John Coyle

John Coyle is a longtime auto journalist and editor who contributes to Corvette Forum, Ford Truck Enthusiasts and LS1Tech, among other auto sites.

What’s the Weirdest Harley-Branded Product You’ve Seen?

What’s the Weirdest Harley-Branded Product You’ve Seen?

While I was poking around on looking up some of the details on the some of Harley’s European cousins yesterday, it got me thinking about some of the other products I’ve seen with sporting the MoCo’s famous shield. This article from the Washington Times detailed some of the wackier stuff Harley has built over the years, […] More »

By: | October 2, 2013


Sweet Shovelhead From Cincinnati’s SPEEDKING

Sweet Shovelhead From Cincinnati’s SPEEDKING

There’s no electric start, and there’s no rear springs—the welded-on hardtail is SPEEDKING’s own design. So if you want to ride this sweet Shovelhead, you’ll have to make due without some of the more modern creature comforts. But damn, does it look hot! SPEEDKING owner Jeff Cochran has the eye for detail you’d expect from […] More »

By: | October 1, 2013



Ride Gone Wrong: Range Rover Runs Over Bikers, Bikers Retaliate

Ride Gone Wrong: Range Rover Runs Over Bikers, Bikers Retaliate

Probably the only decent thing that can be said about this video is that nobody was gravely injured. [Update: one of the riders was seriously injured and may be paralyzed]. It captures the chaos of a rally gone wrong in New York City, and shows just how quickly things can spiral out of control. Toward […] More »

By: | September 30, 2013


Hot or Not? Mystery Bike at Smoke Out 14

Hot or Not? Mystery Bike at Smoke Out 14

These shots were taken by our buddy Jack “I See Everything With My Eyes” Cofano at Smoke Out 14. This ride is no trailer queen—it’s a real rider—and features plenty of custom touches. I think it’s cool, but you know what they say about opinions… Let us know what you think of this baby in […] More »

By: | September 23, 2013


H-D Meets F1 With DP Customs “del Rey”

H-D Meets F1 With DP Customs “del Rey”

Nope, this bike has nothing to do with Lord of the Rings or Dungeons & Dragons. The Elf on the tank references a bizarre, if not exactly mythical, creature which raced in F1 nearly four decades ago. The “del Rey” takes styling cues from ’70s Elf F1 livery—fortunately, there are no extra wheels—and paired them with a […] More »

By: | September 16, 2013