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Revolution-1 V-Rod Custom from Wonder Customs

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Got a note from Jason Wonder about his just completed Revolution-1 custom based around a V-Rod engine. It's looks lighter and is lighter than a standard V-Rod, coming in at 460 pounds wet. The custom hardtail frame mounts a suspended seat at 28 1/2 inches on a 67 inch wheelbase. The engine is basically stock except he added velocity stacks and a big external fuel pump. The … [Read more...]

2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR Wiring Harness Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR motorcycles for a main wiring harness problem. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati Model Year: 2008 Models affected: Desmosedici RR NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V160000 Potential Units Affected: 396 Problem: Ducati is recalling 396 model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles. The main wiring … [Read more...]

Buell Motorcycles Consolidation Plans Called Off

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Just last week, it was announced Buell would be consolidating their operations under a single roof, but it now appears, they changed their mind, plans for the move have been called off. Harley's new management team looked over the upcoming project and decided now was not the time. Construction was set to begin very soon which caught everyone a bit off guard. “Buell has … [Read more...]

BMW Planning R1200 GS Lifestyle Events

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BMW is planning to take R1200 GS advertising in a new direction: The effort will veer from advertising and focus on lifestyle events, PR, celebrity endorsements and digital media. BMW says the point is to make the R 1200 GS a halo-motorcycle for the entire brand. There aren't any details yet so it's anybody's guess exactly what they'll do, maybe Ewan Mcgregor and … [Read more...]

Motoczysz E1 Testing – 0-120mph Under 11 Seconds

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You have to keep looking or you'll miss the developments over at Motoczysz. They have new video of the E1 on the dyno, showing a slow roll on that makes 0-120mph in under 11 seconds. According to the blog entry on their site, a more aggressive roll on could have dropped the time by perhaps 2 seconds. In addition, this first test utilized 75% of our total IOM pack and not at … [Read more...]