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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”

A 28-year-old firefighter was killed after an SUV struck his motorcycle and fled the scene. A Richmond man has now been arrested in connection with the fatal crash. A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a Henrico County firefighter while he was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Richmond,Continue reading “Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run That Killed Virginia Firefighter Riding His Harley-Davidson”

21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Rear-End Crash in Orange County, Florida ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA — A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed early Saturday morning after a Ford Mustang struck the motorcycle from behind on a roadway in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred around 4:31 a.m. on October 24, 2026, alongContinue reading “Biker dead near Orlando after Mustang rear-ends him”

Operation Rusty Cherub targets alleged participants in July 4 altercation at Indiana’s Madison Regatta A multi-state law enforcement investigation involving members of the Iron Horsemen and Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle organizations has resulted in 13 arrests following a violent altercation at an Indiana bar over the Fourth of July weekend. Indiana State Police announced theContinue reading “13 Arrested in Multi-State Investigation Following “Biker Gang” bar fight”

A 37-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after a driver allegedly pulled directly into his path in University Place, Washington, before fleeing the scene. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect was later located and arrested. A disturbing dashcam video released by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office shows the moment a driver abruptly pulls inContinue reading “VIDEO : driver runs down Washington State biker and takes off”