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...]

Ducati has introduced an all new Monster, the 2008 Monster 696. A combination trellis frame with aluminum sub frame mounts a 696 cc L Twin 2 valve engine, producing 80 horsepower and 50 foot pounds of torque. It also sports easily removable panels on either side of the tank to quickly change colors. 320mm Brembo discs up front with 4 piston calipers, on 43mm Showa front … [Read more...]

Ducati has introduced their 2008 lineup and the 2008 Ducati 848 breaks cover with a 134 horsepower engine in a 369 pound package, giving the 848 a better power to weight ratio than the 999. Looks like a nice addition to their middleweight models. From Ducati: The words 'agile' and 'refined' aptly describe the 848. At 168 kg (369 lbs) the 848 is an amazing 20 kg (44 lbs) … [Read more...]

The brand new Buell 1125R began rolling off the assembly line this week. As Erik stated in our interview last August, when each dealer will get a bike depends on many factors, some may arrive right away, some may not see one till December. Whatever the case, a lot of Buell fans will be really eager to get their hands on one. Early indications of interest suggest this bike … [Read more...]

The resurrected Indian Motorcycle Company of Kings Mountain, North Carolina is building their first new dealership to sell the brand new Indian. Located off I85 at Exit 22 in North Carolina, not far from the new factory, the 10,000 square foot facility is targeted for completion in April of 2008. Link: Charlotte Business Journal Related: Indian Motorcycle Restarts in North … [Read more...]