Harley-Davidson is transitioning to become an all-electric brand in a process that will take decades, explains its CEO Jochen Zeitz in this interview. Harley-Davidson, which is known for its large-engine, heavyweight cruiser motorcycles, is currently undergoing a long-term transition with the aim of becoming an electric brand, said Zeitz. “At some point in time, Harley Davidson willContinue reading “CEO: Harley-Davidson will go all electric, “natural evolution””
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Daredevil Robbie Knieval dead at 60
TMZ REPORTS A family source tells Robbie was in hospice care for his final days after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He died early Friday morning with his daughters at his side.
North Carolina man charged with DWI in critical motorcycle accident
WILMINGTON, NC (BIKER DAD) — A North Carolina man is facing DWI charges for hitting a biker with his truck this week. Brandon Bennett was arrested according to WECT. You can see their report here. He’s also charged with having drug paraphernalia. Police say Bennett crossed over the center line in his pickup and hitContinue reading “North Carolina man charged with DWI in critical motorcycle accident”
Alabama woman run over by SUV after falling off motorcycle
State troopers say an Alabama woman survived a motorcycle crash with a car, only to be run over and killed moments later by an SUV. WDHN spoke with Gracie Rivera’s childhood friend. You can see their interview in the video player above. Bridgett Markoff wiped away tears as she recalls a horrific Monday evening whenContinue reading “Alabama woman run over by SUV after falling off motorcycle”
Recall alert: Certain Indian motorcycles recalled for kickstand problem
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 9, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Indian Motorcycle Recall – Kickstand May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 123 A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V957000 Manufacturer Indian Motorcycle Company Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 4,653 MAKE MODEL MODEL YEAR(S) INDIAN CHIEF 2022 INDIAN CHIEFContinue reading “Recall alert: Certain Indian motorcycles recalled for kickstand problem”
Canadian town bracing for “biker gang” rolling into town
Police in Gananoque, Ontario are warning citizens of a “biker gang” they fear will be rolling into town Friday. The police posted about it on their Facebook page. The post says in part, “Ontario Motorcycle Gangs are among criminal organizations whose wide array of criminal activity can cause harm and victimization in communities across Ontario.”Continue reading “Canadian town bracing for “biker gang” rolling into town”
VIDEO: Georgia motorcycle rider speeds from police to his death
This is why many jurisdictions won’t chase motorcycles. It almost always ends in death. According to the Gainesville (GA) Times: Flowery Branch man who died in a motorcycle crash in December sped away from a Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputy who attempted to stop him, according to dash camera footage obtained by The Times. JeremyContinue reading “VIDEO: Georgia motorcycle rider speeds from police to his death”
Driverless car out of control in bike lane caught on camera
AUSTIN, TX Austin-area cyclist Robert Foster already knows to ride defensively. The rider told Fox 7 Austin that he already assumes every car is dangerous and gives them a wide berth. But even the best defensive riding tactics wouldn’t keep a cyclist safe in the scenario he said he’s witnessed several times: a driverless vehicle swerving into the bike laneContinue reading “Driverless car out of control in bike lane caught on camera”
Biker busted: He left cops in the dust, then posted the video to TikTok
Georgia State Patrol pursued a motorcycle through Henry and Clayton County and ultimately lost contact with the vehicle. After hearing about the chase, Lieutenant Reimers began searching social media and was able to locate video on Tik Tok and Youtube that appeared to be recorded by the suspect during the pursuit. Lieutenant Reimers observed that theContinue reading “Biker busted: He left cops in the dust, then posted the video to TikTok”
Man charged with killing Alabama biker
A man from the town of Southside in Alabama is charged with manslaughter in the death of a biker. Drigelio Sarmiento of Rainbow City was killed in the crash. Witnesses told police he was stopped on his motorcycle waiting to make a turn when a Ford Focus slammed into him. A grand jury indicted PatrickContinue reading “Man charged with killing Alabama biker”
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