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Norton Opens First Flagship Showroom

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Norton Opens First Flagship Showroom At The Bike Shed London Five additional United Kingdom locations will comprise the brand’s early distribution network. with inputs by Dustin Wheelen from https://www.rideapart.com Indian automotive giant TVS had acquired Norton Motorcycles in April 2020 after a tumultuous period in the OEM’s history. However, since then this legendary British brand has kept its head down, opening its Solihull factory, hiring a new CEO, and receiving a £100M British Pounds Sterling (~$125M USD) investment in two years’ time. In October, 2022, Norton started rolling out its 2023 Commando 961. With a firm eager to get its products into riders’ hands, Norton opens its first retail location within London’s The Bike Shed. “Seeing the Norton brand move from within the four walls of Norton HQ and out into the marketplace is positive on a number of levels,” claimed Norton Chief Commercial Officer Christian Gladwell. “More dealers mean more riders enjoying the results of the hard work and dedication that the entire team at Norton has contributed towards.” Known as Norton Atelier, this space will showcase Norton’s V4SV superbike alongside the Commando 961. Customers can purchase and/or test ride both models at the Shoreditch Bike Shed chapter. Norton apparel designed by Savile Row fashion designer Nick Tentis is also available at the new showroom. Tentis’ has also influenced this retail space itself. “For the first one I wanted to create a space reflecting the history and values of the Norton brand while also creating the perfect environment to display the new clothing collection,” explained Tentis. Norton will also establish showrooms at Krazy Horse London, Crawley’s P&H Motorcycles, Sheffield’s Via Moto, Bodmin’s Thor Motorcycles, and Cheshire’s Oakmere Motor Group. These locations will offer test rides, maintenance, and parts and accessories. We can’t wait for this epic brand to expand […]

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International Beaver Day 2023

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Yup, it’s that time of the year. You are finally celebrating it since you rarely got to see any all year. Apparently today is also 75th World Health Day by WHO (World Health Organization). In 1948, the WHO held the First World Health Assembly. The Assembly decided to celebrate 7 April of each year, with effect from 1950, as the World Health Day. International Beaver Day is annually celebrated on April 7. Beavers Wetlands & Wildlife (B.W.W. ), a non-profit organisation with members in the United States, Canada, and other countries, created the holiday in 2009. What did the beaver say when it saw it’s home on fire? Dam! What did the beaver say to the tree? It’s been nice gnawing you What did the beaver say when he slipped in water? Damn it! Did you watch that Beaver Documentary? It was the Best Dam Show! What do you call a lazy beaver? A beaver that doesn’t give a dam. Why did the beaver need an alarm clock? It was too dam early. What did the sign for the party for beavers say? Beaver or be square. What is a beaver’s favorite snack? Wood chips. Where do beavers sleep? On a river bed. What did a river say when seeing beavers for the first time? Well I’ll be dammed! What does a French beaver call his dam? Ma’dame. Where do beavers keep their money? They keep it in the riverbank. Why are beavers always happy? They don’t give a dam. Why are beavers so good at maths? They love log-arithms. Did you hear about the beaver who learned to code? It was the best dam program ever made Someone once challenged me to tell a joke about beavers. I said dam, I can’t . What did one beaver say to

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Forged, Custom Sport Chief Series: Carey Hart

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Sharing with you the final builder in Indian Motorcycles Custom Sport Chief Series, Carey Hart. A pioneer in freestyle motocross, turned street performance builder – watch Carey as he gets ready for an extra special build that will be put in the hands of longtime friend and fellow FMX legend, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg. Check out Part 1 of the episodic series where Carey and Twitch talk shop on his vision for the Custom Sport Chief here:  

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CA Automobile Cruising Bill (AB 436) Requires Your Support

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California Introduces Bill to Legalize Cruising Encourage support from lawmakers on this proposal: California has introduced SAN-supported legislation (AB 436) to allow automobile cruising activities to return statewide. Currently, local authorities are authorized to pass ordinances that regulate or prohibit cruising. This effort follows a resolution approved by the legislature last year celebrating the history and culture associated with automobile cruising, as well as encouraging local officials and law enforcement to work with local car clubs to conduct safe cruising events. Having passed the Assembly Committee on Local Government, the bill now awaits consideration in the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Lawmakers Must Hear from You Right Away! Click this website link for an overview and lawmaker contact. * * * * * * * * * * * * Stay updated…with Bikernet Free Weekly Newsletter, click to know more.

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Daytona Edition of the Flying Piston Benefit

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Revving up for a Good Cause: 2023 Flying Piston Benefit Charity Breakfast and Auction by Prince Jeffrey Najar Each year, I produce the Daytona edition of the Flying Piston Benefit Builder Breakfast and online silent auction with industry maven, Marilyn Stemp. This year it was a tale of 2 rides, the cold one and the hot one. The cold ride is where all the trouble happened and, well, I’m still thawing out. Click here to read this photo feature event coverage only on Bikernet.com * * * * * * * * * * * * Get all the inside news, reports, updates on motorcycles – Join the Cantina – click to sign-up

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Invasion of the Small Capacity Engines

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Small is Big: Motorcycles with less power, more styling, high sales volumes Just as the world was recognising the perks of weekend motorcycle getaways and big V-Twin engines, there was also economic collapse, trade tariff wars and then the curse of the climate. Everyone complained about the weather and then somebody actually did something about it. Like all solutions, the proposal was a ban. In this Article we dive into the world of small things making big waves in motorcycle industry Click Here to Read this Comprehensive Overview of All Things Big About Small

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Polaris Launches Online Marketplace for New and Used Vehicles

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with inputs by Dennis Chung from https://www.motorcycle.com/ You Can Now Buy and Sell Indian Motorcycles on Polaris Xchange Polaris has launched an online marketplace for buying and selling Indian motorcycles as well as other Polaris products. The all new Polaris Xchange portal allows customers to shop for a range of Polaris products online. It gives users access to thousands of powersports vehicles across a network of participating dealerships. Visit Website at: https://polarisxchange.com/ The Xchange also includes products from across the company’s powersports portfolio, including Indian, plus Polaris’ ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and Slingshot auto-cycles. Customers can buy both pre-owned vehicles as well as brand new vehicles on Polaris Xchange. Polaris also offers a three-day return program on pre-owned vehicles. Customers can search for complete details and history of the vehicle. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Stay with the Buzz with Bikernet.com — click to subscribe to our Free Weekly Newsletter

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