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Toyota going all hybrid?

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A sign of the times but how will it play out? Toyota announced today they are planning to convert their entire automotive lineup to hybrid power, Toyota will be all hybrid. What impact will that have on other carmakers and what about other vehicles like trucks and, of course, motorcycles? Toyota has a decent jump on most everyone with their Prius so is this a necessary move or … [Read more...]

Benelli bought by Chinese firm

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China's Qianjiang Group Co. Ltd has purchased Benelli, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer: China's Qianjiang Group Co. Ltd has clinched a deal with Gruppo Merloni for the purchase of celebrated Italian motorcycle maker Benelli, reports said Thursday. The deal follows assurances from Qianjiang's management that Benelli scooters and motorcycles will continue to be built at … [Read more...]

Ducati Monster S2R 1000

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Ducati has introduced the new Monster S2R 1000. From the press release: With its clean, pared-down lines, the Monster S2R 1000 maintains all the styling and functional features of the SR line, including the signature frame and running gear. The twin vertically stacked silencers mounted on the right side and the single-sided swingarm in aluminium alloy distinguish the … [Read more...]

GG Technik Quad

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We completely missed this when it was introduced but Jalopnik has a post from the Frankfurt auto show and it looks like quite the machine. This is the GG Technik Quad. It's powered by a BMW 2 cylinder boxer engine putting out 90hp, 6 speeds plus reverse, 4 wheel disc brakes and tops out at 100mph. High performance, roadworthy quads look pretty neat but it doesn't look like this … [Read more...]

Diesel motorcycles set speed records

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Hayes Diversified Technologies, makers of the upcoming Bulldog, set some new diesel motorcycle speed records at the International Speed Trials by BUB. Diesel records set: Division A, Type III, Class 1, Kilometer, 154.392 km/h, mile, 95.875 mph Division A, Type IV, Class 1, Kilometer, 167.893 km/h, mile, 104.512 mph Division B, Type III, Class 1, Kilometer, 163.709 … [Read more...]

S&S to sponsor Australian Biker Build Off

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Looks like the boys down under will be getting their own Biker Build Off. S&S is sponsoring an Australian Biker Build Off. Five builders will be chosen to build a bike based on the S&S 124 engine and must also comply with the rules for the S&S 124 Challenge racing class. The bikes will be debuted at Bikefest, a major Australian all motorcycle drag race meeting, at Western … [Read more...]