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MZ Motorcycles Coming Back?

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Ralf Waldmann and Martin Wimmer, 2 former motorcycle GP racers, are planning to revive production of MZ motorcycles which, as we reported, ceased operations at the end of last year. They are buying the trademarks and worldwide rights to the brand from the Hong Leong Group which currently owns MZ. The old German factory is now a nightclub, MZWerk, so Waldmann and Wimmer plan … [Read more...]

Motoczysz No More or TTXGP?

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Quite a few of you have been asking about what has been happening over at Motoczysz and I don't yet know. After a crash last October where the prototype was pretty badly mangled, there's been little on their website until a few days ago when this somewhat cryptic statement was posted under the title TTXGP. Does that mean Michael is shifting to electric development and giving up … [Read more...]

Honda GL1000 4 into 4 Exhaust System

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Randall Washington, of Randakk's Cycle Shakk, is announcing his newly available 4 into 4 megaphone exhaust system for the Honda GL1000. The original Wings have an enthusiastic following and when the Hondas are properly set up they make a pretty nice vintage ride. Randakk's has quite a selection of parts and pieces and this exhaust looks like a nifty addition to the other … [Read more...]

BlueShift Electric Motorcycles

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If the number of electric motorcycles promised this year is any indication of what we will actually see, this could be the breakout year for electric power. I just received a number of computer images from BlueShift Motorcycle Company showing the new BlueShift Electric Motorcycle. The company is planning to make a formal announcement about their project in April so details to … [Read more...]

American Honda Sets Up Shop in the USA

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While relaxing in the vast reading room of The Kneeslider research library, I came across this vintage ad from Honda Motor Company announcing the establishment of American Honda Motor Company. The ad reads: Gentlemen: We have the honor to inform you that, owing to the rapid increase in the volume of our trade with your country and your many requests, we have recently … [Read more...]