Harley Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO), builds bikes with a little extra, well, actually, a lot extra, and these special models stand out in looks and performance. For 2009 there are 4 models, the CVO Road Glide, CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide. CVO Dyna Fat Bob and CVO Softail Springer. All 4 run the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine plus the Road Glide and … [Read more...]
2009 Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle
Harley Davidson has introduced a new member of the V-Rod family, the V-Rod Muscle. The look is new with somewhat angular bodywork and exhaust pipes that exit on both sides of the bike. The Revolution engine in the V-Rod is excellent but The Motor Company seems to be having a problem coming up with the right combination to attract a large numbers of buyers to the platform. I … [Read more...]
2009 Harley Davidson Touring Frame is All New
The complete line of Harley Davidson touring bikes will sit on a totally new frame for 2009. New frame, swingarm, wheels and tires plus non linked ABS (you control front and rear braking), electronic throttle control (one more sign of the increase in "fly by wire" technology showing up on many motorcycles) and quite a bit more. It's definitely a step up. From Harley … [Read more...]
2009 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic
Harley Davidson is introducing a trike from the factory, the new Tri Glide Ultra Classic. Since so many companies already modify the HD touring bikes to 3 wheel configuration, HD asked, why not make them in house? The advantage of doing this is a trike with a chassis specifically designed as a 3 wheeler from the start instead of modifying a 2 wheeler for the different loads … [Read more...]
2009 Buell 1125CR
The Buell line is expanding on the 1125R with the new Buell 1125CR "cafe racer," a more street oriented version with lower gearing and a flyscreen instead of the higher fairing. The engine has been tweaked slightly with new fuel and spark maps, the new maps will be available for the '08 1125R. Judging from the 1125R's performance so far on the track, this 1125CR should be a … [Read more...]
Buell 1125R Wins MOTO-ST Road America 500
The Buell 1125R has been making an impression on tracks in Europe and Canada with impressive podium finishes but now they can add a win in a professional race in the U.S., as well, the MOTO-ST Road America 500. Steve Crevier, who took 3rd in the Canadian Superbike opener a couple of weeks ago, teamed up with Shawn Higbee for the win. The 1125R is doing very well on both road … [Read more...]