextright00 Motorcycle: 1997 Suzuki Savage Owner: Tom Monroe …

World's First Production Motorcycle Sells for £86,200 at Bonhams Annual Stafford Sale
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/27/10
World's First Production Motorcycle Sells for £86,200 at Bonhams Annual Stafford Sale c.1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller Made in Munich Returns to Germany Bonhams recent auction at The International Classic MotorCycle Show , which just concluded April 25th, was said to be the largest in years. With 266 machines up for grabs, the customary eclectic mix of two-wheelers encompassed almost the entire span of motorcycle development, ranging from the circa 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller to the 2008 …

Indianapolis Law Firm Receives a National Award For Its Motorcycle Educational and Safety Programs
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/22/10
Indianapolis Law Firm Receives a National Award For Its Motorcycle Educational and Safety Programs Sevenish Law Firm Gets the National Recognition Award for Outstanding Service to Motorcyclists. April 20, 2010 -- The Sevenish Law Firm recently received a National Recognition Award for Outstanding Service to Motorcyclists - 2010, presented to them by RoadGuardians.org (a division of Accident Scene Management, Inc. (ASMI)). RoadGuardians.org is an organization devoted to reducing injuries and …

Harley-Davidson Preps for 2nd Annual Women Riders Month
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/22/10
Harley-Davidson Preps for 2nd Annual Women Riders Month The Motor Company plans a full slate of activities for the celebration (April 22, 2010) - This May, Harley-Davidson will start its 2nd Annual Women Riders Month celebration, a campaign that aims to inspire women everywhere to get behind the handlebars of their own motorcycle. Harley-Davidson dealerships around the world are observing the Month with hosted rides and parties for women riders - by all accounts, the fastest growing …

2010 Honda Motorcycles VT1300 series Introduction
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/22/10
2010 Honda Motorcycles VT1300 series Introduction The Sabre, Stateline and Interstate. Honda Motorcycles gave us the first look at its new 1300cc class lineup with the release of the factory-chopper Fury last year. Now Big Red has released the rest of the new generation VT1300 line, with three fresh models: the Sabre, Stateline and Interstate. Photo Gallery: 2010 Honda Motorcycles VT1300 series Introduction - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Photo Gallery: 2010 Honda Motorcycles VT1300 series …

Harley Announces 'Steel Toe Tours' and Revs Up at the H-D Museum
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/20/10
Harley Announces 'Steel Toe Tours' and Revs Up at the H-D Museum Harley-Davidson Newsline Harley-Davidson will launch its new Steel Toe Tours at the Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, on April 21st. Photo Gallery: Harley Announces 'Steel Toe Tours' and Revs Up at the H-D Museum - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

First Ride: 2010 Star Stratoliner Deluxe
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/13/10
First Ride: 2010 Star Stratoliner Deluxe Star's newest Stratoliner has its coming-out party, and we reel off a couple hundred miles for some impressions on this latest entry to the bagger arena. Highway 76 drops steeply and fast as it unfurls out of the Palomar Mountain Range into Warner Springs, and the Led Zeppelin opus churning out of the Stratoliner's speakers makes me ride faster than I normally would. So when the two-laner widens and straightens out its relentless kinks, I pull over …

MIC Offers Free E-Card to Dealers and Retailers to Help Launch Revive Your Ride! Spring Sweepstakes
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/12/10
MIC Offers Free E-Card to Dealers and Retailers to Help Launch Revive Your Ride! Spring Sweepstakes Free downloads available to get the word out to customers Irvine, Calif., April 8, 2010 - To promote the industry's Revive Your Ride! Spring Sweepstakes the Motorcycle Industry Council has free downloads for dealers, retailers and service providers including a free, animated e-card, along with posters, banners, stickers, post cards, press release template, logos, web banners and more. The …

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Releases ABS Study
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/09/10
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Releases ABS Study Results claim Anti-lock systems reduce fatal crashes The official release follows below: Photo Gallery: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Releases ABS Study - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

Just One Road
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/09/10
Just One Road Warwoman Road, GA On any given weekend, the traffic on Hwy 441 is crawling with people heading to "play the slots" at the casino in Cherokee, North Carolina. Lucky for those of us who ride, they have little interest in the scenic roads that northeast Georgia and western North Carolina have to offer. One such magnificent path lives about 100 miles northeast of Atlanta, near Clayton. A right turn off Hwy 441 starts you on a lovely road by the name of …

Harley-Davidson Invites You To A Super Ride
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/01/10
Harley-Davidson Invites You To A Super Ride Test Ride a New Harley at Your Dealer for Chance to Win Big Harley-Davidson is presenting riders with the opportunity to twist the throttle of a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle out on the open road. Photo Gallery: Harley-Davidson Invites You To A Super Ride - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

Harley-Davidson Forty Eight
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/01/10
Harley-Davidson Forty Eight Shooting the new Harley Davidson Forty Eight for the magazine in downtown Los Angeles, March 2010 Photo Gallery: Harley-Davidson Forty Eight - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

The Alabama Hills
Motorcycle Cruiser - 04/01/10
The Alabama Hills Rollercoaster Cruise: The Alabama Hills outside of Death Valley, CA Photo Gallery: The Alabama Hills - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

iPhone Apps For Motorcycle Riders
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/26/10
iPhone Apps For Motorcycle Riders New apps from BikeBandit, GreatestRoads and SoEasyGPS. Yea, there's an app for that. Even if you're a rider. We probably shouldn't be surprised, but hidden amongst the 50,000-odd applications available for the iPhone are several downloads targeted specifically at motorcyclists. Photo Gallery: iPhone Apps For Motorcycle Riders - Motorcycle Cruiser Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

J&P?Cycles® Releases its latest V-Twin, Metric Cruiser & Gold Wing catalog
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/22/10
J&P?Cycles® Releases its latest V-Twin, Metric Cruiser & Gold Wing catalog J&P?Cycles' new 2010 Metric Cruiser catalog is now available. J&P?Cycles' new 2010 Metric Cruiser catalog is now available. With more than 350 pages of parts and accessories for Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Honda Gold Wing motorcycles, this huge resource is said to be the largest Metric catalog in the industry, with everything you could possibly need for your cruiser. Photo Gallery: J&P?Cycles? Releases its …

Harley-Davidson: Darker and Louder, Yet Sensitive
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/22/10
Harley-Davidson: Darker and Louder, Yet Sensitive The Motor Company rolls out new marketing campaigns aimed at rockers and female riders Hard-Rocking Harley Harley-Davidson will be hard to miss at the second annual Revolver magazine Golden Gods music awards at L.A.’s Club Nokia, April 8. 2010 Revolver Golden God award winner Rob Halford, lead singer of hard-rock band Judas Priest, will ride a customized Harley-Davidson Cross Bones onto the stage to accept the prize from Ozzy Osbourne. The …

2010 Star Midnight Warrior vs. 2010 Triumph Thunderbird - Casual Aggression
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/18/10
2010 Star Midnight Warrior vs. 2010 Triumph Thunderbird - Casual Aggression 'Rider's Bikes' face-off We know most cruiser riders just want to... well, cruise. But there's a significant subset of cruiser riders who either come from sportier backgrounds or are simply more aggressive in attacking the roads. These riders don't want to be spooned onto a sportbike's torture rack, preferring a more feet-forward riding position, but still want ground clearance, handling, and power. They seek out …

Royal Enfield Announces 2010 Models
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/12/10
Royal Enfield Announces 2010 Models 2010 Bullets get modernized engine. Classic Motorworks , the importer and distributor of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the U.S., earlier this week announced the arrival of the 2010 Royal Enfield Bullet lineup. All the models will feature the company's new, Unit Construction Engine. Photo Gallery: Royal Enfield Announces 2010 Models - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Photo Gallery: Royal Enfield Announces 2010 Models - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | …

WarBikes Premiers Online TV Series
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/12/10
WarBikes Premiers Online TV Series Show features custom bikes inspired by military warplanes. March, 2010 Warbikes LLC announced the launch of a new online TV series for historic warplane and custom motorcycle enthusiasts entitled "WarBikes™ - Kickstarting History". Shows are comprised of multiple mini-series offering viewers an up-close experience as a build team explores the unique history and craftsmanship behind historic American military aircraft and then produces a custom …

2010 H-D Road Glide vs. 2010 Victory Cross Country - New Breed of Baggers Busts Out
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/10/10
2010 H-D Road Glide vs. 2010 Victory Cross Country - New Breed of Baggers Busts Out The 2010 models were stacking up, so we ran a trio of quick comparisons. First up: Harley's and Victory's new baggers. For years, it was a foregone conclusion that cruisers with touring accessories like fairings and hard saddlebags-baggers, in two-wheel parlance-were designed for a mission, and one mission only-to, uh, tour. They were purpose-built for the open road, constructed for the long haul, made for …

Harley's Big Sportster Revs Up For AMA Racing
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/09/10
Harley's Big Sportster Revs Up For AMA Racing AMA Pro Racing Launches New Vance & Hines XR1200 Series March, 2010- AMA Pro Racing and Vance & Hines last week announced the launch of the new AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series, a spec-bike five race championship featuring specially modified Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycles.inline_mediumwraptextright32520378/newsandupdates/1003_crup_harley_sportster_ama_racing1003_crup_01_o+harley_sportster_ama_racing+front_shot.jpgTrue Read More | Digg …

Star 2010 Stratoliner Deluxe First Look
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/04/10
Star 2010 Stratoliner Deluxe First Look The new 2010 Stratoliner Deluxe was launched February 18th, 2010, in the Southern California desert city of Rancho Mirage. The new 2010 Stratoliner Deluxe was launched February 18th, 2010, in the Southern California desert city of Rancho Mirage. Below are photos and specifications from the press introduction, as well as a list of main features and accessories. See our First Ride review in the June 2010 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser, on sale in April …

Triumph unveils the New 2010 Thunderbird SE and Thunderbird 1700
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/03/10
Triumph unveils the New 2010 Thunderbird SE and Thunderbird 1700 Late release models also include two new Bonnevilles At their recent Orlando Dealer Meeting, Triumph announced four new cruiser and classic models, based on the new-last-year Thunderbird and the redesigned Bonneville. Photo Gallery: Triumph unveils the New 2010 Thunderbird SE and Thunderbird 1700 - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Photo Gallery: Triumph unveils the New 2010 Thunderbird SE and Thunderbird 1700 - Motorcycle Cruiser …

2010 H-D Fat Boy Lo vs. 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 - Of Gods & Kings
Motorcycle Cruiser - 03/03/10
2010 H-D Fat Boy Lo vs. 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 - Of Gods & Kings Bartels pits these two new heavy middleweights against one another 2010 Fat Boy Lo 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Photo Gallery: 2010 H-D Fat Boy Lo vs. 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Photo Gallery: 2010 H-D Fat Boy Lo vs. 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

First Ride: 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom
Motorcycle Cruiser - 02/26/10
First Ride: 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom A jaunt on Honda's newest 750, fresh off the freighter When Honda first announced its new Shadow Phantom last fall, we didn't think much of it-I mean, it was just a blacked-out Shadow Spirit, right?inline_mediumwraptextright32182818/roadtests/1004_crup_2010_honda_shadow_phantomcrup_1004_05_o+2010_honda_shadow_phantom+.jpgTrue Photo Gallery: First Ride: 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Photo Gallery: First Ride: 2010 Honda Shadow …

Harley-Davidson Newsline
Motorcycle Cruiser - 02/16/10
Harley-Davidson Newsline Motorcycle News: Bubba Blackwell new bike jump attempt, H-D's military contest winner, competitive bike exchange event, and more. Bubba Blackwell Announces New Bike Jump Record Attempt Photo Gallery: Harley-Davidson Newsline - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Photo Gallery: Harley-Davidson Newsline - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg It | Add to del.icio.us

Cold Weather Gear Buyer's Guide
Motorcycle Cruiser - 02/12/10
Cold Weather Gear Buyer's Guide How to fight Old Man Winter, plus a look at the latest winter wear Shorter days, barer trees and a few white flakes in the air tell the tale: winter 's here. For some, it's a sign to prep for a long hibernation indoors while others embrace the chance to cruise in cooler weather. But unless you're a fan of hypothermia, dressing appropriately for a cold weather ride can mean the difference between an enjoyable scoot and a miserable one. When you're cold, your …

Harley-Davidson Hits Daytona Early
Motorcycle Cruiser - 02/10/10
Harley-Davidson Hits Daytona Early Milwaukee's Finest plan to hit Bike Week 2010 hard with Demos, a Ride-In Show and More Harley-Davidson is looking to jump-start the riding season at Daytona Bike Week 2010, with a slew of activities being planned at a new location at Riverfront Park on Beach Street. The manufacturer also plans to have a larger presence at the Daytona International Speedway. Photo Gallery: Harley-Davidson Hits Daytona Early - Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine Read More | Digg …

Winter Riding Tips expanded
Motorcycle Cruiser - 02/10/10
Winter Riding Tips expanded A companion piece to the Cold Weather Gear Buyer's Guide In addition to occasional run-ins with snow and ice, riding in the winter time can expose you to another, unseen risk- namely, hypothermia. Even with temperatures hovering above freezing, if you add a quick shot of windchill, hypothermia can quickly become your worst enemy on a winter ride. That's because hypothermia can impair your judgment - much like those seemingly innocent shots of Jaegermeister you …