Suffragists motorcycle ride stops in Missoula to celebrate 19th Amendment
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by CNN from https://kvia.com MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) ā A group of 24 women packed their motorcycles, zipped up their jackets and revved their engines Wednesday before heading out on Day 5 of their three-week cross-country journey celebrating womenās right to vote. The Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride was originally scheduled for 2020 in honor of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, but it had to be postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. āI thought, what better way to celebrate womenās freedom than the emblem of freedom, of freedom on a motorcycle, because thatās what itās done for me,ā said event organizer Alisa Clickenger of North Carolina. āThatās what itās done for all of these other women.ā Clickenger began ...
Read More Electric drive systems to convert petrol motorcycles
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by Satya Singh from https://www.rushlane.com Itās good to know that electric two-wheelers are registering greater acceptability among users. However, sales of new electric scooters alone may take a long time to achieve the goal of 100% electric ecosystem. One also needs to focus on millions of fossil-fuel powered two-wheelers that continue to pollute the environment. The need of the hour is dedicated conversion kits that can be produced on a mass scale, are affordable and can be easily fitted in existing two-wheelers. Saietta electric motor for Continental GT UK-based Saietta Group specializes in developing electric drive systems for electric vehicles (EVs). It has come up with an electric motor that can be fitted directly onto Royal Enfield Continental GT. A ...
Read More Harley-Davidson dealer giving away custom bike to support Sioux nonprofit
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by Dillon Adams from https://www.siouxlandproud.com SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) ā The 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off Friday in the Black Hills of South Dakota but before then, Roosterās Harley-Davidson is hoping to raise money from bikers to help a local nonprofit. The bike isnāt any regular Harley-Davidson though. The Harley is known as the knucklehead collaborative build and is being raffled off for $50 a ticket. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Sioux Cityās Camp High Hopes. The fully custom bike was designed after a public vote. āWe did like a peopleās choice. We voted online, voted in store, we had giveaways, so the people kind of helped us put this bike together. We voted on seats, handlebars, ...
Read More Budweiser Clydesdales on day 1 of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
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from https://hubcityradio.com STURGIS, S.D. ā The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will officially open Friday with a parade that will be headlined by the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales. The majestic horses are actually scheduled to make several appearances in the area during this yearās Rally. On Friday, the Clydesdales will parade up Main Street to Harley Davidson Rally Point, where the opening ceremony will commence. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the Clydesdales will also be part of the annual Mayorās Ride, which is held Saturday, August 7 this year. After the Mayorās Ride, the Clydesdales will move to the Buffalo Chip on Sunday and then back to Rally Point on Tuesday, August 10th for Military Appreciation Day. The Clydesdalesā ...
Read More Piaggio Develops Industry-First Safety Sensor With 4D Imaging Radar
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by Cristina Mircea from https://www.autoevolution.com Piaggioās robotics subsidiary in Boston announced the first-of-a-kind sensor in the industry, including 4D imaging radar technology. The new sensor is supposed to increase safety in motorcycle and scooter riding. Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) is based in Boston and is owned by the Italian motor vehicle manufacturer. It is a robotics company that develops smart mobility solutions and has a few popular machines on the market, such as the āgitaā hands-free following robot that can carry 40 lb of gear for up to four hours on a single charge. With the help of PFF and Vayyar Imaging, a 4D imaging radar company, a new sensor technology has been developed and it will have several applications. ...
Read More Hot Action Bikernet Weekly News for August 5, 2021
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Read More Buffalo Chip Signature B4 Motorcycle at Sturgis
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by Savannah Rose from https://rapidcityjournal.com The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has long been known as the place to be at the Sturgis Rally. Whether youāre spending your day riding through the beautiful hills of South Dakota on one of the venueās signature rides, or youāre enjoying an ice-cold drink while checking out the bike shows and the iconic live music, the legendary Buffalo Chip has everything you need to make your rally one for the books. Literally everything. You can now even ride off on your own Sturgis Buffalo Chip signature motorcycle. The Chip crew has teamed up with two renowned builders in the performance realm, Tim Sutherland and Lloyd Greer of Indian Motorcycle Charlotte and Lloydāz Garage, who are recognized ...
Read More Custom Motorcycle turned into Production Model by Honda
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by Sebastian Toma from https://www.autoevolution.com 2021 Honda CB1000R 5Four Turns Custom Bike Into Production Reality. Honda has opened the order books for the CB1000R 5Four, a performance-focused cafƩ racer bike inspired by the CB1000RS 5Four built by Guy Willison. The Japanese company teamed up with the builder for this limited-edition model, and it blends cafƩ racer styling with a factory-backed warranty. Honda's flagship naked motorcycle received an update for the 2021 model year, and that was selected as the base for the CB1000R 5Four. Work started with the front, which received a cowl for the front headlight. The handlebar received a set of LSL dog-leg brake and clutch levers, as well as a set of mirrors. The gas tank has ...
Read More Charity motorcycle ride raises more than $95,000
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by Vincent Ball from https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca Organizers of the charity motorcycle run for Lansdowne Childrenās Centre are sending a virtual āwheelieā to their supporters. āWe raised $95,663 and we canāt thank people enough for all of their support,ā said Angie Turnbull, director of philanthropy, at the Lansdowne Childrenās Centre Foundation, the centreās fundraising arm. āWe had so many people, so many businesses step up this year to help out. āItās really quite heartwarming.ā Organizers of the virtual ride held during July had hoped to raise $70,000, up from the $33,000 generated by last yearās virtual ride. The last time the event was held in-person was in 2019 when $62,000 was raised. This yearās event was boosted by the sale of raffle ...
Read More Harley-Davidson back in India through Hero Motorcycles
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from https://www.financialexpress.com Harley-Davidson back in India: First batch including Pan America 1250 booked already. Hero MotoCorp has onboarded 12 Harley-Davidson dealers and increased its customer touch-points across the country. Around 100 Harley-Davidson bikes, constituting the first batch assigned to the Indian market this year, have been completely pre-booked indicating robust demand for the iconic brand in the count, according to an industry source. The booking process for 13 Harley-Davidson models, which are priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 35 lakh (ex-showroom), started in April this year after Hero MotoCorp announced the prices of the 2021 model range. In October last year, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a partnership for the Indian market. As per its licensing agreement, Hero MotoCorp, ...
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