Octobers Ebony magazine is featuring an article on the the black biker culture by focusing on the National Bikers Roundup, an annual rally for African-American motorcyclists. Entertainer Queen Latifah is photographed for the cover sitting on a custom bobber motorcycle.
Black Bikers Featured in Ebony Magazine
SV650SF_Blue NEW for 09! Suzuki SV650SFSpecs at a Glance:Displacement: 645ccSeat Height: 31.5 inchesFuel Capacity: 4.5 gallonsWeight: 438 poundsPrice: $6,999DescriptionThe SV650SF has a compact 645 cc, 90 degree liquid-cooled V-twin, DOHC 8-valve engine tuned for strong
M50_BlackWhite_Special NEW for 09! Boulevard M50 Special EditionSpecs at a Glance:Displacement: 805ccSeat Height: 27.6 inchesFuel Capacity: 4.1 gallonsWeight: 584 poundsPrice: $7,199DescriptionThe sleek design and seat height of 27.6 inches makes the M50 Special Edition a
Kawasaki excels in its cruiser lineup with a wide variety of offerings from the very basic Eliminator, the only 125cc cruiser on the market, to the mega powered 2000cc Vulcan. The Vulcan line has been with Kawasaki for years and continally gets refined as technology advances with models coming and going.
Kawasaki created this category for the all-new Concours 14, a category consisting of just this one model. This bike is considered Kawasakis touring model. The company does not make a luxury touring bike like the Honda Gold Wing or Yamaha Venture. The Concours 14 combines the qualities of a sportbike with amenities and creature comforts of a touring motorcycle
Professional drag racer Valerie Thompson set another record at Bonneville Speedways 4th International Motorcycle Speed Trials in Utah last week. The record setting run was for the fastest time on a Panhead motorcycle. Valerie clocked in at 161.736 miles per hour, an all-new land speed record racing a bike built by Keith R. Ball/5 Ball Racing especially for her.
Women Set Records At Bonneville
Bonhams Butterfields is auctioning off the prestigious Stan Betz collection of Von Dutch memorabilia at its annual auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on November 10. Of special interest not only to bikers, hot rodders and motor heads, original Von Dutch memorabilia is coveted by art collectors and modern art museums around the world and bidding is expected to be very competitive.
Von Dutch Memorabilia To be Auctioned Off
A new touring version of the VTX1300 and a dualsport are among Hondas 2008 lineup unveiled before dealers last week. The popular VTX1300 is available right off the showroom floor in full touring trim with a stylish, full-size custom windshield, chrome-padded backrest for passenger comfort and 24-liter leather saddlebags.
Honda Unveils 2008 Motorcycles
Ive never wanted to own a cruiser-style motorcycle, but a 3,200-mile trip this summer on a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T may have changed all that. This model is identical to Suzukis popular C50 cruiser but comes with extras like a windshield, saddlebag and backrest to make it a tourer. Find out what WRN Contributor Perri Capell thinks about this middleweight tourer.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
Polaris and Victory Motorcycle dealers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are teaming up with Polaris ATV, RANGER and Victory riders to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in a special campaign called the “Polaris Rider Challenge to Fight Cancer.” This special fundraising drive runs through October 31, 2007.
Polaris/Victory Rider Groups Team Up to Fight Cancer