Special Reports

During the summer of 1960, I saw my first Mustang, in the flesh. I noticed pictures of them in cycle magazines in the past, but that day molded my first impressions with the actual motorcycle. It all began on a camping trip in the mountains of Southern California, near the small town of Julian. Some […]

Mike has been involved in the motorcycle legislative process since he was a small child. Here's some of his credits:ABATEPAC Chairman '91 to '01ABATE of California Board Member '91 to '01Technical Editor Easyriders Magazine '95 to '99Editor Quick Throttle Magazine '95 to '99Defeated bills to outlaw lane splitting '92 and '94Veterans and Purple Heart License

Over the years an antique motorcycle collector hears many legends and rumors about old motorcycles that are said to be rusting away in a barn somewhere, or one found in factory-new -condition in the basement of an old hardware store. Here's the legend of the two nearly complete, unmodified, Harley Panheads that were pulled from

Riding a motorcycle can be one of the greatest pleasures in life. But riding in heavy traffic these days amid those who are driving large, heavy vehicles, barely paying attention, or on the verge of having a psychotic episode, can make a pleasant ride into a dangerous or even deadly one. Motorcycle riders are many

I needed a road trip. Opportunity rang when Layla called me one morning in May. With only two hours sleep after a night of insomnia I thought I was dreaming when she asked if I would represent Bikernet in Las Vegas on June 11th. I would ride and review the new motorcycles Harley-Davidson and Buell

HARLEY-DAVIDSON OFFERS FOUR NEW MODELS FOR 2005–Brighter Headlights and Optional Original-Equipment Wheels Introduced/ Harley-Davidson broadens its Sportster, Dyna Glide and Softail motorcycle lines with the introduction of four new models for 2005. Eleven new color options and improved headlight technology are among product enhancements offered for the Motor Company's 2005 model year.“This is an exciting

Hang on for the entire line up of 2005 Victory Motorcycles. If you haven't ridden a Victory find one and throw a leg over it. You just might be surprised. Since 1997 Victory by Polaris Industries was launched, by 1998 they were in full-scale production on the newest line of American Motorcycles. The first model

Bikernet reporter Helen Wolfe roadtesting the new Lightning. EAST TROY, Wis. (July 15, 2004) – Buell Motorcycle Company expands its line of Lightning models for 2005 with the introduction of the Lightning CityX XB9SX (pronounced “Lightning City Cross”), a middleweight urban streetfighter, and the Lightning XB12Scg, a big-bore powerhouse designed to bring Buell Lightning performance

CUSTOM VEHICLE OPERATIONS (CVO) UNVEILS POTENT NEW SCREAMIN' EAGLE V-RODBoosts Performance of the Harley-Davidson Power Cruiser MILWAUKEE (July 15, 2004) – The 2005 VRSCSE Screamin' Eagle V-Rod developed by the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) team features high-performance engine modifications and a host of special custom components that make this limited-edition V-Rod an even more

MILWAUKEE (June 28, 2004) – Following an acclaimed redesign in 2004,the Harley-Davidson Sportster family moves forward in 2005 with a newmodel, the XL Sportster 883L, and an update to the rear axle of allSportster models. To keep up with the high demand for the new 2004Harley-Davidson Sportster models, shipments of 2005 models will beginearly, with