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Roy Rogers Rode Iron Horses Too!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 23, 2010

Cowboy star Roy Rogers wasn't always loyal to Trigger, his beloved horse companion. Sometimes he rode iron horses, like this cool Indian 4 he owned. Rob Johnson, Roy's grandson submitted this wonderful old family photo to the official Indian Museum of the beloved cowboy star going for a ride with... [Full Story]

Ice Bear's Cool 4 Wheeled Xracer Motorcycle

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 22, 2010 · Comments (3)

Leave up to inventive Chinese motorcycle company Ice Bear to create something really wild and different. But, U.S. DOT rules and state motorcycle regulations will probably keep the four wheeled version of this great motorcycle design from most U.S. sales. Ice Bear also has a three wheeled version to conform... [Full Story]

Russian Motorcycle Brand Ural Brings Back The Sidecar

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 3, 2010 · Comments (3)

Founded in the Soviet Union in 1940, after reverse engineering some BMW motorcycles, IMZ-Ural survived both the war and the collapse of the Soviet Union to continue to build a line of rugged motorcycles, most known for including a sidecar. While most of the Ural motorcycles continue to be sold... [Full Story]

Ice Bear Trike's 150cc Baby Brother

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 26, 2010 · Comments (2)

While the bigger two cylinder V-twin engined Ice Bear Road Warrior trike is their biggest and best motorcycle model, Ice Bear also has a smaller 150cc single cylinder trike also available. Interestingly, the smaller trike is comparable in size to many average two wheeled street bikes at 98inch, which is... [Full Story]

AMC Gremlin Motorcycle Trike?

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 25, 2010

Hell just froze over. Strange but true, some clever fellow's brother over at SCALE AUTO Magazine's website contributed a trike built from an old AMC Gremlin. And the contributor even built a scale model of the Gremlin trike as well. Well, stranger things have happened. No, not really. This is... [Full Story]

Sure Looks Like The Can-Am Spyder, But Sure Costs A Lot Less

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 9, 2010

Leave it up to the Chinese to create this cool three wheeled motorcycle that sure looks like the much higher priced Can-Am Spyder, but for a lot less bread lay out. While the real Can-Am Spyder costs as much as nearly $25,000 in top of the line trim, this Chinese-made... [Full Story]

Paul's New Chopper Trike Test Drive

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: August 28, 2010 · Comments (5)

Okay kids, I promised you a test drive report on the Ice Bear chopper trike. Well, it's an interesting machine to ride where it feels exceptionally stable because of the trike design. The first day out I had a little getting used to the springer front end and clutchcombination, but... [Full Story]

The Awesome 4MC Four Wheeled Motorcycle Prototype

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: August 15, 2010

The incredible 4MC four wheeled motorcycle prototype is an awesome machine that may predict the future of motorcycles and scooters. Built by engineering genius designer Nick Shotter, the incredible design was an answer to being injured in a bike accident while working as a motorcycle courier in London. The design... [Full Story]

A Totally Bitchin' Chopper Trike For Less Than $4,000!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: August 14, 2010

Incredible, but true, Scooter Depot a major superdiscount Online dealer in scooters and motorcycles is offering this wild and cool $7,899.00 list price motorcycle chopper trike for an absurdly low $3999.00 this weekend. That's like wholesale kids. And just look at it! Wow. V-Twin engine, low seat, lots of chrome... [Full Story]

A Trike Chopper For Less Than $2200!

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: July 28, 2010

Evo motorcycles has a real deal for you, a full sized 150cc chopper trike for real cheap. It sure looks impressive for just a hair less than $2200 bucks. Hard to believe that anyone can offer this much value for so little, but Evo has great deals on motor bikes... [Full Story]

70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Set For August 1-15

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: July 26, 2010 · Comments (3)

Sturgis South Dakota will come alive for the biggest motorcycle rally event held in America, August 1-15. Thousands are expected to attend the huge fun event, giving the city of Sturgis an annual big economic windfall. Musicals acts as diverse as The Guess Who, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, ZZ Top, Eddie... [Full Story]

Harley Davidson's New 2011(For The U.S. Market) Model?

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: June 5, 2010 · Comments (2)

Harley Davidson has long prided itself as a proud American brand. So, you have to ask yourself why the new XR1200X model has only been shipped to Europe this past year? But, American buyers for the brand new model can expect to see it in Harley showrooms as a 2011... [Full Story]

Death Bike

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: April 28, 2010 · Comments (5)

Last Thursday, young 22 year old David Morales Colon was shot dead in Puerto Rico. Because he was so fond of his sport motorcycle, his body was posed on his bike for the funeral home presentation to his family and friends. It had to be one of the more unusual... [Full Story]

A Motorcycle Hearse

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: March 21, 2010

A British company, www.motorcyclefunerals.com, offers a unique motorcycle hearse service that's very popular with rockers, bikers, ton-up boys and other UK motorcycle culture groups. The company offers several very attractive custom built motorcycle hearses including a classic Triumph, a cafe racer styled Triumph, a Suzuki, and custom Harley complete with... [Full Story]

Even With The Help Of Mario Andretti, Benelli Suffers

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: March 10, 2010 · Comments (7)

Even with the star power help of racing legend, Mario Andretti, promoting their line of imported motor scooters, Power Sports Factory, Inc. continues to struggle. Power Sports Factory is the exclusive importer for Benelli brand motor scooters which boast up to 75mpg economy for some models and top speeds ranging... [Full Story]

The Cool 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT-S Touring Motorcycle

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 20, 2010

The new bigger and wider 2010 three wheeled Can-Am Spyder RT-S touring motorcycle is an interesting package. With prices ranging from $20,999 to $24,999, the Spyder RT-S includes a vast number of creature comforts as well as seating for two that is pleasurable for all day riding. However, with a... [Full Story]

AMERICAN CHOPPER's Last Ride

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: February 6, 2010

Sadly, family legal problems between the Teutul family have probably resulted more than anything in the decision to end the very popular TLC motorcycle customizing reality series, AMERICAN CHOPPER. The last episode will air on February 11. Back in December, legal problems between Paul Teutul, Sr. and Jr. resulted in... [Full Story]

Harley Davidson Sings The Blues

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 23, 2010 · Comments (1)

Hit hard by the recession, Harley Davidson scored their first quarterly loss in 16 years. And motorcycles delivered to dealers fell off by 27% in 2009, down to 223,023 units. For 2010, Harley Davidson expects to witness sales falls of another 5-10%. This might place 2010 production figures around 201,000... [Full Story]

When You Absolutely, Positively, Don't Want To Pay A Lot For A Trike

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 16, 2010

Trike motorbikes are cool. But, some like the models from American-made Ridley can set you back a cool $26k. And customized Harley trikes can cost major boatloads of cash. However, there's some great lower priced trike alternatives out there from the great Chino, California dealer, ScooterDepot.US. They have a number... [Full Story]

Hey kids! Look Like Russell Crowe On A Motorcycle In Florida And Get A Traffic Stop

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 14, 2010

Hey kids! For Heavens sake, don't try to look like Russell Crowe from GLADIATOR on a motorcycle in Florida, unless you want to get stopped. It seems that biker Luis Santiago was wearing this cool looking modified helmet, but the police didn't think too much of it and stopped him,... [Full Story]

Build Your CF Moto Bike Into A Way Cool Trike For Cheap

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: December 5, 2009

Cass County Choppers in Pleasant Hill, Missouri has a way cool Ebay deal for you. For around $4,000 you can send your CF Moto V3 or V5 motorcycle to them, and they'll build a cool trike for you out of your bike. That's a fraction of the normal $26k for... [Full Story]

Vespa's Cool 2009 GTV 250 Scooter & Sidecar Concept

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 28, 2009 · Comments (1)

Vespa built this cool sidecar concept show scooter for the 2009 motorcycle show circuit. It evokes a sort of 1950's nostalgia. The scooter is a GTV 250cc model, however the sidecar is the real star here. It's a nice addition to long-time Italian brand. Sidecars are rare enough, but especially... [Full Story]

Motorcycle Club's Ride Turns Into Human Dominoes

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 20, 2009 · Comments (3)

A motorcycle club's ride through Wilsonville, Oregon turned into a giant human dominoes crash when a lead motorcycle attempted to avoid hitting a sudden freeway traffic stall and a pickup truck, causing two columns of bikes and drivers to spill all over the freeway causing 10 injuries, 26 crashes and... [Full Story]

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