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Practical Tips Every Motorcycle Owner Should Practice To Promote Road Safety

Riding a motorcycle is an exciting, but inherently dangerous activity. Getting into a road accident while riding a motorbike is very likely to result...

The 12 Best Motorcycle Backpacks – We’ve Got Your Back

Daily commute or weekend away, throw on a backpack, and you're good to go. Rest assured, though; we've got your back with The 12...

20 Motorcycle Records of All Time: On A Wing and a Prayer

On November 10th, 1885, the Daimler Reitwagen became the fastest motorcycle in the world, kick starting what would become our homage to 20 Motorcycle...

How to Choose a Motorcycle Helmet That’s Safe and Comfortable

Choosing a motorcycle helmet is a very important decision. In the unfortunate case that you are involved in an accident, this could be the...

The 10 Best Certified Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Helmets

Regular crash helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 69%. Get ahead of the game, and choose one of the 10 Best Certified...

A Brief Guide: How To Have Great Road Trips On Motorcycles

Being on an adventurous trip alone with your thoughts sounds very interesting, doesn’t it? That being said, learning about a few useful tips from...

The Best Motorcycle Ankle Boots to Keep Your Feet in Great Shape

A motorcycle-riding ankle boot needs to provide basic safety features such as a strong toe box, adequate ankle protection, and a solid sole with...

The Harley-Davidson Twin Cam: Bigger, Bolder and Better?

With no competition, we'd all be riding Evo’s. Discover how the Motor Co. responded to their competitor’s challenge with the Harley-Davidson Twin Cam. Years in...

The Harley-Davidson Evolution: The Bike that Saved the Motor Co.

Years in Production: 1984 - 99 Engine Size: 1340cc (80ci) Horse Power: 48hp – 56hp What's the Big Deal? Forget the fact that this was a brand...

Harley-Davidson Engine Sound Comparison From 1903-2020

If you're a dyed in the wool Harley Davidson fan, you would probably argue that all of the Motor Co's engines produce a unique...

The Harley-Davidson Shovelhead: Last of the Heads but History by the Shovel-ful!

Years in Production: 1966 – '84. Engine Size: 74ci and 80ci. Horse Power: 60hp – 66hp. What's the Big Deal? Another great leap forward in engine technology...

How To Have Great Road Trips On Motorcycles

A popular romantic concept is the motorcycle road trip. Road trips on motorcycles can be very enjoyable and, with a few tips, you will...

Harley-Davidson Panhead – The Most Recognized Motorcycle in the World

Faced with a back catalog of some of man's most iconic motorcycles, choosing your favorite model, Harley-Davidson, can be a real dilemma. That is...

The Story of the Harley-Davidson Knucklehead – Booze Fighters to Jet Fighters

Years in Production: 1936-1947 Engine Size: 61ci and 74 ci Horse Power: 40hp Knucklehead Fun Fact: The Knucklehead was Harley's first big twin with overhead valve (OHV)...

How To Clean, Condition, and Care for Leather Saddlebags

A pair of good quality leather saddlebags should give you many years of faithful service, providing you take good care of them. This article...

Around the world on a Honda Monkey: Ride That Monkey

Portuguese rider André Sousa is maxing out his mini-bike experience by traveling around the world on a Honda Monkey. That’s right; 37,000 miles, 2...

How To Maintain Your Motorcycle Chain and Why It’s So Important

The chain on your motorcycle plays a vital role. It transfers power from the engine to the back wheel. If it fails to function...

6 Good Reasons Why You Need To Insure Your New Motorcycle

Having a motorcycle can be very entertaining, especially if you're a huge fan of this vehicle, however, riding it can be pretty dangerous. Why...

Custom Ducati Monster 821 Racer: The Pantah

Spanish custom bike builder XTR Pepo has created this awesome custom Ducati Monster 821 Racer. The ‘Pantah’ is a tribute to the original Ducati...

Modified BMW R1250 GS Is DeLorean Meets Tesla Cybertruck, Bladerunner VS Tron

It’s no secret that we at Old News Club are huge fans of Ironwood Custom Motorcycles. The Dutch company is well-known for building great-looking...

World’s First Completely Symmetrical Motorcycle: Curtiss Hades 1 Pure

Curtiss Motorcycles made the ultimate comeback after 100 years with their impressive v-twin Curtiss Warhawk. Now, they are ready with a future-proof fully electric...

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Model

It’s been 30 years since the first Harley-Davidson Fat Boy left the factory in 1990. In order to celebrate, Harley-Davidson has launched an all-black...

1986 Cagiva Alazzurra Made Into Custom Ducati Café Racer

This 1986 Cagiva Alazzurra with Ducati engine has been transformed into a cool looking café racer. The 80s styling is all gone and instead...

Custom Harley-Davidson Iron 883: The “SJ2” Made For Sailor Jerry

This hand-built custom Harley-Davidson has been transformed from standard 883 Iron to a custom brat-style Frisco chopper. Built by Australian Gasoline Motor Co. for...

All You Need to Know About Motorbike Jeans

In riding a motorbike, you need to prioritize your safety, which means that you need to invest in the appropriate safety gear and apparel....

Custom Honda FX650 Café Racer Vigor By Kevil’s Speed Shop

The British custom builders from Kevil’s Speed Shop has stripped down this low mileage Honda FX650 Vigor from 2000 and rebuilt it from the...

Custom Goldwing ‘Kenzo’ by DMOL is Inspired by Ancient Samurai Armour

The custom bike builders from Death Machines of London have done it again! Their latest Custom Goldwing named ‘Kenzo’ has blown away bike fans...

Honda CB4 Interceptor is A Futuristic Café Racer Concept

There will also be café racers in the future, but what will they look like? In 2017, Honda's Italian development department made a futuristic...

Seriously Upgraded 2020 KRGT-1 Cruiser By Arch Motorcycle

ARCH Motorcycle Company manufactures high-end motorcycles, equipped with exclusive components, where it is more the rule than the exception that the models are being...

Four-valve BMW R100 Café Racer With Krauser Upgrade By Ironwood

The team at Ironwood produces some of the world’s best BMW R-Series bobbers. This 1982 BMW R100 cafe racer in Porsche Pasha Red is...

Inside BMW Motorrad’s Factory: How BMW S1000RR Is Made

The BMW Motorrad’s factory in Berlin makes 800 bikes and scooters every day using both man power and advanced robots. The video by Exceptional...

Futuristic Custom Honda BROS 400 by K-Speed

The Thailand-based bike builders at K-Speed are one of the world busiest bike-builders - and one of Old News Club’s favorite custom shops! This...

Custom Honda CB350F by Apache Custom Motorcycles

The custom 1976 Honda CB350F has lots of retro appeal and a cool re-purposed bike handlebar. The design from Italian Apache Custom Motorcycles may...

Custom BMW R100 Bobber by Renard Speed Shop

The Estonian custom bike builders from Renard Speed Shop have transformed this classic BMW R100 into a smoking bobber! Everything besides the engine and...

Custom 1979 BMW R80 ‘Skyway’ boardracer by Hutchbilt

With styling cues from a 1980s BMX bicycle, this custom 1979 BMW R80 stands out from the crowd! California-based Hutchbilt went all-in to create...

The world’s most expensive motorcycle by Bucherer

The collaboration between motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson and Swiss watchmaker Bucherer has resulted in the spectacular ‘Blue Edition’ cruiser. Get the full story below about...

Custom Yamaha XSR700: The Enforcer

Ironwood Custom Motorcycles did it again! This time they have custom built this Yamaha XSR700 and turned it into a brutal looking bike with...

Custom BMW R100r: The Moon Crawler

Ironwood Motorcycles has named this custom BMW R100r ‘The Moon Crawler’. Check out the images below and you’ll also be over-the-moon about the bike. The...

BMW R80 Café Racer by ROA Motorcycles

This great-looking BMW R80 café racer is built by ROA Motorcycles. The Spanish custom shop has revived the original ROA brand from the 1950s....

Custom Motorcycle Film: The joy of building your own

This great film gives you the inside story of the Australian custom motorcycle scene. It’s true craftsmanship and passion! Handcrafted – Custom Motorcycle Film The almost...

Keanu Reeves’s Most Prized Motorcycles

Arch Motorcycle Company has been started in a collaboration between Keanu Reeves and custom bike builder Gard Hollinger. All Arch motorcycles are custom built...

The P-51 Combat Fighter by Confederate Motorcycles

The P-51 Combat Fighter by Confederate Motorcycles is the world’s first and only vehicle to be carved entirely from solid billet blocks of military-grade...

Customized BMW R nineT: Iron Racer Mark 1

The BMW R nineT from 2014 has become a huge hit for bike builders around the world. In this custom build, K-Speed has transformed...

1985 BMW R80 custom bike by Ironwood

Since 2012, the Dutch shop Ironwood Custom Motorcycles has been the one to watch for classic BMW's in Western Europe. This BMW R80 custom...

Moto Guzzi custom bike named Airtail for a reason

The custom bike builders from Death Machines of London are all about outstanding design and unique features. This 1981 Moto Guzzi LeMans MK2 is...

The Honda Super Cub K-storm design

The custom bike experts at K-Speed has taken the iconic Honda Super Cub from retro moped to aggressive cafe racer. Take a look at...

Tribute to The Iconic Honda Super Cub by K-Speed

The iconic Honda Super Cub turned 60 years old in 2018. At the same time, Honda could also celebrate the incredible milestone from 2017...

Modified Triumph Thruxton Named ‘Up Yours Copper’

Death Machines of London have made this incredible modified Triumph Thruxton 900. And yes, the cool retro-looking-bike with a serious attitude is called the...

Comeback after 100 years: Curtiss Motorcycle Warhawk

It took Curtiss Motorcycle more than 100 years to do a comeback and find the streets again. Sharing a name with its famous World...

Honda Monkey History, And the Return of The Iconic Mini-bike

The first model of the Honda Z-series was originally produced as a children's ride at a Japanese amusement park. It was later refined and...

Custom bike Arch Method 143 is a true monster

It started out as a weekend project for Hollywood’s Keanu Reeves back in 2007 but Arch Motorcycle has come a long way since then!...

Custom Moto Guzzi named Airforce

Custom builders at Death Machines of London tributes Giovanni Ravelli by creating a handcrafted custom Moto Guzzi motorcycle named 'Airforce'. This beautiful piece of...

A visit inside Keanu Reeves motorcycle shop

Remember movie star Keanu Reeves from "The Matrix" in 1999? Since then, not only key roles in "Constantin" and "John Wick" have played a...

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