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Roehr 1250sc – 180 HP Supercharged V-Twin

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The Roehr 1250sc pre production prototype has been completed and plans are to begin production late this year. The bike is powered by a 180 hp supercharged Harley Davidson Revolution engine. This should be one extremely interesting motorcycle. I like the looks and I really like the blown Revolution engine. Final price has not been set. Let's see, a 180 hp supercharged … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Museum Grand Opening

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The brand new Harley Davidson museum is just about ready to throw open the doors for the first time, the grand opening is scheduled for July 12th. Tickets will be available online beginning May 20th. It looks like it will be a pretty cool place and if you're even just a little bit interested in the Motor Company, you'll probably find it well worth the visit. Harley Davidson … [Read more...]

Hercules W2000 Rotary Engine Motorcycle

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Once in a while a Hercules W2000 Rotary shows up for sale but they're often in pretty bad shape, whether for lack of parts or knowledge of how to fix it. I spotted this one for sale on eBay and it looks to be in very good condition, according to the owner he had it completely restored. The Hercules was only built from October 1974 to November 1975. 1784 were built and the … [Read more...]

HD Sportster – Before CB750 and After

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A great example of how the Honda CB750 changed everything is how the Harley Davidson Sportster was perceived by magazine reviewers before the Honda's introduction and after. While doing a little research for the Honda article I came across reviews of both the 1968 Sportster and also a 1970 model. The Honda wasn't mentioned by name but the effect on perceptions was clear. The … [Read more...]

Honda CB750 – It Really Changed Everything

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Looking back from today, it's hard to appreciate the effect of the Honda CB750 when it first appeared in 1969. Honda already offered buyers a lot to choose from though it was all from the smaller displacement range, topping out with their biggest 450cc parallel twins, but in the 1960s, if you wanted performance, the Harley Davidson Sportster might be your choice, maybe a … [Read more...]