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Harley Davidson Great Roads

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Harley Davidson has a few neat sections on their web site to help you nail down a great route for that next long ride. Their ride planner allows you to set your starting and end points, where you want to stop and after it's all plugged in you end up with a neatly planned trip. The other cool tool is their "great roads" section, it highlights some of the best roads around the … [Read more...]

Ducati Monster 695

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Ducati will soon be releasing the 2007 Ducati Monster 695, availability is said to be April 2006. It will be replacing the Monster 620 as the entry level Ducati. Lots of changes and upgrades for this new model and there are accessories to go along with the 695 including a fairing and seat cover, an engine performance kit and an 80's helmet and jacket. Complete details and … [Read more...]

Hyosung – larger engines for U.S.

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Hyosung, the Korean motorcycle manufacturer is expanding in the U.S. and moving upmarket into larger displacement motorcycles. According to Dealernews, Hyosung is introducing "a 650-twin sportbike in both unfaired and fully-faired versions, and a 650cc cruiser that utilizes the same motor. Also new are a 450cc ATV, and later this year, a 450cc off-road bike." With this push … [Read more...]

Schwinn Motor Scooters

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Schwinn, the bicycle company, has branched out and is now making motor scooters. Powered by air cooled 49.5cc 4 stroke engines and CVT transmissions, they have three models, the Campus, the Collegiate and the Graduate ranging in price from $1395 to $1699. The have both electric and kick start, the Campus has drum brakes while the other two models have a combination of drum … [Read more...]

Ducati Riding Experience 2006

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The Ducati Riding Experience is set for 2006. The courses are available at a basic, intermediate and master's level. The course dates are set at both Imola and Mugello and include both track time and class time. Press release follows: The Ducati riding courses are aimed at those who would like to learn how to ride a motorcyle or improve their street or track skills. The … [Read more...]

Honda Makes 50 Million Super Cubs

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  TheKneeslider.com - Honda just announced that at the end of December 2005, worldwide production of the Super Cub reached 50 million units. What is even more interesting are the photos of both the first generation Super Cub of 1958 and the 50 millionth unit, they are so close to identical you could almost look at the newest model as being the old one with a few … [Read more...]