Motorcycle News

Back in the '50's the cafe racer movement was in full swing and being dominated by British bikes such as Triumph, Norton, BSA and Vincent.  However once the Japanese bikes came on the scene many of those iconic British brands struggled to stay afloat and some brands- BSA being one of them even closed their factory doors for good.  Thankfully however with new interest in the brand those door has once again been re-opened and this iconic brand is back in the swing of thing …

Some of the coolest Hogs we’ve ever seen have been customs built in Japan, and few do it better than master Yusaku Sato, who presents his latest build, an incredible 1982 Shovelhead built by his company, Satomari Motorcycles.  When Satomari isn't selling new bikes and parts, they’re building some of the coolest customs in the world.This bike was commissioned by a passionate Harley fan who really only had one request, the donor had to be an 1982 Shovelhead, other than that, Yu …

Founded in 1898 by James Lansdowne Norton, affectionately known as ‘Pa’, Norton started as a manufacturer of fittings and parts for the two-wheel trade.  That simple business however would go on to become one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in Great Britain producing bikes up until 1977 when the last Norton Commando was produced. After laying dormant for several decades in late 2008, Stuart Garner, a UK businessman, bought the rights to Norton from some US concerns and relaunch …

With its distinctive Gloss Black and Contrast Chrome Combo 21-inch front wheel, the 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide has made it's debut.  This year with no new mechanical changes, it’s all about style.There are three color offerings, Wicked Orange Pearl/Black Hole w/ Lightning Silver Two-Tone and Bright Chrome finishes.Wicked Orange is a direct collaboration with Gunslinger Custom Paint. Here’s how Harley-Davidson described the process: Complex color stack-up which requires p …

In the video, the restorer does an amazing job putting his talents to use. His restoration involves, taking the bike completely apart, removal of paint, electrolysis, copper plating, flushing the gas tank, changing the wheels, brakes, brake lines, grips, headlight, and just about every other part. It is a painstaking task but the outcome as you can see towards the end of the video was well worth it. A big thumbs up to the restorer: Great idea(video and restoration is by: Great idea)The …