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Harley Davidson Sportster Off Road Conversions

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When Doug wrote the other day about what Harley might develop to attract some younger riders, he thought a few Sportster based model variations would be a good place to start. In one of the comments, Todd pointed to some off road machines with Sportster power, sort of a "Dual-Sportster," probably not what most of us were thinking, but, do they look like fun? You betcha. … [Read more...]

Ducati 1098R, 1198S, F1098 Streetfighter Fuel Hose Connection Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for 2009 1098R and 1198S and 2010 F1098 Streetfighter motorcycles for a problem with a fuel hose connection. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati North America Models affected: 2009 1098R 2009 1198S 2010 F1098 Streetfighter NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V381000 Potential Units Affected: 753 Problem: Ducati is recalling … [Read more...]

BMW K1300 GT – K1300 S Handlebar Switch Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2009 BMW K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles for a problem with handlebar switches. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2009 Models affected: K1300 GT, K1300 S NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V384000 Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the … [Read more...]

2010 Honda VFR1200F

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After all of the teasers, patent drawings and spy shots, Honda has finally introduced their new high tech 2010 VFR1200F. Power comes from a 1237cc liquid-cooled 76-degree V-4, Throttle By Wire, Unicam® valvetrain, optional Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission with manual mode and automatic mode with two D/S modes and paddle-style shifters, Honda slipper clutch in the … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Traction Control on the Street – The Technology Keeps Coming

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You can buy a Ducati 1098R with traction control and it's the kind of bike where you might expect it to appear, hit the hammer hard exiting a corner and the computer keeps you hooked up. Very nice, race oriented tech available on the street. So along comes Kawasaki, with their 2010 Concours 14, offering their ABS equipped model with traction control. Does a non-race oriented … [Read more...]