Street Bike News
Every Day Is Earth Day For Motorcyclists
As conservation takes center stage on April 22, 2013 for Earth Day, the American Motorcyclist Association salutes motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders nationwide who do volunteer work on public land. The AMA also salutes street riders, noting there are many environmental benefits to commuting and traveling on a motorcycle or scooter. “For motorcyclists, every day [...]
AMA Freedom Friday – No Motorcycles Allowed!
‘No Motorcycles Allowed’ Is Focus Of American Motorcyclist Association’s Freedom Friday, April 12 Whether banned from public beachside parks, private gated communities or acre after acre of public land, motorcyclists bristle when they see signs that say: “No Motorcycles Allowed.” Motorcycle bans are the focus of the American Motorcyclist Association’s “Freedom Friday” on April 12 [...]
Harley-Davidson Throws Its Support Behind ‘Iron Man 3′
A new contest is set to bring Harley-Davidson riders one step closer to their favorite superheroes. The motorcycle brand is teaming up with Marvel Entertainment to launch a special Man & Machine contest in honor of the release of “Iron Man 3.” To enter the competition, fans can go online and create their own comic [...]
Ewan McGregor Joins Forces With Moto Guzzi For Upcoming Ad Campaign
Ewan McGregor has played an adventure rider in a few films, and the actor is very much a touring motorcycle enthusiast in real life as well. It’s a well-known fact that the star is constantly building up his own collection of bikes, both new and antique, and he isn’t shy about voicing his support when brands [...]
Triumph Recalls Nearly 3,800 Bikes In The US
Triumph has been forced to recall almost 3,800 of its motorcycles due to a manufacturing error that could impact the lighting on several models of its bikes. The 2012 and 2013 versions of the Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triples and Tiger 800 are all affected by the recall, and riders could see problems arise with their motorcycle [...]
BMW Bikes Are Low On Reliability, High On Customer Satisfaction
A motorcycle is a big investment, so it’s natural for prospective owners to shop around and look at all factors when considering different bikes. According to a new study from Consumer Reports, popular brands like Harley-Davidson and BMW are not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts like Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda, but that hasn’t stopped [...]
Vintage Rally Returns To The US This June
Fans of classic bikes have probably had June 8 and 9 circled on their calendars for some time. That’s the weekend when Vintage Rally 2013, the annual celebration of the tradition of motorcycles and motorsports, returns to the U.S. for the third time. The National Motorcycle Museum is hosting the event in Anamosa, Iowa, this [...]
Bikers Against Child Abuse Rallies To Support The Cause
It’s not uncommon to see motorcyclists banding together for a worthy cause, and the efforts of riders around the world have impacted a variety of different organizations. One such group is Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), which strives to empower young children who have faced hardships and help protect them from future harm. The international [...]
Celebrate ‘AMA Go Ride! Month’ This April
Now that nicer spring weather is on the horizon, more motorcyclists will be gearing up to hit the road and enjoy warmer temperatures. To celebrate this time of year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is organizing its second annual “AMA Go Ride! Month” this April. “Every spring, millions of riders roll out of the driveway or [...]
Laconia Motorcycle Week Turns 90
The famous Laconia Motorcycle Week will celebrate its 90th anniversary this summer with what should be its best running to date. Known as America’s Original Riding Rally, Laconia is one of New Hampshire’s signature motorsports events. The action begins Saturday, June 8 with a memorial ride, a kickoff party, bike building contest and more. All [...]
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