Motorcycles articles

Motorcycles May Become Trade War Victims Again  RideApart

A long-standing dispute over aircraft subsidies could lead to a proposed tariff on mid-size motorcycles, parts, and accessories, among other things.

Mahindra's Jawa Motorcycles Are Selling Way Faster Than It Can Make Them  Jalopnik

Last fall the historic Czech motorcycle brand Jawa showed off three ambitious new vintage-inspired motorcycles in something of a revival for the company.

Motorcycles are hitting the roads in Billings. Here's a few tips to stay safe for riders and drivers  KTVQ Billings News

BILLINGS- The increase in temperature also means an increase of all kinds traffic on Montana's roads, including those on two wheels. Beartooth Harley ...

Ask a Trooper: Motorcycle use is at an all-time high  PostBulletin.com

Question: On social media last week, I noticed a trooper behind two motorcycles on I-35 near Faribault in a snow storm, was that a joke?

Custom Motorcycles Of The 2019 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show  MSN Autos

Our favorite builds from Revival Cycles' Austin, Texas, custom show.

The Vector: You Can Invest In The Electric Motorcycle Business  RideApart

British firm Arc is crowd sourcing its development, but instead of getting a motorcycle at the end you'll get a piece of the electric motorcycle startup.

Lawrenceville Police Department debuts new BMW motorcycles | News  Gwinnettdailypost.com

Lawrenceville residents and motorists who travel through the city should expect to see a new vehicle patrolling the roads: Lawrenceville Police Department's ...

Motorcycle Theft And Intrigue In The Name Of Love  RideApart

This thoroughly heartwarming video of the intricate planning of a motorcycle theft (yes, you read that right) might be the best thing you see this week.

Hot cars, motorcycles roaring in to the annual Lamb's Fellowship Car and Motorcycle Show, May 18  Valley News

Lamb's Fellowship annual Car and Motorcycle Show, May 18, will once again bring dozens of tricked out motorcycles, custom and classic cars, top fuel.

Here's What Keanu Reeves Is Up to With All Those Motorcycles  Jalopnik

If you've been hearing about Keanu Reeves' motorcycling hobby and his connection with the elite custom bike shop Arch Motorcycle, but never really been able ...

Zero’s SR/F electric motorcycle is quicker and now more connected  Engadget

My riding companions ask me what type of ride I want to go on. "Aggressive or casual?" This is my first time on Zero's new SR/F motorcycle (starting at $18,995).

Warmer weather means motorcycle safety reminds from law enforcement officials  myfox47

As the weather improves, motorists increasingly share the road with motorcycles.

Motorcycle crash victim identified as 61 y.o. Avon man  Glenwood Springs Post Independent

The man killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon Friday evening has been identified as Daniel Schaub, 61, of Avon, according to the ...

2 veterans shot while riding motorcycles in west Harris County  KTRK-TV

Authorities say the two Marine veterans were riding their motorcycles when someone in an SUV started shooting.

Chevron Debuts Techron For Motorcycles  RoadracingWorld.com

Chevron Debuts Techron Powersports & Small Engine Fuel System Treatment.

Motorcycle crash causes lanes closures in Colorado Springs  KKTV 11 News

Police are on scene of a motorcycle vs. vehicle crash. It happened Saturday morning at Academy and Austin Bluffs.

Here come the motorcycles: Spring Flood Run kicks off riding season  Winona Daily News

Thousands of motorcyclists will kick off the unofficial start of the Minnesota riding season during the “Spring Flood Run” Saturday, April 20. The route takes riders ...

Motorcycle Survey Says Try It, You'll Like It  RideApart

A survey of IMS Discover The Ride participants shows that 81 percent of participants plan to get their license, 64 percent of whom are under age 35.

Keanu Reeves Shows Off His Motorcycle Collection and Company  GeekTyrant

Keanu Reeves recently got to show off his small motorcycle collection and his motorcycle company.

Emflux One electric motorcycle could be the next affordable electric sportbike at $9,000  Electrek

Emflux's first electric motorcycle has been under development for the past two years. Now we're getting a look at the prototype, which could become one of the ...

Kawasaki may be working on an electric Ninja motorcycle with swappable batteries  Electrek

Kawasaki is one of the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers, yet they've had little to show in the way of electric vehicles. That makes the recent ...

US Targets Motorcycles In EU Trade Wars  Cycle News

U.S. has proposed EU motorcycle tariffs on the 500-700cc segment, along with European motorcycle parts and accessories. What does it mean for KTM, BMW, ...

Looking back on seven years without a motorcycle helmet law  WLNS

Motorcyclists have been able to ride freely without having to legally wear a helmet for seven years, here's what some statistics show and what riders say about ...

Lightning Lights Up The Electric Motorcycle Market With New Strike Series Of High-Performance Bikes  Forbes

Lightning Motorcycles, producers of the record-breaking LS-218 electric sportbike, have announced a new line of less expensive bikes. How do they stack up ...

Police Pursue Motorcycle at High Speeds in Diamond Bar Area  NBC Southern California

Police were pursuing a motorcycle at high speeds in the Diamond Bar area Friday night. The chase began at 10:40 p.m. on the (91) Freeway, then moved to the ...

Toll Transponders: How They Work And Where On Your Motorcycle To Put Them  RideApart

How to mount that toll transponder on your bike, and where? It's a sticky curious question. The first step is to acquire one that works on your motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson opens pre-orders in Europe & Canada for LiveWire electric motorcycle  Electrek

Harley-Davidson's LiveWire electric motorcycle has been available for pre-order in the US since January. But now the American-made electric motorcycle is ...

A glossary of essential motorcycle terms  Popular Science

Motorcycle weather is back, so pick your bike, get your license, and brush up on these common motorcycle terms. Air-Cooled: Engines that transfer their excess ...

Vail Valley woman on a mission to provide motorcycles for park rangers in Nepal  Vail Daily News

VAIL — Nelson Corcoran loves finding squiggly lines on a Colorado map and riding her off-road motorcycle over that terrain. Did you know, for example, that you ...

Kewaunee woman dies after motorcycle crash  WBAY

Linda Jane Griffey, 48, died Tuesday morning, the State Patrol said. The Kewaunee woman died at a Green Bay hospital.

The top 5 affordable motorcycles to buy in 2019  The Drive

Right now might be the best time in decades for motorcycle riders to buy bikes. The market is perhaps flooded with too many excellent motorcycle options, and ...

Four people on motorcycles sent to hospitals after Route 213 crash in Methuen  Eagle-Tribune

METHUEN — A domino effect of crashes on Route 213 Sunday night sent four people to area hospitals, according to an update released by state police Monday ...

See motorcycles, enjoy free music, and get deals during Wednesday's Bike Night!  ABC15 Arizona

Bike Night is back at Tempe Marketplace, starting Wednesday, April 10!

Zero Motorcycles Just Launched an Electric “Smart Bike”—Here’s What Makes It Intelligent  Robb Report

Zero Motorcycles is one of the brands that's pioneered the electric motorcycle category, and its latest release, the SR/F, pledges to be among the most innovative ...

Woman still riding motorcycles at 93 years old, rolls through Triad  DCW50 Washington, DC

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Gloria Tramontin Struck, 93, is a longtime motorcycle rider who is showing no signs of slowing down. “I'll be 94 in July, still riding,” she ...

Up next: Four-wide nitro, motorcycles, Pro Mods, and Mountain Motor Pro Stockers  NHRA.com

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series returns to the four-wide format with an action-packed and variety-spiced weekend when the NGK Spark Plugs NHRA ...

Lighting’s speedy Strike electric motorcycle starts at $13,000  The Verge

After weeks of teasing, Silicon Valley electric motorcycle manufacturer Lightning pulled the wraps off the Strike on Thursday, which will be the company's first ...

Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki reportedly cooperating on electric motorcycles  Electrek

Believe it or not, the Big 4 motorcycle makers in Japan are apparently working together on a new electric motorcycle standard.

The Essence E-raw Is a New Electric Motorcycle with Modernist French Flair  The Drive

The future may be electric, but the new Essence E-raw electric motorcycle proves it doesn't have to be boring.

Police save family aboard flaming motorcycle  Fox News

A motorcyclist and his family were saved from a potentially disastrous situation as they cruised down the highway oblivious that the bike they were on was in ...

Zero SR/F electric motorcycle to tackle Pike’s Peak – but can it stand the heat?  Electrek

The Pike's Peak International Hill Climb competition is a chance for manufacturers to show off their latest machines – and put them through the grueling gauntlet.

One injured in afternoon motorcycle crash  Springfield News-Leader

One person was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown.

New Orleans man dies after East Jefferson motorcycle crash  NOLA.com

SUV driver fails to yield, turns into cyclist's path on Jefferson Highway.

Reward offered in search for car involved in fatal Dale Mabry motorcycle crash  Tampa Bay Times

Mike Tapp, a member of the American Outlaw Association, was one of the “funniest, most humble guys I've ever met,” a friend said. His girlfriend is still in the ...

GMC Sierra Carbon Fiber Bed Helps Haul Motorcycles And Bikes  GM Authority

The GMC Sierra carbon fiber bed, aka CarbonPro, features three indentations at the front intended to make transporting bikes and motorcycles a breeze.

FACT CHECK: Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Propose a Nationwide Motorcycle Ban?  Snopes.com

On 6 April 2019, the “Taters Gonna Tate” website falsely reported that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) had proposed a “nationwide ban” on ...

Car, 2 motorcycles collide at Pearl and State streets  WJXT News4JAX

A serious crash involving two motorcycles and a car has left three people hurt Sunday in downtown Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Custom Motorcycle Builder Jesse Rooke Dies In Accident  RideApart

Jesse Rooke, a hugely talented and highly influential custom motorcycle builder lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Arizona on the morning of April 5.

Honda Shows Off Its First Electric Motorcycle  RideApart

Honda's electric CR-E prototype dirt bike is caught on film for the first time, hooning around a muddy track at the All Japan Motocross. We're dying over here!

Palmetto Man Facing DUI Charges in Deadly Motorcycle Crash  Bay News 9

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jose Antonio Colon Vega, 47, was drunk when he collided with the motorcycle.

Arlen Ness, ‘king of custom motorcycles,’ dies at 79  East Bay Times

CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos or video on a mobile device. HAYWARD — They called him the king of custom motorcycles.

Biz News: Ducati opens new motorcycle dealership in Costa Mesa  Los Angeles Times

Italian motorcycle maker Ducati recently opened a new dealership in Costa Mesa. The business, at 1601 Newport Blvd., features a showroom, customer lounge ...

Crazy idea: make a nationwide license for e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles up to 45 mph  Electrek

While many people think of electric bicycles as purely recreational, they have proven themselves as potent commuter vehicles. Not only do e-bike riders often ...

Costa Mesa gets exclusive Ducati motorcycle dealership  OCRegister

Ducati — the Italian motorcycle brand best-known for its sleek, high-performance products — has added its second exclusive dealership in Orange County.

Arlen Ness, ‘the king of custom motorcycles, dies  San Francisco Chronicle

For a guy called “the king of custom motorcycles,” revered around the globe for transforming motorcycles into rolling art, Arlen Ness was unexpectedly ...

Looking Out For Motorcycles in Warmer Months  KNWA

A local man was found dead days after he was reported missing. Police found the body of 61-year-old Dean Eshom of Bella Vista next to his wrecked motorcycle ...

Your Motorcycle Or Accessory Design Could Win You An Internship In Italy  RideApart

If you have a great idea for a concept motorcycle or a motorcycle part or accessory, now is the time to fab it up and enter it into the Rizoma Design Challenge.

Clearwater collision claims life of Tarpon Springs motorcycle driver, 76  Tampa Bay Times

Bernard Krajewski Jr. was driving a 2018 Harley Davidson when he collided with a 2003 Honda Accord driven by Grant Zellner, 20, of Clearwater, police said.

High-speed motorcycle pursuit ends in Cajon Pass on 15 Fwy  KABC-TV

A suspect on a motorcycle led authorities on a high-speed chase starting in Los Angeles County and ending on the 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass Friday night.

Evoke Motorcycles unveils new 120 kW electric cruiser design with 0-80% charge in 15 mins  Electrek

Rumors about Evoke's new electric cruiser project have been swirling for the better part of a year. Now Electrek has received an exclusive first look at the new ...

What to do if you're surrounded by a motorcycle mob?  Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida law enforcement agencies are expecting packs of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles to swarm area highways again this weekend, but Orange ...

Rolling Thunder Inc. announces plans to bring motorcycle rallies to locations across the country beginning in 2020  Connecting Vets

Expect Rolling Thunder Inc. motorcycle demonstrations across the country on Memorial Day weekend in 2020.

Does how you break-in your new motorcycle engine really matter?  Popular Science

We rebuilt two used Honda CB300F engines with new top-end parts and broke them in differently over the course of 1000 miles. Then we compared the results.

How to link your motorcycle to your smartphone  Popular Science

Smartphones abound, and now we have devices to make our motorcycles smarter with theft detection and diagnostic devices via cellular and GPS.

Review: The $2,495 CSC City Slicker electric motorcycle is one hell of a ride  Electrek

The CSC City Slicker is an urban electric motorcycle designed to be ultra-affordable. Now that I've got about 200 miles on my City Slicker electric motorcycle, ...

Roxbury motorcycle crash leaves passenger with serious injuries  Danbury News Times

ROXBURY — A passenger on a motorcycle was hospitalized with serious injuries Friday night after the driver lost control on a sharp curve, according to ...

Victor Parr: Aware drivers are the key to fewer motorcycle accidents  The Spokesman-Review

Some statistics of motorcycle accidents provided by a 1981 report and from the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority show that 75 percent of motorcycle ...

Spring means tulips, warmer weather and motorcycles  Midwest Communication

UNDATED (WKZO AM/FM) -- Police officials are warning motorists and motorcyclists to be extra vigilant now that the warmer weather is bringing the two ...

Man dies after being thrown from motorcycle, struck by car on I-10 East in Central El Paso  El Paso Times

Abram Vega, 26, was killed after he was thrown from his motorcycle on I-10, then was hit by a car as he attempted to get out of the way of traffic.

2 Die in Motorcycle Crash in Nockamixon Township  NBC 10 Philadelphia

Two motorcyclists died when a teenage pickup driver slammed into them head on along a bucks County road Sunday.

Motorcycle hill climb is on for May after county, organizers reach agreement  Yakima Herald-Republic

A motorcycle hill-climb competition at the center of a legal controversy will be held as planned next month north of Sunnyside in the Lower Valley.

Crash on I-270 involved two police officers on motorcycles  Washington Post

Two Montgomery County police officers on motorcycles sustained minor injuries after a crash on the northbound side of Interstate 270 during an escort training ...

Bonhams offers more than 400 motorcycles at Stafford auction  The ClassicCars.com Journal

More than 400 collector motorcycles representing at least 100 brands, including a broad selection of vintage competition bikes, will be offered at Bonhams' ...

Accused Shooter Arrested After High Speed Motorcycle Chase  News 13 Orlando

Police say they took him down when he later fled on foot.

IN PICTURES: Motorcycles fly against a sunset-lit sky at Thunder Thursday • Long Beach Post  Long Beach Post

Thunder Thursday at the Pike Outlets jumpstarted the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach race weekend.

Man riding motorcycle killed in Jersey City crash  NJ.com

A man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a car in Jersey City Friday afternoon and a half block from the crash a woman identified as his wife ...

One killed in motorcycle crash | WOLF  fox56.com

A man is dead following a crash in Schuylkill County yesterday. Just before 4pm Thursday, police say 46-year-old Travis Felty was traveling on Oak Grove Rd. in ...

Expert urges drivers to be vigilant as motorcycle season starts  WTOL

TOLEDO (WTOL) - There are more motorcycles on the road now that the weather is warmer and the the first two accidents of the season involving riders have ...

Maverick Motorcycle Engineer Erik Buell Goes Electric With 'Fuell' Ebike Startup  Forbes

Motorcycle design icon Erik Buell is back once again, but this time his focus is on the next wave of mobility technologies: electric bikes and motorcycles.

Identity of off-duty deputy killed in motorcycle wreck in Geismar released  WAFB

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Deputy John DePedro Jr., 36, was killed Friday, April 19 in a motorcycle wreck in Geismar.

31-year-old Berrien Springs man dies in delivery truck vs. motorcycle accident  WSBT-TV

Police in Baroda-Lake Twp. say a 31-year-old man died after injuries sustained from a delivery truck vs. motorcycle accident this morning. According to the press ...

Maine State Police unveil new motorcycle unit  WMTW Portland

Maine State Police unveiled its new motorcycle unit at Friday's new trooper graduation ceremony in Vassalboro.

Ozarks man dies in multiple motorcycle crash  Springfield News-Leader

A Reeds Spring man died Wednesday after an afternoon crash involving three motorcycles and an SUV on Highway 65 in Christian County. According to a ...

The male-dominated Quail Motorcycle Gathering is reserving front seats for women  Los Angeles Times

The next Quail Motorcycle Gathering, traditionally a principally male bastion, will turn its focus on women for the first time — as they increasingly move up from ...

Motorcyclists May Steer Clear of New Congestion-Pricing Fee  Wall Street Journal

Motorcyclists might avoid a new congestion toll for entering the core of Manhattan that would apply to other vehicles, New York lawmakers said.

Injury crash involving 3 motorcycles snarls traffic on Highway 65 in Christian County  Springfield News-Leader

Troopers say an injury crash involving three motorcycles and an SUV is causing traffic delays Wednesday afternoon on Highway 65 in Christian County.

LePage found a way to create a state police motorcycle unit  Bangor Daily News

A small, new Maine State Police motorcycle unit that began with an “out of nowhere” request from former Gov. Paul LePage nearly a year ago will be rolled out ...

Motorcycle Accidents in Massachusetts and Why You Need an Attorney  Legal Examiner

As spring approaches, many Massachusetts residents are relieved to be free from the below-zero temperatures that grip the state each winter. It is important to ...

curtiss zeus releases jet-black, futuristic, electric bobber motorcycle  Designboom

hot on the heels of its 'hera' release curtiss zeus reveals a jet-black electric motorcycle that's strikingly futuristic.

Triumph reportedly bringing back Trident, is this Triumph’s first electric motorcycle?  Electrek

Triumph has reportedly filed a number of trademarks for an upcoming Trident line of motorcycles. Multiple sources are reporting that the new line could be ...

ThunderRoad Loan Volume Increases for Side-by-Sides, Indian Motorcycles  Powersports Finance

New product features spurred customer interest for Indian motorcycles and side-by-sides in the first quarter, pushing up loan volume as much as 20% quarter ...

Man killed in motorcycle crash on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon Friday evening  Glenwood Springs Post Independent

A 61-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle wreck on westbound Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon east of Glenwood Springs a little after 5 p.m. Friday.

Motorcycle mob attacks pregnant woman, husband after accident in Orlando  Orlando Sentinel

A pregnant woman and her husband were assaulted Sunday by a pack of riders on motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles after an accident at Holden and Orange ...

Motorcycle rider, city of Lincoln settle lawsuit over StarTran crash  MDJOnline.com

A motorcycle rider struck by a StarTran bus has reached a $325000 settlement with the city.

Warmer Weather Means More Motorcycles On The Road  khak.com

Warm spring weather means more motorcycles on the roads. Both riders and motorists need to keep some safety tips in mind.

State Police Warning To Watch For Motorcycles  WGIL Radio News

The warm weather is bringing everyone out and that includes avid motorcycle riders. State Police Trooper Matt Frizzle says motorists need to double check then ...

Dear Overwatch, Let Me Ride The Motorcycle  Kotaku

Earlier this week, when Blizzard introduced Overwatch's latest co-op mission, Storm Rising, the teaser trailer featured Tracer on a motorcycle.

20 Most Common Myths About Motorcycles  HotCars

There are many urban myths and misconceptions that float around regarding motorcyclists and the bikes they ride. If you get a group of motorcyclists together to ...

Arlington Blvd Shut Down After Motorcycle Crash and Fire  ARLnow

(Updated 2:15 p.m.) A crash involving a motorcycle and a subsequent fire prompted the temporary closure of the westbound lanes of Arlington Blvd near ...

Warmer weather means motorcycles are back on the road  WWLP.com

Now that the warmer weather is almost here, you'll start to see more motorcycles out on the roads.