The King Of The Baggers series resumed at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta April 20-21, and Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss came away with wins in both races of the double-header in Georgia.   Herfoss, a three-time Australian Superbike champion, has been a revelation in the King Of The Baggers series. Each track is new to him, so he’s learned his way around them by playing video games. The tactic is working. He set pole position at Road Atlanta by a large margin, and then he took victory in the 2-lap Mission Foods Challenge race ahead of the double-header feature races.   In Satur ..read more

I’m very familiar with cruising to bike rallies and events – I’ve been to more of them than I can count. But I’ve never been on an ocean cruise. The High Seas Rally brings together cruising and cruising – with zero chance of a DUI!  Custom bikes are hoisted onto the Radiance of the Seas. Photo by Olivier Touron. The High Seas Rally is a unique opportunity to gather with fellow riders as colder fall weather creeps in. The 2023 edition set sail on Oct. 28 from Tampa, Florida, and returned on Nov. 4.  “I was initially skeptical about it,” said photographer Olivier Touron, “but I think i ..read more

The Scout is incredibly important to Indian Motorcycle. It’s the brand’s top‑selling platform, with more than 110,000 sold since its 2015 debut. It comprises more than 40% of Indian’s total sales volume and more than 50% of its international sales. And, crucially, it’s the entry point for Indian, with 93% of Scout customers being new to the brand.   The Indian Scout gets a major revamp for the 2025 model year. Five models are available, including the Scout Bobber pictured here, with prices starting at $12,999. So when Indian decided to give the Scout a full make‑over treatment, it wa ..read more

If you place a legion of bikers under one roof with an endless supply of beer from noon until midnight, some people might guess you would end up with a big old brawl before the day is done. However, the Garage Brewed Moto Show in Cincinnati, Ohio, is proof to the contrary. I’ve been to the show for the past three years and find it to be a peaceful and pleasant biker happening.   The third floor was the only level that wasn’t extremely crowded at the brewery. (Photos by Becky DeWitt) Garage Brewed, held this year on Feb. 3, takes place at the Rhinegeist Brewery in the historic OTR nei ..read more

The Steel Horse Rally will return to Fort Smith, Arkansas, this year, May 3-4, with a schedule full of exciting events and opportunities. Check out the Bikes and Badges Vintage Motorcycle Show, produced in partnership with the United States Marshals Museum, and enjoy the Steel Horse Strongman Show. Other events to catch are the Cops and Cones Motorcycle Exhibition and the Thunder Through the Valley Motorcycle Parade. While in Fort Smith, purchase a Steel Horse Rally Charity Cup for $5 at any participating business, and all proceeds will be donated to three of the chosen charities. Attendees wh ..read more

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, a fabulous motorcycle show with rare and classic motorcycles around a golf course in Carmel, California, will take place this year on May 4. The Quail has selected AMA Motocross and Supercross racer Ricky Johnson as its 2024 Legend of the Sport. Related: The Quail Motorcycle Gathering to Take Place May 4 Johnson has had an impressive racing career, earning him induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2012. After his career in motocross racing, he went on to find success in off-road and stock car racing. Now, he’s ..read more

After a successful inaugural Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in 2023, the event will return to Milwaukee on July 25-28, 2024. This year’s event will hold special celebrations to honor Willie G. Davidson, such as the WGD Ride In Custom Bike Show presented by V-Twin Visionary and guided tours of Harley-Davidson Headquarters. Musical entertainment will be provided by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, HARDY, and other bands and artists. Also of note will be stunt shows by Nitro Circus. Other activities, concerts, bike shows, stunt shows, demo rides, and tours will be taking place at various l ..read more

The exciting King Of The Baggers series was given an international audience when it joined the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas round in Austin, Texas, last weekend. The 620-lb baggers dueled it out on the 3.4-mile, 20-turn COTA road course, with Indian Motorcycle and Harley-Davidson trading victories in front of viewers from all over the globe. On Friday, the three-lap Mission Challenge sprint saw Indian’s Troy Herfoss take the $5,000 purse, setting up Saturday’s pair of races. Herfoss was able to take the win in Race 1, while Kyle Wyman emerged as the victor in Race 2, setting a new lap rec ..read more

Erik Buell is a legendary figure in motorcycling, gaining fame as the founder of Buell Motorcycles, which was acquired by Harley-Davidson in 1993. Later he created an offshoot company, EBR, which built American superbikes. More recently, he’s been involved with Fuell, an electric bicycle and motorcycle company. Erik Buell’s other passion is music, and he released the hard-rocking Anthem album in 2010. The singer/songwriter is now set to release his second studio album, Dust Settles, on June 7. It blends Americana and heartland rock influences as he sings about finding strength in honesty, the ..read more

It’s going to be a great weekend in Texas! Not only are the King Of The Baggers racers joining the international MotoGP paddock at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is also taking place at the same time. But wait, there’s more! Indian Motorcycle is offering test rides at the show on the brand-new 2025 Scouts that you’ll soon see tests of on American Rider – yee hah! Related: 2025 Indian Scout Review | First Look Related: King Of The Baggers Joins MotoGP! For more information, read Indian Motorcycle’s press release below. Find more moto-events at Americ ..read more