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Incredible Eddie Lawson Turbo KZ1000R Drag Bike Revived

This stunning, one of a kind, turbo charged Eddie Lawson Kawasaki KZ1000R drag bike is a true marvel and has an even better story. Come with us to IHRA’s Keystone Raceway where we see multiple fast motorcycles including a Harley…

The Best of Motorcycle Drag Racing 2020

Sit back, relax and enjoy the absolute best of motorcycle drag racing from various locations around the world featuring Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycles, Supercharged Nitro Harleys, the world’s quickest and fastest street bikes, turbo Hayabusa street tire drag racing, a…

World’s Fastest Harley Bagger Run

In this video we watch the quickest Harley Davidson Bagger run as Assim Chaudhry of team GMS stuns the Vtwin drag racing world with an unbelievable 8.17 at Silver Dollar Motorsports Park in Georgia. In this video we watch the…

Frankie Stotz’s Pro Street Honda Secret Weapon

If you love motorcycles and NHRA drag bike racing you will no doubt be jealous of the amazing home machinist and motorcycle racer Kurt Sikora has near Chicago, I’ll. From his amazing motorcycle man cave that shows off legends Larry…

World’s Quickest Street Tire Harley Davidson

For any fast Harley street racing fan, this video is a must see as Gregg Dahl of GMS lowers the world record yet again on the world’s quickest and fastest no-bar, street tire Harley Davidson motorcycle. Watch as this team…

Schnitz Racing Tour

Join us in Decatur, Indiana as we go inside one of the most successful online stores in the motorcycle industry, the “Amazon.com” of drag bike racing and motorcycle racing, Schnitz Racing. In this video we hear from owner Dave Schnitz…

Strider Bike Drag Race

It’s ready…set…stride at the world’s first and only Strider bike drag race event at Keystone Raceway Park in New Alexandria, Pa. In this strider bike race video children of ages learn to ride, race and learn some important motorcycle drag…

How Horsepower Inc. Drastically Increases V-Twin Horsepower

If you are a v-twin rider or racer looking for more horsepower and big upgrades, you have to check out the performance products from Horsepower Inc. Mary Jo Light gives us a tour of the v-twin injection products and new…

Electric Motorcycle Drag Racing Growing and Advancing

In this video we dive deep into electric drag racing and see the new overall elapsed time electric drag racing world record set by Denmark’s Hans-Henrick Thomsen and his electric drag bike “Silver Lightning” at Santa Pod Raceway In Wellingborough,…

Ryan Schnitz Racing Tour

Join us for a look at Ryan Schnitz racing, one of the most respected race, dyno and wiring shops in all of motorcycle drag racing. In this video we talk about Ryan Schnitz’s amazing motorcycle drag racing career from Prostar…

AMA Hall of Fame Director Gets Taste of Electric Harley Drag Racing

Steve Austin, Director of Operations for the AMA Hall of Fame Museum, sent long the following about his unforgettable motorcycle drag racing experience involving the new electric Harley-Davidson Live Wire.      Austin writes – After two cancelled bike nights…

Camping World Named New NHRA Series Sponsor

Camping World, the nation’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs), RV accessories, and RV-related services, has partnered with the world’s largest motorsports sanctioning body to become the sponsor of NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA…

2021 Kibblewhite Catalog Released

Kibblewhite Precision Machining, Inc. has just released their completely redesigned 2021 Valvetrain Catalog. This 350-page jam packed beauty has lots of new products, including the kitted item which includes value added savings. KPMI® offers the complete line of performance and…

Hans-Henrik Thomsen Takes Out Larry McBride’s Electric ET Record With Amazing 6.86

Electric vehicles are here to stay and they are invading drag racing in a big way. Nearly a decade after Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride established the ET record at 6.94 on a Lawless Industries / Orange County…

NHRA Signs Multi-Year Deal With Fox Sports

The National Hot Rod Association and FOX Sports have announced a multi-year extension of their agreement to telecast all NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series competitions across FOX, FS1 and FS2 well into this decade. Terms of the agreement were…

2020 PRI Show Canceled

More bad pandemic year news, the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has announced that the 2020 PRI Trade Show will not be taking place as scheduled in December.   The announcement comes after months of working closely with the Visit Indy…

Stock Wheelbase Super Stock Brand Rivalries Heating Up

It’s another chapter in the heated Kawasaki vs. Suzuki motorcycle drag racing rivalry as we take you to Crossville Dragway for round No. 4 of the Southeastern Drag Bike Association to watch a pair of Kawasaki ZX-14r vs. GSXR 1000…

How a Chopper Stunned a Field of Fast Metric Bikes

Join us at Keystone Raceway Park for the richest motorcycle drag race in the track’s history as dozens of stretched, nitrous Hayabusa, GSXR 1000, ZX-14r, and even ONE Harley Chopper showed up to race for the big money. We pick…

World’s Fastest Baggers Settle Rivalry at Hogs Gone Wild

It’s a historic bagger drag race to remember as a Harley Davidson rivalry takes center stage at the Hogs Gone Wild motorcycle drag racing at Keystone Raceway Park near Pittsburgh, Pa. We will see four of the fastest street tire…

From NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle to SCCA Sports Car Racing

Join us for this in-depth race day feature as we follow longtime time drag bike racer, dirt bike racer, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion team owner with Geno Scali, Larry “Spiderman” McBride Top Fuel Motorcycle sponsor and more, “7.0”…

Meet a Drag Bike Racing Rising Star Maegan Bowers

Meet Maegan Bowers (Petway), NHDRO’s first African American female nitrous 4.60 motorcycle drag racing finalist who is about to make her debut in the daunting world or Pro Mod drag racing. Maegan shows us her amazing nitrous Suzuki GS Trac…

Why Ladies Love Motorcycle Drag Racing

Join us for this video as we pay tribute to some of the hard-working, supportive females in the sport of fast motorcycle drag racing. We ask these women what they love about drag bikes and motorcycle racing and see them…

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum VIP Behind The Scenes Tour

Motorcycle racing fans, sit back, relax and enjoy our in-depth tour of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame museum where we will see amazing motorcycle racing history from drag racing, flat track, motocross, Supercross, stunting and more. We look at…

How This Ninja 300 Small Bore Drag Bike Keeps Him Going

Enjoy a complete review of one of the most unique and affordable drag bikes we have ever seen, a 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 with a wheelie bar, delay box, air shifter and more. In this video we ask the owner…

The Amazing Turbo Hayabusa of Craig Brown and Why He Built It

Meet the very ambitious and unafraid Craig Brown and hear why and how he built a 700 HP turbo Suzuki Hayabusa Drag Bike with no prior motorcycle experience. Brown is a quick learner and is one of the top motorcycle…

Behind the Scenes Tour of Kibblewhite Precision Machining

Join us for this exclusive, behind the scenes VIP tour of motorcycle and Motorsports machine shop and parts manufacturer, Kibblewhite Precision Machining from beautiful Pacifica, Ca. In this video we catch up with CEO Will Kibblewhite who shows us all…

Why Legend Nigel Patrick Came Out of Retirement to Race a Turbo Hayabusa

The race to the first turbo motorcycle five second run is on, turbo Suzuki Hayabusa drag bikes are popping up all over the world and in this video we find out why motorcycle drag racing legend Nigel Patrick of Patrick…

Brock’s Performance Motorcycle Exhaust Systems Dominating Super Stock

Brock’s Performance dominated the season-opening XDA Platinum Fleet Repair Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway in the new Super Stock class. The turnout was phenomenal in the ‘New for 2020’ Super Stock rider’s class, with twenty-five riders showing up to…

Hans-Henrik Thomsen Racing to Beat Larry McBride’s 6.94 Electric World Record

The amazing electric drag bike of Hans-Henrik Thomsen, one half of True Cousins from Denmark, is getting closer to Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s electric drag racing elapsed-time record of 6.94 from 2012. The True Cousins team just made a big improvement…

Rest in Peace Stuart Bradbury, British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Founder

It is with profound sadness that the Directors of the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame must announce the death of our Founder and Honorary Chairman, Stuart D. Bradbury, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Wellingborough, Stuart was able…

The End of an Era – Rockingham Dragway Sold

Al Gennarelli and Dan VanHorn, two successful businessmen united by their passion for fast cars, have taken the first step toward becoming the new owners of Rockingham Dragway, the iconic Carolina facility that, upon its construction in 1968, was one…

“Pops” of Afterhours Racing Shows us His Garage

Come see the motorcycles we found in the garage of “Pops” from Afterhours Racing on the West Coast, as he explains to us why he moved away from a Suzuki Hayabusa and bought a new Harley drag bike project. We…

Why the Kawasaki ZRX is the Best Used Bike You Can Buy Under $3,500

Enjoy this in-depth review into what makes the legendary Kawasaki ZRX the best used bike you can buy for under $3,500. In this video we meet several ZRX owners and get their reactions, explain why this motorcycle is so memorable,…

One Epic Old School Kaw Ride – 1977 KZ Meets 1987 Ninja for Scenic Journey

Motorcycle adventure seekers come along with us on the most amazing and scenic ride we have ever been on as two old buddies, one twice the age of the other, jump on classic Kawasaki motorcycles, a showroom stock 1987 Ninja…

Hayabusa or GSXR 1000? Top Riders Select The Better All-Around Motorcycle for Drag Racing

Enjoy our full review of the GSXR 1000 vs. the Hayabusa as we go drag racing and top racers explain why they bought their motorcycle. We will get into the price, horsepower and weight of the GSXR 1000 and the…

Godspeed Caroline Fellman of Fast Lane Biker Magazine

Cycledrag would like to send thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Caroline Fellman, who passed away June 26 after a long and difficult battle with bone cancer. Along with her partner Walt Kuczeriawenko, Fellman was the driving…

Racing Industry Lifts Web Camshafts Family With Amazing GoFundMe Response Following Tragedy

On Sunday June 7th tragedy struck on US Hwy 395 as Melissa Martinez of Web Camshafts and her longtime boyfriend Matt Hagerman were killed in a head on automobile collision while traveling to the desert area for what was suppose…

Motorcycle Industry Mourns Loss Of Melissa Martinez of Web Camshafts

The motorcycle industry is mourning the loss of Melissa Martinez and her boyfriend Matt who passed away in a car accident near Las Vegas, Nev. Sunday June 7th. Melissa worked alongside Laurie Dunlap and team at Web Camshafts for years…

Kawasaki KZ 1000 Hot Rod Resto Comes to Life

My story of my classic and iconic vintage Japanese motorcycle, a 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 began when I discovered it as the CHEAPEST KZ I could find on EBay, for the final price of $1,100 back in 2001. The ad said…

HTP Super Stock Explained – New Challenging Class

Enjoy a look at the debut race for motorcycle drag racing’s newest, and perhaps most challenging, category – HTP Performance Super Stock featuring a pair of ultra quick 2020 GSXR 1000 motorcycles, a Suzuki HAYABUSA and even a Victory Bagger.…

What’s New On Mummert’s Pro Street Nitrous Suzuki GS

Join us in the garage of Brad Mummert in York, Pa. for a close look at the world’s quickest and fastest nitrous street bike, the amazing “old school” Suzuki GS. Brad let’s us know what is new on this amazing…

Buried Kawasaki Z1 KZ Treasure You Can Own! Wow!

You never know where you will find buried motorcycle treasure. Join us in the garage of 77-year old Jimmy Hammers who is looking to close out his amazing collection of Kawasaki Z1 and KZ 900 motorcycles. We show you all…

A Look Back At The First Drag Bike Race After Corona Shutdown – SDBA Debut!

Come with us as we take you to the first motorcycle drag race after the shutdown, to see Baggers, HAYABUSAs, ZX-14s, GSXR 1000s and more at the debut race for Brian Dale and Sonny Vick’s Southeastern Drag Bike Association (SDBA)…

A Dream Realized – Steve Huff Breaks 200 MPH in Electric Dragster

Huff Motorsports electric drag racing division e-Spec Racecars broke the 200mph barrier in the ¼ mile during a testing session at the Tucson Dragstrip making it the World’s First and ONLY electric car to go over 200mph in the 1/4mile.…

APE Race Parts Shop Tour With APE Jay

Join us for this tour of one of the fastest and most respected shops in all of motorcycle drag racing, APE Raceparts with APE Jay Eshbach, who talks about the many services and components his company has that push turbo…

Motorcycle Dyno Tuning Explained

Welcome to motorcycle dyno tuning explained as we couldn’t pass up the generous offer motorcycle drag racer Jack Robinson made for us to bring the Cycledrag Suzuki HAYABUSA up to his Fresno, Ca. shop for some motorcycle dyno pulls, testing…

Jaska Salakari Says His V-Twin Can Run 5.30s

Meet Finnish motorcycle racer Jaska Salakari and his world record holding, five-second V-twin Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle. In this video we hear all about how Jaska was able to make history with an amazing career best of 5.83, how his…

Bill Bader Breaks The Internet, Norwalk is Opening, Not Waiting for Permission

Bill Bader of Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio went viral when he announced that his business was “starving” and that his famous drag racing facility will open and not wait for permission amid the shutdown. Quoting “don’t wait for…

Jr. Drag Bike Racing – Too Dangerous or a Safe Way to Grow the Sport?

Jr. Drag Bike racing has been long debated between advocates, sanctioning bodies and insurance companies in the Unites States for years with NHRA and IHRA tracks unable to host these types of races. In this video we give you an…

Marcus McBain of M2 Shocks Explains Importance of Suspension in Motorcycle Drag Racing

A proper suspension setup is not always the first thing motorcycle drag racers have strived for in the past. That is much different today as Marcus McBain of M2 Shocks and RPS Manufacturing discusses what incredible gains turbo HAYABUSA and…

The Top Five Cycledrag YouTube Channel Videos

Settle in and enjoy Cycledrag’s Top 5 Motorcycle drag racing videos of all time featuring world record Top Fuel Nitro Drag Bikes, Turbo HAYABUSA top speed street tire drag racing machines, the incredible Kawasaki H2 Supercharged bike, a supercharged Nitro…

The Race To The First Nitro Harley Five, Gunslinger Career Best

Enjoy this Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle Harley and Import thrill ride as a pair of Supercharged Nitro Harleys go for the first Harley Davidson (push rod, 45 degree) five second pass. Watch as Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry…

CP-Carrillo Introduces High Performance Engine Bearing Line for Powersports, KING Bearings

CP-Carrillo is proud to announce the release KING Bearings for powersport applications. PRODUCT DETAILS Following in-depth research on performance powersport needs, CP-Carrillo is proud to introduce King Bearings first high performance powersports engine bearing line. King powersports line of bearings…

Debating EFI vs. Carburetors for Motorcycle Drag Racing

Most of the motorcycle world has embraced EFI but for the motorcycle drag racing application the Carburetors vs. Electronic Fuel Injection debate is an interesting and controversial one for turbo, nitrous and naturally aspirated drag bikes. We ask three drag…

Destructive Problem Facing Top Fuel Motorcycle Racers and How They Aim to Fix It

In Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle world record drag racing teams are bound to hurt parts and damage engines in pursuit of top speed and low elapsed time in the world of high performance drag racing. In this video 20-time champion…

Get To Know Spevco / Samson Nitro Harley Champion Tii Tharpe

Enjoy this up close look at the hottest Nitro Harley drag bike racer in the class, two time, defending NHRA Top Fuel Harley champion Tii Tharpe of Team Samson and Spevco. In this video we will see Tharpe in action…

CP-Carrillo Factory Tour With Larry “Spiderman” McBride

Join us in Irvine, Ca. for a behind the scenes shop tour of CP-Carrillo, to manufacturer of pistons and connecting rods. Along with Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Web Camshaft’s Laurie Dunlap we look at…

Five Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

This motorcycle safety tip video is all about learning from one another and keeping one another safe on a street bike out on the dangerous highway. In this video we offer our top five tips for staying safe on a…

Cycledrag Quickest Motorcycle Shootout Added to Norwalk Night Under Fire Aug 8

As promised here is the BIG Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle drag racing NEWS Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Cycledrag have been teasing. This is a HUGE opportunity to showcase the best in nitro motorcycle drag racing in front of 40,000 fans!…

How Tyler Cammock’s Consistency Led to Second XDA Vance & Hines 4.60 Championship

In 2019 the XDA Vance & Hines 4.60 Index class continued to prove that the competition is some of the most fierce in the sport of motorcycle drag racing. The level of competition in this class makes for an extremely…

McBride and Hindman Score Championship Titles For Trim-Tex Motorsports to End Decade, Bilicki Impressive

The motorsports division of the world’s leading vinyl drywall accessory manufacturer, Trim-Tex has etched its indelible mark in the history books of the racing world over the past two decades. That trend continued in 2019 as Top Fuel Motorcycle racer…

How To Make Used Pistons Better Than New With Affordable US Chrome Coaitng

Join us at the US Chrome and Line 2 Line booths at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show as we show you how to make your used pistons better than new with this special coating, that only cost $38 per…

Drag Illustrated Unveils Fifth Annual 30 Under 30 List at PRI Show, Drag Bike Racers Make List

The highly anticipated 2019 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list was revealed during its annual press conference on Friday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. The 2019 DI 30 Under 30 list and its members are the…

PRI Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Coverage

Come with us on a trip around the gigantic Performance Racing Industry Trade Show (aka PRI Show) 2019 as we bring you the best parts, people and stories in the world of motorcycle drag racing. From Pro Stock Motorcycles, Top…

Behind The Scenes With Top Helmet Painter Tagger Designs

If you have ever dreamed of a high quality custom painted helmet, come with us behind the scenes at the shop of Tag Gasparian at Tagger Designs to see why the biggest names in motorsports trust Tag with his one…

Former Nitro Harley Racer Steve Huff Sets Out on Quest for 200 mph in Electric Dragster

In 2017 Steve Huff and Larry Carrell took Steve’s concept e-Spec Racecars to the next level in a decision to make it electric and attempt to be the first ever 200mph electric dragster.  After 6 months of design and build,…

PDRA 2020 Schedule

The 2020 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) schedule will feature new stops at Summit Motorsports Park and Maple Grove Raceway, in addition to four returning venues, race officials announced Friday morning. The schedule was revealed to drivers and teams during…

British Drag Racing Hall of Fame to hold Bench Racing session with US legends

The British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Gala, to be held on 23rd November at the Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey, will again be preceded by the popular Bench Racing session, starting at 12:30pm lasting for two hours, and sponsored by…

AHDRA Unlimited Bagger Class for 2020 Takes Shape With A1 Backing

Veteran Harley Davidson racer Michael Beland, owner of A1 Cycles.net, of Maiden, North Carolina, is proud to announce he will be sponsoring the new AHDRA class of Unlimited Bagger.  “Imagine all-out Harley drag racing baggers, no wheelie bars, this is…

XDA Motorcycle Drag Racing 2020 Schedule

Check out the 2020 XDA Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule. The six-race series features four races at Maryland International Raceway and two at Virginia Motorsports Park. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com…

Top Fuel Harley Returns to NHRA in 2020, Four-Wide Race Added

NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 2020 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which will compete at 10 of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The Mickey Thompson Tires…

Samson Backed Tii Tharpe Wins Second Consecutive Nitro Harley Championship

It was déja vu all over again for NHRA Top Fuel Harley (TFH) champion Tii Tharpe, as he was once again racing down to the wire with last year’s championship rival Doug Vancil at the U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…

Check Out the 2020 Harley Davidsons

Motorcycle fans enjoy this comprehensive in depth look at the 2020 Harley Davidson model lineup including the Road King Special, Breakout 114, Sport Glide, Iron 1200, Softail Slim, Low Rider FXLRS, Fat Boy, Road Glide Special, Street Bob, FXDR 114,…

FuelTech Visits Australia’s Quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer Chris Matheson

Multi-time Australian Top (Fuel) Bike champion and record holder, 6.03, Chris Matheson and his “Nitro Voodoo” team are always looking to innovate and improve. Matheson has developed his own ground-breaking engine program.   Recently Anderson Dick, CEO of FuelTech and…

Popular Cycledrag Crew Shirts Available For A Limited Time

Motorcycle riding and racing shirts are in high demand and we at Cycledrag are humbled that so many have mentioned in the video comments that they want a shirt or some have even expressed a desire to put their entire…

“Quarter Milestones: A History of Motorcycle Drag Racing” Available Now

In October of 2011, John Stein published a book called “Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History”. The book has been extremely well received, selling more than 4,300 copies in 12 countries and having been reviewed by the “New York Times”, “Jay…

Promoter Says Record Turn Out for 2019 Gettysburg Bike Week Rally

Gettysburg Bike Week kicked off Thursday, July 11, 2019, for its 18th anniversary rally at the Allstar Events Family Fun Complex in Gettysburg, PA. With four days of the best bands, events and entertainment. Rally goers turned out in droves to great…

Trent Hindman Nailing IMSA Championship Bid For Trim-Tex Drywall Products

When Trim-Tex CEO Joe Koenig met Trent Hindman he knew right away the gifted and talented young man was destined to go far in motorsports. This season is confirming Koenig’s intuition as a pair of recent podium finishes have Hindman…

Top Fuel Motorcycle and Nitro Harley Race Shop Tour by Chris Matheson

High horsepower, nitro motorcycle fans enjoy this video as we take you inside a motorsports paradise, the race shop of IHRA Thunder 400 six-time Top Bike champion Chris Matheson’s amazing race shop in Brisbane, Australia. Matheson shows us his vintage…

Drag Racing Pioneer Ted Jones Honored at Home Track Bristol Dragway

Legendary drag racing executive, visionary and pioneer Ted Jones was introduced as a 2019 Legend of Thunder Valley honoree at the NHRA National Event at Bristol Dragway. Jones served as manager of Bristol Dragway and was the president of the…

Team Trim-Tex Athlete Trent Hindman Off to Hot Start in IMSA Championship Chase

This season has the potential to be a milestone year for Trim-Tex Drywall Products racing. Top Fuel Motorcycle veteran Larry “Spiderman” McBride has an opportunity to carry the respected Chicago-area-based vinyl drywall accessory manufacturer to an unprecedented 20th career nitro…

ManCup World Finals to Air on National TV and Worldwide Video App

The biggest motorcycle drag race of the year, the ManCup World Finals held at South Georgia Motorsports Park outside Valdosta Ga., Nov 21 -24, is about to get even bigger. For the first time since the series’ inception in 2010,…

Orient Express Drag Bike Legends Jon Baugh and Bill Robinson Reminisce at Man Cup

Enjoy this trip down memory lane with two motorcycle drag racing legends, Jon Baugh and Bill Robinson of Robinson Industries. Both legends were with the famous and respected Orient Express RacingTeam. Baugh talks about how the sport has changed and takes us back to…

Crankshaft Filets Eric McKinney’s Pro Mod Drag Bike Motor

Here is one you have to see to believe. Motorcycle drag racing can be very tough on parts, especially when you have more than 500 horsepower and burn about a pound and a half of nitrous oxide on each run.…

Timblin Chassis Shop Tour

Join us on the backroads of Baxley, Ga. as we get a tour of Walt Timblin’s state-of-the-art, highly accomplished and respected Timblin Chassis shop. Timblin continues to build some of the world’s quickest turbo and nitrous drag bikes. From his…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Begins Emotional Quest for Championship No. 20

A storied racing career that began back in the mid-seventies is about to embark on a new chapter. When the layers are peeled back, the four decades of Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing is about much more than thousands of…

U.S. Households with a Motorcycle Climbs to Record 8 Percent in 2018

If you’ve noticed more motorcycles tucked inside garages across the country, or parked out front, you’re not imagining things. Eight percent of U.S. households had at least one bike in 2018, the most ever recorded in decades of polling by…

Six Electric Motorcycles You Can Buy This Year

2019 will be a breakthrough year for electric motorcycles—here are some two-wheel offerings from six companies for commuting, work, and play. Electric vehicles (EVs) are grabbing headlines as offerings from Tesla, BMW, Nissan, and Chevrolet, are being joined in 2019…

Tii Tharpe’s Quest to Win Back-to-Back Nitro Harley Championships on New Bike for Spevco

How can one top a magical, dream season? New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been asked that question quite a few times in his career. Somehow the legendary signal caller has been able to continually one-up himself.  The 2018…

NJK Leathers New Suit for Standout Dragbike Racer Derek Cesari – Take Advantage of Discounts

Kelcey Gordon’s NJK Leathers in San Clemente, Calif. has long been one of the most popular and respected manufacturers in flat track, downhill skate boarding, road racing and more. As of late NJK has been putting out some amazing drag…

HaulBikes Ships $700,000 Motorcycle!

Have you ever had to transport a valuable motorcycle? It can be quite nerve-wracking. For many, even taking their prized two-wheeled possession on a long trip to the drag strip can cause some anxiety. The motorcycle and any contents surrounding…

McIntosh Grayson Motorsports Off-Season Blowout Sale

Cycledrag.com is always on the lookout for ways to save dragbike racers money. Cincinnati, Ohio-based performance company, McIntosh Grayson Motorsports is gearing up for a big 2019 and is offering some big off-season discounts as a thank you to the…

Down to $140,000 Dave Vantine Gives You A Tour of the Quickest Motorcycle You Can Own!

Update – Dave Vantine’s  5.77,”Yellow Bullet” Top Fuel Motorcycle has been reduced in price once again! It is almost unconscionable that one of the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycles can be had for this steal.  Please spread the word.  Vantine…

Discounts Offered to Cycledrag.com Followers on Amazing Helmet Painting

Cycledrag.com is pleased to share we  have cut an amazing deal for loyal followers as a thank you. The legendary Tagger Designs is offering Cycledrag.com followers discounts on first-rate custom helmet painting for a limited time. Take advantage of it…

Should Terry Schweigert’s 6.19 Catapult Turbo Bikes Into Top Fuel? Experts Debate

Turbo racers are hoping winds of change blow into the Top Fuel Motorcycle class. Many were watching closely as a fresh, new, innovative, modern turbo Funny Bike made its quarter mile debut at the Man Cup Finals, Nov. 16-18 from…

HaulBikes Motorcycle Shipping Review

Cycledrag.com is always striving to connect readers and followers with the best products and services.  Recently we put the door-to-door, first-class motorcycle shipping service HaulBikes to the test and could not have been more pleased with result. If you need…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer Sam Wills Shop Tour

Join us for this tour of legendary racer Sam Wills’ shop in Oklahoma City, OK. Along with being one of the quickest men to ever race a dragbike, Wills has a long and storied history of building outstanding chassis for…

Tombo Racing Engines and Baggers Shop Tour with Tommy Bolton

Enjoy this tour of Tombo Racing Engines and Baggers from Oklahoma City, Ok. We catch up with legendary racer and builder Tommy Bolton. We do some bench racing and take a close look at a lot of cool bikes. Check…

Harley-Davidson York Open House, 2019 Model Lineup

Enjoy some videos and photos from the Harley-Davidson open house at the factory in York, Pa. We take a look at all the 2019 models, see some cool burnouts and get an up-close look at the first Harley ever assembled…

A Close Look at The World’s Quickest Suzuki GS Street Bike

Enjoy a close look at a marvel of engineering, the world’s quickest Suzuki GS street bike, owned by Brad Mummert and ridden by Richard Gadson. With the help of Web-Camshafts, Grothus Dragbikes, M2 Shocks, Brock’s Performance, Lectron Fuel Systems and…