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Polaris Sells Indian Motorcycle to Private Equity Firm

Polaris, which acquired Indian Motorcycle in 2011, has now entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in the iconic American motorcycle brand...

Royal Enfield BTR 2026 Open for Applications

The Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. program concluded its 2025 season less than one month ago, and it’s now open for applications for the...

JT Nesbitt, Bienville Studios | Ep. 84 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 84 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing and the Big East Powersports Show. Our guest is JT Nesbitt,...

Taia Little Wins 2025 Royal Enfield BTR Flat-Track Championship at Lake Ozark

The Royal Enfield BTR flat-track program concluded its 2025 season with a double-header on Sept. 13 at Lake Ozark Raceway in Eldon, Missouri, where...

Triumph National Scrambler Demo Day to Take Place Sept. 27, 2025

If you’ve read our bike reviews on the Triumph Scrambler models and have been curious to try them out yourself, Sept. 27 is the...

Yamaha Motor University Creates Educational Circuit Boards for Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Yamaha Motor University, a training division for Yamaha dealership personnel, has collaborated with Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, in the creation of...

Pope Leo XIV Blesses a BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Many riders cherish their motorcycles, but not many of us have asked the pope himself to bless our bikes. That’s just what BMW did...

Big East Ryde with Rider Magazine, Syracuse, NY, Oct. 4

Saturday, October 4 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join Rider’s editor-in-chief Greg Drevenstedt for a scenic early-fall ride in central New York that coincides with his...

EAGLERIDER’s Limited-Capacity Route 66 Centennial Tour Is Open for Booking

Route 66 celebrates 100 years in 2026, and EAGLERIDER, the motorcycle tour and rental company, is going all-in on the celebrations with a once-in-a-lifetime...

Indian Motorcycle Hosts Ride With Us Demo Days 2025

If you’ve wanted to test out Indian’s 2025 motorcycle lineup, now is the perfect time. Until Sept. 20, the Ride With Us Demo Days...

Kira Knebel Wins 2025 Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Road-Racing Championship

The Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. road-racing program finished another exciting season at Virginia International Raceway, Aug. 9-10. It was Kira Knebel who came...

Thunder Beach Rally Fall 2025 Preview

The 2025 riding season for much of the country will be winding down within a couple of months, but there are some events on...

Ken Engelman, Rider Group National Account Manager | Ep. 83 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Our guest on Episode 83 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Ken Engelman, the National Account Manager for Rider, American Rider, Woman Rider,...

Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup with MotoGP to Debut March 2026

In April 2024, the King of the Baggers racing program stretched into new territory when it competed during the MotoGP Grand Prix of the...

Can-Am Canyon Redrock Raffle to Support Road Warrior Foundation

Can-Am has donated a 2025 Can-Am Canyon Redrock to the Road Warrior Foundation. The Canyon will be up for raffle until Veterans Day, Nov....

2025 Motorcycle of the Year to be Unveiled at Big East Powersports Show

The 31st annual Big East Powersports Show returns to Syracuse, New York, Oct. 3-4, showcasing the latest snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles, as well...

Gary Gray of Indian Motorcycle Inducted into Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame

Indian’s VP of product technology, racing, and service, Gary Gray, has been inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame in honor of...

Harley-Davidson Names Artie Starrs to Replace Jochen Zeitz as CEO

Harley-Davidson has announced that Artie Starrs, the former CEO of Topgolf, will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson starting Oct....

Western Power Sports Begins Partnership with Bridgestone Tires

Western Power Sports, a leading distributor of powersport goods in the U.S., has announced a new partnership with Bridgestone Tires beginning Aug. 1, 2025....

Richa Motorcycle Apparel Launches in U.S.

American motorcyclists will now have access to Richa motorcycle apparel as the brand launches in the U.S. Richa, headquartered in Belgium and in operation...

Eric Trow, Contributing Editor | Ep. 82 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 82 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is sponsored by FLY Racing. Our guest is Eric Trow, a contributing editor at Rider and...

EAGLERIDER Route 66 Motorcycle Tours

Want to ride Route 66 and let someone else handle the planning and logistics? EAGLERIDER offers both guided and self-guided Route 66 motorcycle tours....

2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Preview

It’s about that time of year, when the quiet town of Sturgis, South Dakota, prepares to erupt into a mecca of biker culture, drawing...

Harley-Davidson Offers New “Hero Cash” and Lower Prices on Select Models

As part of its Let’s Ride Challenge, Harley-Davidson has announced a “Hero Cash” offer for active military, veterans, and first responders. From now until...

Club EAGLERIDER Adds Tiered Memberships and Buddy Passes

EAGLERIDER, the motorcycle rental and tour company with more than 100 locations worldwide, has redesigned the Club EAGLERIDER membership system to include tiered subscriptions...

Cardo Systems Commits to Sustainability

Cardo Systems, maker of helmet communications systems like the Cardo Packtalk Edge and Packtalk Pro, has announced results of its sustainability mission since implementing...

Custom Indian Sport Chief RT Up for Auction at Back to the Beginning Charity Concert

The Back to the Beginning charity concert and auction is set for July 5, 2025, and Indian Motorcycle is contributing by donating a custom...

Kyle Bradshaw, Nelson-Rigg | Ep. 81 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast

Episode 81 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is brought to you by Shinko Tires. Our guest is Kyle Bradshaw, brand manager for Nelson-Rigg,...

Quail MotoFest 2025 Best of Show and Class Winners

The 15th annual Quail MotoFest showcased an impressive lineup of motorcycles at The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, California, on May 17. Drawing more...

Ride to Work Day is June 10, 2025

The 34th annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is set for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. On this day, no matter what...
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