Press — motorcycle history
Paul Sample: A Final Salute to the Creator of Ogri
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For generations of British riders, that motorcycle belonged to Ogri — the leather-clad, slightly unhinged, fiercely loyal, mechanically inventive biker who thundered across magazine pages with exhaust smoke, sarcasm and just enough truth to make you laugh out loud at your own riding habits.
Before the Superbikes: Ducati’s 1926–1946 Origin Story Explained
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If you ever want a reminder that history is rarely tidy, Ducati’s origin story is the perfect exhibit. The brand most riders associate with race paddocks, Italian design drama, and the kind of throttle response that makes you grin inside your helmet, didn’t start with motorcycles at all.
Does Indian Motorcycle’s Independence Give It an Edge Over Harley-Davidson?
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Indian Motorcycle’s return to full independence in 2026 is being framed as a moment of freedom, focus, and renewed intent. That language is deliberate — and it invites an uncomfortable but fascinating question for the wider industry.
Indian Motorcycle Begins New Independent Era as Carolwood LP Takes Control in 125th Anniversary Year
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February 2, 2026 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, announced today that Carolwood LP has officially closed its agreement with Polaris to acquire the historic American motorcycle business.
MotoGP’s 2027 Rule Shake-Up Explained: Why Rossi’s VR46 Could Be Perfectly Placed to Pounce
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If you’ve been watching modern MotoGP and thinking, “These bikes are starting to look like fighter jets that accidentally found a pair of handlebars,” you’re not alone.