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Ducati Desmosedici RR – Motorcycle or Art?

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The Ducati Desmosedici RR may not be a motorcycle at all, I'm beginning to think it's art. Not long ago, in a post titled Collectible Motorcycles - Memories and History, I said this: Will any Desmosedici owner run it hard and really enjoy it or will they all be carefully preserved under glass? Most likely, they will all be treated as so special the risk of actually breaking … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Pro EFI Super Tuner

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Harley Davidson has introduced the Screamin' Eagle Pro EFI Super Tuner, a plug in unit that connects to the USB port of your PC and allows 15 minutes of data recording, tracking of up to 26 variables and the software automatically connects to the Internet for updates and the latest calibrations. It's for "Race Use Only," you know, when you have your Softail or Touring bike at … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson First Quarter Sales Down

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Harley Davidson sales were off 12.8 percent in the first quarter, which is actually better than the heavyweight segment overall which was down 14 percent. No real surprises here, things are slow in most all retail sectors, in which case, larger discretionary purchases usually feel it a bit more. HD will reduce shipments this year with "temporary plant shutdowns and adjustments … [Read more...]

Volkswagen Looking for a Motorcycle Manufacturer

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Volkswagen may be on the lookout for a motorcycle manufacturer to add to its holdings. Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech, who rides a Ducati, said in an interview, he regrets not buying Ducati in 1985 when it was a bargain due to financial troubles. He did not specify what company he has in mind now, if any, or if this is an active pursuit. UPDATE: Kim Scholer, one of our … [Read more...]

BMW S1000RR World Superbike

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The first photos of the not very well kept secret BMW S1000RR Superbike were released today. BMW is planning to take on the rest of the major manufacturers in contending for the WSB title, beginning in 2009. They will be building a limited number for road use to meet homologation requirements. More details as they become available. More photos below: … [Read more...]

Roger Allmond Triumph Rocket 3 Custom Finished

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Got word from Roger Allmond yesterday that his Triumph Rocket 3 custom was just finished late Saturday night. He had some photos taken over at MCN and they have the first one up. It's certainly one big and beefy custom, exactly what you would expect given the bike he started with, though there's very little of that bike left, except for the engine. Most everything you see … [Read more...]