A new location for the annual Victory owner's rally has been chosen. Victory owners from across North America will descend (or is that ascend?) to Colorado Springs for the 2015 American Victory Rally held June 25-28, 2015. “For Victory owners, it’s all about the ride,...
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...
Barcelona police department goes electric x30
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...
Ducati unveils the 2015 Scrambler 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...
A new Monster in town – Ducati unveils its newest motorcycle – Monster 821
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...
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...
Motorcycle Rider’s comprehensive app 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...
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...
The Wacky Rides of Daytona Beach – so far
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...
Ducati pleased with Phillip Island Test
Although the Phillip Island programme of Monday to Wednesday was tyre-focused, as Factory riders worked alongside Bridgestone, Dall’Igna is also pleased with the general advancements of the team. "For sure, there are some options that are quite good for the race," the...
Triumph on the menu for Daytona Bike Week
Triumph is boasting three new cruisers this season and what better place to take a test ride than Daytona Beach, FL during Bike Week? Look for Triumph and the bikes on display near the Fan Zone in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway. See you there!
MV Agusta takes podium after 38 years
Varese, 23rd February 2013 – Thirty-eight years on from their last success, achieved by the great Giacomo Agostini on his 4-cylinder 350 cc at the Nürburgring, MV Agusta are back on the top of a world championship podium. The superb F3 675 of the MV Agusta Reparto...
Riding with ladies in Daytona Beach during bike week and much more from Harley-Davidson
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 6, 2014) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company will celebrate the beginning of the 2014 riding season at the 73rd Annual Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., with an expanded display at Daytona International Speedway that brings all of the...
Honda Canada announces final two new 2014 models
A totally new middleweight featuring sleek, sporty style and a four-cylinder engine tuned for high torque and all-round excitement. With the introduction of this new sport middleweight, Honda has decided on a new direction and will produce a true four-cylinder that...
Ducati Island resurfaces in Texas
The spirit of the MotoGP race lives on as Ducati debuts Ducati Island at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas in April. Race enthusiasts were disheartened late last season when the announcement was made that MotoGP would no longer take place at Laguna Seca in...
FMX star, BC’s @BruceCookFMX, injured in world record stunt attempt – updated
Living life to its fullest, Kelowna's Bruce Cook was taking it to the limit Friday and wowing crowds with his passion for freestyle motocross when life threw him a curve ball. He was performing in Hamilton, Ont. Friday night during Nitro Circus, and was attempting to...
Dakar Rally kicks off in Argentina
Canada may not be represented this year on the moto side of the Dakar Rally but the USA is offering up two contenders. First time participant, No. 167, Peter Hardy of California, a firefighter riding a 450 Rally Replica KTM, hopes he has what it takes just to finish...
Indian tank auction to benefit Twin Cities YMCA
If motorcycle memorabilia is your thing, this may interest you - a 2014 Indian Chief tank autographed by the design and development team and the CEO of Polaris Industries. There is an online auction going on from now until January 31, 2014 - reserve bid at $5,000.00....
Ducati Riding Experience registration now open
On the tail of my California Superbike School experience, this press release comes across my desk and now I can't quiet my mind from thinking about possibilities. Check this out! Brand new Ducati 899 Panigale and Monster 1200 models introduced to the program Borgo...