“I’ll tell you a funny story,” confides Shilpa Arora, President of Bikerz US Inc. Bikerz is the exclusive distributor for India’s largest helmet brand — SMK. “The SMK name actually comes from the initials of the founders. So “K” is the last name, which stands for Khurana. “S” is my brother Sidarth’s first initial, and […]
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Your city can support this event by proclamation, and also encourage riding by providing free motorcycle and scooter parking at municipal ramps and metered spaces on this day. Join hundreds of other communities as well as many motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations supporting this year’s Ride to Work Day. Reasons to encourage motorcycle and
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) exists to take the message of freedom and motorcycling to Washington D.C. reminding those we have selected to run our government, that they still work for the people. Every year, we contact our legislators making them aware of our position on issues that affect bikers. Then, each May, we gather
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‘Martin One Source Partners with Flyin’ Ryan Oehler and El Bandido Yankee Tequila Racing as Official Communications Partner Martin One Source (MOS) is thrilled to announce its partnership with NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Ryan “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler and his El Bandido Yankee Tequila Racing team as their official communications partner for the 2025 season.
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Hey, This is one of those squirrely days. I’m 13 days into this hip replacement. I was active most of the day yesterday and today I’m taking it easy. We worked most of the day packing Sturgis Museum Raffle tickets in envelopes. Do me a major favor and buy your tickets to support the Museum
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Last weekend, ABATE of Iowa hosted the 35th Annual Heartland STEAM event in Bettendorf, IA. Riders from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin gathered to share information about how the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and state motorcyclist rights organizations are tackling issues facing the motorcycling community. A diverse set of presentations
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Hey, I started to watch 1923 last night. Something struck me. It was the time of prohibition. People screamed at other folks in the streets about the sins of drinking. The brothers rode in on horses to fight goat farmers trying to graze their herds on cattle lands. Everyone needed grass. Some wanted to cheat
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H.R. 1566 – The REPAIR ActRight To Equitable And Professional Auto Industry Repair Should you have the choice of where to bring your motorcycle for repairs or to do the work yourself? Should you have access to the parts, tools and service information required to maintain, service and modify your bike? Do you want to
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Honor our nation’s heroes by joining your friends and special celebrity riders for a 40-mile escorted journey from the Center of the Nation Monument in Belle Fourche, SD to the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Ride alongside Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch! All registration donations directly support veterans and first responders. Spaces are limited
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Peery, Peterson and Dangrow Find Nitro Harley Solutions at No Problem Nitro Harley race coverage report event: PennGrade1 AMRA Cajun Nitro Nationals presented by AB Steelwhen: March 21-23, 2025where: No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, Louisiana, USA Maybe it’s the surrounding petrochemical refineries and sugarcane fields that overactivated the Nitro Harley-Davidson field at the PennGrade1 AMRA
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The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) “Road Show” continues to march on. In the last few weeks, MRF board members have been meeting bikers across the country to share what we are up to in Washington, D.C. and learn what you care about back home. MRF President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard made the journey to the “Show
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON LET’S RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE FOR HEROES KICKS OFF MARCH 28 Make Every Mile Count Toward a $1 Million Donation to Those Who Protect Us Harley-Davidson is proud to announce the 2025 Let’s Ride Challenge – Ride for Heroes, a powerful tribute to the military members, veterans, and first responders who sacrifice so much to
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Friday From DC: Reining In California In recent years, California has implemented policies that require rapid growth in market share for electric vehicles and threaten the survival of the internal combustion engine. These plans and others threatening older and classic cars have begun to face increased pushbacks in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento. Lawmakers in Congress
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The Indian throws the gauntlet—will Harley-Davidson respond? The PowerPlus engine by Polaris Indian represents a significant leap in American motorcycle engineering. As the most powerful engine in Indian Motorcycle’s history, the PowerPlus is a liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin engine available in two configurations: This engine is designed for high performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance, featuring
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While our main D.C. lobbying day, Bikers Inside the Beltway, is still a couple of months away, over the last few weeks we’ve had some motorcyclist advocates from across the country make the trip to Capitol Hill. Last week, ABATE of Iowa had a group of riders in town to meet with the six members
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Hey, I’ve heard all the rumors from Daytona, the action, the entertainment and the bullshit. Who knows if anything is true. Then, of course, there’s what I can tell you and what I can’t. We will have a story from Rogue about Billy Lane’s SOS old school racing coming soon. The Iron Horse held bike
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Hey, Everyday something more is revealed. Apparently some of the Jeffey Epstein’s files will be released today, but there’s more. Check this: Germany’s green backlash: ‘The end of Germany’s climate crusade’ – Used ‘climate policy as a punching bag’ – Joins ‘Austria, Belgium, Ireland & US.’ in booting out ‘progressive climate policies’ –Climate Depot
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KTM’s creditors accepted the company’s restructuring plan. There is a now a path to move forward and to begin full production again. The plan was accepted just days before the February 27 deadline for KTM AG’s self-administration proceedings. “I am grateful and happy today. KTM is back on track. Our employees have done everything over
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Hey, This week something Iconic happened in Sturgis, SD. I’ve often said Sturgis needed two things to truly come alive and step into the future. We needed a Sturgis Harley-Davidson franchise and a world class museum. I want riders all over the world to know they are welcome any day of the year in Sturgis
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Congressional Motorcycle Caucus This week, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation participated in a reception for the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus. The event played host to several lawmakers, including the Co-Chairs of the House Motorcycle Caucus: Rep. Tim Walberg (Michigan), Rep. Troy Balderson (Ohio) and Rep. Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin). The Chair of the Senate Motorcycle Caucus, Senator
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Indian Motorcycle announces MotoStrada Porto’s ‘Bastard’ as the winning ‘First 6’ Sport Chief RT custom at Salon Du 2 Roues Indian Motorcycle has announced ‘Bastard’ by MotoStrada Porto as the winner of the ‘First 6’ Indian Sport Chief RT dealer customs competition. Following a public vote that closed on February 11, MotoStrada Porto were awarded
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Wayfarer speculates: They probably stopped producing the current FTR, because they can no longer sell it in 2027. This is because of the Euro5+ regulations (FTR is Euro5). Euro 6 emission standards set limits for PM at 4.5mg/km and for NOx at 60mg for petrol vehicles. They specify mass emission standards, type approval requirements, and
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KTM Management Dodges American Hedge-Fund on Road to Restructure Debt-ridden Company I am kind of getting bored if not sick of KTM hogging the news regarding its financial mismanagement — they have cool motorcycles and losing money — something Harley-Davidson should watch out for. Motorcycle Maker KTM has been Accused of ‘Delaying Tactics’ Ahead of
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KTM has sold MV Agusta back to the Sardarov Family MV Agusta is returning to the control of the wealthy family that had previously owned the Italian brand, shortly after it had been purchased by a larger motorcycle company. If this sounds familiar, its deja vu indeed. The Castiglioni family regained full ownership of MV
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