Harley Davidson has given up on the air cooled Sportster, the classic V-Twin is no more in the Sporty line up. Emissions regulations and all that. But wait, what's this? Well, it's called the SWM Stormbreaker V1200. It looks like an air cooled Sportster and sounds like an air cooled Sportster and it would appear that SWM figured if Harley wasn't going to build them anymore, … [Read more...]
Buell Hammerhead Production and Online Reservations to Begin on November 1
Buell Motorcycle Company will begin production and taking online reservations for the Buell Hammerhead 1190 on November 1st. Power comes from a 72 degree, 185 horsepower, 101 foot pounds of torque V-Twin. Fuel is carried in the aluminum frame and up front it's equipped with the now familiar single perimeter front brake. Weight is 419 pounds. Buell will also be using an … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Certified Program Backs Pre-Owned Motorcycles with a Warranty
Quite a few auto makers do it and now Harley Davidson does, too, they've added a new Harley-Davidson Certifiedâ„¢ program for pre-owned motorcycles. Just like the car companies, participating Harley dealers inspect their pre-owned bikes and if they pass all of the checks, they become Harley Davidson Certified. You get a 12 month limited warranty on the engine and transmission, … [Read more...]
Honda KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha Motor Intend to Develop Swappable Batteries
For a long time, many have suggested developing a standard battery that could be quickly and easily swapped so electric vehicles would be able to deal with the persistent issue of range and recharge time and now, four manufacturers, Honda KTM, Piaggio and Yamaha, announced their signing of a letter of intent to do just that. The focus is on what's called the L-category; mopeds, … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson Serial 1 Electric Bicycles Join the eBike Battle
If there is one segment of the two wheel market growing fast it's eBikes, electric bicycles that provide a pedal assist to varying degrees as the need arises. There are many reasons; the move to electric vehicles of all kinds means more people consider the electric alternative in most any vehicle purchase, eBikes bring bicycle riding into range for people who like the idea of … [Read more...]
Buell Motorcycles Are Back in Production – Hand Built in Michigan
This just in: Buell Motorcycles are back in production. I wasn't expecting that, but I'm glad to hear it. The Hammerhead 1190 RX shown above is powered by a 72 degree, 1190cc V-Twin with 185 horsepower and 101 pound feet of torque. 355 pounds wet. The 1190SX shown below has identical specs, but with more relaxed ergonomics including higher bars, lower pegs and a handmade … [Read more...]