On the Mark

BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce the new, sportier and more aggressive 2026 BMW R 1300 RS. The big boxer Sport Tourer returns with more power, more torque, more style, new technology and new options that allow each rider to tailor the extremely well balanced R 1300 RS to their specific desires and needs.
The low center of gravity and prodigious torque from the BMW boxer motor makes the new roadster an equally excellent companion for commuting, sport riding and touring.
“With the new BMW R 1300 RS, we’ve taken our sports touring bike with boxer engine to a whole new level. The motorcycle has been consistently designed with dynamic riding in mind. Thanks to an all-new engine, chassis and aerodynamic concept, it offers an even sportier riding experience than its predecessor. At the same time, it remains the perfect companion for comfortable touring and long-distance travel.”
Hauke Glässing, Project Manager BMW R 1300 RS
 

BMW

 June 19 - 22nd, 2025

You didn't think we'd NOT be doing some special things in celebration of our three decades exploring the backroads of the USA, did ya?!

The format might be a little different but the riding, the venues, and the things we will toss in during the ride will be pure vintage Backroads Motorcycle Magazine!

We promise a most excellent time, and you should book your rooms now... today - we mean now - as they are ARE ALMOST GONE.

Stay tuned for more news as it rolls around the twisties at us!

Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Ride the Backroads.

Backroads Summer Solstice Rally

NYS Rider Ed

My Plea to Preserve It...

By Peter Candia

Diners are synonymous with New Jersey culture. There isn’t a style of restaurant that is more unapologetically Jersey than the humble diner. It’s a place to go after a night out and the following morning when you’re too hungover to cook. In times of need, the diner is always there.

There are hundreds of iconic diners across the Garden State—some of them large, Greek-owned establishments that can jam 100 guests into the dining room for Saturday breakfast, others are smaller, counter-style joints where patrons sit on stools or in booths. Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights is the latter, but its service to the community could be coming to a close. That is, unless someone buys it.  
 

Bendix DIner

From human clones to alien invasions: we asked scientists, filmmakers and writers to select the best sci-fi films in cinema history
 

Science fiction isn’t just for nerds anymore. In truth, it never really was. The best sci-fi film does what any good movie should do, and that’s tell us something about ourselves and the world around us. The only difference is that it might invent an entirely different world to do so. Sure, there may also be some convoluted time-travel involved, or fantastical technology, or odd-looking creatures. In the end, though, the sci-fis that stick out are the ones that deal with themes and issues anyone can relate to, not just the geeks writing 4000-word theoretical treatises on fan forums.

 

Sci-Fi Films

Jochen Zeitz is preparing to retire as chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, with the company beginning a search for his successor. A polarizing figure among the Harley faithful, Zeitz was a member of the board of directors since 2007, before being appointed interim CEO and then CEO in 2020 as a replacement for Matthew Levatich. 

More to come...

H-D CEO

Saturday June 7th

Moroney's Harley-Davidson

To Benefit Arthur C. Luv Children's Burn Camp

A truly great event for a very serious cause - to help young burn victims heal and move on.
This ride will benefit the Arthur C. Luv Children's Burn Camp.
Although we have always felt our firefighters are brave  amazing...  at the Arthur C. Luv Children's Burn Camp the Kids are the real Superheroes!

The Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp is a safe, natural outdoor environment for kids ages 8 to 17 from around the world who have survived life-altering burn injuries.

We urge you to read about this camp on their site:
https://www.ctburnsfoundation.org/childrens-burn-camp/
 

Red Knights

This Came from our friends at Aerostich...

If more roads were striped this way, more people would ride motorcycles. Should I ever encounter a road striped like this, I’m going to, uh — forgive the cliche -- ‘lean into it’, and maybe speed up a little, too.

- Mr. Subjective, April 2, 2025

PS – As bees are drawn to pollen and flies are attracted to you-know-what, if ever authorities wanted to ticket hooligans for violating traffic laws, striping a road like this might be an easy way to entrap them.
 

Twisted Roads

Bluebird of Bitterness

 The Shining

We are going to keep doing some more Pitch Meetings, cause all work and no play... well you know - Besides it's super easy, barely an inconvenience. How about The Shining...

This is such a classic... let's see how it really went down.

 Here's Johnny!

The Shining

Progressive

Tuesday, June 10th

Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience.

Ride to Work Day

RDI Bar & Road Kill Grill

Napanoch, New York

The RDI Bar & Road Kill Grill is your ultimate destination for delectable American cuisine and drinks in the heart of Napanoch, New York. Okay - Napanoch ain't all that big - but the food is!

This place was featured in our May edition.

Enjoy and say hello to the bear for us!

Road Kill Grill

Apache...

     The Return of the Spaghetti Western Guitar
 

This came across the desktop from our friend Dan - purveyor of all thing musically different. Apache! Originally done by the Shadows in 1960.

We love this version... great tune, pretty G & L Legacy guitar,and we can do a fairly good version here at Backroads Central too!

Enjoy!

Apache