There have been quite a few changes taking place recently in the motorcycle business besides the American IronHorse difficulties. The changes are neither good or bad in themselves, just an indication of the economic conditions affecting many businesses. Global Motorsport Group, owner of Custom Chrome is going bankrupt. Dae-Il USA, a subsidiary of the Korean Dae-Il that … [Read more...]

Creditors are trying to force American IronHorse into bankruptcy after it failed to make any payments since January. Investors are currently negotiating to buy the company. Some American IronHorse dealers have stated they will not sell bikes in stock due to questions about warranty coverage. Founded in 1995, American IronHorse, based in Fort Worth, Texas, makes custom … [Read more...]

For everyone who is waiting for the Honda DN-01 to arrive, it's coming March 7th, ... to Japan. No word on when and where it will be available next. The 61 horsepower 680cc fuel injected V-twin engine drives the infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT). It's equipped with a single sided swingarm and shaft drive. 17 inch wheels on both ends. It … [Read more...]

There will be one less company producing motorcycles in the U.S. next year as Honda plans to stop manufacturing motorcycles at its Marysville, Ohio facility and transfer production to Japan. Honda will focus efforts on its North American auto operations. Honda said there will be no layoffs when production ends in spring 2009. The workers will remain with the company, … [Read more...]