Ducati Wins at Pikes Peak
Ducati Wins the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb
In its very first international competition, the Multistrada 1200 S took top honors in the 1200cc class in the hands of Pikes Peak Veteran Greg Tracy. The Multistrada took a massive lead off the starting line, and rode into clouds to take the top podium position at 14,110 feet. Tracy ran a smooth, uneventful race which demonstrated the exceptional on and off road capabilities of Ducati’s latest offering.
Click here to continue...2011 Harley-Davidson - XR1200X Sportster
The XR1200X takes Harley-Davidson Sportster performance to a new level with fully adjustable premium suspension and full floating front brake rotors.
Introduced in 2010 for export markets, the XR1200X will be available as a 2011 model at Harley-Davidson dealers in the United States.
Key Features
- Showa Big Piston Front fork (BPF)
- Showa rear shocks with 36mm piggyback reservoirs
- Nissin dual 292mm full floating rotors with four-piston calipers
- Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust with satin black finish
- Rearset footpegs for additional clearance
- Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System
2010-2011 International Motorcycle Show - Schedule
The schedule for the 2010-2011 International Motorcycle Shows has been released.
In celebrating its 30th birthday the show will turn up the heat with a new look and feel from California to New York.
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Risk of offense is the price of clarity
A fascinating look behind the scenes at Motorcyclist magazine describes Dexter Ford's firing from Motorcyclist, apparently as a result of his no-hold-barred expose of shortcomings in the Snell M2005 standard that, according to some experts, could result in greater injuries to riders.
Click here to continue...AMA Pro Racing XR1200 Series Announced
AMA Pro Racing and Vance & Hines have announced the launch of the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series. The series will feature spec-bikes with Vance & Hines race kits competing in a 5 race championship.
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Honda 3R-C Concept World Debut
The revolutionary Honda 3R-C concept debuts at the Geneva International Motor Show 2010. The three wheeled single seat concept created by European designers working at Honda's Research and Design facility in Milan could be the future of zero emissions urban commute vehicles.
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