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As if the factory Xdiavel wasn't making enough of a splash on the cruiser scene, the Italian muscle bike now boasts an American design influence by Californian customizer Roland Sands. At Sturgis, he presented - together with Ducati - his interpretation of the Bologna-built cruiser. Continue reading and check out a video of this amazing concept bike here.

Hey, So Bandit is still out roaming the country-side. But he has been sending great pictures. . Wildest bike of the hamster meet by Scotty Zigler. - Bandit  News this week have updates from Sturgis including more exclusive photos directly from Bandit and the crew, news from Kuryakyn, Trailblazers and so much more. Click here to read it all

In 1947 the Bell X-1 was the world’s first airplane to break the sound barrier. Piloted by Chuck Yeager, this icon of mankind’s need-for-speed hangs forever frozen at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Victory, in honor, named their new Magnum, “The X-1 Stealth” claiming the “Loudest Victory Bagger” ever built. Designed for serious music and motorcycle fans, Victory drops the sonic bomb with a 200-watt 10-speaker audio system. But does it deliver the firepower on at top speed? Read more.

The 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast will be held August 10, 2016 at the Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, South Dakota. "Honor the Ride. Build the Legacy... Join the Sturgis Museum Hall Of Fame for the 2016 Hall of Fame induction ceremony during the Sturgis Rally," says Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of Fame Executive Director Myrick Robbins. "The 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast will be held August 10, 2016 at the Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, South Dakota." If you are in Sturgis for the Rally, you really owe it to yourself to see just how special this event is! Read more.

The Sturgis Rally is right around the corner. WindVest Motorcycle Products will be located at Black Hills Harley Davidson in Rapid City. The dealership is located 2820 Harley Drive in Rapid City. Take Exit 55 off of I-90. We'll be there displaying and installing our latest WindVest windshields. Installation is always free at the rally. Look for their Black trailer and Royal Blue Flags! Come check out all of our latest and greatest WindVest products for your ride. Whether you have an earlier model bike or a newer ride, WindVest may have just what you're looking for. As usual, we will have show specials going on during the rally. Free Installation and Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed More info here.  

Four audience members suffered injuries on Sunday night when Rolland Sands plowed into the crowd after losing control of his Hooligan race bikes. Sands was riding the bike on stage between concerts at the Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis when a malfunction occurred and he drove off the stage and into the crowd. The four people were given immediate medical care from on-site emergency response staff, and were also believed to have been taken to the hospital, according to Buffalo Chip representative, Nyla Griffith. As of Monday afternoon, according to our source at Indian Motorcycle, no serious injuries were reported and all attendees are back at the Buffalo Chip enjoying the rest of bike week. Roland was not hurt in the incident. A video ...

Indian Motorcycle's launched its new Scout FTR750 flat track race bike at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event is the latest milestone in the historic return to professional flat track racing for Indian; the Scout FTR750 represents Indian Motorcycle’s bid to return to AMA flat track racing. Exciting! Read more.

"The Art of the Motorcycle,” curated by Helenan Jimmy Wollenberg, features 22 legendary motorcycles ranging from the early 20th century through 1974, many of which are rare. The exhibition includes motorcycles from each decade from the 1910s through the early 1970s. Among the many famous manufacturers are Velocette, BSA, Indian, Triumph, Greeves, Honda, Harley-Davidson and Excelsior. The exhibition also includes a comprehensive collection of motorcycle memorabilia -- period helmets, racing leathers, posters, photographs and distinctive original artwork. Holter Museum of Art is at 12 E. Lawrence, 442-6400, www.holtermuseum.org. More info here.

Hey, I’m probably in Wyoming heading to Sturgis. The clan is taking over for me, while I’m on the road. Thanks to all the readers and staff who are holding it together, while I drink all the whiskey between Barstow and Deadwood. Gotta get there somehow. A big Indian is chasing me. This week we have news from MRF, VICTORY, Brass Balls, and comments from readers and much more. Click here to read the news.