Road Tests

While Suzuki cruiser design has evoked pretty much the yawn reflex, that all changed when preliminary images of Suzuki’s Boulevard M109R muscle cruiser were first released. Public response was instantaneous. It walked the walked and talked the talk. No more namby pamby, take the wife to the hootenanny, don’t rock-the-boat-bike with this one. Here was […]

I have been to the motherland and it looks a lot like Indiana. That’s because my parents and older brother live there. I have been tripping back and forth to Indiana since Mom moved us out of there when I was just a little girl. I know the way from New England and the way

I don’t know if it was the blue pill the doctor gave me, or that red Softail the fleet center loaned Bikernet, but my life hasn’t been the same since. My flaming pile-of-shit-of-a-existence wasn’t heading anywhere. I sold my last bike to help support my music habit. I needed a descant stack to compete on

Introducing “The Original” a custom built Ol School Bobber manufactured by American Motorcycle Co. 1902 for the new Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.. This custom built motorcycle will be used in the promotion of this years 2006 Las Vegas BikeFest™. Registration to win this exciting motorcycle will take place at the Casino during

http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com/ One lucky winner will take home two dream vehicles: a 2006 Big Dog Motorcycles K-9 and a 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10, a prize package valued at over $80,000 Big Dog Motorcycles, the largest manufacturer of chopper-style motorcycles in the world, announced a new sweepstakes with Dodge for 2006. Incredible, chance of a lifetime. We

http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com/ Editor’s Note: The day after our reporter turned in this story he quit. “It was worse than boot camp,” Snake said, “I was surrounded by the best custom manufactured bikes in the industry and the hottest women Wichita could muster then drug from location to location by the mad dog of motorcycle photography, Michael

Viper Motorcycles for 2006. Viper Powersports has entered into a binding agreement to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility on 4 acres located in Monticello, Mn. The facility meets Viper’s current manufacturing needs and is zoned for expansion as Viper continues to expand and grow.Viper Motorcycle Company will introduce its second model, the Diablo

A SPS book for every build.Even though this is a production Sucker Punch Sally custom, they know just how to add that traditional old school twist like no other production company on the planet. It’s not a hugely complicated custom bike, but Sucker Punch Sally's team still spends a tremendous time making sure everything is

This is an interesting bit of info. Victory was kind enough to share their demographics and sales data to the media, so we thought we’d pass it on, as intriguing insight into our industry and the future of Victory. Here goes:The following information will cover the market, the state of Victory, their focus on apparel

Saxon has honed and refined its entire model line for 2007. Dozens of improvements enhance the ride and performance of each 2007 Saxon Model, including adding Brembo brakes and Progressive suspension as standard equipment. Also new this year, they’ve introduced the thunderous new pro street Villain, with its low profile and huge 300mm rear tire,

When we say “Victory – The New American Motorcycle” the word “New” refers to our philosophy of building motorcycles. We take a fresh, modern, forward-thinking approach. We salute and respect the past while pushing the boundaries of technology and design. We utilize sophisticated engine technology for outstanding performance and reliability that has earned us high

ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2007) – Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low chassis, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. The new Sportster model was

In 1998, we launched Victory Motorcycles with the simple belief that Americans could design and build the most innovative bikes in the world. That meant ignoring the status quo and pushing the boundaries of style, design and engineering. With the introduction of award-winning motorcycles like the Vegas, Hammer, Kingpin and Vegas Jackpot, we showed that

Brass Balls Bobbers are built by Darwin Motorcycles, LLC. “The above average bikes for the average Joe”.Brass Balls Bobbers are built in a 10,000 square foot facility by builders and fabricators with over 60 years combined experience, utilizing modern manufacturing processes and equipment, headed up by a former TOP FUEL CHAMPION & Master Builder, Sam

I see Jack Daniels ads everywhere. I got a lift to pick up my blacked out Road King from Larry Settle’s shop in Harbor city. That’s less than two stinkin’ miles from our Wilmington ghetto headquarters and there’s two sky-high Jack Daniels billboards along the streets leading home. Are they running banners on Bikernet? Hell

MILAN (Nov. 14, 2006) – It’s time to take to the street with attitude and style as Buell brings on the new Lightning Super TT XB12STT packed with tenacious performance and distinctive urban character. The Lightning Super TT, launched recently at the EICMA 64th Annual International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy, is built for battle

In the Company’s 2007 five bike line-up, four are crowned with 300 series rear tires and its flagship, the Bulldog, is reintroduced with EFI. Big Dog Motorcycles, the leader in the high style cruiser niche and number 2 American V-Twin motorcycle manufacturer, unveiled its complete 2007 model line and made another giant leap forward in

Victory is a sharp organization tied to 1.9 billion-a-year, Polaris Industries. When they took on establishing another American Motorcycle name, they didn’t mess around, and they’re still not fooling around. Their bikes have the best reputation in the industry for reliability and warranty claims. Where many companies shoot for 30 dealers country wide, Victory already

Buell Blast for the Harley-HesitantI’ll begin my story in 2004 with an ‘04 – Sportster Custom 1200; the first year Harley-Davidson rubber-mounted the Sportster motor. Feeling very confident with my new motorcycle license proudly placed in my wallet, I hopped on this bike and was ready to cruise the West Coast. I made it around

From the company that gave the world French Fries, Bridgett Bardot and lots of bad jokes about WWII, here comes a bike that might just save the day. It’s called the Wakan (no, not named after wacko actor Christopher Walken) and carries a 1640cc (100 inches) S&S motor nestled in a 54-inch wheelbase, single spine

Harry Bostard, Hardbikes long distance test rider on the left, and Bob Kay, Hardbikes VP, on right, both packing Girls of Bikernet. Lucky Bastards.Hermitage, PA – July 31, 2006 – Hardbikes torture tests their production motorcycles with real world riding to ensure durability, performance and quality workmanship. Harry Bostard, infamous biker-at-large and Motor Drome rider,

This just may be the coolest, once in a lifetime, vacation opportunity ever made available to motorcyclists anywhere, past, present or future. PRO-ONE has just announced they are in the process of picking applicants to fill a limited number of spaces for the first PRO-ONE CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE. Actually there are two different EXPERIENCE packages.

These bikes are 1910 reproductions. The origins of the bikes started ten years ago with Mike Hanlon. Mike is a master mold maker, machinist, and overall motorcycle enthusiast. The Boss, Mike Hanlon. Mike became fascinated with the unbelievable quality and tolerances of the casting that was taken for granted as standard practice a hundred years