A List of NYC Motorcycle Enthusiast Clubs to Check Out
Feb 5, 2026
Motorcycle culture in New York goes back further than most people expect. The Yonkers MC was founded in 1903, the same year Harley-Davidson built its first motorcycle, and the Queensboro Motorcycle Club has been meeting out of a clubhouse in Willets Point, Queens since 1910. The scene looks very different today, but the energy hasn’t changed. Ducati crews link up in Williamsburg, women-led clubs open the NYC Pride March on motorcycles, and riders practice low-speed cone work on a decommissioned airfield in southeast Brooklyn. In this blog, we’re highlighting some of the NYC motorcycle clubs and riding groups that shape the city’s current scene.
List of Active NYC Motorcycle Clubs
- Gotham Ducati Owners Club (Gotham DOC)
- Celtic MCC
- NYC HOG Chapter #318301
- Classic Riders NYC
- Brooklyn Easy Riders Club (Bk.E.R)
- CRONYC
- Moto Gymkhana NYC
- The Moto Social NY / Motofellas NYC
- Empire City Motorcycle Club
- NYC Gotham Riders
- Queensboro Motorcycle Club
- Chai Riders MC
- Jane Motorcycles Community
- City Cruisers
- Latin American Riders Association (L.A.M.A.) Queens
- NYC Vespa Club
Gotham Ducati Owners Club (Gotham DOC)
This is New York City's official Desmo Owners Club, backed directly by the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy. If you own a Ducati or just love Italian bikes, this is the group to be in. They organize rides, meetups, and events across the metro area, and they're well connected to the larger Ducati community internationally.
Official website | Facebook | Instagram
Celtic MCC
Celtic MCC has been around since June 1991 and currently sits at around 55 members. They're AMA-chartered, based in the Bronx, and open to anyone who owns and rides a motorcycle. The club puts a focus on promoting and protecting the interests of riders in the area, and they've maintained a steady presence in the NYC scene for over three decades.
NYC HOG Chapter #318301
The New York City Chapter of the Harley Owners Group is sponsored by Empire Harley-Davidson and brings in riders from all five boroughs. Monthly meetings happen the first Wednesday of the month at the dealership, and weekend rides run throughout riding season. If you own a Harley and want a structured calendar of group rides with a large crew, this is the right fit.
Official website | Facebook | Instagram
Classic Riders NYC
Classic Riders started in New York City in 2013, by a French expat named Dominique Dutronc, and has since grown to 37 cities across 6 continents. That global footprint makes them one of the more unique groups on this list. The NYC chapter is still home base, and they're known for being one of the more diverse and internationally connected riding communities in the city.
Brooklyn Easy Riders Club (Bk.E.R)
An AMA-chartered club based in Brooklyn that's open to all experience levels, all types of bikes, and (as they put it) all species. They also host charity events, including the Ride to Live breast cancer fundraiser. The Brooklyn Easy Riders keep things relaxed, which makes them a good option if you want group riding without a lot of formality.
CRONYC
CRONYC (pronounced "chronic") is the New York metro area's meetup group for cafe racer and vintage bike fans. If you ride a classic Honda CB, a Triumph, a BSA, or anything with a retro build, this is the group for you. They're more of a loose meetup than a formal club, and the people who show up tend to care as much about the look, the history, and the build of a bike as they do about putting miles on it. Think swap meets, garage sessions, and rides where half the fun is just looking at what everyone brought.
Moto Gymkhana NYC
Moto Gymkhana NYC meets on Sundays at Floyd Bennett Airfield, a decommissioned airfield in southeast Brooklyn, for low-speed technical cone courses. Tight turns, figure eights, slow-speed control drills, all on your own bike. The concept comes from Japan, where gymkhana competitions are a major part of the riding culture, and one rider brought it to NYC in 2012. It's grown into a regular Sunday gathering during riding season, and all bikes and skill levels are welcome.
The Moto Social NY / Motofellas NYC
A Brooklyn-based group that puts it simply: "Just a group of New York City fellas who like to ride motorcycles." No gatekeeping, no requirements, no bike minimums. You don't even need to own a bike to show up and hang out. They organize rides and social events and are one of the more approachable groups in the city if you're just starting to get into riding or want to be around the culture without any commitment.
Official website | Facebook | Instagram
Empire City Motorcycle Club
Empire City MC was founded in October 1964 by twelve riders and is the oldest ongoing gay all-riding motorcycle organization in the country. They hold Open General Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, and full membership ($100/year) gets you club colors including their signature "cheesegrater" studded leather backpatch, a name tag, voting privileges, and the monthly Rumblings newsletter, which they've published for over a decade. They've been a core part of the LGBTQ+ community in the New York metro area for over 60 years.
Official website | Facebook | Instagram
NYC Gotham Riders
NYC Gotham Riders is an AMA-sanctioned group that's been around since 1986, open to men and women on all types of bikes with a minimum of 250cc (maxi scooters are welcome too). They run group rides and social events throughout riding season, and they're one of the more welcoming groups for newer riders who want to get comfortable riding in a group setting before committing to anything more structured.
Queensboro Motorcycle Club
The Queensboro MC was formed in 1910, making it one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the country. They own their clubhouse at 126-46 34th Avenue in Willets Point, Queens, and hold weekly meetings on Thursday nights (open to the public). The club has been AMA-chartered since 1938, and they've survived being displaced by the 1939 World's Fair and decades of infrastructure neglect in the Willets Point area. Check out their website below for their events across the New York metro and Hudson Valley areas.
Chai Riders MC
Chai Riders is a motorcycle club connected to Jewish culture and religion. Their description sums it up well: "We are a bunch of people who love motorcycles and are also interested in things Jewish. There is nothing to be afraid of. Come on down and meet us." They schedule organized rides on the fourth Sunday of each month and hold monthly dinners at kosher restaurants. The club is open to all riders!
Jane Motorcycles Community
Jane Motorcycles is part coffee shop, part custom workshop, part gear boutique, and it's become the social center of the NYC riding scene. Located at 396 Wythe Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, it's the kind of spot where you can grab a cup of coffee, look at bikes, buy a jacket, and link up with other riders all in the same visit. Jane hosts pop-up events, brand collaborations, and serves as a home base for weekly ride meetups, including Two Wheel Tuesday. If there's one place in the city that ties the whole scene together, it's this one.
City Cruisers
City Cruisers is a gay men's motorcycle club that formed as a breakaway from Empire City MC, with a tighter focus on riding over social scene. They meet the first Thursday of each month at The Center on 13th Street in Manhattan, and annual dues are $30. During riding season, they run group rides up 9W into the Hudson Valley along with weekend trips and monthly dinners.
Latin American Riders Association (L.A.M.A.) Queens
L.A.M.A. is an international moto-tourism association founded in 1977 in Chicago, with over 10,000 members across 240+ chapters in 26 countries. The Queens chapter was chartered in 2011 out of Maspeth and runs day rides, overnighters, and charity events including food drives and Toys for Tots. Membership is open to all riders regardless of nationality, gender, or bike brand.
NYC Vespa Club
NYC Vespa Club formed during the pandemic and organizes group rides, social events, and long-distance runs across the boroughs for Vespa riders. One of the founders rides a restored 1979 PX200E, and the group leans into the Italian scooter lifestyle as much as the riding itself. They coordinate through Instagram and their website, so be on the lookout!
Are There Women's Motorcycle Clubs in NYC?
Yes! NYC has had women’s motorcycle clubs for decades, going back to groups formed in the mid-1980s, alongside newer chapters connected to larger all-female riding communities.
NYC Motorcycle Clubs (Women Only)
- Sirens Women's MC
- The Litas NYC
- The Miss-Fires MC/CC
- Motor Maids
- Ladies of Harley (LOH), Empire Chapter
Sirens Women's MC
The Sirens go back to 1986, which makes them the oldest and largest women's motorcycle club in New York City. Their membership sits around 70 women spread across all five boroughs, Westchester County, and into parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Every year since the club started, they've been the ones opening the NYC Pride March on motorcycles, and they lead LGBTQ+ parades in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and New Jersey as well. They ride together at least twice a month during the season and are open to women at any experience level.
The Litas NYC
The Litas started in Salt Lake City in 2015 and has grown into one of the largest women's riding networks in the world, with over 8,000 riders across 250+ cities in 30 countries. There are no dues, no patches, and no hierarchy. The NYC branch recently came back online and works alongside the Long Island chapter, and you can find local rides and connect with members through their app. NOTE: A motorcycle endorsement is required to ride with them.
Official website | Instagram | App
The Miss-Fires MC/CC
The Miss-Fires, a Brooklyn-based club, came together in October 2013 after a group text turned into a dinner ride, and the name is a nod to what we’d all refer to as a failed spark. Members regularly get together for shop sessions where they tear into each other's bikes, most of which are vintage and classic builds, teaching and learning as they go. Membership requires being 18+, holding a valid license, and having a running motorcycle or classic car.
Official website | Facebook (Members only) | Instagram
Stilettos on Steel
Stilettos on Steel launched in 2010 out of Madison, Wisconsin, and has since built up to over 1,000 members with chapters in New York, Florida, Michigan, California, and several other states. The organization is structured around mentorship and skill development for women riders at every level, from brand new to experienced. They're not a nonprofit, but they do rally around causes their members care about.
Official website | Facebook (Members only)
Ladies of Harley (LOH), Empire Chapter
Ladies of Harley is the women's program within HOG, and the Empire Chapter runs theirs separately from the main chapter with its own events and rides through Empire Harley-Davidson in New Rochelle. It's a good entry point for women who are already connected to the Harley community and want a space within that.
Where Do Bikers Meet in New York City?
Motorcycle meetups in Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs tend to rotate between a handful of well-known spots. Jane Motorcycles in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (396 Wythe Ave) is one of the most popular gathering points, regularly hosting ride-outs and serving as a staging area for group events. Triumph Brooklyn also hosts demo rides, bike nights, and pre-ride meetups. Coney Island brings in riders on summer nights, especially when boardwalk fireworks are scheduled. For more structured group rides, NYC Moto Meetup stages rides from Manhattan and Brooklyn heading north toward Bear Mountain, 9W Market, and the Hudson Valley.
What are the Best Bike Nights in Brooklyn?
When people talk about weekly bike nights in New York City, they’re usually talking about Brooklyn, where most of the recurring meetups happen.
- Two Wheel Tuesday (TWT): The largest weekly motorcycle meetup in NYC, held every Tuesday night and rotating between Brooklyn spots like Jane Motorcycles, Corto, and Triumph Brooklyn. Locations change week to week, so riders usually check Instagram earlier in the day, then start showing up in the early evening as bikes line the block.
- Wicked Wednesdays: A midweek hangout focused on talking bikes rather than riding out. These nights usually include vendors, raffles, and custom builds, with people coming and going over several hours instead of leaving together on a group ride.
- Throttle Thursdays: Built around riding first, with an organized group ride followed by an evening meetup. The night has a clear plan and pace, making it easier for riders who want to get miles in without committing to an all-day ride.
- Coney Island Bike Nights (Summer Fridays): Informal summer meetups near Surf Avenue and Nathan’s, where riders park along the boardwalk and drift in and out through the evening. Fireworks nights tend to keep people around later and bring out a larger crowd.
NOTE: NYC's moto scene runs almost entirely on Instagram. Most clubs and weekly events post schedules and locations through their IG accounts. Follow the clubs and venues mentioned above and you'll always know what's happening.
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