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Aprilia Tuono 1000R – Aprilia Tuono RSV1000 Recall

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Piaggio is recalling the Aprilia Tuono 1000R and Tuono RSV1000 for a problem with a fuel hose. Model years 2005 to 2007 are affected. See the details below. Manufacturer: Piaggio USA, Inc. Model Year: 2005 -2007 Models affected: Aprilia Tuono 1000R, Aprilia Tuono RSV1000 NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V306000 Potential Units Affected: 977 Problem: Piaggio is recalling 977 … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson’s Global Expansion Deserves Praise

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Last Friday, Harley Davidson announced their acquisition of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta, and many have weighed in on the pros and cons of the move, some think it's a good idea, others aren't so sure. If you haven't made up your mind, consider what else is going on in the U.S. business environment and then look at Harley's move again. Over the weekend, … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Acquiring MV Agusta – It’s Official

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We wrote about the rumor before, here's the story now that it's official: Milwaukee, Wis., July 11, 2008 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group (MVAG). Under the agreement, Harley-Davidson will acquire 100 percent of MV Agusta Group shares for total consideration of … [Read more...]

Which Motorcycle Engine Technology Will Win?

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Which alternative, if any, to the gasoline 4 stroke engine do you think is most likely to become dominant in future motorcycles? Will we continue as we are now or adopt one or more of the alternatives? Over the last several years, we've highlighted many motorcycles built with all sorts of power plants, some of those bikes worked and looked great, some were a bit more … [Read more...]

Gunbus 410 Cubic Inch V-Twin Motorcycle Completed

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The Gunbus 410 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle is complete. The monster engine placed in a motorcycle frame of comparable size looked impossible and many who saw the photos were skeptical of the bike ever being finished but I guess, Clemens F. Leonhardt is one of those persistent guys who ignores the naysayers and keeps at his work. The fuel injected, 45 degree 6728 cc / 410 … [Read more...]