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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...]

Moto Guzzi Griso

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The new Moto Guzzi Griso has finally been introduced. It seems like this one has been coming forever. Now that it's here it looks pretty nice. Powered by the 1100 (1064cc) transverse V-twin engine it appeals to a variety of riders. A 2 into 1 exhaust, six speed transmission, LED taillight, shaft drive, just a nice Guzzi all around. Not sure which countries will see it … [Read more...]

Honda Gold Wing gets airbag

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Honda has come out with the first airbag for motorcycles. From Honda Press Release: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it has succeeded in developing the world's first production motorcycle airbag system. The new system, which can help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions, is to be made available on the new Gold Wing motorcycle scheduled for … [Read more...]

Yamaha MT-03 for 2006?

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When I mentioned the MT-03 a little while back, I had no idea whether Yamaha was just doing this as a styling exercise or if it was serious about producing it. Well it looks like it is being introduced but so far, France seems to be the only place to find it. The Yamaha France web site has it listed with the other 2006 models, Yamaha USA does not. I think the bike looks great, … [Read more...]

Confederate Motorcycles relocating

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The Confederate Motorcycles crew got out of New Orleans and is relocating to a new facility just south of Shreveport, Louisiana. More details as we get 'em. UPDATE: HellKat … [Read more...]

High gas prices good or bad for motorcycles?

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It almost seems like a given that high gas prices would be good for motorcycles, after all, bikes get 40 or 50 miles per gallon without even trying and that's while giving performance far superior to most any car. Smaller displacement bikes driven carefully can get far more. So, everyone will go out and buy a motorcycle, right? Not necessarily. Longer commuting distances, … [Read more...]