The report that Honda and Yamaha may be planning electric motorcycles is interesting and brings with it problems and opportunities for smaller companies trying to get into the electric motorcycle business. One commenter said, "e-bike manufacturers which are currently filling a niche market will be utterly crushed and destroyed." That's one possibility, but not the only one. … [Read more...]
Electric Motorcycles From Honda and Yamaha?
A news report out of Japan says both Honda and Yamaha are planning lithium ion battery powered electric motorcycles to be on sale, possibly as early as 2010 for Yamaha and 2011 for Honda. Prices will be anywhere from $1900 to $3700. With electrics coming on the market from companies like Vectrix, Zero Motorcycles and Enertia, plus a whole group of individual builders … [Read more...]
Crocker Motorcycles Now Taking Orders for 100
The Crocker Motorcycle Company is now accepting orders for 100 brand new Crocker motorcycles. The price will be about $65,000 and delivery, due to the hand built nature of the process, will be 6 to 8 months after the order is placed. The new bikes will be identical to the originals in appearance and most parts, except for the new engine and electrical system, will be … [Read more...]
Big Dog Motorcycles Announcing Layoffs
Big Dog Motorcycles has laid off 22 employees, with 27 more layoffs expected within 60 days. According to Paul Hansen, Marketing Director: “We’re resizing the company to reposition it so when the economy rebounds we’ll have the right product, and we’ll still be a viable player in the marketplace,†Hansen says. It is the third round of layoffs for the … [Read more...]
American Ironhorse Liquidation Sale
As we reported some months ago, American Ironhorse was purchased out of bankruptcy by Scott Meyers. It looks like there was a lot of excess inventory not needed for the production of new bikes and those parts are going on the block, $10 million dollars worth! The industry is getting first crack at it and then it will be open to the general public. If you own an American … [Read more...]
Ducati Ownership Changes Once Again
Ducati's ever changing ownership is once again in play. According to Dealernews, Performance Motorcycles S.p.A. a new group formed in April made up of the 3 largest shareholders of Ducati, Investindustrial, BS Investimenti and Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOPP) will be the new owners. Ducati leadership says a draft of the merger plan will be drawn up and subsequently … [Read more...]
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