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We chat with Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reaves about developing ARCH motorcycles and their bold gambit for the future. Check out our interview in the link below!
We chat with Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reaves about developing ARCH Motorcycle and their bold gambit for the future.
The December issue of American Rider is here!
In this issue, we bring you a look at the Motorcycle Cannonball 2023, an epic cross-country competition on antique motorcycles. And with the holidays just around the corner, check out our Holiday Buyers Guide to help you find the perfect gift for your moto-minded loved one.
We also get a behind-the-scenes look from Jeff Milburn, stunt coordinator for the new movie The Bikeriders, and our Harley vs. Indian saga continues as we explore the era between 1954-1999. You’ll also find a review of Harley-Davidson luggage and accessories for the Pan America, as well as a report on the good times at Biketoberfest 2023.
Check out our Rumblings section for news on the 2024 Harley-Davidson King Of The Baggers factory team and the 2024 Indian Motorcycle model lineup. As always, we bring you a rundown of upcoming events in our Events Calendar alongside our regular Partz section that showcases the latest in cruising gear.
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ON THE COVER:David Reidie rumbles in the rain aboard his 1929 Harley-Davidson JDH, competing in the Motorcycle Cannonball for bikes built prior to 1941. Reidie traveled all the way from Australia, where he curates the Harley City Collection. Photo by Olivier Touron.
On Saturday, Nov. 18, more than 1,500 people congregated at Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, to find who held the winning raffle ticket to claim the restored 1937 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead bobber. The grand prize went to Alex Casey of Maryland, with two other winners receiving monetary awards. Congrats to Alex and to Wheels Through Time for another successful Annual Raffle event!
Dale's Wheels Through Time
The 2023 Wheels Through Time raffle bike, a 1937 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead bobber, was awarded to Alex Casey of LaPlata, Maryland.
It’s difficult to imagine a world without motorcycles. It’s equally tough to imagine ourselves in the picture during those days when they finally came along, but let’s try.
In the first installment of our Early Rider series, we take you back to the beginning for an in-depth look at the early days of motorcycles and the innovations and challenges that came with them. Stay tuned for the next installment!
In the Early Rider series, we follow the story of an early motorcycle enthusiast as the first motorized bikes begin appearing on the market.
We test the ARCH 1s, the newest model from the motorcycle company co-founded by Keanu Reeves. The 1s features premium components, a 124ci V-Twin, and an eye-popping price tag above $100,000! Check it out in the link below, and let us know what you think in the comments.
We test the ARCH 1s, the newest premium model from the motorcycle company co-founded by famous actor Keanu Reeves.
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The Pennsylvania Senate honored Harley-Davidson with a special proclamation acknowledging Willie G. Davidson, the Davidson family, and the MoCo for 50 years of assembling motorcycles at the York, Pennsylvania, manufacturing plant. Congrats to Harley-Davidson! Read the proclamation in the link below.
The Pennsylvania Senate honored Harley-Davidson last week will a special proclamation acknowledging Willie G. Davidson and the Davidson family
The 2024 Indian lineup has been announced, which includes the Indian Challenger Elite and a limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon – the result of a collaboration with the American motocross brand 100%.
The 2024 Indian lineup has been announced, which includes the Indian Challenger Elite and a limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon.
Bill Brosius has spent his life surrounded by motorcycles, a tradition passed down from his dad, Jay. When Jay's health started failing, Bill decided to provide inspiration for his dad by turn his 883 Sportster Hugger into a flat-tracker like the ones they used to watch together at the races. Check out Bill's two flat-tracker builds below.
Bill Brosius creates two flat-tracker Restomod Sportsters as inspiration for his dad, who was in declining health.
The November issue of American Rider is out!
In this issue, we test the neo-classic 2023 Electra Glide Highway King that was inspired by the iconic 1968 FLH Electra Glide. Harley-Davidson’s Icons Collection pays tribute to some of the historic H-D models from the past, and this 2023 edition is a sure head-turner.
Speaking of head-turners, we also bring you a look at a gorgeous custom chopper created by Jesse Swickard. And our report from the National Motorcycle Museum Auction provides insight into the value of vintage bikes. We also bring you a report of the Thunder Valley Rally, a story from a rider who swapped his Street Glide for a Pan America, the third installment of our Harley vs. Indian series, and a product test of Scorpion’s Covert FX helmet.
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ON THE COVER: The sun shines brightly on the Highway King, a model from Harley- Davidson’s Icons line that channels the look and the vibe of the venerable 1968 Electra Glide as fi tted with the King of the Highway touring package. It’s old- school cool! Photo by James Martinec.
Fans of American Flat Track racing will want to check out the 2024 Progressive AFT schedule that has just been released. The series has developed a schedule that is sure to keep racers on their toes all season long and provide plenty of excitement for the fans. Check it out, and put the season-opening double-header at Daytona Bike Week on your schedule!
The 2024 Progressive AFT season is out with a mix of historic venues, new tracks, and four disciplines to keep racers and fans on their toes.
Strokers Dallas is celebrating its 28th birthday this weekend with live music, vendors, drink specials, babes, and custom bikes. Strokers Dallas was launched in 1996 by now-legendary bike builder Rick Fairless. Twenty-eight years later, Fairless is throwing a party during Oct. 27-29. Swing by the shop for a good time!
Strokers Dallas is celebrating its 28th anniversary with live music, vendors, drink specials, babes, and custom bikes from Oct. 27-29.
Harley-Davidson has announced its 2024 King of the Baggers factory team. Returning to represent the MoCo is Kyle Wyman, who finished 3rd in the standings for the 2023 championship and who won the championship in 2021. Joining Wyman for 2024 will be James Rispoli, who placed 2nd in 2023 behind Vance & Hines teammate Hayden Gillim. Click the link below for the latest KOTB news, and mark your calendars for the 2024 season-opening double-header in March!
Harley-Davidson has announced its 2024 King Of The Baggers team, including Kyle Wyman returning and James Rispoli taking Travis Wyman's place
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Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach is just around the corner, beginning on October 19. A scavenger hunt will be a new feature of the Biketoberfest app this year. Participants can download the app and then check in to nine spots in the area, like vendors, a distillery, and the tallest lighthouse in Florida. The last stop is the Welcome Center, where the first 500 people to complete the scavenger hunt will receive a collectible coin.
Biketoberfest at Daytona Beach has added the MotoPassport scavenger hunt to its mobile app for participants to enjoy.
The Barber Vintage Festival is underway, with bike shows and racing in the literal backyard of the best motorcycle museum on the planet! Our friends at Law Tigers are on the scene.
Harley-Davidson and Indian have a rivalry that stretches back more than 100 years, and nowhere is that rivalry more intense than in MotoAmerica’s King Of The Baggers series. We took a ride up to the Monterey Peninsula to gather insight behind the scenes at Laguna Seca.
H-D and Indian have a rivalry that stretches more than 100 years, and nowhere is that rivalry more intense than in the King Of The Baggers.
The Buell Super Cruiser has raked in more than $120 million since preorders began back in February, proving that this new Roland Sands-designed 175-hp cruiser is already getting lots of attention and attracting customers to the brand.
The Buell Super Cruiser has raked in more than $120M since preorders began back in February, proving that customers are eager to own one.
The October issue hits inboxes tomorrow! Here's what you'll find inside:
Dare to dream big in this issue of American Rider. While a $100,000-plus motorcycle sounds crazy to most of us, the high-end Combat Motors Wraith and Audette Velos bikes reviewed on these pages are truly something special to experience. We also bring you coverage from the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, where 460,000 bikers came to experience the glory of the Black Hills to reunite with riding buddies and check out bike shows, musical performances, the run-what-you-brung Baker Drags, death-defying stunts for a death-defying cause, and more. Our Harley vs. Indian saga continues with some historical perspective on motorcycling from 1930-1945.
The October issue of American Rider includes reviews of two top-dollar motorcycles, a Sturgis Rally report, and some H-D vs. Indian history.
MotoAmerica's King of the Baggers had a thrilling weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park, where Vance & Hines racer Hayden Gillim raced his Harley-Davidson Road Glide to a win on Saturday and a runner-up finish on Sunday, earning him the prestigious King Of The Baggers championship. Gillim’s teammate James Rispoli netted 2nd in the title chase, while Harley-Davidson factory racer Kyle Wyman claimed 3rd, making it a 1-2-3 for the MoCo for 2023. Congratulations to the Vance & Hines team for their 1-2 championship finish and to Harley-Davidson with three Road Glides in the top three championship spots!
The King Of The Baggers championship finale took place Sept. 23-24 in New Jersey, where Hayden Gillim took the No.1 plate for the 2023 season
The Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally is described as the greatest motorcycle fiesta just south of the border, taking place annually in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora (Rocky Point), Mexico. For 2023, the sun, fun, bikes, music, and good times on the shores of the Sea of Cortez will take place November 9-12. Check out our 2022 Rocky Point experience in the link below!
The Rocky Point Rally is described as the greatest motorcycle fiesta just south of the border, taking place in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico
Dale's Wheels Through Time and a crowd of spectators welcomed the Motorcycle Cannonball participants, who are making their way from the East to West Coast on antique motorcycles built before 1943. An inspiring journey with an inspiring lunch stop!
The Motorcycle Cannonball stopped by Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum on its way from the East to West Coast on antique motorcycles.
In this Hot-Rod Hustle, we compare the 2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S and the new Indian Sport Chief, both powered by the largest air-cooled V-Twins in production motorcycles. Which would you prefer?
We review the 2023 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S and Indian Sport Chief, powered by the largest air-cool V-Twins in production motorcycles.
Tyler O'Hara and Jeremy McWilliams came into the season-closing round of Super Hooligans tied in points at Circuit of the Americas, and the Indian Motorcycle teammates battled hard in the first race. Here's what happened on the last corner of the final lap of Race 1...
The 31st annual Biketoberfest Rally is only six weeks away! In addition to all the familiar aspects of the popular rally, there are some changes in the works this year, including a new location for the Welcome Center, new restaurant offerings, and more. Click the link below to find more details.
The 31st annual Biketoberfest rally is less than two months away and will feature all the rider favorites as well as some new offerings.
The 2023 American Flat Track finale ended in historic fashion as Jared Mees claimed his ninth career Grand National Championship to match the legendary Scott Parker. Congratulations to Jared Mees Racing and Indian Motorcycle for a historic Progressive AFT season!
The 2023 Progressive AFT finale ended in historic fashion as Jared Mees claimed his ninth Grand National Championship to match Scott Parker.
The 14th edition of the Born Free Motorcycle Show lived up to its reputation as one of the best outdoor bike shows in existence. Last year, we described Born Free as “unpretentious yet spectacular,” and organizers Grant Peterson and Mike Davis repeated that scene this year. Click the link below for a look at some of our favorite builds at Born Free.
Born Free Motorcycle Show 14 lived up to its reputation as one of the best outdoor bike shows in existence with awe-inspiring bikes.
The 2023 Progressive AFT series comes to a head over Labor Day weekend for the season-finale double-header: the Springfield Mile I and II. With only one point separating Indian’s Jared Mees from Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels, the field is open for either of these two determined competitors to snag the title. This will be a racing event not to be missed!
The 2023 Grand National Champion will be determined over Labor Day weekend at the Progressive AFT Springfield Mile I and II.
King Of The Baggers is stretching its legs – all the way across the Atlantic! MotoAmerica has signed a deal to make MotorSport Vision Racing the European promotional partner for the King Of The Baggers series, which suggests we may soon see a KOTB championship on European shores.
MotoAmerica has signed a deal to make MotorSport Vision Racing the European promotional partner for the King Of The Baggers series.
We test the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide and Street Glide, the latest premium H-D offering with improved suspension, upgraded brakes, freshened styling, and the new 121ci VVT engine. Check out our review below, and let us know what you think in the comments!
We test the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide and Street Glide, the latest premium H-D offering with the new 121ci VVT engine.
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👊🏻 🇺🇸 🙌🏻 Posted @withregram • @thejessicombsfoundation Thanks @dumptruck_ for capturing the moment @terry_madden @_hiroad_ and @tobaccomotorwearco @russbrownmotorcycleattorneys and @warriorbuilt232 set a new world record for the largest American flag ever ridden on a motorcycle!! 🙏🏻💕👊🏻 Repost from @dumptruck_ • Congratulations @tobaccomotorwearco @terry_madden @russbrownmotorcycleattorneys & @warriorbuilt232 @thejessicombsfoundation @_hiroad_ for creating the world record for the largest American flag ever ridden on a motorcycle!!!!!! #guinessworldrecord #america #workitout #ihatefun #motorcycle #sponsoredbyrussbrown #russbrownrocks #worldrecord #stayup . . . Official Woo Girl @thatgirl_gogo
Some great stuff went down at the Travelers Rest Speedway on Memorial Day weekend! Look for some cool coverage in the June issue! 👊🏻 Posted @withregram • @motoanatomy_ No sound for a peaceful Monday ✌🏻this is @flattrackfutures - give a follow to the page. We will be pumping out some rad content by @a_sansotta and @carter1214 for a while! Look for news on our next event to drop soon! Big thanks to @spectrooils and @sunocoracefuels coming onboard this season as the official oil ( @spectrooils )and fuel ( @sunocoracefuels ) this season for Flat Track Futures!
𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔' 𝐌𝐚𝐲 ‘𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠’ 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞? For May we’ve circled the globe and featured badass ladies from ages 12 to 94, in the process producing something that’s literally never been done before. You already know the amazing Gloria Tramontin Struck is our May cover girl, but who else will you find in the issue? Here’s a look at the incredible 20-plus women motorcyclists who’ll be featured in the May issue of 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 – which you’ll be able to see for yourselves when the issue releases on Monday, May 4! #TPwomenriders2020 #ThunderPresswomenriders #womenwhoride #womeninmotorcycling #girlswhoride #womenriders #femaleriders
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We’re still working away on a killer May issue (and it’s gonna blow you away!!!!). But meanwhile, social distancing has us like this... 😂 🎥 @keisinger83
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Oh flat track... we miss you! 😢 But here’s a little something from the Laconia ST last year to cheer us up! 🔥 Posted @withregram • @americanflattrack After a hard-fought day of bar-bangin' racing, @bronsonbauman37 marked his first premier class win at last year's #LaconiaST! 👊👊
We’re totally missing flat track racing right now...waiting sucks. But meanwhile, check out #Hogspoli! @jamesrispoli looking ready to get out in the dirt and send it! 🔥 Posted @withregram • @jamesrispoli It’s a difficult time while we wait. Until then here is a new look of the new kit. 🔥 Thank you to all my sponsors and fans that stick with us while we wait this out. @graypham241 #Hogspoli
Check out what @jeffreycarver23 is doing! We’re stoked to see him at Flat Out Friday and Mama Tried! Posted @withregram • @jeffreycarver23 The party has started here in Milwaukee! Boonie bike races in a bar lastnight, tonight we are at @hdmuseum for the second round of booney bike races then @fuelcafemilwaukee to cap it off. Tomorrow we go to the Fiserv Forum for @flatoutfriday 🤘🤘 Tickets available at the door. Kids 2-10 yrs old and military with I.d are half price. Sat-Sun the famous @mamatriedshow to cap off the weekend with bike from around the world. Come see the wrecking crew go at it👇🏾👇🏾@markthebutcher @jj_rides @picturesfromjames @teamkilkenny35 @loyal_racing @ezraracing07 @hannah.lange11 @mataya29 @jason_griffin_racing @tvdinner27 @noisecycles #flatoutfriday #milwaukee #lovelife #liveit #rageon #happytrails #🖕🏽virus #notstoppingus #thorogoodboots #harleydavidson #lawless @sideburnmag @ftwco @theoriginalfuelcafe @hoosiertire @vonzipper @suterusa @aggressive_stl @proplates1985 @prox_racing_parts @motionpro 📹@edsubias
This bike is complete and ready for the Daytona Bike Week reveal! 😲🔥 Posted @withregram • @redtorpedo_official Completion ✅ • On the road for hours 🕰, heading to Daytona Bike Week @_daytonabikeweek_ with the Mean Bird bike 🏍 — now complete — in tow. • Honoured & excited to reveal it tonight in front of friends, mentors, and heroes in Daytona 🙌. Our colleagues @kennymoney & @steveglum will be there. Thank you @dunworth_ • @spectrooils #spectrooils #theoilexperts #thebestoilonplanetearth @blackflyseyewear #blackflyseyewear #goodcleanfunlife #meanbird #meanbirdmotorcycles #kevindunworth #custombuild #custombuilder #builtnotbought #custombuilt #daytona #daytonabikeweek #bobber #bobberchopper #harleydavidson #motorcycles #bikestagram #bikersofinstagram #bikerstyle
Six more days! And we’ll be there! 🔥 We’re SO ready! #daytonabikeweek #americanflattrack
Things are rumbling on Main Street! 🔥 #daytonabikeweek 🎥 @jburgessmoto
Two. More. Weeks!!! 👏🏻🥳 Posted @withregram • @americanflattrack LET'S GO RACIN'! 2 weeks to go...
@jamesrispoli announces a new partnership, and it appeared he’ll be riding more than just the XG750R this year! We’re stoked we get to see him send it at even more races this year! 🏍💨 Posted @withregram • @jamesrispoli Stoked to announce that ProBeam by @customdynamics are a team partner in 2020 for @latusmotorsracing . We will launch the new partnership with a wild card at Daytona on the @vanceandhines Honda. 🎥 AFT - Thunder
Practice laps going down and these guys are sending it at the @high_voltage_show Ice Races! Sun is out, ice is perfect, and they’re ripping! 🏍❄️ 🎥 @kalikotoski
We just can’t wait for the American Flat Track season to begin, and this video of @dalton_gauthier79 has us excited to get back to watching our favorite riders turn left...fast! Not too much longer until the Daytona TT on March 14th, and we’ll be there! 🏍💨 Posted @withregram • @americanflattrack 🤩 @dalton_gauthier79 #flattrack #dirttrack #motorcycleracing #americanflattrack
𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲-𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐯𝐬. 𝐄𝐯𝐨 Back in the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson had to make a decision between two projects: the Nova Project or the Evolution engine. We all know now that the Evo won, but did the Motor Company make the right choice? Read the story and give us your opinion. 💥https://thunderpress.net/motorcycles/nova-death-and-deliverance/2020/01/29.htm💥 #harleydavidson #evoengine #Nova #HarleyEvo #motorcycles
This XG750R, @jamesrispoli and @latusmotorsracing have us excited about the American Flat Track season! The Daytona TT is March 14, we’re stoked, AND we’ll be there! 🔥🔥🔥 Posted @withregram • @vanceandhines Congratulations to @latusmotorsracing for grabbing the First @harleydavidson #XG750R off the line!! Latus Motors Racing will be contending in the @americanflattrack #ProductionTwins Class with rider @jamesrispoli - Ready. Set. Race...The XG750R is now available for purchase! Starting at $35,999, the race-winning Harley-Davidson XG750R is primed to contend for the AFT Production Twins Championship with over $300,000* in contingency prize money at stake. Deliveries will begin immediately, supply is limited, with priority given to Harley-Davidson dealerships. Harley-Davidson Production Twins XG750R Engine Type: H-D 60º V-Twin XG750R Cooling: Liquid Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection Valve Actuation: SOHC Displacement: 798cc Bore: 87.75mm Stroke: 66mm Compression Ratio: 12.6:1 Gearbox: 4 speed Air Induction: 38mm Throttle Body Clutch: @hinsonracing Multi-Disc Slipper Clutch Exhaust: Vance & Hines 2 -into- 2 Suspension: @ohlinsracing Body Work: XG750R Carbon Fiber Wheels: @performancemachine Flat Tracker (Front 2.75 / Rear 3.0) - *Combined purse offered by sponsors; American Flat Track, Harley-Davidson, and Vance & Hines. #vanceandhines #vhpower #harleydavidson #harleyracing #flattrack #flattrackracing #tracker #aft #americanflattrack #flattracknews #motorsports #motorsportsnews #2020SZN
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