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Otago Daily Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Bikes line up for Originals Ashburton motorcycle show
Willie Little and his one-of-a-kind 1996 Harley Davidson sporty chopper. PHOTO: TONI WILLIAMS Willie Little took a 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster and blinged it up with chrome. It has a six inch oversized springer front end, been lowered an inch at the back and a customised sissy bar. It is one of the toys, he said. Little, an engineer, did the work himself during Covid lockdown. He bought the 1200cc sportster in 2019 for $5000 and imported parts from the United States. Then Covid hit, giving him time to work on his machine. About 40 motorbikes were on show at the recent Originals Ashburton motorcycle show and shine in the Ashburton RSA. Photo: Supplied He stripped it all back and replaced the front, lowered it at the rear and handcrafted his own sissy bar. Replaced the belt with a chain, put in a new exhaust, custom chromes and paint work. Then he added a small 1950s-style peanut tank which holds about 3.5 litres of fuel. "Enough to get you to the pub and back," he said. The motorbike was on show at the recent Originals Ashburton motorcycle show and shine at the Ashburton RSA. Photo: Supplied There were about 40 bikes of all makes and models inside and outside the event ranging in ages from 1953 to 2025. Little finally finished the motorcycle in time for last year's annual November bike show. In keeping with his Harley-Davidson preference, his next project is to rebuild a Pan America.
News18
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Soul, Steel, Wilderness and Adventure: The Tale of Harley Davidson Pan America 1250
Written By : Last Updated: In this article, we tried to pile up our experience, giving an overview about the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250, and making it easy for those who are planning to purchase an imported adventure tourer under Rs 20 lakh to 22 lakh. Back in 2021, it was a dark period for the automobile industry as COVID-19 brought every single manufacturer to its knees. When everyone was playing it safe, taking a step back to introduce the latest offerings due to the global pandemic, Harley-Davidson took a different path and introduced a rebel in the market named Pan America 1250. Ever since the model was introduced, not just in India but globally, we've seen enthusiasts react with surprise and excitement. It has been almost half a decade since the bike reached Indian shores as a CBU unit, and has comfortably made its mark in the segment. Introduction The company launched the model at the sticker price of Rs 20.9 lakh (ex-showroom). It was released in one variant with four decent colour options. Recently, we got the opportunity to unlock our adrenaline on the bike and test it to the core just to know what the hype is all about. We covered almost 500km in four days, and tried to know all the positive and negative aspects of the vehicle. In this article, we tried to pile up our experience, giving an overview to those who are planning to purchase an imported adventure sport touring, and looking for decent options under Rs 20 lakh to 22 lakh. So take a few extra minutes to read till the end, you might end up having a wise option on your priority list. The model uses a responsive 1252cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine that generates impressive power, 150.19 bhp at 8750 rpm and a peak torque of 128 Nm at 6750 rpm. The unit is mated to a smooth, complemented by clutch assist and slipper clutch for better output. The whole setup feels smooth, responsive and proudly flaunts Harley's DNA from each corner. Design Language and Comfort Aesthetically, the Pan America truly feels like a moving bomb on the road. It gets everything one can ask for from any adventure bike. From a bold stance to a head-turning eye-pleasing style statement to a boss look, the bike feels a complete blend of futuristic and timeless piece of steel. The model does not try to mimic the rugged charm of BMW GS or the rally-inspired sharp cuts of KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Instead, it has its own identity as it has been born with the company's signature DNA with a brutish visual language. The big fat tourer has been treated with a long list of advanced elements. The list includes a rectangular-shaped, fully LED headlight setup, paired with integrated DRLS. The fog light has been placed right above the headlight unit. On the sides, it gets sleek looking, circular indicators at both ends, while the engine setup has been slightly exposed to make it look more dominating in its segment. For the riders' safety, the company has added knuckle guards on the handlebars, while very rough and rugged-looking side mirrors are there that enhance its overall charm. The motorcycle offers an impressive upright seating position, well-placed pegs, and wide handlebars that make long days in the saddle comfortable. It is also complemented by plenty of wind protection from the adjustable screen, and gets a practical optional luggage system for long-distance touring. Harley didn't just build a bike that can cover the mile, it truly wants to leave some marks on untouched terrains. Innovation and Features The area where Pan America 1250 sets itself apart from the crowd is its cutting-edge technology and advanced features. It comes with the segment's leading Adaptive Ride Height (ARH) feature. It starts showing the magic as soon as the rider switches on the bike. The semi-active suspension works seamlessly, forcing the bike to get lower automatically, allowing the short-height plant to put their feet without feeling the stress of holding a big gun. Notable Features The other highlighted features include cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, multiple riding modes to run on any surface, Brembo brakes, Michelin Scorcher Adventure tires that are co-developed specifically for the Pan America, and a crisp 6.8-inch TFT touchscreen display with Bluetooth connectivity, which allows the customers to have all the important details right in front of their eyes. Stability and Mileage Despite having an insane kerb weight between 245 to 258 kg, the bike feels super easy to handle. In every turn, it inspires confidence to lean the vehicle to a certain degree, while opening up the throttle as much as possible. The gripping of tyres can be felt on every mile. The only thing that might force you to pull your hair is its mileage as it drinks petrol like a thirsty camel. The company claims the model is capable of offering a fuel efficiency between 18.18 to 18.3 km/l. However, we end up having slightly less even though we were gentle and riding it in a less aggressive mode. But, we feel 'Kitna Deti Hai" question would not matter to the target audience if they know what they are investing in. Here's What We Think The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 isn't just 'good for a Harley." It's good for a true petrol head who is looking for both joy in riding and comfort, period. It checks all the expectations and proudly proves that even the most iconic brands can evolve and set new benchmarks, without losing their soul. It is safe to say that the model is s wild card in a deck full of predictable kings and queens. And sometimes, the wild card is considered the most exciting one to play with. So, if you have the budget mentioned above and want to have a true companion on your next serious adventure, the Pan America 1250 could be a wise choice without a doubt. top videos View all Get latest Updates on cars and bikes launches in India, reviews, prices, specs, and performance. Stay updated with breaking auto industry news, EV policies, and more on News18. tags : Harley Davidson Harley-Davidson India Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: April 22, 2025, 14:49 IST News auto Soul, Steel, Wilderness and Adventure: The Tale of Harley Davidson Pan America 1250
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Harley Dudes Have Finally Come For The Pan America
The Harley-Davidson Pan America is, in terms of market positioning, a weird bike. It's a Harley in all the functional ways — expensive, comfortable, built for touring, powered by a v-twin — but stylistically it's a whole other beast. Adventure is new for Harley, and when the bike launched it left folks to wonder whether the bar-and-shield loyal would ever warm to it. Well, now we have our answer: They're painting these ADVs up like choppers all the same. This Pan America showed up on Facebook Marketplace with some truly terrible photos, but they're enough to show the vibe this bike is going for. Purple wheels and crash bars match the flame print laid over the white fairing and tank, street tires adorn the alloys. It has color-matched enduro-style unpadded foot pegs, and a truly massive muffler. This is all absurd for the Pan America's intended function, but it goes to prove one thing: The Harley kids are all right. Read more: You Can Buy A 400-HP V-Series Cadillac For Less Than A Honda Accord Pinstriping and flames are classic Harley couture, but the white/purple/blue color scheme almost feels more Busa Boy to me. Sure, this exact paint scheme would fit fine on a Sportster, but picture it on a Hayabusa — doesn't it fit a little bit better there? Maybe this bike's painter lived a prior life as a Busa owner, and the Pan America moved them into Harley ownership. Truly expanding the brand. This Pan America is far and away my favorite one I've ever seen, simply because some owner — either the seller or someone prior — took the time to make it their bike. I'll always respect that, no matter what I think of the end result. You've lowered the resale value to make something yours, and that's always worth celebrating. When you really get down to it, what's more Harley-Davidson than customizing your bike to better fit your personal vibe? Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Boston Globe
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Wrestling notebook: Jump from judo was a winning move for St. John's Prep duo
It goes back to last fall, at Pedro's Judo Center in Wakefield, when owner Jimmy Pedro told two of his national champion judokas to join the sport. Ternullo and Octavio De Oliveira dove right in, their respective first- and third-place finishes in the section contributing greatly to the Eagles finishing 38 points clear of the field. ' 'They bring a level of professionalism, fast friendships with the rest of the guys on the team. ' St.. John's Prep wrestling coach Ryan Harding, on seniors Mimmo Ternullo Jr. and Octavio De Oliveira St. John's Prep head coach Ryan Harding (left) congratulates Mimmo Ternullo Jr. after his first-round victory at the Division 1 North sectional. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff 'They're both awesome kids,' said Ryan Harding , Prep's first-year coach who took over for the Bay State's career wins leader and Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'Their work ethic is outstanding . . . conditioning, making sure they're on time . . .there are no small things to them. Everything's important. They've come in and done an outstanding job.' Advertisement It is not just that Ternullo defeated DeMaio for the sectional title after the junior had ended his Lowell Holiday Tournament with a 10-3 decision in December. He realized the moves from his 14 years of judo, the strengths that made him a two-time national champion and Pan-American medalist, were not effective in the match. His sprawl go-behind for the lead came from the two-plus months of devotion to becoming a better wrestler. D1 States: Mimmo Ternullo adds a takedown and wins his round of 16 matchup at 157 pounds — AJ (@aj_traub) 'Wrestling is definitely a change from judo,' Ternullo said. 'In judo, you can't grab the legs, and in wrestling that's the biggest key. I knew I could fit my judo into wrestling. Me and Coach Harding worked together to find what my game could be.' Ternullo and De Oliveira have their sights on the 2028 Olympics for judo, but have wanted to wrestle for a while, too. Knowing it's Ternullo's senior year, they decided to seize their last chance in high school. Their drive to be the best is evident. Advertisement Adding match experience, training with coaches such as Harding and Pedro, and sparring with teammates, Ternullo entered States on a 30-3 stretch following an 8-6 December. De Oliveira, a junior, went 9-7 in his first month and is 19-5 since. St. John's Prep 215-pound junior Octavio De Oliveria (top) battles Brookline's Bryce Figueioredo (bottom) during a first-round bout in the Division 1 North sectional. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff It's rounding out their combat sport abilities, especially when De Oliveira is wrestling in the 215-pound weight class despite his judo class being 181. It's helping his ground work, too. 'I was honestly happy,' said De Oliveira, a youth national champion and medalist at Pan America and Junior Olympics. 'I was excited and happy to wrestle bigger people because it's more of a challenge. Being able to beat them and do well against them when I'm smaller brings me satisfaction that I'm able to do that.' The judoists excel in upper-body grappling, and know their throws. Harding works with them on identifying possible counters to their go-to moves, and how to re-counter. De Oliveira spars with teammate Alex Bajoras , a New England heavyweight finalist, to sharpen his throws against heavier opponents. Vince Bilotti , a 190-pound senior with 100 wins, helped him learn the rules of the sport. 'It's hard to tie up with them, hard to get grips because they've been doing it so long. You have to think of new ways to do it,' said Bilotti, of his judoka teammates. 'I have to go for legs no matter what. Octavio, he's been getting better all season. He'll do something and work a throw into it, I have to figure out a new way to do it.' Luke Calder , a 165-pound sophomore, identifies with the upper-body style, so he picks up on Ternullo's expertise in some of the moves. It's a mutually beneficial challenge between Ternullo and Will LaVallee (150 pounds) since the sophomore prefers ground work and shooting. Advertisement Ternullo's ability to change his stance and head position quickly prepares LaVallee for similar opponents. 'Mimmo has different types of explosiveness,' said LaVallee, who entered States at 82-23. 'His hips are a key part of his fundamental wrestling. He's also implemented his throws, I see it throughout his matches. For me, it helps me be more aware of my mat situation, where I am in different situations too.' Ternullo resides in Saugus and De Oliveira is from Peabody, but since the latter started judo at 8 years old, the two have navigated their athletic careers together. For the length of this postseason, the two are formidable grapplers for a top New England squad. 'For me and him to be on the same team means a lot,' Ternullo said. 'We've been doing judo together for so long. Getting to know the sport [of wrestling] together because we were unfamiliar, and getting to see each other do well, it means a lot to both of us. Near falls ▪ Northfield Mount Hermon (307 points) finished second at the NEPSWA championships to Greens Farms (331.5), with Nate Consigli (157 pounds), Elliott Humphries (175), and Jimmy Bechter (285) earning championships. Belmont Hill (208) finished third, with Brody Sayers (106), Isaac Novod (120), and Jack Dragoumanos (132) atop the podium. Phillips Andover's Julian Rios won a title at 113 and was named outstanding wrestler. Scituate resident Sara McLaughlin (126 pounds) helped Choate Rosemary Hall finish first in the girls' tournament with four champions and 168 points. Phillips finished second, with Dani Nugent (138) becoming the first girl to win four New England Prep championships and earning Outstanding Wrestler honors. Serra Akyali won at 100 and Toni Elliott at 185. Advertisement Other girls' champs at Mass. schools include Northfield Mount Hermon's Niayla Curley (152), and Nobles's Morgan Gibson (132). ▪ St. John's Prep led the field, winning three weight classes at the War Dogs Who's #1 Freshman tournament. Bryant Mason won at 175 and 190, and Jaxson Tammaro won at 285. Natick, the host, was the other school to crown two champs: Henry Massey (120) and Angelo Macchiano (144). ▪ The National Wrestling Coaches Association selected Central Catholic graduate Jackie Dehney as NCAA Women's National Wrestler of the Month for January. The New England College freshman went 12-0 in the month and stands at 22-0 on the season. She won the Will Abele Open and Bobcat Open tournaments. ▪ UMass club wrestling is looking to Tournament schedule Division 1 (Day 2), North Andover High, Saturday. Division 2 (Day 2), Salem High, Saturday. Division 3 (Day 2), Foxborough High, Saturday. All-States, Methuen High, Feb. 28-March 1. New England's, Providence Career and Technical Academy, R.I., March 8-9. AJ Traub can be reached at
Khaleej Times
07-02-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: 71 countries, 400,000km; how honeymoon road trip led to a global tour for this couple
When Polish couple Greg and Ela Kedzior entered the UAE, they were immediately struck by the warmth and hospitality of the people. Having travelled across 71 countries and covered over 400,000 kilometres on their motorcycles across the world, they were now set to explore one of the most modern and rapidly developing regions. 'From the moment we crossed into the UAE, we were met with incredible warmth,' said Greg. 'Every day brought heartwarming encounters, strangers waving from their cars, chatting with us at gas stations, and even inviting us for meals. What stood out was how effortless and genuine these gestures were. It wasn't just politeness. It was a deep-rooted culture of hospitality that made us feel welcome like friends rather than passing travellers.' Beginning of the journey The couple began their current adventure in September 2024 and named it — 'Expedition East', which they started from their home in Poland. They travelled through Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and finally, the UAE. On Wednesday, they entered Oman and are currently in Salalah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Always passionate about motorcycles, Greg and Ela had already explored Europe and the Americas. 'Motorcycling has always been part of our lives,' said Greg. 'It's not just about reaching new destinations, it's about experiencing the journey, feeling every moment.' First adventure Their first adventure came in 2013 when they embarked on month-long motorcycle trips across Europe. However, it was their seven-week honeymoon road trip through the USA and Canada that truly ignited their passion for long-distance travel. 'The freedom, the thrill, and the adventure were like nothing else,' said Greg. 'We upgraded our bike and made travel an integral part of our lives.' Between 2022 and 2023, they undertook an 18-month journey across South and North America, covering 99,000 kilometres and visiting every country in the region. 'That trip was life-changing,' Ela said. 'We met incredible people and learned so much along the way.' Adapting to challenges When the Covid pandemic halted their plans in 2020, Greg and Ela took time to reevaluate and prepare for their next journey. By 2021, with restrictions easing, they had their Pan America bikes ready and set off for Scandinavia, eventually reaching the northernmost parts of Europe. That trip reinforced their love for long-distance motorcycling and paved the way for their current Middle Eastern adventure. 'Visiting the UAE and the wider Middle East had always been on our list,' said Ela. 'We knew winter would be the perfect season for biking here, and soon, we found ourselves exploring the GCC countries.' Impressions of the UAE One of the biggest surprises for them was the quality of roads and infrastructure in the UAE. 'Coming from backgrounds in civil engineering and architecture, we were amazed by the scale and vision of the projects here,' Greg said. 'The roads are in excellent condition, it's a biker's dream.' Yet, beyond the infrastructure, it was the genuine hospitality of the people that left the greatest impression. 'Everywhere we went, strangers approached us with kindness, eager to share their culture and stories,' said Ela. Their experience in the UAE was further enriched by the local motorcycle community. 'One of the most memorable moments was visiting Abu Dhabi and meeting fellow riders,' said Greg. The road ahead For Greg and Ela, long-distance motorcycling is about freedom and connection. 'Riding a bike is different from driving a car,' said Greg. 'In a car, it's like watching a movie through a screen, but on a bike, you are living the experience, you feel the wind, the rain, the heat, the scents. It's so much more immersive.' As part of 'Expedition East,' they plan to continue toward Australia and possibly New Zealand, exploring one country at a time. 'We are not in a rush — the journey itself is the goal,' Greg said. 'As long as we can keep going, we will.'
