Two helmets and a leather jacket autographed by many of the biggest stars in motorcycle road racing are up for auction on eBay. Proceeds for these one-off collectables will benefit a variety of AIDS-related charities.
Motorcycle Collectibles up for Auction
Jay Leno, known for this extensive motorcycle and car collection, among other things, is the latest person to receive keys to a BMW Hydrogen 7, the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan.
Jay Leno Adds “Green” Car to His Collection
Harley-Davidson and Buell, sponsors of the upcoming Femmoto, are adding several activities as part of their involvement with womens motorcycling event, held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 5-7.
Free T-shirts and Seminars Part of H-D Femmoto Program
As part of a media event, WRN Editor, Genevieve Schmitt, toured the factory where Harley-Davidson manufactures its big twin engines. That is all of Harleys engines except for the Sportster XL engines. Unlike the XL engine factory, public tours of the big twin facility are not given. So heres an exclusive look inside at some of the action.
I just returned from giving two speeches to a group of riders at Chesters Harley-Davidson open house event in Mesa, Arizona, this past weekend. What a fun dealership! The staff was very friendly, and lots of interesting customers to talk with. I even loved the southwest decor of the place.
Miller Brewing Company and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) are creating Keep Your Balance, a new program intended to promote safe motorcycle riding practices and responsible alcohol consumption. The program, endorsed by the National Fraternal Order of Police, launches at the Tomahawk Fall Ride on September 13-16 in Wisconsin.
AMA Teams With Beer Company for Safe Riding Program
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has serious reservations about the conclusions reached in a report of motorcycle fatalities released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) this past week.
AMA Says Insurance Industry Report Misleading
On a drizzly day in late-June in Anchorage, Alaska, video cameras were running and men cheered and waved as 11 women motorcyclists rode out of the parking lot of a tour company here. With so much fanfare, it seemed like we were celebrities, not motorcyclists. Check out WRN Contributor Perri Capells take on touring Alaska with just women.
First Womens Organized Tour of Alaska
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) says recommendations on motorcycle safety made last week by The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) did not deal with other significant issues related to the safety of riders on the road.The NTSB approved recommendations for motorcycle safety focusing on passage of mandatory helmet-use laws in all states.
AMA Disappointed With NTSB Recommendations
As the only Harley-Davidson platform powered by the Revolution V-Twin, a liquid-cooled 1250cc engine, the VRSC family offers sleek, dragbike styling and the performance of high-revving horsepower. For 2008, all VRSC models received an increase in displacement from 1130cc to 1250cc, and a new race-inspired slipper clutch that reduces clutch lever effort by 20 percent. Image shown is the Night Rod Special.