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Buell Custom Bobber

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Attention Erik Buell, are you seeing this? Attention Harley Davidson, have a little room for new ideas in your design department? Twice in the past week this Buell custom look has come to our attention, this example, far more thought out and practical than the first one we highlighted a few days ago. In this example, the footpegs are under the rider where they should be to … [Read more...]

Ducati Powered Custom Choppers

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After our recent look at the Revelation Honda sport custom and a Buell sport chopper it seemed only right to go Italian and take a look at these Ducati powered choppers from 13 Choppers of Oceanside, Calilfornia. 13 Choppers has been around for a couple of years and received some attention when the choppers first appeared in a few shows and the motorcycle press picked them … [Read more...]

Ducati Hypermotard Available in Spring 2007

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Looks like a lot of the Ducati faithful get their wish, the Ducati Hypermotard is going into production and will be in dealers in the Spring of 2007. Ducati Press Release: After the success of the "concept" presentation in Milan and following the great response from fans, Ducati has decided to begin producing the Ducati Hypermotard. The announcement has been given online … [Read more...]

China Taxes Encourage Small Motorcycles

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Just about a week ago, Harley Davidson announced their first dealer will open in China next month. What is China doing to encourage the motorcycle business? According to Gaijin Biker, the Chinese have cut taxes on motorcycles in the 250cc and smaller category from 10% to 3%. All Harley has to do now is fill their Chinese dealership with 250cc bikes and they should sell like … [Read more...]

AMA Looking For New President and Staff

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After all of the controversy earlier this year and the announced shakeup at the AMA, the AMA appears to be looking for a few new people including a new president as well as staff members in the race operations and marketing areas. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. AMA racing jobs AMA Searching for NewPresident … [Read more...]

Advertising the New Vmax

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One of our readers left a great suggestion on our Vmax ideas post. All of the comments are usually directed toward technical issues or styling but Ahmed J, suggested someone for Mr Max's introductory advertising campaign. "Get Samuel L. Jackson to dress up like the Movie Pulp Fiction and Describe the New V-Max at release....." That is absolutely perfect! Just think, the … [Read more...]