We noted back in February that Piaggio had a 3 wheel scooter concept at the Bologna Motor Show. Well, it's more than a concept now because Piaggio has introduced it as their new MP3 Scooter. It comes in two versions, 125cc and a 250cc. The advantage of two front wheels is much greater stability and traction in wet and rough road conditions. The tilting front wheels give you an … [Read more...]
Dnepr Motorcycles – The Other Russian
After our post on Ural motorcycles the other day the question arises, what's a Dnepr? I confess my knowledge here is pretty limited so if any Ural/Dnepr enthusiasts care to fill in or correct this post, jump right in. Dnepr motorcycles seem to have a common heritage with the Ural, based on the BMW R71. But the information I found is a bit scarce and sometimes conflicting. As … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Beijing Dealer Visit
Gaijin Biker just got back from a trip to China and while he was there he stopped by the new Harley Davidson dealership in Beijing. They've already sold six bikes which isn't bad considering their cost and extra permits needed. Link: Riding Sun The Kneeslider: Harley Davidson Names China Dealer … [Read more...]
Tom Cruise Rides the Hellcat
If you're Tom Cruise, how better to arrive in style for the premier of Mission Impossible 3 than aboard a Confederate Hellcat F131? Confederate Motorcycles has been drawing attention to a Tom Cruise - Mission Impossible tie in and they've been posting quite a few photos of the bike on the movie set. They just put up a series of photos, Tom on the Hellcat, the paparazzi snapping … [Read more...]
Buell XBRR Production On Again
After delaying production of the Buell XBRR due to component failures at Daytona, Buell engineers are confident the problems have been corrected and production is rolling again. Buell news release: EAST TROY, Wis. -- (Thursday, May 04, 2006) Buell Motorcycle Company announced today that the production of XBRR race bikes, based on the Firebolt XB12R, has begun. A total of … [Read more...]
Ural Motorcycles – Another Retro
If you think you're seeing a lot of ads for Ural Motorcycles lately, you're not alone. They seem to be advertising in all of the motorcycle mags, perhaps trying to get a bit of the retro market that Ducati, Triumph and many other companies are capitalizing on. Ural motorcycles were essentially Russian copies of the BMW R71. They have a couple of different stories on their … [Read more...]
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