March 2012 - Motorcycle Mojo

Victory in Victoria

Motorcycle dealers in British Columbia are more than a little miffed over a recent announcement from the Victoria Police Department that they have decided to take their business...

They call him Willie G.

The uninitiated can be forgiven when they think that Willie G. is the name of a top-selling country singer. However, for motorcycle enthusiasts, especially those who are fans of American cruisers,...

Honda Evolution

Two news items recently rolled in from Honda Headquarters in Japan, both in their own way an insight into Honda’s evolution as the world’s largest motorcycle...

Assuming the Motus Position

Start-up American bike manufacturer Motus Motorcycles recently unveiled details pertaining to the two models it has slated for production later this...

American Riding Mecca Reopens

It took dozens of dump truck loads for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to clear the dirt, rocks and trees that had recently slid onto U.S. Highway 129, a route known to most...

Cupp custom caps win in National Championship

Jeremy Cupp’s 1976 custom Harley-Davidson won the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike U.S. Championships last weekend in Daytona Beach,...

Ornges and Lemons

In a magnanimous gesture, Ornge, Ontario’s not-for-profit medical transport company currently under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police, has sold a motorcycle to fund the purchase of...

2012 Canadian Motorcycle Shows

The final gasp of the Canadian riding season is a sure indicator of two things: the onset of truly cold weather, and the beginning of the annual motorcycle show season. As always, the Motorcycle Mojo...

Birthday Bonnie a real Tart

Triumph is celebrating its 110th birthday this year and paying homage to its history by offering customers a special model from its Classics range of motorcycles. And it only takes one look at the...

Collision claims Life at Daytona

Daytona Bike Week started off in tragedy for members of the custom bike community when an accident claimed the life of Amber Brinton, wife of Diamond Heads inventor and owner, Keith...

Go for the Gorge

Looking for something risqué and exciting to turn your upcoming honeymoon into a truly memorable experience Forget about the heart-shaped hot tub, strawberry-flavoured Jell-O and that leather...

The Show Must Go On

An annual tradition for many Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts, next winter’s Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) shows will, for better or worse, no longer be operated by Canadian...