87TH Anniversary of Laconia Bike Week

Tomorrow is the beginning of the 87th Laconia Motorcycle Rally. I’m not going to say how many years I have been attending the rally but it’s more than several decades. As I have always resided in either Massachusetts or New Hampshire the ride for me and my riding buddies consists usually of a few hours of winding our [...]

Sport Bike’s Big Three

Sport bikes can look very similar to each other but beneath their fairings, they are very different. There are three sport bikes that to those who enjoy speed and handling, stand head and shoulders above the rest. These bikes are spectacular achievements in motorcycle engineering, style, and performance.

Triumph’s Big and Bad Rocket III Roadster

Triumph has always made stunning bikes but they have not been able to compete with bikes produced by Harley, Suzuki, and Yamaha. The Rocket III Roadster may not out sell the competition but you may get more ohhhhs and ahhhhs if you buy one.

Buell Produces Its Last Motorcycle

The Buell Motorcycle line is officially extinct. The last Buell Motorcycle rolled of the assembly line and into motorcycle history this month. Instead of rolling on American streets, the last Buell is destined for a museum exhibition in Leeds, Alabama.

Victory Touring Motorcycles are as Good as it Gets

The other great American motorcycle company, Victory, has come a long way in a short amount of time. While Victory doesn’t have the history or tradition of Harley Davidson, they do have touring motorcycles that are world class.

Who Are the Best Custom Motorcycle Builders?

There are thousands of motorcycle builders across the United States but who’s the best? There really is not objective way to determine who is best but here are a few that are definitely a cut above the rest. If you are looking for a custom motorcycles, you can’t go wrong with any of these builders.

The Resurgence of the Trike

It seems that there are more trikes than ever out on the road. These 3-wheeled motorcycles are no longer the domain of bike builders looking for a unique way to recreate a motorcycle. Today’s trikes are coming from dealers and are better than ever.

What Happened to the Dodge Tomahawk?

In 2003, Dodge introduced the Tomahawk to the world at the North American Auto show in Detroit, MI. While it wasn’t a motorcycle in the purest sense, it was a marvel of performance and engineering. So, where did it go?

2010 in the Year of the Harley

Despite the economy, more and more people are finding the time and money to ride motorcycles. Harley Davidson is reaping the benefits of the renewed interest in motorcycling. As a result, more people are buying Harleys and there are some great deals to be found.

Best Bikes of 2009

The great thing about 2009 was the unveiling of 2010 model year motorcycles. This year, motorcycle manufacturers did not disappoint. While there are dozens of exceptional new bikes in 2010, a few really stood out from the rest.