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Harley-Davidson has built its reputation on big engines, heavyweight cruisers and the unmistakable American motorcycle experience. But the company’s latest small-displacement offering suggests it may be looking toward a different kind of rider to help secure the future of motorcycling. The 2027 Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 is designed to appeal to beginners, returning riders and motorcyclistsContinue reading “Could a 440cc Harley-Davidson Help Bring New Riders Into Motorcycling?”

Left-Turn Crashes Remain a Major Threat to Motorcyclists as Protected Signals Gain Attention Two fatal motorcycle crashes at the same intersection in Lafayette, Indiana, have prompted changes to traffic signals, bringing renewed attention to one of the most dangerous situations motorcyclists face: vehicles turning left directly into their path. Transportation officials have implemented a protectedContinue reading “Lethal left turns : two deadly motorcycle crashes in the same intersection have riders calling for change”

RICHMOND, Va. — A motorcycle club came together in Richmond to honor a remarkable American veteran whose life has spanned more than a century. Matthew E. Otey Sr., a 105-year-old U.S. Army Technical Sergeant and World War II veteran, received a special tribute Wednesday from members of the Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club. OteyContinue reading “Motorcycle Club Honors 105-Year-Old Buffalo Soldier and World War II Veteran”

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Mobile Crash at Cottage Hill Road and Knollwood Drive MOBILE, Ala. — A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a midday crash Thursday at a busy Mobile intersection, according to police. Officers with the Mobile Police Department responded to the intersection of Cottage Hill Road and Knollwood Drive at approximately 12:22 p.m.Continue reading “Mobile Alabama biker critically injured in crash”

MILWAUKEE — LiveWire, the electric motorcycle company backed by Harley-Davidson, is warning that its future as an independent business is in serious doubt as it continues to struggle with financial losses, limited cash reserves and weak demand for electric motorcycles. The company issued a going-concern warning Thursday, October 29, acknowledging that its financial condition raisesContinue reading “Deadwire? Harley-Davidson’s Electric Motorcycle Spinoff LiveWire Warns It May Not Survive”

TVBikerdad.com | Motorcycle Industry News UPDATE: Historic Harley-Davidson Dealership in Topeka Closes After 77 Years as Owner Cites Business Strategy TOPEKA, Kansas — A historic Harley-Davidson dealership in Topeka has permanently closed its doors, ending a 77-year run in the Kansas capital as its owner shifts resources toward other markets. Towers’ Historic Harley-Davidson, located atContinue reading “Historic Harley-Davidson Dealership Shuts Down After 77 Years”

The upcoming Benda Rover 500 has the motorcycle community in stitches over the name and whether it’s an intentional double entendre or a language mishap . The Chinese manufacturer Benda Motorcycles recently expanded into western markets. When early reports and leaked footage surfaced detailing a new 500cc V-twin cruiser called the Rover, English-speaking riders immediately noticed the phoneticContinue reading ““Benda Rover?” Is China messing with American bikers with its new 500 cc cruiser ?”

Prattville Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash on U.S. 31 in Alabama Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash near the Interstate 65 Pine Level exit in Autauga County. A Prattville police officer has died following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 31 in Autauga County, Alabama,Continue reading “Alabama police officer dies in on-duty motorcycle crash”

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. — A Mobile County grand jury will decide whether a Semmes woman should be indicted on a reckless manslaughter charge following a fatal motorcycle crash in July that killed a Wilmer man. Tonya Wadsworth appeared before a judge for a preliminary hearing, where an Alabama state trooper testified about the investigation intoContinue reading “Grand Jury to Decide Whether Woman Faces Charges in Alabama Biker’s Death”

ATLANTA, Ga. — New and aspiring motorcyclists in Georgia could benefit from additional protective gear thanks to a $5,000 grant awarded to the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) for the 2027 grant year. The grant, awarded by the National Motorcycle Safety Fund (NMSF), will help provide helmets to students participating in the state’s motorcycle safetyContinue reading “Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program Receives $5,000 Grant to Provide Helmets for Riders”