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Harley Davidson was Planning Multiple V4 Motorcycles

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The Harley Davidson V4 prototype photos you saw here recently got me really curious. Just exactly what was the Motor Company planning to do with these new engines? Well, if you ask the right questions to people who would likely know, you begin to tease the story out a bit, and if true, this is just mind boggling. It seems Harley had some big ideas, and I know I would have given … [Read more...]

Erik Buell Racing Closes Down

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Erik Buell Racing has closed the doors and is filing for receivership, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. After being closed down by Harley Davidson, it looked like Erik was back on his feet and Erik Buell Racing was doing well, but perhaps that was only on the track. I'm actually surprised, I thought the Hero partnership had placed them on solid footing, … [Read more...]

Nimbus Motorcycles May Live Again

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Though Nimbus motorcycles aren't as well known in the States as they are in Europe, due to their Danish origins, they do have a devoted following. Quite a few owners ride them regularly and have even taken them on extended trips. If Claus Støvlbæk Clausen has his way, you'll be able to do that yourself on a brand new Nimbus. He's recently purchased rights to produce and sell … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Street 750 Flat Tracker

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How about a new Harley Davidson Street 750 flat tracker? It looks like they're planting the seed to see what the interest is in getting flat track racing into the X Games. They set up Street 750s in flat track clothing and took them out on the dirt. If you ask me, I think it's a great idea. Ever since Harley Davidson introduced the Street 750 and Street 500, there's been … [Read more...]

Avinton Motorcycles Reveal Their 2014 Muscle Bikes

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Avinton Motorcycles build muscle bikes, inspired, in their words, by the 427 AC Cobra. They do have the right look, no swoopy bodywork covering the mechanics, it all out there for the world to see. Power from S&S, Beringer brakes, Arrow exhaust, carbon fiber everywhere and handbuilt to customer specifications. There are a lot of variations, the GT, Race and Roadster in … [Read more...]

Would You Consider Renting a Motorcycle Instead of Owning One?

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What do expensive watches have to do with motorcycles? If you could rent a top of the line motorcycle for several months at a time each year, perhaps committing to several rentals, would that satisfy your annual need to ride? Is there a market for long term rental motorcycles? I don't mean renting a Harley for a few days to tour the Pacific Coast Highway or leasing a motorcycle … [Read more...]