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Triumph Sets U.S. Sales Record

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Last month, Triumph America had a 58 percent sales increase in the U.S. over March of 2005. Primary movers were both the new Triumph 3 cylinder 675 and the new 900cc Triumph Scrambler. Triumph also noted the sales boom carried over as sales grew for every one of their continuing models, too. Triumph is once again the largest retailer of European road bikes in the U.S. It's … [Read more...]

2006 Confederate F131 Hellcat

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The Confederate Motor Company has delivered the first 2006 F131 Hellcat and they've posted photos of the build on their site. The new Hellcat looks quite similar to the previous model though the engine is now their new 131 cubic inch radial twin. Exhaust exits through their rather unique swingarm exhaust system. Full specs listed below, price is $67,500. This is the first … [Read more...]

A Thousand New Motorcycle Companies

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The headline might read, "One Thousand Motorcycle Companies Opening Soon!" Would you believe it? You should, because it's already happening. All over the world, individuals, small partnerships and small to medium sized companies are building custom motorcycles and it doesn't require venture capital or thousands of employees. Start Your Own Motorcycle Company If you're … [Read more...]

Kit Sport Standard Motorcycles – Finally

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The term "kit bike" has come to mean "chopper kit" for the most part, since with all of the chopper building TV shows and build offs, the chopper shops began putting boxes of parts together to give the home builder a chance to roll his own, just like on TV. We've been questioning for some time the single minded concentration on choppers and asking why not build a sport bike or … [Read more...]

Ducati Hypermotard Available in Spring 2007

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Looks like a lot of the Ducati faithful get their wish, the Ducati Hypermotard is going into production and will be in dealers in the Spring of 2007. Ducati Press Release: After the success of the "concept" presentation in Milan and following the great response from fans, Ducati has decided to begin producing the Ducati Hypermotard. The announcement has been given online … [Read more...]

China Taxes Encourage Small Motorcycles

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Just about a week ago, Harley Davidson announced their first dealer will open in China next month. What is China doing to encourage the motorcycle business? According to Gaijin Biker, the Chinese have cut taxes on motorcycles in the 250cc and smaller category from 10% to 3%. All Harley has to do now is fill their Chinese dealership with 250cc bikes and they should sell like … [Read more...]