The big news out of San Diego this past weekend was Harley-Davidsons new motor, the Twin Cam 96, powering all models in the Dyna, Softail and Touring product families. It replaces the Twin Cam 88 introduced in 1999. In addition, a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission is now standard on all motorcycles.
First Look: Harley-Davidson Unveils New Motor for 2007
Harley-Davidson introduced a new campaign with the slogan “I Am Not A Backrest” at the 2006 AMA/FIM Women and Motorcycling Conference in Athens, Georgia, in early July. Posters and brochures featuring a woman rider with that quote will be used as part of the Motor Companys Riders Edge program and be given to dealers to use in advertisements and marketing materials.
Harley-Davidson Launches “Backrest” Campaign
The 2006 AMA/FIM Women and Motorcycling Conference was a big success judging by the number of attendees. Nine hundred fifteen people registered for the event marking a 50 percent increase in attendees over the last conference held in 2002 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. This photo report focuses on the demo rides.
AMA/FIM Womens Conference in Pictures Part 1
Motorcycle and scooter riders 15th annual commuting day is Wednesday, July 19th. Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road.
Wednesday is Motorcycle/Scooter Ride To Work Day
EagleRider, the worlds larget motorcycle rental and touring company, is partnering with the Hilton Family of Hotels. Now, EagleRider customers will have yet another way to book their dream motorcycle vaction.
EagleRider Partners With Hilton Hotels
Whats your motorcycle style? These two women express it in two different ways one through the pages of a new book, and the other through the customization of new bike. Check out our latest installment of Way To Go, Girl!
Way To Go, Girl! Your Motorcycle Style
Betsy Huelskamp, the star of “Motorcycle Women,” a documentary that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2003, begins writing for WomenRidersNow.com as a columnist and a contributor.
WomenRidersNow.com Welcomes New Columnist
I think it was Harry Chapin back in the 70s who sang, “Its got to be the going, not the getting there, that is good.” That is pretty much the best advice I could give to anyone heading out on a motorcycle adventure. In fact, it is the advice I take with me on all of lifes travels and adventures. Its the best advice just living day to day.
Backroads With Betsy: The Goings Good
Betsy Huelskamp rose to national recognition in the motorcycle industry when she appeared on “Motorcycle Women,” a documentary that aired on the Discovery Channel in 2003. Betsy led a pack of five women on motorcycles as they rode through several states, inspiring other women to take up two wheels.
Backroads With Betsy: Who Is Betsy?