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Polaris Moves Indian Motorcycle Production to Spirit Lake Iowa

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Polaris has followed up their earlier announcement of the acquisition of Indian Motorcycles with the news that Indian production will move to Spirit Lake, Iowa from Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Though no new jobs will be created in Iowa, the facility has been growing with 100 new jobs added this past year due to demand for the other Polaris vehicles already assembled there, … [Read more...]

Polaris Buys Indian Motorcycles

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Indian Motorcycles was acquired today by Polaris Industries. With the slow economy, Indian had a tough road due to a limited and high end line of motorcycles. Polaris, on the other hand is far more diversified and better able to weather the current market conditions. This could be a good combination for both companies. Very interesting! Press release follows: Polaris … [Read more...]

BMW Makes ABS Standard on All 2012 Motorcycles

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Antilock brake systems will be standard on all 2012 BMW motorcycles. Although ABS can be found on more and more motorcycles, usually as an option, BMW took the next step and made it standard across the entire model lineup. In wet weather or other limited traction situations ABS can make a huge difference in your ability to stop quickly and safely. The video in the press release … [Read more...]

Oberdan Bezzi Does a McDeeb Hurricane

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We're big fans of the McDeeb Royal Enfield conversions and it looks like their transformations have sparked a few ideas in the mind of Oberdan Bezzi as well. I see he's taken the concept and created a mashup of a Triumph Hurricane with Royal Enfield power, he calls it the McDeeb American Roadster. In fact, he's done a whole series of McDeeb inspired Royal Enfield designs, but … [Read more...]

Sora – an Electric Street Fighter from Lito Green Motion

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Another new prototype electric motorcycle is taking shape and, according to the company, will debut at the Montreal F1 Grand Prix on June 12th. It's called the Sora and combines, in the company's words, the best design elements of Bobber and Café Racer/Street Fighter. It does look pretty good and if the actual performance matches the look, they'll have an impressive … [Read more...]