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LiveWire Open the first Experience Center in Malibu

LiveWire Open the first Experience Center in Malibu

LiveWire — Harley-Davidson’s electric spinoff — has opened the first LiveWire Experience Center in Malibu, CA. With the new center, LiveWire hopes to establish an electrifying connection between riders and their first motorcycle, the LiveWire ONE. The 1,766-square-foot Experience Center aims to introduce the electric ONE riding experience to both

Harley-Davidson Museum to Reshape Its Campus

Harley-Davidson Museum to Reshape Its Campus

Harley-Davidson is doing more than just putting out new bikes this year. The Motor Company recently announced its plans to revamp its Harley-Davidson Museum campus. Located in Milwaukee at the corner of 6th St and Canal St, the museum’s 20-acre campus offers motorcycle-centric sights and sounds to both riders

KTM and Brabus team up to make the Brabus 1300 R

KTM and Brabus team up to make the Brabus 1300 R

Since 1977, the BRABUS name has been synonymous with luxury, handcrafted exclusivity, and performance. Known globally among enthusiasts for the creation of high-performance supercars and as automotive individualization experts for over four decades, BRABUS has since also established itself in the marine sector through its series of exclusive day boats.

2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT & GSX-S1000GT+

2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT & GSX-S1000GT+

Suzuki has taken the GSX-S1000 naked sport bike and transformed it into a powerful modern sport tourer. New for 2022, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT and GSX-S1000GT+ strike a fine balance between high performance and comfort, with a sophisticated look. For this bike, Suzuki created a new category called Grand Touring. The

The Big Book of Motorbikes Introduces Little Riders to Motorcycles

The Big Book of Motorbikes Introduces Little Riders to Motorcycles

Do you have a little rider at home you want to bring up to be a motorcycle fanatic? If so, The Big Book of Motorbikes [https://amzn.to/37SqwYF] is a wonderful introduction to the world of riding. [https://amzn.to/37SqwYF]The Big Book of Motorbikes Introduces Little Riders

Suzuki Rolls Out New Cruiser and Street Models for 2022

Suzuki Rolls Out New Cruiser and Street Models for 2022

Suzuki has introduced a couple of exciting bikes this year, like the new Hayabusa and the GSX-S1000GT+. But that’s not all—the Japanese bike maker also has something new in the cruiser and street categories. These bikes, fresh for 2022, offer heaps of V-twin fun. Whether you’re navigating

Dawn of the REVVolution: REVVolution Rally 2021

Dawn of the REVVolution

REVVolution Rally 2021 The evolution of the Revvolution Rally began roughly 15 years ago with the creation of the Women’s Sportbike Rally, which brought hundreds of sportbike-riding women together from around the country. Historically, the event took place in fall at the Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort in Robbinsville,

2022 Indian Pursuit – The Most Capable Touring Machine

2022 Indian Pursuit – The Most Capable Touring Machine?

The next generation of American V-Twin touring performance is here with the launch of the Indian Pursuit. Featuring the liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine, seamless ride-enhancing technology, a chassis-mounted fairing, and loads of touring amenities, the 2022 Indian Pursuit stakes its claim as the most capable and refined American touring machine on

Bitubo Brings Its Suspension Product Line to America

Bitubo Brings Its Suspension Product Line to America

American motorcyclists will soon have a new option available when shopping for aftermarket suspension. Italy’s Bitubo, a world championship-level equipment manufacturer, is bringing its line of motorcycle suspension over to the U.S. Bitubo will debut the Race Suspension products during the 2022 Daytona Bike Week in Florida, March

Ducati Heading Strong into 2022

Ducati Heading Strong into 2022

The last year was a difficult one in many ways. But not so much Ducati—2021 was the Italian moto manufacturer’s best year on record. “2021 was a magical year for Ducati,” summarized the company’s CEO Claudio Domenicali. The numbers Ducati recently released sure back up Domenicali’s

2021 Tennessee Knockout Hard Enduro

2021 Tennessee Knockout Hard Enduro

We humans have always enjoyed watching people perform tasks with extreme proficiency. This seemingly unique quality has been studied by psychologists and helps explain the advent of spectator events in virtually every society that we know of. Whether it’s the Tokyo Olympics, the gladiators of ancient Rome, or an

Motorcycle Events You Don’t Want to Miss in 2022

Motorcycle Events You Don’t Want to Miss in 2022

If you’re looking for something fun to do this year, look no further. Below is a list of motorcycle events across the country that are sure to entertain! Whether you want to ride in a new area, meet new friends, watch the pro’s, or simply put more miles

Motorcycle Sales up for Second Year in a Row

Motorcycle Sales up for Second Year in a Row

Motorcycle sales among leading brands are up 9.1% in the last year and 21.8% since 2019. Since the start of the pandemic two years ago, humanity has been faced with restrictions that regulate how we spend our free time. For most Americans that means instead of attending larger

The Chinese Motorcycle Industry: A Broad Look

The Chinese Motorcycle Industry: A Broad Look

Chinese motorcycle manufacturers produced 16 million motorcycles last year, and that makes the East Asian country the largest motorcycle producer on the planet. There are approximately 200 motorcycle manufacturers in China, ranging from the mighty Chongqing 6 (now 4, but more on that in a second) to a broad array

10 Must-See Motorcycle Museums Across America | RoadRUNNER

10 Must-See Motorcycle Museums Across America

Barber Motorsports Museum The Barber collection includes more than 1,400 restored motorcycles and cars; over 600 bikes are on display in the museum. Established to preserve motorcycle history, the collection represents 216 different manufacturers from 20 countries. Barber is generally acknowledged as the preeminent motorcycle museum in the U.

Zen Motorcyclist: A Curious Collection

Zen Motorcyclist

Zen Motorcyclist: A Curious Collection

I’m not by nature a collector of things. I’m actually somewhat of a minimalist and don’t much care for clutter. Tonight, though, I find myself in the garage, on my sofa, looking around at the assortment of items and motorcycles that decorate and beautify the one place,

Zen Motorcyclist: Do What You Love

Zen Motorcyclist

Zen Motorcyclist: Do What You Love

“Do what you love, it’s gonna lead to where you want to go.” -Wayne White When I was a kid we lived in the country, and I loved running at night, even in the winter. I treasured the silence. There were no cars, no birds, and no barking dogs.

Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Riding Motorcycles

Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Riding Motorcycles

“Motorcycles are dangerous! Aren’t you scared when you ride one?” We hear this a lot, and undoubtedly, most other riders do too. While you often hear this from concerned friends or family that mean well, it doesn’t make it any less frustrating. The frustration stems from the fact

Motorcycling Makes You Happier, Healthier, and Smarter

Motorcycling Makes You Happier, Healthier, and Smarter

Talk to any motorcyclist and you’re likely to hear how they love the exhilarating feeling of freedom they get while riding. The feel of the wind, the intensity of the smells in the air, the vibrant views that come at you as if you’re wearing 3D glasses … Even

Zen Motorcyclist: Soothed Through Movement

Zen Motorcyclist

Zen Motorcyclist: Soothed Through Movement

When my daughter was little, maybe six or seven, I took her outside on a summer night and we climbed a ladder up to the roof of our house to look at the moon and stars. I’ll never forget it; she looked at me with wide eyes and said,

Zen Motorcyclist: No Mud, No Lotus

Zen Motorcyclist

Zen Motorcyclist: No Mud, No Lotus

I almost didn’t submit a column for this issue, not wanting to revisit the events of last summer, but many years ago on the advice of a dear friend I promised myself I’d write what’s true for me and hope it finds a sympathetic ear. As you’

Zen Motorcyclist: Wander Often, Wonder Always

Zen Motorcyclist

Zen Motorcyclist: Wander Often, Wonder Always

The photograph that accompanies this column was taken by my friend Bob on a ride a year or so ago. We had planned a three-day trip to a BMW rally in Wellsboro, PA, near the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania (Pine Creek Gorge). It’s a beautiful area a few hundred

Zen Motorcyclist: A Little Bit of Everything

Zen Motorcyclist

Zen Motorcyclist: A Little Bit of Everything

> “Whether one moves slowly or with speed, the one who is a seeker will be a finder.”—Rumi— A couple of years ago I was touring Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with my friend Ken and his wife Cindy. I used the occasion to extend a solo trip and