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Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance

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This looks like it will be one of the premier motorcycle events of 2006, the Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d'Elegance which will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California, May 6th, 2006, the motorcycle equivalent of Pebble Beach. Press release follows: Announcing “Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance”, the first … [Read more...]

Mid Ohio motorcycle double header

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With all of the talk about Laguna Seca it's easy to forget those of us back east have a great week coming up. Mid Ohio has AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 15-17 and then Honda Super Cycle Weekend July 22-24. The Vintage Days feature Ducati this year and will have a display of about 70 bikes featuring pre war Ducatis and many other significant models. There are vintage … [Read more...]

Perpetual motorcycles

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Have you ever watched someone bend up a new exhaust pipe with an automatic pipe bender? Feed in the right numbers with a length of straight pipe and presto, exhaust pipe, exactly like the factory piece. Think about that. As long as you have the right numbers for the machine, you can make any pipe for any car, and what does that have to do with motorcycles? For quite a few … [Read more...]

Monterey Classic Bike Auction NPA Simulcast

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If you can't make it to Laguna Seca for the Monterey Classic Bike Auction you can still bid in realtime. NPA (National Powersport Auctions) will simulcast the auction live on the Internet for pre-registered virtual bidders. From the press release: NPA Simulcastâ„¢ will transport the Monterey Classic Bike Auction beyond the confines of Portola Plaza into the homes of … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Companies Reborn

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What is behind the continuing stream of new motorcycles (and cars) badged with old names from companies long dead? Any business major or business owner will tell you there is value to good will and name recognition and both entice investors to pay a premium when taking over a going concern but what does the name really mean to potential customers of a resurrected firm? If your … [Read more...]

Early production for Ducati Sport Classics

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From Ducati Press Release: Ducati will begin producing the Sportclassics in September 2005 At the opening of the classic motorcycle road race, the Motogiro d'Italia, Ducati gave a surprise preview of two of its three new SportClassic motorcycles. This unique 70's-inspired range of Ducati motorcycles reflects the beauty, timeless style and sporting roots of the Borgo Panigale … [Read more...]