Latest News from the Motorcycle World
Stay up to speed with the latest in the world of motorcycling. From new bike launches and tech breakthroughs to rider rights, community stories, and bike crime — our team digs deep to bring you the headlines that matter. We ask the hard questions, challenge the status quo, and report with integrity, so you can ride confident, informed, and ahead of the pack.
Recent Incidents
Investigation Deepens Into Fatal Brent Motorcycle Accident
On Aug. 20, 2025, at about 11:35 p.m., William Brent Hinds, 51, was killed when his Harley-Davidson was struck at the intersection of Memorial Drive...
What Really Caused the Brett Bacon Motorcycle Accident
On the morning of August 2, 2025, 38-year-old Brett Michael Bacon set out on a solitary ride from Deadwood, South Dakota. Early that day, Bacon's...
Hunt for White Tesla After Tragic Motorcycle Accident Lynchburg VA
A devastating motorcycle crash in Lynchburg, Virginia, has transformed from a single-vehicle tragedy into an intense police investigation, as...
News & Updates
Jesse James: How the Chopper Legend Is Reinventing His Craft
Love him or debate him, Jesse James remains a force in American custom motorcycle building. From defining an era of raw choppers with West Coast Choppers (WCC) to becoming a household name via Monster Garage, James carved a legacy built on world-class metal...
Pagan Motorcycle Club: What Makes Them So Feared?
"If you even hurt a Pagan, there was no telling how the others might retaliate. Everyone knew there would be no way to reason with them, or intimidate them, or even buy them off." That chilling observation from biker author John Hall cuts to the core of the Pagan...
What Does “1%” Really Mean in Motorcycle Club Subcultures?
You've seen the diamond patch, stitched defiantly onto a worn kutte. You've heard the whispered stories, seen the Hollywood portrayals. The "1%" symbol in motorcycle culture is instantly recognizable, radiating rebellion, danger, and brotherhood. But what does it...
10 Surprising Facts About the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
When you hear "motorcycle club," certain images might spring to mind. But the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) shatters stereotypes. Founded on deep historical reverence and a powerful commitment to serve the community,...
Peter Founds Isle of Man TT Crash: What Went Wrong?
The Isle of Man TT is synonymous with raw speed and danger. The 2025 event delivered another stark reminder during a sidecar qualifying session when the highly experienced crew of Peter Founds and Jevan Walmsley suffered a terrifying crash at the notorious Rhencullen...
Volonaut Flying Motorcycle Price Revealed—Shocking Tag
The Sky's the Limit—But at What Cost? The future we sketched in notebooks as kids – the flying motorcycle – just got a name and some serious buzz: the Volonaut Airbike. This jet-powered beast promises to turn asphalt daydreams into airborne reality, skimming...
Ruff Ryders Motorcycle Club’s Deep Legacy in Hip-Hop Culture
Siblings Waah, Dee, and Chivon Dean launched Ruff Ryders Entertainment as a management firm, guiding the early careers of artists like DMX and The LOX. They built the base—but the explosion came in 1997. That year, DMX signed to Def Jam through Irv Gotti. By 1998, his...
Bandidos Motorcycle Club Raided in Massive FBI Sting
In a sweeping blow against one of America's most notorious outlaw motorcycle clubs (OMCs), the FBI spearheaded a massive, coordinated sting operation targeting the Bandidos Motorcycle Club on May 31st, 2025. Dubbed "Operation Shattered Shield," this multi-state raid...
Why Fans Criticize Tom Cruise’s Motorcycle Cliff Jump
Remember watching Tom Cruise launch a bike off a Norwegian cliff in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One? It was marketed as the “biggest stunt in cinema history,” a pinnacle of practical daredevilry. Yet, a surprising chorus emerged: disappointment. The very...
Statewide Ban Cracks Down on Dirt Bikes in Public Roads
New York's roar of dirt bikes and ATVs on public roads is being met with an even louder response: a sweeping crackdown. From NYC's streets to Rochester's neighborhoods, state and local authorities are deploying aggressive tactics to curb illegal off-road riding. But...
Capsule Corp Motorcycle: How Anime Fantasy Became Reality
What if your favorite anime motorcycle could roar to life in your garage? For decades, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball teased us with futuristic tech like Bulma’s iconic Variable No. 19 motorcycle—a sleek, transforming machine straight out of Capsule Corporation. Today,...
Why American-Made Motorcycles Debate Reignites Every Year
Every riding season, like clockwork, motorcycle enthusiasts and industry watchers dive into the same heated debate: What makes a motorcycle truly “American-made”? From online forums to dealership parking lots, the conversation resurfaces with fresh urgency—fueled by...
2025 Isle of Man TT Record Prize Money & New Rider Risks
The Isle of Man TT isn’t just a race—it’s a daredevil’s pilgrimage where bravery meets asphalt. As the 2025 event revs up (May 26–June 7), two stories dominate: record-breaking prize purses and the financial tightrope walked by riders chasing glory on the infamous...
Harley-Davidson Shocks MotoGP with Global 2026 Debut Plan
In a move that’s equally thrilling and unexpected, Harley-Davidson—the iconic American motorcycle brand synonymous with rumbling cruisers and open-road freedom—has announced it will storm the MotoGP circuit in 2026 with its own Global Bagger Championship. This bold...
Inside TVS’s Bold Strategy for Norton Production in Hosur
TVS Motor Company, India’s third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer, which swooped in to acquire Norton in 2020. Now, TVS is betting big on a bold strategy: producing Norton motorcycles in Hosur, India. The Manufacturing Powerhouse Behind the Plan Hosur isn’t just...
Outcast Bikers Face RICO Charges in GA Turf War Crackdown
When Brotherhood Turns Bloody Picture this: 200 motorcycles rumble into a parking lot in Forest Park, Georgia. What starts as a rowdy meetup erupts into gunfire, leaving two dead and two wounded. The culprits? Alleged members of the Outcast Motorcycle Club (MC),...
Luxury Heavyweight Motorcycles Set to Hit $38B by 2030
Today’s luxury motorcycle market isn’t just about raw power or classic styling. It’s evolving rapidly, fueled by cutting-edge tech, electrification, and a growing tribe of riders willing to pay a premium for exclusivity. According to industry forecasts, this sector is...
Rockstar, Don’t Mess Up GTA 6 Motorcycle Physics Again
If you’ve ever tried to pop a wheelie in GTA 5 only to feel like you’re steering a shopping cart, you’re not alone. The infamous “floaty” physics of GTA 5’s motorcycles sparked years of Reddit rants and YouTube breakdowns. Now, with GTA 6 delayed until 2026, riders...
Can Texas’s Training Courses Really Prevent Deadly Crashes?
Motorcycle safety isn’t just a buzzword in Texas. With over 9,000 motorcycle crashes reported in 2024 alone, resulting in 581 fatalities and 2,534 serious injuries, the Lone Star State faces a critical challenge: protecting riders while balancing its reputation for...
Is Volonaut Airbike a Sci-Fi Fantasy or a 2025 Reality?
When Sci-Fi Meets the Open Sky Would you trade your Harley for a jet-powered bike that flies like a Star Wars speeder? That’s the question burning up motorcycle forums since Volonaut dropped its Airbike teaser—a sleek, wingless craft zipping through deserts and...
Plan Your Ride to Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival
Scheduled for May 15–18, 2025, the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival (TMMR) promises twisty roads, camping under the stars, and a community of riders united by two passions: motorcycles and music. But to make the most of TMMR, you’ll need more than a full tank...
New Patent Reveals CFMoto’s Motorcycle Seatbelt Prototype
Motorcycle safety has long revolved around helmets, armored gear, and electronic aids like ABS. But what if motorcycles had seatbelts? Chinese manufacturer CFMoto is challenging decades of conventional wisdom with a bold new patent: a conditional motorcycle seatbelt...
Are Motorcycles Coming to Forza Horizon 5? What We Know
It’s a fantasy many riders have dreamed of riding a motorcycle on Forza Horizon 5’s sun-soaked Mexican landscapes since the game’s 2021 launch. But as we roll into mid-2025, the question remains: Are motorcycles finally coming to Forza Horizon 5? As a longtime Forza...
How Bikers & Gov’t Saved New England Motorcycle Museum
Housed in the sprawling Hockanum Mill complex, the New England Motorcycle Museum (NEMM) is a relic of New England’s 19th-century textile industry and a shrine to motorcycle history. But in early 2021, this dream nearly collapsed under the weight of a leaking roof....
The Truth Behind Sukuli’s Bold BMW RR Imitation Motorcycle
Meet the Sukuli S1000RR—a machine that's sparked heated debates for its brazen imitation of BMW's legendary S1000RR superbike. Manufactured by Jiangsu Daelg Motorcycle, a lesser-known Chinese firm, this bike is marketed under the "M Sports" sub-brand. The Sukuli taps...
Tesla Motorcycle Petition Hits 1.5K Signatures Amid Rumours
The rumor mill is buzzing again: A petition demanding Tesla build an electric motorcycle has reportedly gathered 1,500 signatures, sparking fresh debates among riders. But is this wishful thinking, or could Tesla’s legendary charging network finally solve the electric...
Riders To Wait 6 Months for Kawasaki’s Hottest Sportbike
Imagine walking into a dealership to buy Kawasaki’s 2025 Ninja ZX-4RR—only to learn you’ll wait until 2026 for delivery. This isn’t a glitch. It’s the reality for thousands of riders chasing the ZX-4RR, a 399cc inline-four sportbike that’s become a victim of its own...
Kawasaki, Honda, Toyota Collab on Ninja h2 hyse Tech
Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, and Toyota have joined forces under the HySE alliance to pioneer hydrogen-powered motorcycles that promise zero CO2 emissions without sacrificing the soul of internal combustion. But can this tech win over skeptical riders? Why Japan’s Giants...
Keanu Reeves’s Influence on ARCH Motorcycle Design
When you think of Keanu Reeves, you might picture The Matrix or John Wick. But behind the scenes, Reeves has spent over a decade shaping something far more personal: ARCH Motorcycle, a brand redefining American motorcycles through bespoke craftsmanship and...
Texas Ban On Motorcycle Lane Splitting Stands Firm in 2025
I’ve felt the frustration of sitting idle in sweltering heat while cars inch forward. Like many riders, I’ve wondered: Could lane splitting make this safer and faster? But as of 2025, the answer remains a hard no—Texas lawmakers have doubled down on banning the...