Motorcycle News
2009 Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup - Cancelled
The Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup is the latest casualty of the financial meltdown. Reductions in partner support led to the tough decision to cancel the season. The spirit of the Rookies Cup remains and American riders Benny Solis of North Hollywood, California, Hayden Gillim of Owensboro, Kentucky and Jake Gagne of Ramona, California will race around the world in the Red Bull Rookies Cup.
Benny Solis: Full lean in the corkscrew.
Kawasaki bailing out of MotoGP?
Troubled times for manufacturers and motorsports fans alike
Sources have reported that Kawasaki is set to announce its departure from MotoGP on January 5, 2009. If true, this leaves the Kawasaki MotoGP team riders (Melandri, Hopkins) looking for a new team in the coming season.
Kawasaki poised for a quick exit from MotoGP?: Anthony West with team Kawasaki at the 2008 Laguna Seca MotoGP. Is it the end of the road?
On the four-wheeled scene, Honda quit Formula One in December. Suzuki and Subaru are pulling out of WRC (See our related links, below.)
Things are tough all over. The economic conditions are likely to worsen before they improve, and manufacturers have a tough time justifying the expense of maintaining high-profile racing programs...
What's next?
Ducati USA: Killer financing deals on Hypermotard and 1098 Superbike models
For a limited time, Ducati USA(in collaboration with GE Money) are offering financing rates as low as 0.99% and terms up to 72 months. The special runs from August 1st, 2008 to October 31st, 2008 at participating Ducati dealers.
The following models are eligible for special financing:
2008 Hypermotard 1100
2008 Hypermotard 1100 S
2008 1098 Superbike
2008 1098 S Superbike
2009 Harley Davidson Models Announced
Harley Davidson Announces 2009 Model Line-up
The wait is over... Harley Davidson has announced the official 2009 model line-up. Here's a quick look at the 2009 models.
2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic
2009 Harley-Davidson - FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic
2009 Harley-Davidson - VRSCF V-Rod Muscle - Side View
2009 VRSCF V-Rod Muscle with bold styling.
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2009 VRSCF V-Rod® Muscle™ Model Overview
VRSCF V-Rod® Muscle™ Model Overview
2009 Harley-Davidson - VRSCF V-Rod Muscle
The wide, angular air-box cover and chopped tail section look as solid and smooth as billet and give the new V-Rod Muscle lines that are clean and powerful. The size of the massive 240 mm rear tire is accentuated by the new broad, clipped and clean rear fender. The combination stop/tail/turn LED light is tucked under the edge of the rear fender, and the side-mount license plate leaves the fender surface smooth and uncluttered. Front-end styling balances the rear, with a trimmed fender that’s blacked out behind satin-finished inverted forks and LED turn signals integrated into the mirror stems. The radiator shrouds are restyled and color-matched to the rest of the bodywork, while the new airbox side covers incorporate air scoop inlets covered with woven wire mesh. The silver five-spoke cast aluminum front and rear wheels are a new design for the V-Rod line.
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