by Sam Burns J.A.P Prestwich, otherwise known as J.A.P. In the early years of motorcycle manufacturing, many manufacturers used bought-in engines for their motorcycles as the cost of developing engines was beyond the means of many of them. Of all the manufacturers of proprietary engines, possibly the most famous was J.A. Prestwich, otherwise known as J.A.P. Without the J.A.P. engine, many British motorcycle manufacturers would never have got off the ground and, over the years, J.A.P. supplied engines to Brough Superior, Triumph, AJS, Enfield, HRD-Vincent and Zenith, as well as manufacturers in France and Germany. Click Here to Read this Blast From The Past only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * Get ...

We will be hosting a celebration of life for Still Ray Fitzgerald on Saturday, May 13th 12:00 at 840 Rodeo drive, Prescott, AZ -- MRF

Volume Sales, Fuel-efficiency, On-road manoeuvrability A decade ago, almost all manufacturers released fairly uninspired, derivative lightweight motorcycles that fit the commuter model, and sold like hot cakes irrespective of lacking common features in American bikes. Not to mention they were fugly like Satan’s spawn. They would make the mid-weight class look like a run-of-the-mill hack job, with the primary focus on cutting costs wherever possible. Thankfully, Royal Enfield changed all of that and stepped up its game with each new model release. Click here to read this global report on emerging motorcycle market. * * * * * * * * Follow the leader, click to subscribe to Bikernet's Free Weekly Newsletter.

King Charles III Coronation: Sidecar Seating Reserved French TF1 secured a couple of Urals to cover the Coronation of King Charles III in London from the sidecar POV! https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/charles-iii-elizabeth-ii-kate-et-william-harry-et-meghan-diana-tout-sur-la-famille-royale We will be posting updates of Urals navigating streets of London during this historic event on our social media channels. Do tune in! Big thanks to Rob and Zayne at Gusto Motorbikes and Mike at TheSidecarGuysLondon for assisting with logistics, driving, filming and most of all for representing Ural with all their heart and top level effort. Humbled and grateful to have them on our team! -- Ural Motorcycles * * * * * * * * * * * * Click & know more about Bikernet’s Free Weekly Newsletter

Metzeler Extends Spring Moto Rebate Program Through July 31, 2023 Popular Rebate Program Also Expanded to Canada and Features Eligible Street and Off-Road Tires ATLANTA (May 5, 2023) – Metzeler North America is pleased to announce that the spring moto rebate program has been extended for residents of the United States and expanded to include residents of Canada. This program allows motorcycle enthusiasts who purchase Metzeler tires through their local participating dealership and select online retailers to receive as much as $25 USD / $40 CAD rebate per tire or $60 USD / $100 CAD rebate per tire set on eligible street and off-road tires through July 31, 2023. https://metzelerrebates.brandecation.com/ “Metzeler is thrilled to extend the spring moto rebate within ...

I know it’s technically been Spring for over a month, but in South Dakota, it started getting warm this week! 😮 When we think of the warm sunshine, my family thinks of tequila by the pool or a tasty red wine at dinner. We pulled Scott’s Patron Platinum painting from our Archives to release as the Spring/Cinco de Maya edition! The second image is a Caymus painting that many collectors have been waiting months for. It’s a dramatic wine painting called “Cabulous” because frankly, it’s FABULOUS! Scott’s 82nd Sturgis Rally AND Daytona Bike Week paintings are available. Refer: https://jacobsgalleryshop.com * * * * TELL 'EM BIKERNET.com SENT YA !

Hey, The world is completely whacked as we know. Today is the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web. A country in Europe wants to ban farming. The Fed raised the interest rates again. California is trying to add a tax on how many miles you drive. I went to pick up my ’58 Chevy. As I rolled onto the freeway a wheel fell off. The same tow truck driver came to my rescue. Let’s hit the news. I know this day is going to be insane. Hang on. --Bandit Click Here to read this week's news only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * Free swag plus online archive since 1996.... Get inside the Cantina, Catch-up ...

by Bandit with photos from Calamity Vickie Outlaw Runs Outside the Notorious Buffalo Chip I quickly made a desperate call to the Mayor of the town of Buffalo Chip. He knows everything about the Black Hills, the roads, the taxes, the politics, the sheriff, you name it. The Harley plant is rolling up to their 120th. The Sturgis Rally 85th is coming and the Chip is chipping away at 40 years rocking the rally. The answer was positive. There are a lot of flat, straight, open roads in South Dakota. It included the frontage road beside the magnificent Chip. It goes 1.5 miles straight. It up-shifts to the north past the Sturgis airport. Then it’s a straight 4 miles until ...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and warmer weather means more motorcycles on the roads. We want to Remind Motorists to Share the Road and Be Alert. Always check your blind spots. Motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles and can be even more difficult to spot while merging or changing lanes. Be extra cautious when passing. Make sure to signal your intention to pass a motorcyclist. Remember that motorcycles react more quickly than cars. Make sure that you maintain an adequate following distance behind motorcycles. Be aware of the weather. Inclement weather has more drastic effects on motorcycle riders than on automobile drivers. Help riders stay safe after dark by increasing your following distance, ensuring that your high beams are ...

NEW FICTION: Featuring Jammer and Vibe, in rival gangs, with nothing in common except motorcycles! One of their most lucrative businesses was drug trafficking. America had never been so addicted to substances galore and now it seemed pharmaceutical pills could be replaced by marijuana as well. Hey, there were breakfast brownies made of weed in cafes! Why eat a cow-burger when you can eat “grass?" You didn’t quit this club. The club just fired you with a Viking funeral. Exploding motorcycles was their retribution. An innovative death sentence, ahead of its time or earlier than exploding electric motorcycles. Their conditioning and witnessing of daily violence was such that eventual loss of limb or life seemed like a dream—a fairy tale ...