Yeah, we just couldn't wait until April 1st for this one... These are very cool concept renderings by Italian designer Oberdan Bezzi. Oberdan has a website devoted to some of his designs. He works for various manufacturers, sometimes riffing on an existing model, sometimes starting with an engine and building a motorcycle around it. Check it out here. We guarantee that you will be having a great time checking out road bikes, scramblers, and even scooters. These drawings are obviously not related in any way with Polaris' revival of the Indian brand. In fact, they use the V-twin engine from a few years back, but they're still wayyy rad! 

Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of large motorcycles are being smuggled into Dominican Republic, dodging Customs taxes and driven without license plates, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (AMET) revealed Wednesday. Amet spokesman Jacobo Mateo Moquete said agents have stopped dozens of bikers he affirms have dodged paying taxes on motorcycles as big as 750, 1,000 and 1,100 CCs without documents. He said the motorcycles’ owners include young businessmen , professionals, military, police and former residents of the United States. He said the impounded motorcycles are remanded to the Customs Agency if their owners fail to produce license plates after being arrested for traffic violations. "We found that many high-powered motorcycles being driven in the country entered illegally, dismantled and within certain shipments from ...

  A diamond-encrusted motorbike designed by Manchester United's Wayne Rooney could fetch £60,000 when it is auctioned lon Wednesday. The 2012 Lauge Jensen cruiser-style machine has a special shift rod bearing 21 black diamonds and a white diamond. An autographed No 10 football shirt which has been lacquer-sealed on to the petrol tank is another personal touch added by the striker, auction house Bonhams said. Continue reading

  The Sturgis Buffalo Chip announced its Legends Ride participants will be joined by three of the most popular wrestlers in WWE history.  Hall of Famers, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, The Honky Tonk Man and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine will join a growing roster of A-list celebrities, musicians, bike builders and cigar aficionados confirmed for the Monday, August 5th charity event during the 73rd annual Sturgis Rally.  The iconic and often televised Legends Ride has in recent years raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy South Dakota charities. Tickets are now available at www.legendsride.com.  Riders will first have an opportunity to meet these WWE heroes in historic Deadwood before the Legends Ride kicks off. Riders will then be escorted on ...

  When not stepping in to help his buddy Denny at Automotive HammerArt, Jay Hart is kick starting his motorcycle business. He brings his ‘50s IndyCar vibe to all of his builds. Check this cruiser from the recent Indy Ultimate Builder Show.   Cool:

Buck Lovell tells us about a well-ridden bagger, a hustler and most of all, a real street machine Continue reading

  How the hell did I get hoodwinked into running this. Actually, they are very pricey, cool jackets, but the New York City fashion models threw the whole project out of the window. Actually Josh Placa, the Bikernet Reporter, complained to the agency, and suddenly we spotted shots of Brad Pitt and Will Smith wearing Bellstaff and not skinny models who haven't had a good meal in a month. Check it out:

Daytona Beach Bike Week will prove to be a pivotal moment in the history of Indian Motorcycle and a historic milestone in motorcycling. The long-awaited, completely new Indian Motorcycle engine will make its debut to members of the press and motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. A special unveiling event will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 9 p.m. EST at Dirty Harry’s Pub on Main Street in the heart of Daytona Beach. Special celebrity guest Mike Wolfe, host of HISTORY Channel’s “American Pickers” series and diehard Indian Motorcycle fan, will be on-hand to join the celebration. No tickets are required for this chance to take part in history, but a fully charged camera is highly recommended. The public ...

  Trikes are a robust, growing field fueled by a well-financed, older group of riders. Whether it’s Harley-Davidson’s purpose-built trikes or the number of conversion kits on the market or even Can-Am’s tri-wheeled Spyder, interest in three wheelers is high. Just last year, NADAGuides reported 27 percent year-over-year increase of consumers searching for trikes on its website, and Cycle Trader recently reported an abnormally high number of searches for trikes in the South, Southeast and Southwest. READ FULL STORY

  Waving Checker Flag inner design element, set on a fading grey-black marbleized background, is bordered by a fine Orange or Burgundy inner pin and a Dark or Bright Simulated Brushed Metal outline.    Digitally printed with our DuraCOLOR graphic technology, high-resolution kit is manufactured with premium motorcycle grade vinyl film materials. As a further step, graphic is covered with a 2.5 mil clear laminate which provides protection from miles of abuse. The kit is precut, requires NO TRIMMING and includes easy-to-follow general online instructions.