INTERMOT Customized to Expand in 2018
The motorcycle and powersports industry event is using more space to raise its international profile to include BMW Motorrad, Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, Yamaha and, for the first time, Indian.
The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show Moves to New Location for 2018 Event
Revival Cycles has been preparing for its 5th year of the The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, and after 4 years at Fair Market, the show will now take place at 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704 (Austin American Statesman building) from April 19-22.
Petersen Museum To Open ‘Custom Revolution’ Motorcycle Exhibit on April 14th
The exhibit will feature about 25 different bikes spanning 25 different builders. Notable bikes will include the Glemseck 101 winner “E-Lisabad,” an electric dragster built by Krautmotors in 2017 from a BMW scooter chassis.
New Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special and Iron 1200 Sportsters Introduced
Harley-Davidson adds to the long legacy of its Sportster motorcycle line with the introduction of the Iron 1200 and Forty-Eight Special models.
Covington’s Customs Firewall Plate
Covington’s recently introduced their new Billet Firewall Plates. The new plates fit 2017 and newer Harley-Davidson Bagger and Touring models.
Tim Dixon Wins Free Style Class at AIMExpo’s Championship of the Americas
A total of 31 bikes from from 24 builders were entered in one of four classes, with an eventual winner crowned for Free Style, Performance Custom, Retro Custom, and Street Custom. Additionally, all attendees casted votes to determine the People’s Choice.
Indian Custom Scout Bobber Series Introduced at AIMExpo
At AIMExpo, Indian commemorated its inaugural year of participation at the trade show by introducing the Custom Scout Bobber Series to the entire industry and consumers.
Orange County Choppers to Auction Custom Bike in Support of Hurricane Harvey Victims
In support of those who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, Guernsey’s is partnering with Orange County Choppers to auction off a spectacular custom “Texas Strong” bike on October 12 in Houston.
BMW Motorrad USA Goes Full Throttle at AIMExpo
BMW Motorrad USA is going full throttle at the upcoming American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, September 21-24.
State of Confusion? No, Time of Transition
Balancing financial stewardship with the cultural demands of an enthusiast-driven business is as big a challenge today as it was 40 years ago.
Embracing the Custom Culture
The custom culture has been around since 1945 but it was not known as such. The world of custom motorcycles was dominated by Harley-Davidson, and from around 1958 through about 2005 was better known by association as the V-twin aftermarket. What changed was the acceptance of multiple brand drivetrains combined with their unique and influential
Revival Cycles
Alan Stulberg was five years old when he got his first motorcycle. He says he was “obsessed with it.” He learned to work on bikes, and repaired motorcycles as a side job while he was going to school and getting jobs in technology and sales.
