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As a motorcycle magazine, Bike Nation is here to ride everything that has two wheels and tell our readers all about it. But what happens when something has three wheels and it’s still called a motorcycle? What if something like the Polaris Slingshot comes by? Well, we had a hard time making sense of this machine. Internationally and locally,...

Harley-Davidson doesn’t come out with a new engine very often, so when they asked if we wanted to borrow their brand new fresh off the boat Ultra Limited, we had a bit of a fist fight in office on who gets to ride it first. It’s not just the Harley fans that get excited; it’s the whole motorcycling world...

Let’s start with a bit of a history lesson here. Indian originally built the Scout from 1920 to 1949 and it went on to rival the Chief as Indian's most important model back in the day. A few years ago, Indian decided to re-image their most famous, innovative and versatile bikes with timeless craftsmanship plus performance, handling and pricing...

CHiPs; One of the most anticipated motorcycle movies of the year; will premier at 08:30 on March 28th at the Roxy Cinemas City Walk in Dubai. An action comedy written, directed by Dax Shepard. The Warner Bros film Stars Dax Shepard and Michael Peña as Officers Jon Baker and Frank “Ponch” Poncherello of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). In collaboration...

Let’s be honest, till 2009, BMW Motorrad was known for its tourers and the legendary R1200GS. The audacity of BMW’s arrival on the superbike scene took the whole motorcycling world by surprise. Today, seven years after the original S1000RR left every other super-sports bike manufacturer reeling, we’ve got our hands on the second generation of this fearsome litre-class monster. Let’s...

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2017: Preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated third consecutive edition of Custom Show Emirates (CSE) 2017, which is set to return from 30 March – 01 April 2017 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, after two thrilling editions that have positioned it as the most exciting automotive event of the region. The...

Words: Hasan Barakat, Photography: Dani Nehme Over forty bikers gathered early today at Duseja Motorcycles UAE to participate in the 6th annual Lighting Run from Dubai to Jebel Yibir and back. With a hot cup of coffee in one hand and a light snack in the other, we mingled with the bikers and admired their beautiful rides which consisted of mainly...

Dubai (7th March 2017) – The Harley-Davidson® dealership in Dubai is competing to become the top custom bike builder across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), in a contest of ultimate customisation using one of the latest models. The dealership’s entry, the ‘Desert Warrior,’ was recently unveiled to the public at an event held at the brand’s flagship store...

  Motorcycles come in different shapes and sizes and each one of us has that one type of motorcycle that we like. No matter which motorcycle you like, there’s no denying the appeal and the charm of an old school bobber. Essentially, it’s nothing more than a tank, two wheels and an engine, the quintessential formula of what makes a...

It’s quite an achievement to be one of those motorcycle brands that come packed with heritage and legacy that matches quality and workmanship. However, Moto Guzzi is one of those rare brands that have a long history to boast about. It is the oldest and most historic motorcycle manufacturer in Italy.  Also, lets not forget that Moto Guzzi is...

Yes, you can buy this, now. That’s the answer to your first question, the question that crosses everyone’s mind when they see one. This is a completely road legal, production motorcycle built in Austria and shipped around the world.   Produced by Johammer, there are in fact two models on sale, the J1.150 and the J1.200. Visually, they are both the...

Harley Davidson® Dubai’s Battle of the Kings 2017 contender was unveiled Saturday at their showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.   Based on a Harley Davidson® 1200 Roadster™, a set budget of €6000 and a 10000 parts to choose from; Harley Davidson® Dubai built SHAMAL; a desert dragster inspired by the unstoppable sandstorm creating north-westerly winds that blow over the Arabian Gulf bearing...

This initiative is organized by Cotopia Social Responsibility. The event will be attended by His Excellency Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor, and the leaders of charity and humanitarian initiatives in the country, all are coming together to promote the Tour for Giving 2017. The initiative focuses on showing the importance of the charitable and humanitarian efforts in the United Arab Emirates, coupled...

  Our life is a total sum of our experiences. Those experiences – be they positive or negative – make us the person we are today. While this is a broad topic, I’ll narrow it down to motorcycling. Most of you reading this must have ridden a motorcycle sometime in your life. Each and every one of us knows the...

Winter is coming, and that means just one thing for all of us who ride here, it’s time to head out on those long weekend rides. Even though we’ve been riding throughout the summer, the rides have been short and very exhausting. Last week we say the temperatures drop in Dubai to a reasonable 35-37 degree Celsius during most of...

Looking to rent a motorcycle in Dubai, there are a few companies that offer motorcycles on rent and depending on your preference, you can either choose a Harley Davidson, a BMW GT motorcycle or dirt bikes like Honda CRF450, Christini 450 or KTM 450s to tear up the desert.Anyone with a valid UAE motorcycle licence can rent a motorcycle...

When it comes to riding in the UAE, it is a general assumption among most motorcyclists that summer is a time to park your motorcycle in the garage or the basement parking lot, sell it or keep it handy for an occasional weekend rides down the favorite beach road. But is it? For most riders, getting used to the Middle...

Winter is a fantastic time to ride off-road in the UAE. Surprisingly, due to one reason or another, I didn't see dirt for almost two months. After our last off-road ride sometime in mid-December, things didn't fall in place for a good 7-8 hour trip to the hills in the western region. A couple of my riding buddies went...

Winter is a busy time for us motorcyclists in the UAE. The mercury drops down quite a bit and it’s a wonderful reprieve from the blistering summer heat. Over the last few years, our small little friendly motorcycle gang has made it a point to travel to Musandam/Khasab, Oman and enjoy the long, twisty costal road that is by...

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