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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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”
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”
New Hampshire firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
HUDSON, NH — A firefighter was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Hudson. The victim was identified as firefighter and paramedic Todd J. “Woody” Berube, 48, a member of the Hudson Fire Department since 2002, officials said. Berube, who began his career as a call firefighter in Milford, was promoted to lieutenant inContinue reading “New Hampshire firefighter killed in motorcycle crash”
Biker awarded nearly $2 million after crash
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has awarded a man $1.7 million in damages after a car collided with his motorcycle Kevin Gray, now 51, was injured Sept. 22, 2018, when Alexandra Lanz turned her vehicle into the path of Gray’s motorcycle, striking him with the front passenger side. Gray was propelled over the handlebars, onto the hood,Continue reading “Biker awarded nearly $2 million after crash”
RECALL ALERT: KTM North America Recalls GASGAS Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
GASGAS Recall Summary Name of Product: GASGAS Off-Road Motorcycles Hazard: An incorrectly programmed CDI box can lead to engine failure, posing crash and injury hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: December 22, 2022 Units: About 231 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: GASGAS Motorcycles North America Inc. toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET MondayContinue reading “RECALL ALERT: KTM North America Recalls GASGAS Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards”
High ranking member of Colorado Sons of Silence MC sentenced to prison
ACCORDING TO KRDO: A Colorado Springs man who is a high-ranking member of the Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drugs and weapons violations. According to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado, 37-year-old Seburn John Henry IV was sentenced to 10 years inContinue reading “High ranking member of Colorado Sons of Silence MC sentenced to prison”
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