Mission Motors unveiled their new racebike for the 2011 TTXGP, the Mission-R. Even the most diehard fans of conventional motorcycles will have to admit, the design of this electric racer is every bit as pleasing to the eye as your average internal combustion racer. It packs a substantial performance punch, as well. Powered by a 141 horsepower liquid-cooled 3-phase AC … [Read more...]
No Future Motorcycles Will Carry the Buell Name
The January 2011 issue of Motorcyclist magazine is just out and has a very informative interview with Erik Buell where Erik talks about some of the developments during and after the time Buell was shutdown. One point I thought was interesting was that Harley Davidson licensed the Buell name and allowed Erik to sell derivative Buell racebikes, but only until December 21, 2010, a … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Received Federal Assistance
In new information just released by the Federal Reserve, starting in the Fall of 2008, the Fed was giving aid to a wide range of banks and businesses, including foreign banks and businesses, which might raise a few eyebrows, while at the same time, a lot of US domestic companies were receiving assistance as well, something which didn't receive much, if any, attention at all. … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Wants More Retailers in Brazil
While U.S. sales remain slow, Harley Davidson is planning to up the number of dealers selling the Motor Company's bikes in Brazil. The company reached an agreement with HDSP/Grupo Izzo, its exclusive dealer in Brazil, that will allow for appointment of new retailers in the future, according to a statement today that didn’t provide details. Costs of the planned expansion … [Read more...]
Motus MST-01 Prototype Photos
Got a note from Brian Case about progress on the MST-01. It seems no matter how hard a team works to build a new motorcycle and new motorcycle company, there will be those who doubt unless they occasionally see some build photos. These shots give us a glimpse of the layout of the bike and how things are coming together. Amid all of the disappointing news from the big 4 and … [Read more...]
Confederate C3 X132 Hellcat
Confederate is accepting orders for their new C3 X132 Hellcat, the latest incarnation in their line up sporting the well known Hellcat name. Their website has a lot of computer generated images of the bike, which will be available in 2 versions, a Fighter series with a steeper 23.5 degree rake and 61.5 inch wheelbase plus the Roadster series, with a more relaxed 30 degree rake … [Read more...]
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