Harley Davidson is announcing the 2011 XR1200X, with upgrades to the XR1200 suspension and brakes to make the XR1200X the new performance bike of the Harley lineup. Harley Davidson press release: XR1200Xâ„¢ TAKES SPORTSTER® PERFORMANCE TO A NEW LEVEL Fully-Adjustable Premium Suspension and Full-Floating Front Brake Rotors MILWAUKEE (June 3, 2010) - The XR1200X is … [Read more...]
Polaris Industries to Open Manufacturing Facility in Mexico – Close Wisconsin Operations
Polaris Industries has announced a realignment of their manufacturing operations which will mean the closing of the Osceola, Wisconsin manufacturing operations over time. The company plans to have a new production facility in the Monterrey/Saltillo area of Mexico operational beginning in the first half of 2011. The existing Roseau, Minnesota and Spirit Lake, Iowa, production … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Hints at Move From Milwaukee
They may be outlining a bargaining position for upcoming negotiations, but Harley Davidson suggested moving the company's manufacturing operations from Wisconsin as a way to slash millions of dollars in costs. Labor costs and scheduling flexibility were cited as the two major issues. The Wisconsin plants at risk include its powertrain operations in Milwaukee. Those … [Read more...]
Confederate Teams with S&S for New Hellcat – Plans Return to New Orleans
Confederate Motors is full of news announcing a long term relationship with S&S as the engine supplier for their new C3, X132 Hellcat and they will begin deliveries October 31, 2010, Halloween night, from new facilities in the art district at 733 St. Joseph Street in New Orleans. The new Hellcat, priced at $39750, is much more affordable than previous Hellcats or any other … [Read more...]
Cleveland CycleWerks
Scott Colosimo, from Cleveland CycleWerks, sent me a note a short while ago and thought we might be interested in his company. His idea is to build a "working man's motorcycle," something built with quality but priced low enough that the average working guy can buy one without breaking the bank. Scott is from Cleveland, Ohio, and he tells me he tried to build the bike there … [Read more...]
The Possibilities of Limited Production Specials
While off my feet for the last few days, definitely not by choice, I had some extra time to think instead of write. The McDeeb Royal Enfields kept coming back to me as a wonderful opportunity on many levels. A small dealer and builder putting out some very well designed specials based on a current production motorcycle is an idea that could be adapted by many similar companies, … [Read more...]
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