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1937 Front Drive Tracked Motorcycle Prototype

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Tracked motorcycles are a continuous source of fascination and back in the early 20th century, numerous prototypes were being built, usually with military applications in mind. This one is new to me, it's a 1937 Mercier, 1 of 3 prototypes built for the French military. The obvious difference between this example and the others most of us have seen is the front track / front … [Read more...]

24 Hour Electric Off Road Motorcycle Endurance Race – 24 Hours of Electricross

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Zero Motorcycles is putting on a 24 hour endurance race for electric off road motorcycles. The Zero Motorcycles’ 24 Hours of Electricross will take place on the weekend of April 4th-5th at the 408MX Motocross Track in San Jose, California. They are looking to attract some attention to the idea that electric motorcycles are fully capable machines right now. Teams running … [Read more...]

TTXGP Feet Forward Electric Motorcycle Design

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Royce Creasey did this feet forward electric motorcycle design study for sponsors planning to back him in the carbon free TTXGP race scheduled for June. The bike has 330 pounds of Li-ion Phosphate batteries powering a twin rotor electric motor. According to Royce, the power output would be about 100 horsepower with anticipated top speeds close to 200 mph. The sponsors backed … [Read more...]

2008 BMW F800 GS Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2008 BMW F800 GS motorcycles for a problem with axle shaft wall thickness. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2008 Models affected: F800 GS NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V088000 Problem: BMW is recalling model year 2008 F800 GS motorcycles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured … [Read more...]

Krista Marie Rides with Harley Davidson

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Krista Marie will be riding her Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle in Milwaukee supporting women motorcycle riders. Harley Davidson press release: Recording artist and NHRA spokes-singer Krista Marie has connected with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Screamin' Eagle racing in support of Harley-Davidson’s efforts to encourage women to ride. Krista will be riding her 2009 … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Gets Loan Extension

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Harley Davidson got some good news when a $500 million loan originally set to expire on March 31 and requiring repayment in full was extended to March 17, 2010. The loan gives the company some breathing room and the stock jumped on the news. Harley Davidson finances motorcycle sales through its finance arm and then sells securities backed by the loans to investors. No one is … [Read more...]