Moto: KAWASAKI LAUNCHES NEW LINE OF PERFORMANCE OILS
Written by: Kawasaki
Date: Feb.13, 2010
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is launching a new line of powersport oils. Comprised of the latest formulations of superior quality lubricants and specifically engineered to Kawasaki’s highest standards, the new Kawasaki Performance Oils line includes full-synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral based formulations in multiple grades [...]
Moto: Harley-Davidson Competitive Bike Exchange Extended
Written by: Harley-Davidson
Date: Feb. 3, 2010
Harley-Davidson has extended its Competitive Bike Exchange trade-in program launched last December through February 28, 2010. The incentive program offers customers who trade-in an eligible non-Harley-Davidson brand motorcycle a credit of $500 above the dealer-negotiated trade-in value towards the purchase price of a new untitled Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
“If the bike in [...]
Moto: KTM And Mid-Ohio Team Up
Written by: Mid-Ohio
Date: Jan. 29, 2010
KTM, the official motorcycle of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, will host four Race_Orange Track Day Experience sessions at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2010. The dates are April 26, April 27, July 7 and July 19.
Based on the success of the 2009 KTM Race_Orange Track Day [...]
Autos: GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker
Written by: General Motors
Date: Jan. 26, 2010
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB.
“Today’s announcement is great news for Saab employees, dealers and suppliers, great news for millions of Saab customers and fans worldwide, and great news for GM,” said John [...]
Autos: Ed Whitacre to Continue as GM CEO
Written by: General Motors
Date: Jan. 25, 2010
Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., has agreed to continue as chairman and CEO of General Motors, it was announced today.
Speaking at a press conference at GM’s headquarters, Whitacre also expressed the GM board’s commitment that the company will pay back in full the U.S. Treasury and the Canadian and Ontario [...]
Moto: 2010 Victory Vegas Limited Edition
Written by: Victory
Date: Jan. 23, 2010
MEDINA, MN – Victory Motorcycles introduces its quickest motorcycle ever produced. The 2010 Victory Vegas Limited Edition motorcycle represents the leanest and meanest Victory ever offered. Featuring the Freedom 106/6 with Stage 2 cams, The Vegas LE pumps out 97 Horsepower and 113 ft/lb of torque, and features a Bonneville [...]
Moto: 2010 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight
Written by: Harley-Davidson
Date: Jan. 22, 2010
The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom™ bikes.
Riding low with a slammed suspension and featuring the classic 2.1-gallon “peanut” fuel tank, the Forty-Eight backs up its bulldog appearance with [...]
Moto: Aprilia to recall RSV4
Written by: Aprilia
Date: Jan. 22, 2010
Aprilia Italy has announced its intent to recall a limited number of RSV4 motorcycles for engine replacement. While only a small number of production units are affected, the recall impacts all RSV4 motorcycles delivered within the U.S. market to-date.
Following extensive testing and verification, the Italian manufacturer assessed [...]
Vintage Days: Husqvarna named Marque of the Year for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Written by: AMA
Date: Jan. 15, 2010
Husqvarna, the legendary make that ruled AMA Racing off-road competition throughout the 1970s and 1980s, has recently made a full-throttle return to national championship contention. This July 9-11, the iconic brand will celebrate its heritage and build toward its future as the Marque of the Year at the 19th annual [...]
Moto: Harley-Davidson Introduces Pink Clothing Line to Support Breast Cancer
Written by: Harley-Davidson
Date: Jan. 7, 2010
It’s an unwritten rule in motorcycling culture to stop for a distressed rider. Of course, rider ethics go well beyond the open road, as motorcyclists often stop on the journey of life to help those in need – rider and non-rider alike. In the spirit of that support, Harley-Davidsonintroduced a [...]