Harley-Davidson and Tariffs: Revving Into a Trump Trade War Abyss

Tariffs might sound like abstract policy jargon, but they pack a punch for companies—and consumers. Imagine a product costing $20 to import and selling for $30. Now slap a 50% tariff on it. The cost to import balloons to $30, forcing the retail price to $40 to keep profits alive.

That added cost? It doesn’t come out of the exporting country’s pocket—it lands squarely on the consumer. The idea is to nudge companies into sourcing domestically, but when domestic costs match or exceed those imports, the price hike stays.

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Damon Charts a Bold Path Forward for Electric motorcycles

Damon, the innovator behind groundbreaking electric motorcycles, is tackling the future head-on, as shared in a recent letter from CEO Jay Giraud. While challenges have been plentiful, the vision for safer, smarter motorcycling remains steadfast.

I’ve talked to Jay before, and it sounds like Damon has a bold, but doable mission in mind. They have some of the best minds in the business, and this latest press release lays out what the future of the business could look like.

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Check Out 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4 S

The Ducati Streetfighter V4 has always been a fierce contender in the naked bike arena, but for 2025, it takes a leap closer to its fully-faired sibling, the Panigale V4.

Sharing more DNA than ever, the latest Streetfighter is practically a Panigale with the fairings stripped off—just what fans of raw power and precision wanted.

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KTM Pauses MotoGP Program

KTM’s MotoGP program has hit a financial crossroads, much like finding the couch cushions bare during a cash crunch. With a debt load nearing €3 billion, KTM is temporarily pressing pause on MotoGP motorcycle development for 2025.

While KTM’s brass insists the team will field all four bikes next season, doubts linger at MotoGP promoter Dorna’s headquarters.

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Dust Moto Hightail: A Dirt Bike Revolution in Electric Elegance

In the sun-dappled shadows of Bend, Oregon, Dust Moto is shaking up the dirt bike scene with its all-electric Hightail. This nimble machine punches above its weight with 42 horsepower and an earth-twisting 660Nm of torque, all packed into a feather-light sub-100kg frame.

It’s electric, whisper-quiet, and brimming with American ingenuity, offering a riding experience that’s as intuitive as it is exhilarating.

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Yamaha Reveals New Concept in Anime Show Tokyo Override

Tokyo Override, a Netflix-Yamaha collaboration that could’ve easily been a corporate puff piece. Instead, it’s a kinetic dive into a sci-fi Tokyo 100 years hence, where optimization reigns supreme.

Floating discs replace foot traffic, autonomous vehicles glide algorithmically, and society is sharply divided—tagged vs. tagless. Yamaha, naturally, supplies the metal stars: an R1, a VMax, and the show-stealing Y/AI concept, debuting just before its real-world Bangkok Motor Expo bow.

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The 5 Biggest Scooters Worth Buying

Scooters have always had a reputation as the simple runabout, the plucky little commuter buzzing through city streets and slipping into parking spaces no car could dream of. But in recent years, scooters have muscled up. They’re no longer content to be the lightweight champions of convenience. Instead, they’ve evolved into machines that balance power, comfort, and style, proving that they can be serious contenders for longer commutes, touring, and even a bit of adrenaline-fueled fun.

Here, we look at the five biggest scooters worth your attention—machines that bridge the gap between traditional scooters and motorcycles, all while keeping their practicality intact.

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Indian Springfield Elite Will Arrive 2025

The new Indian Springfield is riding into 2025 with a twist. While the standard Springfield and Springfield Dark Horse offer fresh paint options for the year, whispers of a Springfield Elite have surfaced, stirring excitement.

Confirmed through Australian homologation data and likely bound for North America, the Elite would join Indian’s lineup of ultra-premium models known for their dazzling hand-painted finishes and high-end upgrades.

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Mary McGee, AKA Motorcycle Mary, Passes Away (1936-2024)

Mary McGee, a trailblazing figure in motorsports, has passed away at 87, leaving behind an enduring legacy that shattered gender barriers and inspired generations.

McGee was the first person to solo the Baja 500 on a motorcycle in 1972, cementing her status as a legend in the male-dominated world of off-road racing. But her journey began long before that.

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Honda’s Four-Cylinder Renaissance: CBR500R Four Trademark Filed

Honda is revving up its four-cylinder ambitions. Following an earlier trademark filing for the “CBR400R Four,” Honda has now submitted paperwork for a “CBR500R Four.”

This November filing with Japan’s intellectual property office mirrors the earlier move in August, hinting at a new line of small-displacement, high-revving sportbikes.

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