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Prince’s leather motorcycle jacket from the film Purple Rain was sold for $US75,00 (about $A100,000) in an eBay auction. The bidding started at $6000 and there are no details yet on... The post Prince’s leather jacket sells at auction appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Four-time World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu has reached 400km/h (249mph) on the Kawasaki H2R, the track-only version of the supercharged sportsbike. The Turk reached the speed in just 26 seconds... The post Kawasaki H2R reaches 400km/h appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Four-time World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu has reached 400km/h (249mph) on the Kawasaki H2R, the track-only version of the supercharged sportsbike. The Turk reached the speed in just 26 seconds... The post Kawasaki H2R reaches 400km/h appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Phillip Island, the mecca of motorcycling in Australia, invites motorcyclists and drivers to their first Winter Sunshine Festival on July 23-24. It will feature displays of classic motorbikes and cars... The post Phillip Island Winter Festival aids charity appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

A Texas police officer who used pepper spray on motorcycle riders as they passed him is back on duty after an internal investigation left any punishment to the discretion of his superior... The post Pepper spray cop back on duty appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Alarm bells are ringing today among Harley-Davidson fans of a return to the dark days of AMF ownership as rumours circulate of a takeover of the American motorcycle giant by a private... The post Takeover talk for Harley-Davidson appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Honda, Indian and Victory are the first to offer discounts in the usual round of winter deals to heat up sales in the new financial year. Last year Honda was also... The post Bike discounts to heat up winter appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Braap Motorcycles has voluntarily recalled about 200 bikes over what seems a trivial issue – the absence of stickers and stamps on the exhaust and other parts. Australian GM Toby... The post Braap motorcycles recalled over stickers appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Victory and Indian Motorcycle Brisbane is inviting owners to join their Sunday shop ride to the All Bike Drag Day at Willowbank Raceway. A highlight of the event will be... The post Drag day for Victory and Indian riders appeared first on Motorbike Writer.

Indian Motorcycle Australia has recalled all Indian Motorcycles with the Thunder Stroke 111 engine for a possible fire risk. The recall affects all models except the new Scouts. That means... The post Indian recalls all Thunder Stroke models appeared first on Motorbike Writer.