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RIDE-CT.com/Ride-NewEngland.com is an online platform dedicated to the passion of motorcycling in Connecticut and throughout New England. This site serves as a companion to the RIDE-CT column featured in The Republican-American newspaper.

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Did Low Sales Or Bad Look Prompt Price Drop For Nightster?

1 month ago | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

MILWAUKEE – In a move that certainly raises questions about motivation, Harley-Davidson on Friday reduced the price of its entry-level Nightster model, bragging the “model is now available for under $10,000.”Not much under $10,000, though. Actually, just a measly $1 less. The base Billiard Gray version of the Nightster now has an MSRP of $9,999, which is significantly less than the $13,499 price tag model had when it was introduced in 2022.
BSA Appears On Verge Of Starting U.S. Sales, No Official Word Yet

1 month ago | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

There hasn’t been an announcement, but RIDE-CT can report that the revived BSA motorcycle brand appears to be very close to selling models in the U.S. with one dealer saying Wednesday morning that sales may commence within two months. This news follows a speculative RIDE-CT story back in late November that said BSA’s North American website had posted a “Coming Soon” notice while listing 18 dealers spread across 11 states.
What’s The State Of The Motorcycle Industry? Rosy For Some, Not So For Others. - Ride CT & Ride New England

1 month ago | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

How a motorcyclist views the current state of the motorcycle industry may depend upon the brand of bike a person owns and/or on their loyalty to a specific brand. If a rider’s brand is doing well, that person might think all is rosy. If the opposite is true, concern might be intruding, unless that person is victimized by blind allegiance and is in denial. It’s akin to today’s political situation. Does a Honda owner ever wonder or even consider how Japan-based Honda is doing as a company?
Max BMW Closes In South Windsor, CT After 11 Years

Jan 24, 2025 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

NEW MILFORD, CT – Max BMW has closed one of its two stores in Connecticut, shuttering its South Windsor location while retaining its flagship operation in New Milford.
Is Revived BSA Brand’s U.S. Debut Imminent? - Ride CT & Ride New England

Nov 26, 2024 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

HARWINTON, CT – Is BSA’s return to the U.S. finally about to happen? Or has it already occurred behind a curtain of secrecy and no one’s spilled the beans? It appears that a return is quietly moving forward and just hasn’t been publicly revealed, but will an official announcement be forthcoming soon? It was nearly 18 months ago that RIDE-CT wondered in a story “Will BSA Finally Come To The United States?” Since then, there’s been silence from brand owner Mahindra and few clues. Until now.
Owner Still Pleased With Electric LiveWire After Five Years

Nov 4, 2024 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

HARWINTON, CT – It still looks showroom new, and its odometer only shows about 1,600 miles after almost five years of ownership. “It’s definitely a fun bike to ride. There’s no doubt at all,” said John Birden recently of his 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. RIDE-CT was at Yankee-Harley-Davidson in Bristol on Nov. 23, 2019 when he picked up the model and joined him on the ride home to Harwinton.
Motorcycle-riding Macaw Always Draws Attention

Sep 3, 2024 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

TORRINGTON, CT – When avid motorcyclist Thea Everest of Torrington indulges in what’s commonly referred to as “wind therapy” by many riders, she often takes along a passenger who can literally spread his wings in the breeze as they roll down the byways. Rather than occupy the normal pillion position behind the operator, though, Kaiba sits on one of her shoulders; strapped into a harness and tethered to her belt. Kaiba is a blue and gold, motorcycle-riding macaw who is half of Everest’s age.
Can-Am Now Taking Pre-Orders For Electric Motorcycles

Aug 23, 2024 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

VALCOURT, Quebec – Can-Am moved closer to selling electric motorcycles this week by announcing that select dealers in Canada, the United States and 11 other countries are now taking pre-orders for its Pulse and Origin models. Production is expected to start in the fourth quarter of this year with global deliveries beginning in early 2025. According to Can-Am’s website, the sole Can-Am dealer in Connecticut offering the electric models initially will be Scranton Powersports in Vernon.
Indian Motorcycle Adds Third Dealer In CT

Aug 3, 2024 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

VERNON, CT – Connecticut now has a third Indian dealer with the addition of Indian Motorcycle of Hartford. It’s located a dozen miles northeast of the capitol city in Vernon. The franchise was granted to the owner of Scranton Powersports in mid-June, but new models didn’t begin arriving until two weeks ago.
BMW Collector In Sharon Turns K75 Into Stunning Café Model

Jul 30, 2024 | ride-ct.com | Bud Wilkinson

SHARON, CT – It’s not a stretch to suggest that Scott Rabeler became a BMW motorcycle enthusiast and collector by happenstance. Had dealers selling other brands been better stocked or shown more interest when he walked in their door, he likely wouldn’t have ended up with a basement workshop and a barn in Sharon filled with eight BMW models, both recent and vintage.