Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 10

Electric Motorcycles are in the news this week.

I write daily motorcycle news at Web Bike World, and at the end of the week, I like to do a roundup of the most important motorcycle news stories here at Wind Burned Eyes.

This week it has all been about electric motorcycles and scooters in part due to the Consumer Electronics Show.

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The Damon Motorcycles CEO Said the Company Could License Technology to Other Manufacturers

Could Damon Motorcycle’s technology show up on a Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Suzuki?

In case you missed it, Damon Motorcycles revealed their HyperSport electric motorcycle at CES. I wrote about the bike over at Web Bike World. The motorcycle is packed with innovative technology that sets it apart from the competition.

I had a chance to talk with the company’s CEO Jay Giraud. In that conversation, he mentioned that Damon Motorcycles has considered working with other companies—like Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha—and allowing those companies to use Damon’s proprietary technology.

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First Manufacturing Defender Jacket

The First Manufacturing Defender Jacket is a tough-looking leather jacket.

If you ride a v-twin motorcycle, classic or vintage bike, or cafe racer or bobber, then I have the jacket for you. It’s the First Manufacturing Defender Jacket.

This jacket is a badass-looking jacket with all the features you want and expect from a good leather jacket. First Manufacturing makes quality stuff, and the Defender is an excellent choice for a wide variety of riders.

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2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Review: An Utterly Uncomfortable Motorcycle When Stock

Harley-Davidson is one of the most controversial brands on earth. The Iron 883 is the company’s entry-level Sportster and a controversial bike in its own right.

Harley has enjoyed decades of American-flag-waving riders and has become a somewhat old-hat brand in many people’s eyes, but is the Iron 883 one of those bikes? Is it a good bike? Will it attract the kinds of riders Harley needs?

These are the questions I wanted to answer for myself.

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BMW R80 Project #4 Cafe Racer by Elemental Custom Cycles

A BMW R80 has never looked so good.

The guys at Elemental Custom Cycles have created what is possibly the most beautiful BMW R80 cafe racer in their build called Project #4.

The motorcycle is sleek, with beautiful colors, and muscular curves. It’s the kind of bike you dream about, and in the images from the company’s website, the bike even looks like a dream.

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Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 3

Cleveland CycleWerks, Damon Motorcycles, and Husqvarna are in the news this week.

Last week I goofed and didn’t get to post the latest news stories, but I’m back on it this week with three of the most interesting news stories in a while.

If you’re not following my news roundups, I take my best motorcycle news stories that I write over at Web Bike World and do a roundup of them here.

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Shoei J-Cruise II Helmet

The Shoei J-Cruise II Helmet is one of the most advanced open-face helmets out there.

If you’re looking for a good open face motorcycle helmet that offers plenty of fantastic features. It’s a top-quality helmet that will keep you safe and comfortable.

This helmet is new and Shoei has made the most of the J-Cruise and updated it. The new J-Cruise II Helmet builds on the product’s good reputation.

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100% Racecraft Goggles – Mirrored Lens

The 100% Racecraft Goggles can’t be beaten.

I recently took a look at five of the best motorcycle goggles for under $100. One that I missed is the 100% Racecraft Goggles with the mirrored lens. These goggles are a fantastic addition to anyone’s list of gear.

If you’re looking for some seriously good goggles at a fair price that is at home in any weather conditions or any time of year, then these are it. Favored by off-road riders, the goggles get the job done in basically any scenario.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Custom by Harris Performance

Harris Performance makes a beautiful Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Custom.

The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is an awesome motorcycle. It’s also a bike that lends itself well to builders of unique customs and cafe racers. This Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a great example of what can be done at the hands of an experienced bike builder.

Harris Performance has the skills, parts, and expertise to make a very impressive motorcycle, and this bike shows that.

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1954 Gilera 150 Sport Cafe Racer by Cafe Cycles

This Gilera 150 Sport Cafe Racer is Awesome.

Feast your eyes on a unique motorcycle that was made even more interesting at the hands of some master craftsmen. It’s a Gilera 150 Sport cafe racer.

The team at Cafe Cycles put together this unique build. It’s about as bare-bones as a cafe racer is going to get.

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