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Custom Motorcycles – Long Term Collectibles?

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Is there an equivalent long term collectibility or desirability for custom motorcycles like there is for custom cars? Old custom cars seem to come back regularly, a famous creation from twenty or more years ago is found in some barn and it's restored to its former glory. Whether it's a custom by George Barris or some other early builder, those cars seem to stand the test of … [Read more...]

Aprilia NA 850 Mana Automatic

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Aprilia joins the companies bringing out standard motorcycles with automatic transmissions. You can expect to see this growing fast in many segments, especially if these early entrants see much success. I would be very surprised if all of the manufacturers didn't have an automatic or two somewhere in their lineup before long. From Aprilia: The NA 850 Mana. Never has … [Read more...]

Piaggio MP3 Winter Accessories

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Piaggio had their winter accessory lineup on display at EICMA for the MP3 scooter, extending the use of the 3 wheeler and turning it into an all season scooter in far more climates than possible on a normal 2 wheeler. With 3 wheel stability and passenger comfort options for bad weather, you may see this scooter on the road long after the rest are in the garage for … [Read more...]

Piaggio MP3 400 3 Wheel Scooter

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Piaggio had their new Piaggio MP3 400 i.e. on display at EICMA last week, giving the MP3 the engine many said was needed in the first place. The 400cc engine offers a top speed of 92 mph, capable of keeping up with traffic anywhere and most likely expanding the demand for this already appealing 3 wheeler. Press release follows: PIAGGIO MP3 400 i.e. The Piaggio MP3, … [Read more...]

Kawasaki at Cabela’s – Lincoln on Amazon

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Selling motor vehicles looks like an evolving process with the announcement that Lincoln will sell cars on Amazon.com beginning next week. Sales will be completed at the dealership but will begin on the Amazon web site. This follows the recent story in Motorcycle Product News about Kawasaki setting up dealerships for their ATV line at a number of Cabela's retail stores. That … [Read more...]