KTM Wins at Dakar and loses its plot in product positioning The Austrian brand gave us some of the most badass MX and enduro bikes in history. Then they decided to chase every shiny object in the motorcycling universe. KTM became a brand that went from dominating the dirt to suddenly rolling out high-tech adventure […]
KTM destroys competition at Dakar Read More »
Boardroom Circuit of KTM KTM yearly 2024 revenue is down 29 percent as compared to 2023, and its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is apparently in the red to the tune of 300 million Euros. Pierer AG also notes on record that it’s cut around 1,800 employees so far. Stefan Pierer, who
Has KTM CEO actually resigned ? Read More »
Royal Enfield Has Tripled Its Sales In Ten YearsRoyal Enfield brand sold nearly one million bikes in 2024 In 2015 the company’s products weren’t anywhere as polished as they are today, and it still managed to shift just over 300,000 units. In 2024, less than ten years later, Enfield sold an impressive 944,000 machines (up
Royal Enfield brand sold nearly one million bikes in 2024 Read More »
This isn’t only about looking good—it’s a total transformation. An aggressively styled setup that delivers the most rigid, performance-driven risers on the market.͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ Our LUX Gauge Bezel has been highly praised for its design.. We’ve added a new mounting option! 2 New Product Releases! 1. LUX Isolated & Kickback Risers An aggressively
Kraus: LUX Isolated Risers Now Available Read More »
Hey, Here’s a couple of items to ponder this weekend. –Bandit BILTWELL ACTION THIS WEEKEND Now two days of shoppin’ and choppin! The 2025 P&L Expo is this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and we hope to see ya there. General admission opens at 10:00AM both days and if you purchased your tickets in
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON FOR THE WEEKEND Read More »
119th Congress Is Here Last week, the 119th Congress took the oath of office to begin a new two-year term. While we often focus on who lives in the White House, it is also critical to understand what a new Congress means and how it impacts the issues we care about as bikers. First and
Friday From DC – 119th Congress Is Here Read More »
LiveWire and Harley-Davidson are completely separate entities and companies. Yet, almost everything about LiveWire motorcycles is outsourced to Harley-Davidson–at least all that matters when it comes to an automotive company. LiveWire Group has signed a service agreement with Harley-Davidson. Under the excuse of a “strategic business move”, LiveWire Group, Inc., the manufacturer of loss making
Harley-Davidson to take on more functions of LiveWire Read More »
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS SELECT 2025 MOTORCYCLES NOW AVAILABLE AT WORLDWIDE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIPSAdditional New Harley-Davidson Motorcycles to Premiere January 23 MILWAUKEE (January 2, 2025) – Harley-Davidson today revealed select models from its 2025 motorcycle portfolio on H-D.com. These bikes are now available at authorized Harley-Davidson® dealerships globally. Harley-Davidson also announced Harley-Davidson® Factory Custom Paint & Graphics, a
Select 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycles available worldwide Read More »
Will KTM become a Chinese funded brand?Three primary investors show interest in KTMMaybe keeping KTM operational is in the industry’s best interest There are three arms of the KTM Group that are currently going through insolvency proceedings in Austria. KTM AG, the R&D arm KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH, and the components arm KTM Components
Who will grab KTM eventually? Read More »
To Retain Control and Fuck with our Industry There is an active effort to convince President-elect Trump to retain President Biden’s tailpipe rules and continue EV mandates according to new reporting. Why this matters: Repealing the Biden-Harris tailpipe policy was a key issue in the 2024 election that helped President-elect Trump win in November. Some
THE EVIL EV GANG IS PUSHING Read More »
Hang on for a couple of updates and new Pirelli tires. This segment is sponsored by Bandit’s 5-Ball Emporium, Sturgis. –Bandit GRAVES RETAINS KEY CHAIR This week, House Republicans selected Congressman Sam Graves of Missouri to lead the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Representative Graves is not new to the committee, he previously served 3 terms
North American motorcycle racing legends have rolled onto the great highway in the sky. Malcolm Smith left this world on November 26, at the age of 83. One day later, on November 27, Mary McGee left this world at age 87. McGee passed away just a day before ESPN hoped to launch the much-celebrated short
Celebrating Motorcycle Mary Read More »
Hello everyone, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and I hope you can all join us 4-7pm at the museum. We’ll also be going live on Facebook to share updates, including details about our silent auction. A quick reminder: Tomorrow is the final day to join the 100% Club—where every board member and I contribute to the
Giving Tuesday at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Read More »
We’re Kicking Off Black Friday Weekend Early! Right now, at www.sscycle.com, you can use promo code BFSale10 to take 10% off all apparel and accessories. As an email subscriber, you get early access! Don’t miss out! Get everyone on your holiday list, including yourself, shirts from your favorite proven performance parts company today! As an
BIKERNET BLACK FRIDAY SPOTS Read More »
NOVEMBER–MONTHLY MIXER STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM // 999 MAIN ST // 5-7PM // NOV 14 Join us this Thursday, November 14th! Make plans to stop by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 14th from 5 to 7pm for an evening of great conversation and a look at one of our world-famous
SATURDAY ACTION AND SANITY Read More »
May be the Last! It won’t go away forever.The 50th may be the last one to have the same design and displacement which so far has remained unchanged since the model was originally introduced in 1966. Honda Super Cub 50 Final Edition will only be available from Honda Japan dealerships for a limited time. In
The 50th Edition of Honda SuperCub Read More »
GoPro, the brand synonymous with action cameras and automotive videos is being pounded by the competition, the consumers and the stock market. GoPro is planning to layoff a Quarter of Its Staff. GoPro has recently faced increased competition. Once the only man about town, Insta360 and DJI have since entered the space with better tech,
GoPro getting crushed, to layoff staff Read More »
Alberta’s Ruling Party Embraces CO2, ‘Notorious’ CO2 Coalition Credited On November 2, Alberta’s ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) approved a resolution stating, in part: “CO2 is a nutrient foundational for all life on Earth…The earth needs more CO2 to support life and to increase plant yields, both of which contribute to the Health and Prosperity
VOTING DAY WILD NEWS Read More »
In case you forgot. Many of the measures in South Dakota are misleading. You need to read them over and over to catch the real direction. If you’re not sure Vote No. Maybe they will straighten it out the next time. Tuesday Is Election Day Next Tuesday is Election Day. With the election on the
Jharkhand Girl Creates History as First Biker to Reach Lipulekh Pass Kanchan Ugursandi from Jharkhand State, has set a record by becoming the first motorcyclist to ride to the Lipulekh Pass on the India-China border, at an elevation of 17,500 feet. This feat, part of her journey along the challenging Kailash Mansarovar road, stands as
Something New, Something to Ponder and Maybe Something We Need to Assist THERE SEEMS TO BE TROUBLE IS H-D PARADISE–The board and the President/CEO are struggling with their mission. We might be able to help. I know some dealers who would like to buy the company and make it run by the dealers. Sales are
EERIE SHIT SATURDAY Read More »
McClure Nitro Harley Nationals Ready to Rattle The Rock PennGrade1 AMRA All-American motorcycle drag racing series pre-race advance event: PennGrade1 AMRA Jim McClure All-Harley World Finals when: October 25-27, 2024 where: Rockingham Dragway in Marston, North Carolina, USA When Rockingham Dragway posted their recent Street Outlaws event as the biggest Rockingham crowd of the year,
HOT SHIT FOR SUNDAY Read More »
Shit went nuts. Monday morning I pondered heading to the gym and kicking back, then the phone rang. Steve Klein called about the next Vintage cross country rally on 100-year-old bikes, called the American TransAm. It’s scheduled for next September and Bikernet will be a Sponsor. It’s carefully produced and orchestrated by the crew at
JUST WHEN IT THOUGHT I COULD RELAX Read More »
BREAKING NEWS SEMA, NTEA File Federal Lawsuit to Stop Advanced Clean Fleets EV Truck Mandates SEMA and The Work Truck Association (NTEA) filed suit in the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of California against the California Air Resources Board (CARB), to stop electric vehicle mandates CARB intends to implement through its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF)
Something to Chew on for Saturday Read More »
