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Brand My Undies. And My...
Brand My Undies. And My...

29 Nov 2013, 13:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / I know this piece might sting a bit, but life's not always made of what one wants to hear, solely. This is not even a matter of right and wrong, it's just taking a look at how things are, ...

 
Triumph Launches 10 Bikes in India
Triumph Launches 10 Bikes in India

28 Nov 2013, 16:27 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like Triumph decided to go full-on in the Indian market, as they have launched no less than 10 motorcycles. All the segments are covered, from the Classic range to the sporty triples and...

 
GoDaddy Founder Bob Parsons Buys New Harley-Davidson Dealership
GoDaddy Founder Bob Parsons Buys New Harley-Davidson Dealership

28 Nov 2013, 13:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's not known whether Harley-Davidson bought their web domain from GoDaddy, but we can surely tell that GoDaddy got some Harleys. That is, GoDaddy founder Bob Parsons, who has just announced t...

 
Gone in 11 Minutes
Gone in 11 Minutes

27 Nov 2013, 17:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / 11 minutes is all it takes for one bike to be stolen in the US, barely longer than it took back in 2011. Still, one motorcycle is being stolen in the US every 11 minutes or so, 2012 statistics ...

 
New Managerial Appointments at Ducati
New Managerial Appointments at Ducati

27 Nov 2013, 14:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / More changes are announced in the Borgo Panigale camp, as Ducati Motor Holding establishes two new managerial areas. The move is aimed to better sync the expansion of the brand with the increasing c...

 
Husqvarna Enters Moto3, Says KTM and Huskies Will Be Different... in the Future
Husqvarna Enters Moto3, Says KTM and Huskies Will Be Different... in the Future

27 Nov 2013, 11:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There's bit quite a stir with Husqvarna announcing they'll be entering Moto3 as of 2014. Of course, after all the fuss and hassle with the brand changing hands this year and all the pr...

 
Borile Is Gaining Momentum, Looks for More Dealers
Borile Is Gaining Momentum, Looks for More Dealers

26 Nov 2013, 16:47 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If anything, Umberto Borile's motorcycles are small, functional pieces of engineering art, and it looks like the customers are truly appreciating these two-wheelers: Borile is looking for more ...

 
Erik Buell Racing and Hero Looking for Canadian Dealers
Erik Buell Racing and Hero Looking for Canadian Dealers

19 Nov 2013, 16:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Erik Buell is planning a move for the Canadian market, for both EBR and Hero machines, CMG reports. So far EBR has no Canadian dealers, but the situation will most likely change through the end o...

 
Terry Hershner Up for New Electric Motorcycle Cross-Country Record
Terry Hershner Up for New Electric Motorcycle Cross-Country Record

17 Nov 2013, 13:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Terry Hershner is one of the guys whose names have been written down in the history book of electric motorcycling, but now he aims for even more electric glory. He will attempt to ride from San Dieg...

 
MV Agusta Announces Historic Return to Racing
MV Agusta Announces Historic Return to Racing

15 Nov 2013, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / MV Agusta makes a historic announcement today: the Varese manufacturer plans a historic comeback to the world of road racing, as President Giovanni Castiglioni inked a deal with the Russian Yakhnich...

 
Too Much Electronics in New Motorcycles?
Too Much Electronics in New Motorcycles?

14 Nov 2013, 17:25 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some will agree with me and some will barge in against me, and this is somehow natural after I openly ask: don't you all think there's too much electronics in the new motorcycles? Some ...

 
Renthal Co-Founder Andrew Renshaw Loses Fight with Cancer
Renthal Co-Founder Andrew Renshaw Loses Fight with Cancer

14 Nov 2013, 17:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Andrew Renshaw, co-founder of the world-famous brand Renthal passed away on 27 October, an official Renthal press release reports. Andrew and his lifelong friend Henry Rosenthal established their...

 
Harley-Davidson 250cc Bikes Rumored
Harley-Davidson 250cc Bikes Rumored

14 Nov 2013, 13:02 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It may sound like utter blasphemy for some, but that's what some Indian moto industry winds whisper: we might see the Motor Company building small-displacement bikes soon. And by small displace...

 
India-Built Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 Come with a Funny Accessory
India-Built Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 Come with a Funny Accessory

13 Nov 2013, 16:02 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / There are a lot of people wondering where will Harley build their two newest bikes, the Street 500 and Street 750. The answer is simple, and in a way, predictable: models for the US and Canadian mar...

 
BMW Recalls Several Bikes in Canada
BMW Recalls Several Bikes in Canada

13 Nov 2013, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Several BMW models have been recalled in Canada, CMG informs. The reported defects are not extremely severe, but could cause unpleasant consequences if left unattended. First off, it's the C...

 
Kawasaki Posts Incredible 45% Growth in UAE
Kawasaki Posts Incredible 45% Growth in UAE

13 Nov 2013, 14:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It's been a great year for Kawasaki in the United Arab Emirates, as the sales figures for the first 10 months show a whopping 45% increase. What caused such an incredible surge in Kawasaki ...

 
Brammo Plans IPO for 2015, May Produce Cars, Too
Brammo Plans IPO for 2015, May Produce Cars, Too

12 Nov 2013, 14:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Brammo, one of the world's leading manufacturers of electric motorcycles has announced that an IPO (Initial Public Offer) is considered as a feasible move for 2015. Brammo CEO Craig Bramsche...

 
Schuberth Helmets Has New Owners
Schuberth Helmets Has New Owners

11 Nov 2013, 15:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Schuberth GmbH, manufacturer of the world-famous Schuberth helmets, changed hands. The company's majority stack was owned by affiliate of Susquehanna International Group (SIG), a private in...

 
2013 EICMA: 2014 Ducati Monster 1200, Taking Monstrosity to the Next Level
2013 EICMA: 2014 Ducati Monster 1200, Taking Monstrosity to the Next Level

6 Nov 2013, 11:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati's top Monster has become even more monstrous, so to speak. The new Monster 1200 is powered by the liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° engine which can be found in the Diavel and thins sp...

 
2013 EICMA: Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 Revealed
2013 EICMA: Harley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 Revealed

5 Nov 2013, 12:13 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2013 EICMA brings really good news from Harley-Davidson, as we're witnessing the launch of MoCo's first truly new motorcycles on quite a long time. Yep, it's the new, India-made ...