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Alternative fuel motorcycles – who will be first?

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When are we going to see the first major motorcycle manufacturer produce a motorcycle powered by one of the new alternative technologies? We've posted here many times about the Star Twin turbo diesel, the ENV hydrogen motorcycle, various electric powered scooters and motorcycles, but other than one offs built in someone's garage or small companies trying to get ahead of … [Read more...]

Ducati North America Hall of Fame

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Ducati North America has created the North American Ducati Hall of Fame for those individuals who have made the greatest contribution to the Ducati brand. The first three inductees are Doug Polen, Eraldo Ferracci and Bruce Meyers. Michael Lock, CEO of Ducati North America said, “Since being purchased by TPG in 1996, DNA has been established for nearly 10 years and we felt … [Read more...]

Classic Bike auction

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This classic bike auction looks like a nice one. It's an estate sale for a fellow that just kept buying and collecting, he never seemed to sell anything. Over 130 great vintage and classic motorcycles just as he left them, lots of parts, too. There's also old cars and tools, it's the kind of auction that makes a guy hold on to his wallet so he doesn't get carried away. Here's a … [Read more...]

Gasbuddy

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With high gas prices, the Internet is coming to the rescue. Gasbuddy.com keeps track of gas station prices in cities throughout the U.S and Canada. Need to fill up soon? Check the web for the best price. I know I've seen price variations of as much as 12 cents within a few blocks reflecting the higher price when someone gets a shipment at their station and another one hasn't. … [Read more...]

Unsold Proton MotoGP auction bike back to racing

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A few days ago, KTM, who have been supplying engines to the Kenny Roberts Proton MotoGP team, decided to end that relationship and Kenny Roberts is now struggling to come up with parts, pieces and bikes to get on the grid. If you recall, last month there was an auction at Monterey in conjunction with the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca. One of the bikes up for auction was last … [Read more...]

Factory Tours

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If you're a tech guy like me, seeing how things go together is fascinating. Since we're still in the summer vacation season, why not invest a few hours in a factory tour when you're out of town? There might be a cool tour on the way to some other destination or you could make the tour the destination all by itself. You can watch them make Harley Davidsons (engines and … [Read more...]