Chinese motorcycles and the Chinese motorcycle industry are coming along as evidenced by the recent show in Chongqing. Already producing motorcycles by the millions, they are steadily developing products that could have wide appeal in markets outside China . The bike in the photo above, for instance, is a 250cc 4 valve DOHC liquid cooled motocross bike with a 6 speed … [Read more...]
Subaru Motorcycle?
Everyone keeps pointing out these stories about a Subaru motorcycle so I'll put this up but I have zero information other than what everyone else is repeating. Yesterday, this photo was circulating everywhere and even the automotive websites covered it, must be because of the name. A couple of weeks ago, Motorcycle News made mention of a supposedly upcoming motorcycle. It's … [Read more...]
U.S. Senators Want More Chinese Riding Harleys
As mentioned here recently, Harley Davidson is opening another dealership in China even though sales are not exactly booming, in fact, they're hardly selling any at all. Some U.S. senators, from Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York and Missouri, the states where HD has a presence, are asking the U.S. to put pressure on China to relax restrictions so more Chinese bikers will be … [Read more...]
Riding Across China by Motorcycle
As often happens, our readers find some of the best stories and this one is an excellent example. Tom left a comment on our story about Harley Davidson's newest China dealership where he pointed to a thread over on ADVrider about a real ride across China on a 200cc dual sport motorcycle with lots of narrative and photos along the way. As you can easily see from many, if not … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Opens Dealership in East China
Harley Davidson now has another dealer in China. Their first was in Beijing, this one's in Shanghai. I'm still curious how they'll do over there. Lots of restrictions from what I understand. Harley Davidson press release: Harley-Davidson opened its first authorized dealership in East China on Nov. 3, 2007 in Shanghai. Jim Ziemer, CEO of Harley-Davidson Inc., David Foley, … [Read more...]
36 Million Motorcycles from China and India by 2010
By 2010, China and India will produce a combined total of 36 million motorcycles per year. Let me repeat that, ... 36 MILLION motorcycles PER YEAR! That number was buried in a news item this morning about a new microcontroller chip for motorcycle engine management systems. These chips precisely control the fuel/air mixture, ignition and who knows what else to keep the engine … [Read more...]
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