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Quantya USA Launches FMX Electric Motorcycle in U.S.

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We recently wrote about the Quantya electric motorcycle built in Switzerland. Today they officially launched their U.S. distribution based in Syosset, NY. Press release follows: Quantya USA today announced the official launch and distribution of the Quantya FMX Electric Motorcycles for the US market. Quantya is the first electric competition ready electric … [Read more...]

Harley-Davidson Opens Dealership in East China

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Harley Davidson now has another dealer in China. Their first was in Beijing, this one's in Shanghai. I'm still curious how they'll do over there. Lots of restrictions from what I understand. Harley Davidson press release: Harley-Davidson opened its first authorized dealership in East China on Nov. 3, 2007 in Shanghai. Jim Ziemer, CEO of Harley-Davidson Inc., David Foley, … [Read more...]

S&S X-Wedge Custom for Jay Leno

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The S&S boys teamed up with the ExxonMobil Mobil 1 crew to build an X-Wedge custom bike for Jay Leno. It's powered by a 117 inch X-Wedge and is more of a sporty cruiser than any sort of chopper, after all, Jay Leno is a bit more performance oriented. This motorcycle is the first to include the third-generation “performance cruiser” chassis/powertrain kit. S&S has a video … [Read more...]

2008 Honda CB1000R

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Honda unveiled their 2008 CB1000R in Milan. They take the engine from the CBR1000RR and build a naked bike around it. The styling, which was done in Italy, has lots of edges and angles and to me may be an acquired taste though some riders might really like it. There's a 43mm inverted fork up front with a monoshock and single sided swingarm out back. ABS is available. It does … [Read more...]

KTM RC8 Superbike Officially Introduced

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KTM has officially introduced their new KTM RC8 superbike. Power comes from a 155 horsepower, 1148cc 75 degree V-Twin. The 414 pound RC8 has a powder coated Chromoly trellis frame rolling on 17 inch wheels with Brembo brakes. This is KTM's entry in the high power superbike market and it looks like a worthy contender. More photos and link below: … [Read more...]

Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

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Just introduced at the EICMA show, the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is another retro standard taking it's place in the market along with classic models already offered by Triumph and Ducati. The V7 has a 2 valve 750cc engine and styling that draws heavily from the late '60s. Quite a few of you wrote in about the upcoming release of this bike. Is there a strong unserved market here? … [Read more...]