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2010 Kawasaki Concours 14

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Kawasaki unwrapped their new 2010 Concours and it's obvious they haven't ignored this super sport touring machine since the new version appeared in 2008. With a couple of years and many thousands of miles, they refined the bike to reflect feedback from riders and added some extra technology, too. The bodywork has been changed a bit for better heat management so riders don't … [Read more...]

Harley-Davidson and the 25 – 40 Year Old Buyer

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All motorcycle manufacturers must contend with changes in tastes & demographics (age, gender, location, etc.). For several years there has been a lot of talk about the increase in the average age of the Harley-Davidson buyer. The investment in the 2010 Street Glide Trike model seems to be in-line with that statistic, while another investment in the Nightster has been … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Expands Tire and Wheel Protection Program to 24 States

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Harley has been testing out a tire and wheel protection program in 4 states and things have been working out pretty well, so they're expanding to 20 more states. The program covers the costs associated with the repair or replacement of tires and wheels, including labor and taxes, towing, lodging and meal reimbursement. If you're buying a new Harley or just a set of tires or … [Read more...]

Honda CB1100 for Production

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It's been a rumored model for some time but Honda will be putting the CB1100 on display in Tokyo as a production model. They don't say much: "Making its world premiere, the CB1100 explores the potential of the air-cooled, 4-cylinder engine while building upon the aesthetic appeal and riding taste of the generations of CBs." A lot of Honda fans and many riders just … [Read more...]

Can You Afford to Buy a Motorcycle?

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For many riders, no matter how passionate they are about riding, at times they ask themselves, "Can I buy a motorcycle right now?" After a quick look around they decide prices are too high and give up, but, there's a good chance they're looking in the wrong place or at the wrong bikes. There's always a motorcycle available at your price. Endless news stories complain about … [Read more...]

Lauge Jensen – Denmark has a New Motorcycle Company

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Quick, name the last motorcycle manufactured in Denmark, if you said Nimbus, pat yourself on the back, and though they do have their followers, Nimbus hasn't been building bikes since 1959. Uffe Lauge Jensen figured that was long enough and he decided to once again add Denmark to the list of countries turning out 2 wheelers. Easier said than done. Denmark didn't have any laws … [Read more...]