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2009 Harley Davidson Touring Frame is All New

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The complete line of Harley Davidson touring bikes will sit on a totally new frame for 2009. New frame, swingarm, wheels and tires plus non linked ABS (you control front and rear braking), electronic throttle control (one more sign of the increase in "fly by wire" technology showing up on many motorcycles) and quite a bit more. It's definitely a step up. From Harley … [Read more...]

2009 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic

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Harley Davidson is introducing a trike from the factory, the new Tri Glide Ultra Classic. Since so many companies already modify the HD touring bikes to 3 wheel configuration, HD asked, why not make them in house? The advantage of doing this is a trike with a chassis specifically designed as a 3 wheeler from the start instead of modifying a 2 wheeler for the different loads … [Read more...]

2009 Buell 1125CR

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The Buell line is expanding on the 1125R with the new Buell 1125CR "cafe racer," a more street oriented version with lower gearing and a flyscreen instead of the higher fairing. The engine has been tweaked slightly with new fuel and spark maps, the new maps will be available for the '08 1125R. Judging from the 1125R's performance so far on the track, this 1125CR should be a … [Read more...]

2010 Triumph Thunderbird Introduced

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Triumph revealed their 2009 lineup and among the models was the all new Triumph Thunderbird which will go on sale in 2009 as a 2010 model. The new Thunderbird is a 1600cc parallel twin with 6 speeds and belt drive. The bike will be offered with accessories to change its appearance and function from custom cruiser to fully dressed tourer. ABS will also be available. The … [Read more...]

Icare Concept Motorcycle by Enzyme Design

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Concept motorcycle design is supposed to grab your attention and the Icare by Enzyme Design certainly does that. Looking more like a creation from a futuristic sci-fi movie or computer game, it is actually based on technology and engines already available. Power comes from a flat six, either Honda 1800, or as one rendering shows, perhaps a Porsche. With all of the bodywork … [Read more...]