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Month: February 2021

Top 10 Best Touring Motorcycles (2021) for Long Distance

Top 10 Best Touring Motorcycles (2021) for Long Distance

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Middleweight Motorcyles – Perfect for backcountry roads, bends, camping, couples (two up) We choose 10 bikes for you that we believe are very comfortable for long trips, no matter what the company’s advertisement. We want a motorcycle that’s not too heavy with comfy seats, easy control on the road, and good handling on mountain roads and curves. Easier to park and maneuver, able to load a lot of stuff, including camping equipment and more. It is not a 1-10 contest, but…

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Riding the “The Valley of fog” in Greece

Riding the “The Valley of fog” in Greece

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Meteora Monasteries. UNESCO world heritage sites My first visit to Meteora was in the early 1990s It’s great when you’re on a tour of something incredible like this. Nature takes a million years to create and man begins to construct structures at the top of the giant rocks for over 12 centuries! In addition, this place creates a phenomenon of astonishing fog. Which is why they call it a fog valley.  (Read the story) They chose to do this not…

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1946 Harley Davidson knucklehead

1946 Harley Davidson knucklehead

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__________________ Production of the Knucklehead continued into World War II. In 1942, Harley-Davidson began to fit improved crankcases, or long-rib cases, since dealers had reported breakage problems with the earlier short-rib cases. Typically a crack would form on the left-hand crankcase, unfortunately, the same side that carried the serial number. Harley-Davidson even built a few experimental 3-wheelers fitted with the Knucklehead engine. Civilian production began again in 1944 with a few models designated for crucial positions. If you were a…

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2021 Harley-Davidson Big Twins

2021 Harley-Davidson Big Twins

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Planned for 2021, the all-new custom motorcycle with a muscular stance, aggressive, stripped-down styling and pure performance. 2021 — TOURING. 2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide™ Standard. 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic. 2021 Harley Davidson Road King™ 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide™ 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™ 2021 Harley Davidson Road King™ Special. 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide™ Special. 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™ Special. 2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 2021 Electra Glide™ Standard · Purists looking to disconnect and enjoy the distance · Affordable long-haul touring built for potential · Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 V-Twin and batwing fairing USA PRICINGVIVID BLACK$18,999 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic…

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Best Motorcycle Rallies In The U.S.

Best Motorcycle Rallies In The U.S.

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The USA evokes the great outdoors, legendary roads and the American dream for custom motorcycle enthusiasts, especially Harley-Davidson fans. Daytona Bike Week • March 8–17 • Daytona Beach, FL Daytona Beach is a city on Florida’s Atlantic coast. It’s known for Daytona International Speedway, which hosts February’s iconic Daytona 500 NASCAR race. The beach has hard-packed sand where driving is permitted in designated areas. Near the boardwalk’s rides and arcades, Daytona Beach Bandshell stages free summer concerts. Steps from the…

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2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™

2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide™

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The 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special changes this year focus on new colors and finishes. However, there are some other updates worth discussing. The 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The smartphone apps are integrated into the Boom! Box GTS color touchscreen infotainment system. Unfortunately, it requires a wired connection. The new Street Glide Special gets a new Daymaker LED headlight 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Specifications ENGINE Type:…

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1976 Captain America Harley-Davidson Panhead

1976 Captain America Harley-Davidson Panhead

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General information Model:Harley-Davidson Captain America Chopper Year:1969 Category:Custom / cruiser Engine and transmission Displacement:1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches) Engine type:V2, four-stroke Engine details:45 degree V-twinPower:60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM Top speed:144.8 km/h (90.0 mph) Bore x stroke:86.4 x 101.6 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) Fuel system:Carburettor. Linkert Fuel control:Overhead Valves (OHV) Ignition:Battery/ coil Cooling system:AirClutch:Four speedChassis, suspension, brakes and wheels Front suspension:Telescopic fork extended Rear suspension:Rigid Rear brakes:Expanding brake (drum brake). Expanding shoePhysical measures and capacities Dry weight:272.2 kg (600.0 pounds) Power/weight ratio:0.2205 HP/kg Easy Rider…

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2006-2010 Harley Davidson Buell Ulysses

2006-2010 Harley Davidson Buell Ulysses

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The Buell XB12X Ulysses was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Buell between 2006 and 2010. Max torque was 84.01 ft/lbs (113.9 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 100.84 HP (75.2 KW) @ 6800 RPM. Engine The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm bore x 96.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1202.9 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). Drive The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate, compensated. Chassis It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via…

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1982 Yamaha XT550

1982 Yamaha XT550

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The Yamaha XT550 was a single cylinder, four-stroke enduro / dualsport motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. It replaced the Yamaha XT500 and was itself quickly replaced by the Yamaha XT600. Engine The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 84.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 558.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). Drive The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Chassis It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear…

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1938 BMW R51

1938 BMW R51

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The BMW R51/3 was BMW‘s second post-World War II 500 cc motorcycle, following the briefly produced R51/2. It featured a flat-twin engine and exposed drive shaft.[1] In 1951, the R51/3 succeeded and modernized the 1950 R51/2, which was essentially a pre-war design that was produced after the war. The 600 cc R67, R67/2, and R67/3 series and the more sporting R68 model also followed the R51/2. History Following World War II, Germany was precluded from producing motorcycles of any sort by the Allies. When the ban was lifted, in Allied-controlled Western Germany, BMW…

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