Born To Ride News

Hands-Free Music and Phone Use from Harley-Davidson^®

MILWAUKEE (Sept. 25, 2009) – The Road Tech Helmet System with Bluetooth^® 2.0 Technology (P/N 98272-09VM, $200) from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes^® line enables riders to safely and conveniently use Bluetooth-enabled cellular phones and MP3 players. The water-resistant system works with all helmet styles to deliver excellent audio quality, even at highway speeds. It’s convenient to use on short rides or long tours thanks to its compact size, easy installation and rechargeable battery. Auto-answer or touch-to-answer capability adds versatility, as do the standard two sets of earphones and two microphones for use with different helmets. Plus it works with the Road Tech Zumo^® GPS Navigation System to deliver audible directions while riding. Read more…

Roaring Toyz Partners with Kuryakyn

Roaring Toyz and Kuryakyn have teamed up to bring you even more aftermarket accessories! In a unique partnership that includes the King of Custom Sportbikes and a leader in V-twin and Metric motorcycle accessories, Roaring Toyz and Kuryakyn have announced a distribution partnership. Read more…

BMW Electric C1-E Scooter Prototype

 Bart Madson

BMW does an electric take on its intriguing C1 concept.

 The C1, BMW’s enclosed scooter model, never had the staying power the Bavarian marque hoped. But that doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the idea entirely. Example, the C1-E electric prototype the German manufacturer produced for the eSUM European safety project.
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BMW Simple and Clever Concepts First Look

 Steve Atlas

BMW's "Simple" three-wheel concept vehide.

BMW has released yet another pair of quirky and cool concept vehicles, this time both are of the three-wheeled urban-commuting form. Both are a cross between car and motorcycle, though leaning far more to the motorcycle side of things. While they may be enclosed to keep the occupant free from the weather, both machines lean and behave like a motorcycle in the corners. You may have though the three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder was a crossover. Not even close compared to BMW’s “Simple” and “Clever” concepts. Read more…