Brookfield Indian Motorcycles will open for business later this week, marking the first dealership in Connecticut for the revived U.S.-made motorcycle brand. Indian motorcycles were made in the U.S. from 1901 to 1953 and started again in 2013. “This is another great icon in America. It stands for what this country can still conceive and manufacture for U.S. consumers,” Robert V. Gaulin, owner of Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, said. “We need…
Read MoreAnti-Theft Devices Save Money on Insurance
Most states require motorcycle owners to have at least some motorcycle insurance coverage, and depending on the rider, bike and where someone lives, rates can be expensive. The good news is some carriers offer discounts on motorcycle premiums to owners that have anti-theft devices. Not all anti-theft devices for motorcycles (or mopeds and scooters covered under motorcycle policies) qualify for discounts. Generally, only location tracking and disabling systems can help…
Read MoreTwo Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Stolen in Alton
Two Harley-Davidson motorcycle thefts occurred in the 4 o’clock afternoon hour Wednesday, Aug. 10, within 30 minutes of one another in Alton. The Alton Police Department are seeking help in identifying the suspects. Both motorcycles were Harley Davidson motorcycles and occurred within 30 minutes of each other. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle was taken just after 4 p.m. from Riverbend Billiards, 909 East Broadway in Alton. The second motorcycle was…
Read MoreHonda CBR 300R Crankshaft Recall Alert
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer. CONSEQUENCE: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge.…
Read MoreNew 2017 Norton 1200cc Superbike V4
Norton’s stunning seventh place in this year’s Superbike TT has accelerated progress on their new 1200 V4 road-going superbike, which is now in the final stages of development. Work has been gaining pace at the Donington factory and the state-of-the-art superbike is now expected to be unveiled during Motorcycle Live at the NEC in Birmingham, at the end of November. Norton have steadily increased sales and production since moving premises…
Read MoreRide for Kids Event Raises over $81k
Motorcyclists raised more than $81,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at the 2016 Hudson Valley and Western Pennsylvania Ride for Kids events on August 7. In New York, more than 280 people joined the event at Central Valley Elementary School to show their support for local childhood brain tumor survivors Amanda, Bo, Gianna, James, Joshua, Kimberly and Molly. They also heard from Dr. James H. Garvin of Children’s Hospital…
Read MoreIndian Unveils New Flat Track Racer at Sturgis
Indian Motorcycle unleashed its all-new Indian Scout FTR750 at the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event is the latest milestone in the historic return to professional flat track racing for the brand. The Indian Scout FTR750 was revealed at the “Motorcycles as Art” industry event that took place at the famed Buffalo Chip in Sturgis. Special guests on-hand were the two surviving members of the legendary Indian “Wrecking Crew”, Bobby Hill…
Read MoreSuzuki Files Small Displacement Motorcycle Patent
Suzuki has registered a design patent for what appears to be a new small-displacement sportbike. The patent design, registered with Australia’s intellectual property agency, shares many styling cues with Suzuki’s larger sportbikes, and we expect the design will eventually become a GSX-R 250. The filing only patents the look of the bike and provides no technical details save what we can see. The engine appears to be a parallel-Twin, likely…
Read MorePrattville PD Chooses Victory for New Bikes
Sgt. Donnie Walker of the Prattville Police Department likes his new office. It has two wheels, 97 horsepower, flashing lights and rumbling exhausts. The department has taken delivery of 10 Victory motorcycles for its traffic division. The city started using motorcycles in 1995 and has always used Harley-Davidsons, the iconic police bike. “The Victorys are cooler,” Walker said, quickly explaining he meant running temperature of the engine, as well as the…
Read More2016 Vintage Motorcycle Festival Winners
Tom Ruttan’s 1949 Triumph Grand Prix won Best of Show last weekend, at the fifth annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at ACM. The event at America’s Car Museum campus in Tacoma, Washington, featured a weekend of motorcycle-related activities, including a Sunday ride coordinated by the local Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts bike club. “The Meet is one of the staple Signature Events that demonstrates how ACM has become a thriving institution since our…
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