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So-Cal Miler – Hot Rod Street Trackers and Cafe Racers from Streetmaster

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These new Triumphs just unveiled got me all curious, so I asked Richard Pollock, or "Mule," how they came about. Here's what he had to say: ------ The story starts with 2 people and one bike. A Streettracker, Richard Varner and myself. The bike was the 100ci Streettracker featured in the Cycle World video. The bike was at the Long Beach show and Richard Varner … [Read more...]

2011 Roehr eSuperSport

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Roehr Motorcycles is introducing their new 2011 Roehr eSuperSport, based on the Hyosung GT650R but repowered by a 50Kw (67 hp) AC induction motor. Top speed is 100+ mph, range is 75 miles and recharge time is 7 hours. MSRP is $17,995. This seems like a very professionally done conversion of the Hyosung GT650R. It looks good, the performance and range are in line with what we … [Read more...]

Do Harley Davidson and Apple Computer Have Something in Common?

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It's starting to seem like Harley Davidson and Apple may have something in common. What? Leather clad riders on their American made V-Twins blasting down the highway and trendy folks using their iPhones for, well, ... just about everything, what could they have in common? OK, forget the people using their products, how about the companies? One company cutting costs and barely … [Read more...]

Polaris Moves Indian Motorcycle Production to Spirit Lake Iowa

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Polaris has followed up their earlier announcement of the acquisition of Indian Motorcycles with the news that Indian production will move to Spirit Lake, Iowa from Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Though no new jobs will be created in Iowa, the facility has been growing with 100 new jobs added this past year due to demand for the other Polaris vehicles already assembled there, … [Read more...]

Polaris Buys Indian Motorcycles

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Indian Motorcycles was acquired today by Polaris Industries. With the slow economy, Indian had a tough road due to a limited and high end line of motorcycles. Polaris, on the other hand is far more diversified and better able to weather the current market conditions. This could be a good combination for both companies. Very interesting! Press release follows: Polaris … [Read more...]

BMW Makes ABS Standard on All 2012 Motorcycles

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Antilock brake systems will be standard on all 2012 BMW motorcycles. Although ABS can be found on more and more motorcycles, usually as an option, BMW took the next step and made it standard across the entire model lineup. In wet weather or other limited traction situations ABS can make a huge difference in your ability to stop quickly and safely. The video in the press release … [Read more...]