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EVO Design Solutions TTXGP Entry

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EVO Design Solutions is bringing 2 different models of their TTXGP entry: EV-0 RR (twin GMS-M1 motor, carbon monocoque construction, lithium based battery technology, micro generator) EV-0 R (single GMS-M1 motor, carbon monocoque construction, lithium based battery technology) UK team EVO Design Solutions is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands. The … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Gets New Leadership

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With Jim Ziemer retiring and the motorcycle business going through some rough spots, Harley Davidson has made a few changes at the top. Keith E. Wandell is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley Davidson, Inc. Matthew S. Levatich becomes President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley Davidson Motor Company, moving over from his current position as … [Read more...]

Motus American Motorcycles – New American Motorcycle Company Breaks Cover

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News Flash! - New U.S. Motorcycle Company Building V4 Sport Touring Bike! A brand new motorcycle company, right here in the U.S., has been operating under wraps for the past year and, with their permission, it's now time to let all of you in on a very big breaking story, Motus American Motorcycles is well along in their development of an all new next-generation, sport-touring … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Super Ride – Try Before You Buy

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Late last year, a survey of motorcycle shoppers reported that the inability to test ride a motorcycle had a big impact on whether or not the shopper would eventually become a buyer. Harley Davidson is addressing the issue head on with the Harley Davidson Super Ride program. Participating dealers are offering the program from April 1st to June 30th. After test riding the … [Read more...]

Hand Painted Ural Tourist in the Gzhel Style

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The Ural Tourist is a Russian sidecar rig that many of you are familiar with, nothing fancy, but an interesting, durable and fun ride if you like sidecars. Svetlana Zyryanova works in the Ural paint department and, among other things, applies camouflage paint spots to Urals heading out of the factory for sale around the world. In her spare time, Svetlana's an artist and … [Read more...]

CPSC Recommends No Motorcycle Exemption

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The lead law which has virtually shut down the youth motorcycle and ATV industry will remain in effect unchanged if the Consumer Product Safety Commission has any say in the matter. For those who thought the CPSC might be scrambling to fix it after the effects became apparent, think again. The staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommending that the … [Read more...]