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Honda Fury Chopper Rumors

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These spy photos, from the Spanish website, Solomoto, have been running all over the web and are supposedly the test mule for a new Honda chopper called the Fury. It's a V-Twin with displacement guesses running from 1300cc to 2000cc. Honda dealers were shown a video and rumor has it, the bike will debut at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show and be introduced next … [Read more...]

BMW LoRider Custom Concept Survey Online

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When the BMW LoRider was first revealed, everyone seemed to like it a lot. BMW says they want to hear from you and they have an online survey I didn't notice before where you can tell them what you're thinking. You get to choose your favorite configuration from a whole series and give them your input on things like price, horsepower and various other custom options. Head on … [Read more...]

Massimo Tamburini Retires from MV Agusta

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Massimo Tamburini will be retiring from his position of design chief at MV Agusta on December 31st. It will be interesting to see who steps in to fill his shoes. MV Agusta press release: VARESE, ITALY, Dec. 3, 2008 - MV Agusta today announced that Design Chief Massimo Tamburini will retire from the company, effective Dec. 31, 2008. Tamburini has been with Cagiva since … [Read more...]

Ritmo Sereno Japanese Style European Customs

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If the Japanese style customs of Bratstyle or Gravel Crew get your juices flowing, here's a look at what another Japanese company is doing with European bikes like Moto Guzzis, BMWs and even old BSAs and more. Ritmo Sereno is the place and from what I can tell (the site is all Japanese) they both manufacture their own parts and source a selection of proper pieces to turn your … [Read more...]

Hyde Harrier Jubilee From Norman Hyde

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Norman Hyde has been offering all sorts of Triumph spares and accessories since 1976. In 1987, he built the first Harris framed Hyde Harrier that could be powered by a either Triumph triple or a Bonneville twin. It was very well received and he still offers the kit. To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Hyde Harrier and the 50th anniversary of the Triumph Bonneville, he once … [Read more...]

American Sportbike – The Eller Industries Story

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Are you baffled by the lack of mass produced American-made sport motorcycles? (editor's note: other than Buell) Ironically, 10 years ago a failed business plan for a cruiser motorcycle and a questionable trademark decision played the lead roles in the continued absence of an American sportbike. This absence was not from a lack of demand for sportbikes in the United States. … [Read more...]