It is becoming quite common to customize Harley Davidson’s Sportster in a “cafe way.” It’s Harley’s best-selling bike over time and they produce a lot of them, and a few key modifications make big differences […]
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“Manifold Destiny” on a Boxer Engine
Well, you might have wondered what was the logic behind the boxer engine design. Better low-end torque? Equal airflow to cylinders? Lower center of gravity? Nope, turns out it’s so you can grill your dogs […]
Look, Son! No Hands!
You never know what you are going to see when you get up in the morning. The local residents of this small town certainly didn’t expect to see a toddler driving a man down the […]
Event Review: Riding into History (St. Augustine, FL)
Recently, Rick B., the elder statesman of BikeBound and traveling correspondent, hit the 16th Annual Riding into History™ Motorcycle Concours at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. Each year, the event attracts 3000-4000 […]
The Rebirth of a Legend: Iron Fist
The Suzuki Katana has been getting some custom love of late, as evidence by the Icon 1000 we recently featured and now this beauty featured over at one of our favorite blogs, BikeExif. When faced […]
Kawasaki Ninja H2R vs Bugatti Veyron
In a 1/2 mile race on an airstrip, a Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle went head-to-head against a Bugatti Veyron. The Kawasaki not only kept pace, but beat the $1 million 1200hp supercar. I guess the […]
France: New Biker Visibility Law Effective Next Year
Starting January 2016 in France, on-road bikers can be fined for not having a high visibility jacket on their person. Foreigners on tour are of no exception, and fines can be as high as 135 […]
9 Dead and 192 Arrested In Bar Shootout
A shootout between local law enforcement and a biker gang in Texas has resulted in 9 deaths and 192 arrests last Sunday. Five different gangs were involved in the fistfight turned shoot-out out side a […]
The Katana That Could Be? The Icon 1000
The Suzuki Katana has been a popular bike since it’s introduction in the late 1970’s. It’s also been rather divisive. Although it garnered rather tepid reviews from motorcycle magazines, younger riders embraced the bike and […]
Zero Gets Serious Funding from the California Energy Commission
A large grant from the California Energy Commission to Zero Motorcycles will allow the continued research and development of electric motorcycles. Zero has matched the grant awarded resulting in 2 million in funds. This step […]
