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Harley Davidson Second Quarter Results Reveal Company is U.S. Market Share Leader of On-Road Motorcycles Among Young Adults

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Harley Davidson released their 2nd quarter 2010 results, their profits were $139.3 million, somewhat higher than expected. Before the usual sales and earnings info Harley inserted a few introductory comments, and something jumped out at me: Despite the decline in second-quarter retail motorcycle sales, we believe interest in the Harley-Davidson brand remains strong among … [Read more...]

XR1200 Race Series Shows Promise

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Look at the photo above, it's from the past weekend's XR1200 race at Mid-Ohio which was won by Danny Eslick. It certainly seems like some great racing action, there's nothing about it that indicates anything other than competitive racers fighting for position in this brand new series and that's exactly what I would expect. The neat thing about it is the fact they're on Harley … [Read more...]

Motus V4 Engine Video

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For those of us waiting to hear about the latest developments from Motus, seeing this video is just what the doctor ordered. Watch the video, listen to the engine, imagine what that will be like in the bike. Video below: … [Read more...]

2011 Harley Davidson XR1200X

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Harley Davidson is announcing the 2011 XR1200X, with upgrades to the XR1200 suspension and brakes to make the XR1200X the new performance bike of the Harley lineup. Harley Davidson press release: XR1200Xâ„¢ TAKES SPORTSTER® PERFORMANCE TO A NEW LEVEL Fully-Adjustable Premium Suspension and Full-Floating Front Brake Rotors MILWAUKEE (June 3, 2010) - The XR1200X is … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Hints at Move From Milwaukee

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They may be outlining a bargaining position for upcoming negotiations, but Harley Davidson suggested moving the company's manufacturing operations from Wisconsin as a way to slash millions of dollars in costs. Labor costs and scheduling flexibility were cited as the two major issues. The Wisconsin plants at risk include its powertrain operations in Milwaukee. Those … [Read more...]

Confederate Teams with S&S for New Hellcat – Plans Return to New Orleans

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Confederate Motors is full of news announcing a long term relationship with S&S as the engine supplier for their new C3, X132 Hellcat and they will begin deliveries October 31, 2010, Halloween night, from new facilities in the art district at 733 St. Joseph Street in New Orleans. The new Hellcat, priced at $39750, is much more affordable than previous Hellcats or any other … [Read more...]