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From pioneers and innovators to customizers and dealers, the 2016 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame represent every aspect of what makes motorcycling great. The Museum was chartered back in 2001 to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. Arguably the most diverse -and deserving – group ever inducted into the Hall of Fame, the Class of 2016 will be honored during the annual Rally on August 10, 2016. “The Hall of Fame’s mission is to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle,” explains Tigra Tsujikawa, Marketing & Development Director for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. “It honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving, promoting and advancing motorcycling.” While the Museum certainly pay tribute to the heritage of the Rally, the Hall of Fame transcends the Black Hills of South Dakota, she adds. “Having a living off-road legend like John Penton, demonstrates that the Hall of Fame recognizes all aspects of our great sport,” says Tsujikawa. “Many consider John to be the godfather of the dirt bike industry and his pioneering of small, lightweight 2-strokes changed the world of off-road motorcycles.” Not to mention shaping and defining KTM to this very day. In addition to Penton, four other equally deserving inductees have been named to the Class of 2016. The Class Of 2016 Bert Baker – V-Twin motorcycle drivetrain innovator, businessman and patriot, Bert Baker is committed to using materials, labor, creativity, know how and grit born of America. Jerry Covington – Whether it is on TV or the cover of virtually every biker magazine in the world, it is hard to miss custom builder Jerry Covington. What does get overlooked is […]

They don’t build them like this anymore…

Indian Motorcycle tells us that that the entire production run of the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Springfield and Indian Chief Vintage motorcycle models was sold in just one day. The individually numbered motorcycles – the first-ever production vehicles to feature Jack Daniel’s livery – became available for purchase on March 4. Created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery, which was registered in 1866, these special models were produced in extremely limited numbers that did not exceed 150 total units. Of the 149 units sold, 97 were purchased by customers in the U.S. and 38 found a home with international customers. The final unsold unit, #1 of the limited edition series, an Indian Chief Vintage version that was the custom painted prototype built by Klock Werks, will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on October 6-8 at the Mandalay Bay resort, with all monies from the auction benefitting Operation Ride Home. More information can be found at Barrett-Jackson.com and JDOperationRideHome.com.

Brad Baker and Davis Fisher will join he Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team for this year’s AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. Baker and Davis, both young, hard-charging and hungry for victory, will compete in all GNC1 Twins races, beginning with the Circuit of the Americas half-mile in Austin, Texas, on April 9. “This will be the first season since 2006 that the Harley-Davidson Factory Team has fielded two riders,” said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Kris Schoonover. “We are excited to have the opportunity to bring an emerging talent like Davis Fisher up to the GNC1 series to ride alongside a proven champion in Brad Baker.” Brad “The Bullet” Baker, the 2013 AMA Pro Grand National Champion, returns for his third full season with the Harley-Davidson Factory Team. The 23-year-old rider from Dryad, Wash., finished eighth in GNC1 points in 2015 while missing four races due to injury.  Baker won the AMA Pro Singles Championship in 2009 before moving up to the Expert Twins class and winning the 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track Expert Rookie of the Year Award. Davis Fisher advances to the 2016 GNC1 series following two impressive seasons racing in the AMA Pro GNC2 class. Riding for Parkinson Brothers Racing, Fisher won the 2015 GNC2 championship, dominating the series with four event wins and five second-place results to clinch his first national title with two races left on the schedule. In 2014, Fisher finished second in GNC2, missing that championship by a single point. Fisher is 18 years old and began racing in 2005. Davis Fisher is the son of flat track racer Rex Fisher, former AMA national No. 12 and 2006 AMA Vet/Senior Dirt Tracker of the Year. Davis Fisher lives in Warren, Ore. Veteran tuner Craig Lager returns for a

Indian Motorcycle has just released details on its new 2016 Indian Springfield. Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle, the Springfield was designed to offer classic styling blended with modern technology. In short, it’s here to deliver a healthy mix of touring comfort and urban versatility. Read more.