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This Custom Harley X350 Is Proof That It Needs To Come To the US

We’ve talked about this time and time again. Today’s motorcycle industry is plagued by bikes that are too big and too expensive for many people to buy. In the past, particularly in the time of the pandemic-fueled spending spree, big and expensive bikes were seen as aspirational lifestyle symbols. But…

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Harley-Davidson Can't Afford Trump's Proposed Tariffs

As a quick economics refresher, here's how tariffs work. A company imports either a product or part of a product from a country that isn't where they're based. They cost, let's say, $20 before tariffs. The company then sells that product for $30 to the consumer, netting themselves a small profit.…

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I'm Confused By Harley-Davidson's MotoGP "Test"

Let me be clear, King of the Baggers is a cool-ass racing series. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that 700-pound baggers done up to become race-spec bikes would've made for such nail-biting racing. It's just cool.

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Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new collaboration

A day after the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP season in Barcelona, the series’ promoter has announced a new collaboration with Harley-Davidson.

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“For players wanting to push boundaries and explore uncharted musical territory, this guitar becomes the perfect partner”: Harley Benton unveils the Nashville Nylon Plus Black – a cutaway nylon-string electro to rival Tim Henson’s Ibanez?

With a solid spruce top, mahogany on the back and sides, Fishman electronic and "Flower & Vine" inlay, this thinline has obvious appeal for those working their way through the Playing God tablature

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Harley-Davidson Is Dumb Not to Sell Its Killer Small Motorcycle in the US

Harley-Davidson is getting crushed under the weight of its cruiser-centric business model. Over the last three decades, it's spent billions on pushing over-weight, over-priced HOGS to rich Boomer dentists who wanted to cosplay as Hells Angels members only for the Motor Co. to now be up a creek without a paddle…

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Is KTM Ashamed Its New 390s Are Better For the Company Than Its Big Bikes?

I don't get it. I don't understand it. How could a company as large and powerful as KTM, who's parent company also encompasses GasGas, Husqvarna, and MV Agusta, screw up a debut so badly? How could you see the demand for small displacement motorcycles so steeply rise, to the point where…

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“It sold for $937,000 to an anonymous buyer who, we assume, doesn't play punk rock for a living”: From Joe Strummer’s Tele to Johnny Ramone's Mosrite, here are the iconic guitars behind the sound of punk – and the modern-day equivalents you can buy today

The filth, the fury, and '80s Fernandes Strat copies – these guitars, amps, and effects defined the sound of some of rock's greatest, and most rebellious, bands

Guitar World

Bajaj’s Freedom Motorcycle Is Proof That the World Wants Affordable Bikes

While several manufacturers of premium motorcycles and powersports vehicles all over the world are feeling the heat amid uncertain economic and geopolitical times, manufacturers over in Asia, particularly India, are enjoying growing sales.This is exactly the case with Bajaj, the world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer in terms of volume. The Indian…

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Harley Owner Waited a Year For a Single Part, Couldn't Ride At All

Listen, as reliable and dependable as our motorcycles are, the fact remains that these things are machines, and machines break down. I’m sure pretty much all motorcyclists have experienced being stranded—with some more than others depending on the bikes they choose.Usually, it’s as simple as ringing up a buddy with…

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The New Honda Rebel 1100 Wants To Attract a Different Breed Of Cruiser Riders

When you think of cruiser riders, chances are a lot of you think of the stereotypical Harley rider. Perhaps an older, formerly jacked gentleman decked out in tattoos, rocking a leather chaleco with matching assless chaps, and wearing a brain bucket that’s really just a sorry excuse for a helmet.…

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Did Road Construction and Bad Signage Just Lead to This Rider's Death?

Road construction, it's everywhere. And it sucks.We want nice, well-maintained roads, sure. And that's no matter what we're riding or driving. But things can get really sketchy while the construction is actually underway. Especially if you're on two wheels. If you ride on public roads, and don't only stick to…

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Does Royal Enfield's New Bear 650 Scrambler Look...Familar to You?

In recent years, Royal Enfield has rebirth in a fashion that's nothing short of astonishing. The company has begun building bikes that finally compete on the world stage, and bikes which the world actually wants. Case in point, the Himalayan 450 I just can't seem to stop thinking about, nor writing…

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Here's What Bike The Bearded Mechanic Chose For The Build-Off Vs OCC's Paul Sr.

After building an appropriate amount of internet drama about it, Sean from Bikes and Beards, Craig from The Bearded Mechanic, and Paul Sr from your childhood cable TV reality show upbringing (and also, his own YouTube channel in the modern era) are now in the midst of their charity bike…

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No, Woke Policies and DEI Didn't Kill Harley's Sales

Harley-Davidson is screwed.

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KTM's New Big Adventure Motorcycle Won't Help Its Bad Sales, Its Small One Might

KTM is flailing. Sales are hella down, the public's view of the company is in shambles after its trashfire statements over its camshaft issues and subsequent "OK, we didn't do them right" reversals, and the company's leadership just haven't a clue. Pierer, KTM's parent company, even just brought the hammer down…

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Harley-Davidson's Sales Have Tanked, How Much Longer Can It Survive

It's almost Halloween, the most orange-and-black time of the year. It's also quarterly financial report time, which means that Harley-Davidson just dropped its Q3 2024 financial stats on the world.

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Harley Is Recalling Some 2022-2024 Low Riders, Front Brake Issues

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2022 through 2024 Low Rider El Diablo and Low Rider ST motorcycles due to a brake line safety issue during assembly.

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EV Motorcycle Maker Energica Sure Seems Like It's Going Bankrupt

Energica Motor Company is facing pressure as its workers strike to figure out what their future holds. The electric vehicle company's outlook is beginning to look dire.

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Arizona Car Driver Hates Lane-Filtering, Says He Doesn't Care It's Safer

A local Arizona car driver says he was frightened by a lane-filtering Harley-Davidson. He then calls on the state to strike down its lane-filtering law, even though it's safer for motorcyclists and helps reduce congestion and traffic.

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At just 5.5kg for under £1,000, this hill climb special proves you can save the pennies and the pounds

Weighing just 5.5kg, and costing less than a grand, light and cheap can co-exist if you know where to look

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Harley Recalls Nearly 42,000 Road Glides, Street Glides That Could Short Out

Harley-Davidson is recalling several 2024 Road Glide, Street Glide, and CVO Road Glide and Street Glide motorcycles that could develop an electrical short.

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Marvel Debuts 'Thunderbolts' Trailer, Dubs Sportbike Sounds Over a Harley-Davidson

Marvel debuted the first 'Thunderbolts' trailer, but rather than be enthralled by the action, we could shake a Harley-Davidson Pan America sounding an awful lot like a Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

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Kyle Wyman, King of the Baggers, and How Racing Impacts Product Development

If you enjoy motorcycle racing, or physics, or both, you should really go see a King of the Baggers race in person. But Harley owners can bring the magic home.

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Did This Harley-Swapped Mini Truck Make It To Sturgis? You'll Want to Hear It

You've seen countless Suzuki Hayabusa-powered builds by now, including several minitrucks. But how many Harley-powered, tooth-rattling minitrucks have you seen?

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