National Bikers Weekend is back for 2023 from 10.30AM to 9.30PM Friday 13 October to Sunday 15 October at D’Marquee @ Downtown East and admission is free! Here’s what we saw during our walk-around.

From the Royal Enfield Scram 411 to CFMoto MT and CL-X bikes, the carpark tentage is a good place to get an idea of what’s to come.

The Italian brand of scooters Lambretta is represented here, as is Austrian-owned British-sounding brand Brixton with their Cromwell and Felsberg bikes.

What’s a National Bikers Weekend without Hondas? Replete with Goldwing taking centre stage, to the oh-so-adorable CT125 Aussie-postie bike and everything in between, there’s definitely a Honda here for every ride and rider.

However, if supersports bikes are your shtick, then Kawasaki has you covered with the Ninja ZX-4R, replete in obligatory mantis green.

Oh, and while you’re there, say hi to our very own homegrown Tambak Overlanders. Chat with them about their upcoming overland trips to Malaysia and Thailand, and pick up some of their merch while you’re there.

There’s also no National Bikers Weekend without Suzuki. Feast your eyes on Gixxers (GSX-R) and ‘busas (Hayabusa) while you’re there.

Or if you prefer something more traditional in your quest to ride a scooter, Vespa is right there for the taking.

And for the love of all things good, if you do pick one up, get a bright and cheerful colour please.

Yamaha-enthusiasts, fret not, for the National Bikers Weekend would be nought without you.

Check out the R3 up front, and other bikes neatly lining the perimeter.

Chinese brand Zontes is also here, with scooters, nakeds and adventure bikes for the taking.

If you enjoyed our recent Softail article, and are keen to consider picking up a Harley-Davidson for yourself, check out their stand where you can also sample other models like the Heritage Classic Anniversary and Fat Bob. Now you know why Bob’s your uncle with a rumble.

Fancy something French that can also tackle tough terrain? Check out these scramblers from Sherco.

Thinking of picking up a Kymco scooter or a TVS bike? They’re here too, along with a stand featuring Shad boxes.

Quantum Mobility is also here with their electric scooter. Have a chat with the friendly folks at the stand if you’re thinking of going electric on your daily two-wheeled commute.

These scooters feature a range of 80km on a full charge and take 2.5 hours to juice up. They also have swappable battery packs, so that could be an immense convenience in the future.

Bikes need accessories, bikers need gear, and both are well represented and stocked at National Bikers Weekend. There are some stonking deals to be had, so take your pick!

A booth tucked away at the back of D’Marquee particularly caught our eyes. This is important not just to bikers but car enthusiasts as well.

Powder coating!

Have a set of rims you’d like to change the colour of? What about the fuel tank of a bike? Or handlebars? Visit these guys and ask about what they can do. A wide colour palette is available to choose from.

So is ceramic coating for hot areas such as exhaust pipes.

National Bikers Weekend runs from from 10.30AM to 9.30PM Friday 13 October to Sunday 15 October 2023 at D’Marquee @ Downtown East and admission is free.

Photo Credits: Alex Tan (@enzoalec92)

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What’s arguably more American than a bunch of loud, boisterous motorcycles? Well, muscle cars of course.

In a new limited-edition series, Harley-Davidson is celebrating muscle car culture and its racing heritage with the introduction of Fast Johnnie, the 2023 addition to the Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection of limited-run bikes. These bikes are decked out with factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments, amongst other upgrades.

Executed in Celestial Blue with white racing stripes, this special Enthusiast Collection paint scheme is offered for three 2023 Harley-Davidson models – the Low Rider ST, the Street Glide ST and the Road Glide ST motorcycles, with production limited to no more than 2,000 of each model globally.

Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection models are curated to celebrate Harley-Davidson riders, inspired by their stories and legacies. The Fast Johnnie paint scheme taps into iconic design themes featured on high-performance muscle cars and pony cars of the 1960s and 1970s.

A contrasting “racing” or “rally” stripe is creased over a bold base colour, with a clever symbolic character or logo incorporated into each motorcycle. A “Harley-Davidson” script replaces one of the thin stripe elements on the tank and front fender.

Depending on the motorcycle model, the striping is applied to the front and rear fenders, the fuel tank top and sides, the front of the fairing and the side covers and saddlebags. A custom Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection logo is also located on the rear fender.

The Fast Johnnie character applied to the left side of the fuel tank also appears on the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory team motorcycles raced in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series. It was inspired by the story of a piglet named Johnnie, who was adopted in 1920 by Harley-Davidson racer and member of the infamous “Wrecking Crew,” Ray Weishaar, subsequently becoming a team mascot.

The piglet was often seen perched on a motorcycle fuel tank for a post-race victory lap, and this reference is usually cited as the source of the “Hog” moniker that to this day is often referenced to anything Harley-Davidson.

“The striping graphic effect is a powerful signal to the generation that came of age during this era, and is still impactful today,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Director.

“The Celestial Blue base colour selected for Fast Johnnie recalls a popular tone from the muscle car era. For the graphic striping, we created a custom white colour formulated to authentically reflect the era, executed in a classic thin-wide-thin pattern on the sides and top of the motorcycle bodywork. The look is a nod to pure Americana.”

If you are a true blue-blooded American or want to be one, check out the collection via this highlighted text here.

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Since 1999, Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) motorcycles have been an aspirational collection of limited-production motorcycles. Owning one was the equivalent of the ultimate in refinement of styling, design, craftsmanship and attention to detail, along with top-of-the-line performance.

Over the decades, Harley-Davidson designers and engineers have thoughtfully evolved these motorcycles and designs, introducing incremental improvements to further enhance the riding experience whilst carefully respecting their heritage and position as icons.

Well, the CVO boys have done it again, and Harley-Davidson is set to announce two new 2023 CVO motorcycles with exclusive and dramatic new visual designs coupled with advanced technology and dynamic performance.

“With the introduction of the all-new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide, we’ve completely reimagined two of Harley-Davidson’s most iconic motorcycles and redefined the boundaries of CVO in the process,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson.

“By rethinking these two models from the ground up, we are ushering in a new era of innovation, design, engineering, and technology, while expanding the definition of Harley-Davidson CVO and taking the Grand American Touring experience to another level. The new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide break the mold and reset the bar for the pinnacle Harley-Davidson riding experience.” 

“These all-new and unquestionably Harley-Davidson designs bring a cohesive and dynamic flow from the front fenders to the saddlebags,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Director, commenting on the design of the new motorcycles.

“Achieving a greater degree of visual change than any generation prior, the design of these CVO Street Glide® and CVO Road Glide® models are revolutionary takes on the historical art of evolution. Like all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, these new models are meant to instil a sense of timeless desire.”

Official details will be announced on June 7, 2023, with the official premiere of the all-new 2023 CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide. For more information, hover over this highlighted text here.

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