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CEM – Cylindrical Energy Module

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Yesterday I noticed another article about the apparent upcoming Duesenberg Torpedo Coupe, where once again, a famous old name is used to give a brand new concept car the aura of a classic. That's another subject altogether. However, there were two things I didn't notice before. One, is the company is also designing a motorcycle to carry the name with a scheduled introduction at … [Read more...]

AMA Superbikes 1000cc thru 2008

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From the AMA press release: AMA Pro Racing said today that it will continue to utilize 1000cc-based equipment in the AMA Superbike Championship through the 2008 racing season. Rules adding 1000cc motorcycles to the class were announced in 2002 for the 2003 racing season. Current AMA Superbike rules feature 901-1000cc four-stroke engines with two or more cylinders, … [Read more...]

Electric motorcycles

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A few days ago I mentioned the Electra Cruiser which looks pretty interesting but doesn't appear to be a performance bike in any way. Sometimes you think more along the lines of electric scooters like the Vectrix when someone says battery powered. The other day some folks were talking about the new electric powered Sting Ray bicycle, very cool, if you're twelve years old. Well … [Read more...]

Hellcat’s for the stars

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Waiting to get my haircut yesterday, I was leafing through People magazine (no bike magazines available) and I came across a picture of Brad Pitt riding down the street on his F113 Hellcat. Then I'm looking a little further and there is Tom Cruise getting on his motorcycle, an F113 Hellcat. I think Confederate Motorcycles has the PR game mastered. At $61,000, they're a lot less … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson sues Ridley

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Looks like when the motorcycle business slows down you put the lawyers to work. Word is just coming in that Harley Davidson is suing Ridley Motorcycles of Oklahoma City over their use of the word "glide" in the names of some of their motorcycles. If the case is successful, will GM then sue Harley for the same reason? After all, I seem to recall they have some transmissions with … [Read more...]

Early production for Ducati Sport Classics

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From Ducati Press Release: Ducati will begin producing the Sportclassics in September 2005 At the opening of the classic motorcycle road race, the Motogiro d'Italia, Ducati gave a surprise preview of two of its three new SportClassic motorcycles. This unique 70's-inspired range of Ducati motorcycles reflects the beauty, timeless style and sporting roots of the Borgo Panigale … [Read more...]