You hear many claims about customs being one-offs, and both in concept or visually that is often true, but Rusty has taken it to a …
Tested: Indian’s new Chief Dark Horse
We’ve waited a while for this: a 116-inch Thunder Stroke motor in a new compact chassis. Was it worth the wait? Full feature in the …
Tripping out!
The UK’s biggest coming-together of ridden classics in the hand of those who love and ride them: what’s not to like? Full feature in the …
Last Chance to see: Indian Vintage
It was pitched as a new bike at the time of writing, but turns out it was an obituary for the revised Chief Vintage Dark …
Uncompromising but practical chopper from Penz
Peter Penzenstadler is frequently recognised as the man who made Softail chopper frames work properly as Penz Custombikes, and a former workmate has always aspired …
The PanAmerica tested!
The most radical new model out of Milwaukee since the V-Rod, and one that takes The Motor Company in a new direction, as the first …
Go North East, Young Man
The first significant show after the country came out of the first lockdown: the weather wasn’t brilliant but it could have snowed and people would …
Harley-Davidson Softail Standard tested!
Softail Standard tested! A name from the past returns … in the old SuperGlide role, and until the new Nightsters arrival it was the entry …
Talking to the Designers
We talk to Ola Stenegard, the talented custom builder who is now Indian’s Head Of Product Design … not his first time with the company, …
The Fat Boy that wasn’t.
When Jake picked up this not-a-FatBoy from a bloke who had been mis-sold it as an original, he paid the right money and made it …
Harley-Davidson Livewire comprehensively tested!!
Yes, the bike we said we’d never test has got more pages and more depth – there is more to cover – than anything before! …
Keeping it real!
The doctor will see you now: Dr Andy’s Fat Boy identifies as a stunning tall and skinny chop. Full feature in the massive 276-page American-V …
Blast from the Past
Panhead Boris drops in on Wheels Through Time – America’s greatest working archive of motorcycling heritage – and pays tribute to its founder Dale Walksler, …
Scout Bobber Twenty tested!
Indian takes the fight to Harley-Davidson in the absence of the Sportster, and isn’t found lacking. Full feature in the massive 276-page American-V 107: in …
The new American-V Shop is open for business!
At last! Easier to use than ever before and as part of our package of improvements to meet these challenging times, we have completely redesigned …
Go to WHSmiths or Buy Direct
Yes, we have got a lot of work to do, catching up with ourselves on the Social Hub – we’ve been a little distracted, getting …
Breaking News: American-V 107 is in production!
It has been a long time coming and we’re not quite there yet, but we have been too quiet for too long! What’s going on? …
American-V 106 is on the digital high street!
Yes, we did hope this would be a paper edition but the world hasn’t woken up enough for that to happen, and everything here is …
A day of respite from deadlines …
… well, nearly. I should be beating my head against a keyboard but I needed to get the Indian Vintage back to their UK base. …
American-V 105 is on the superhighway
Yes, sad to say the current issue of American-V is another digital issue because of the constraints of lockdown. BUT as with the digital issues …
It has landed!
And blown away, frankly … and I thought that I had an idea what to expect! Subs fulfillment received their copies yesterday, so they’ll be …
Normal service is resumed … well, nearly!
Apologies for the radio silence: lots going on hereabouts and who knew what would be involved in putting together the 306pp three-issues-in-one American-V 104? Certainly …
American-V 103 is coming to a cloud near you
Yes, we’re still digital with this second issue, as anticipated, but all good things come to those who wait … and to those impatient people …
Vintage Stripper
Specially for those who can’t live with the leather tassles! On my way to a last-minute Shovelfest, I thought I’d better show the versatility of …
American-V 102 hits the streets tomorrow … virtually!
It’s been a long time coming, but it is here! With a difference, albeit a temporary one. This is the issue that should have …
Socially distant …
Okay, so we’re moving towards media-driven suggestions that lockdown is up for a staged relaxation – never mind what happened a hundred years ago when …
Somebody, somewhere must really hate motorcycles
Endless blue sky spring days, quiet roads and petrol at … how much?!!! Can’t help but wonder how long before it drops below £1/litre. And …
Essential Journeys: April 2020
Who knew that this lockdown would increase the potential to test the functionality of our long term Indian Chief Vintage? This classic-bagged tourer has visited …
Digital Back Issues
It is often said that you have to say the same thing three times for people to hear it, and chasing down the current issue …
101: April May 2020 is here!
ISSUE 101 has hit the streets: all you’ve got to do is find it!! In these strange times, you’re better off looking in grocery …
Going Viral …
The roads were empty-ish as I rode the Indian Chief Vintage back to my home and office from my mum’s conservatory – where I have …
Back Issues Blow-Out!!
To celebrate the 100th issue of American-V, we’re offering all issues up to and including AmV97 for just £2 each plus postage in the UK …
American-V Issue 100 has landed / is landing / will land imminently!!
Part navel-gazing, part celebrating the last fifteen years of American motorcycles, we look back at a hundred editions of American-V and spin it from a …
EVENTS CALENDAR MOVES ON-LINE
Anyone who has ever produced a magazine (hopefully, but it might just be me) will tell you that putting together the calendar is perhaps the …
99: December 2019 / January 2020
NEWS: Harley-Davidson Pan-America and Bronx // Indian Challenger // Indian FTR1200 Rally // Harley-Davidson High Performance Customs REVIEWS: Mustang Touring seat for Sport Glide // Digital …
“On Any Sinday” T-Shirts
Yes, it’s true! The t-shirts we advertise as being worth £20 if you take out a 2 year subscription are now available for sale! For …
“Aint No Substitute For Cubes” T-Shirts
Yes, it’s true! The t-shirts we advertise as being worth £20 if you take out a 2 year subscription are now available for sale! For …
They’re here!
The t-shirts have landed! That’s the weekend written off, but the post office – and some very patient subscribers – will be happy. And once …
Illuminating Stuff
Been bringing my Buell up to date – brought forward by it rolling off the stand and breaking one of the original indicators – and …
98: October / November 2019
NEWS: Indian 2020 // Harley-Davidson 2020 // RIP Peter Fonda REVIEWS: Sena Prism Tube WiFi // Bridgestone Battlax Tyres REVISITED: Harley Switchback Jacket // Shorai Lithium Batteries …
American-V 98 is here, and brings with it some important news
Do you ever get a sense of foreboding when someone – usually an employer, in my experience – starts reminiscing about the good old days. …
97: August / September 2019
NEWS: Noise Cameras // Lego FLFB Fat Boy // IMRG to celebrate 100 year of the Scout // The End cancer appeal // S&S FTR …
Proven performance on the quiet
Boz has taken a good long look at S&S’ new 50-State compliant Superstreet for Milwaukee Eight Softails and is very impressed by what he has …
AT LAST! The new 2 year Subscriptions T-Shirts!
Yes, it has been a long time coming, but we’re on the home straight. All that we need to know now is how many of …
96: June/July 2019
NEWS: Battle of the Kings UK Finalists // Indian Finance // American-V Independence Day // Black Deer Festival // Livewire Pre-Orders // World of Stupid …
eBay shop back up to date
For those people who are more comfortable with eBay’s shop than our own, we’ve put the current issue – and the last two – onto …
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