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Garmin Expands Relationship with Motorcycle OEM and Announces New Product

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Garmin has expanded its relationship with BMW Motorrad and the companies have developed the next generation BMW Motorrad Navigator, the Navigator IV, a motorcycle-friendly GPS navigator that is based on Garmin’s zūmo 660.

Photo Credit: Garmin
According to Garmin, the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV takes the best of Garmin’s navigation technology and adds exclusive, BMW specific features such as a customized mount, preloaded BMW dealer database, unique audio and Bluetooth handling capabilities, and more.

This portable, 4.3-inch navigator has a bright touchscreen display that is glove-friendly and comes preloaded with detailed street maps with millions of points of interest that include locations like restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, hotels and specific street addresses. After the rider selects a destination, the system calculates the best route and gives turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions to the final destination.

This feature can also work with a compatible Bluetooth enabled helmet or headset. The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV’s stereo (A2DP) Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible for riders to pair their phone to a Bluetooth enabled helmet or handset so that they can safely talk on the phone or listen to MP3’s without having to remove their gloves or helmet.

Source: Garmin

Harley-Davidson Sportster Value Guaranteed for One Year on Trade-Ins for Big Twin and V-Rod Motorcycles

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Harley-Davidson has announced a special guarantee on the value of its Sportster motorcycles by backing their trade-in on Big Twin and V-Rod motorcycles for up to one year.

Photo Credit: Harley Davidson

According to Harley-Davidson, riders who buy a new Sportster 883 or 1200 motorcycle at a participating dealership between July 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009, will get the original MSRP value when they trade in for a new Harley-Davidson Big Twin or V-Rod motorcycle within one year.

Photo Credit: Harley Davidson

"We're excited to give customers who purchase new 2009 Sportster models the guaranteed MSRP value if they choose to trade-in to a Big Twin or V-Rod model within a year," said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson Director, Advertising and Promotion. "The exceptional value of our motorcycles provides a unique way to reward our customers and give them more choices to enjoy the freedom and passion of the Harley-Davidson experience, especially during an uncertain economy."

Source: Harley Davidson

Ducati Announces 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Ducati North America has announced the newest addition to its model range, the 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition.

Photo Credit: Ducati

This US -exclusive model was unveiled July 4 on Ducati Island at the USGP with Nicky Hayden and Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio. It will be on display the remainder of the weekend for fans to view, and available at Ducati dealers July 7th in limited numbers.

The Nicky Hayden Edition is the first of the 2010 model year 848’s to arrive in the United States.

The distinctive features and 2010 model upgrades on this motorcycle include the American inspired livery, LED dash illumination for superior night visibility, a 30mm mirror extension kit for enhanced vision and aluminum cam belt tensioner pulleys for improved acceleration. The 848 Nicky Hayden also boasts 134hp at 10,000 rpm.

Source: Ducati

Viper Diamondback 152 Motorcycle Sales Exceed Company Expectation

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:50:00 +0000

Viper Motorcycle Company just announced the retail sales of its Viper Diamondback motorcycles are well ahead of projections.

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According to Viper Motorcycle Company the response to Viper's Diamondback 152 motorcycle is selling as fast as they arrive at dealers.

Viper Powersports designs and manufactures premium American V-Twin Super Cruiser motorcycles, V-Twin aftermarket engines and other products through an independent dealer network.

Joint venture partner Ilmor Engineering, provides technical developmental support for the proprietary 152 cubic inch Viper V-Twin engine.

Source: Marketwatch and Viper Motorcycle Company

The Honda DN-01 Combines The Best Elements Of Sport Bikes and Cruisers

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:27:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Honda
The Honda Powersports homepage features details on the DN-01, a motorcycle described by Honda as combining elements of sport bike performance, relaxed cruiser comfort and the operating ease of a twist-and-go automatic transmission.

Photo Credit: Honda

According to Honda, the DN-01 is organically styled and features aerodynamic bodywork draws inspiration from Honda sport bikes and sport tourers.

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The DN-01's long wheelbase allows for a low seat height and the sense of comfort and stability. The 700-class V-twin providespower through a hydromechanical automatic transmission.

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The advanced hydromechanical automatic transmission, called the HFT, is the first of its kind employed on a modern motorcycle. This transmission automatically and seamlessly changes drive ratios to produce smooth acceleration.

Source: Honda

Harley Owners Group Members Will Band Together To Ride On June 29 For Five Million Mile Monday Goal

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Harley-Davidson

The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) reports that on Monday, June 29, 2009, H.O.G. members around the world will band together in a singular challenge, to log a cumulative five million riding miles by the day's end.

Following the phenomenal success of last year's inaugural Million Mile Monday, which tripled the original goal of one million miles ridden by H.O.G. members to 3,000,960 miles, the goal for this year's ride on June 29 has been stretched to five million miles.

"The response we got from our members to Million Mile Monday blew us away, so we asked members what should be our goal this year? The resounding answer was five million," said Benny Suggs, General Manager of the Harley Owner's Group. "Many of our members will be returning home from the CLUB H.O.G. OKC rally in Oklahoma City on that Monday, so we expect a big turnout this year, but more important than the number of miles ridden is for all our members to simply get out and ride somewhere on Monday, June 29. Whether it's 20 miles, 100 miles, 500 miles, or more, the important thing is to get on your bike and go."

H.O.G.'s annual Million Mile Monday ride occurs on the last Monday of June and is open to all H.O.G. members-- riders or passengers. The feat will be recorded by logging into the club's exclusive members-only website (members.hog.com), where participants can register their miles ridden on that day. All miles must be entered by 12 p.m. (Noon) Central on June 30, 2009.

Source: Harley-Davidson

A $2,500 Voucher Could Change Car Drivers To Motorcycle Riders

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Harley-Davidson

The House of Representatives recently approved a "cash for clunkers" bill, offering up to $4,500 for trading in gas-guzzling cars for more fuel-efficient models.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports new legislation could provide a $2,500 cash voucher for trading a car or truck for a new motorcycle.

According to the Journal Sentinel, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) proposes the program extend to motorcycles due to their fuel efficiency.

Harley-Davidson and motorcycle dealers have expressed support of extending the program to bikes.

Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Honda Celebrates 50 Years in America

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Honda recently marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959.

"On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda associates in America, past and present, we offer our deepest thanks to our customers for placing their trust in Honda over the past 50 years," said American Honda President & CEO Tetsuo Iwamura. "Today, in the face of new challenges, including the preservation of our environment, we renew our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers and society."

Photo Credit: Honda

American Honda was the first overseas subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., established eleven years after HMC's inception as a small motorcycle manufacturer in Japan. Honda entered the U.S. market in 1959 with the step-through Honda 50 motorcycle and helped spur the dramatic growth of the U.S. motorcycle market, as it became the best-selling brand in America.

Photo Credit: Honda

Source: Honda

Night Vision Coming To Kawasaki Motorcycles?

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Gizmag reports that Kawasaki is developing a form of infra-red night vision technology for motorcycle riders.

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According to the story, Kawasaki is designing the night vision technology for the next generation of the 1400 GTR.

The system would work using twin cameras mounted on the rear view mirrors, scanning for upcoming obstacles and giving an audible warning to riders. The camera would also send information to a dash-mounted display.

Patents filed by Kawasaki give some hints of this technology will work, but for all the details we will probably have to wait till the 2010 models are revealed this fall.

Source: Gizmag

Mission Motors Brings Mission One To The TTXGP

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:58:00 +0000

The Mission One by Mission Motors is taking part in the TTXGP, the world’s first zero emission Grand Prix, on June 12 on on the world-famous Isle of Man circuit.

Veteran motorcycle racer Tom Montano is set to pilot the Mission One in the inaugural TTXGP With 25 years of racing experience, Montano, has achieved top-level finishes at the AMA, AFM, WERA, FIM & the Isle of Man. He also holds the distinction of being one of the fastest Americans around the Isle of Man TT course.

"We are proud to have such an accomplished rider on board for our racing debut. Tom's racing experience and history at the TT coupled with our innovations in electric propulsion will be a winning combination for the team," said Forrest North, Mission Motors Founder and CEO. "This is a great opportunity to show the world that you can build a zero emissions sportbike without sacrificing power and top performance."

According to Mission Motors, Mission has targeted high performance and iconic design in the development of its first vehicle, the Mission One. With a top speed of 150 mph, a 150-mile range and unparalleled access to torque, the Mission One surpasses the performance figures of other production electric motorcycles and gives chase to gas-powered incumbents.

Source: Mission Motors

Brammo Enertia Race Team Prepares For TTXGP

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Brammo, maker of the Enertia plug-in electric motorcycle is participating in the TXXGP, the world’s first zero-carbon grand prix, set to take place in the Isle of Man on June 12, 2009. Best Buy is an official sponsor and team partner of Brammo's two-bike team.

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"We're thrilled to show off our innovation and creativity to a world-wide audience," said CEO Craig Bramscher. "With two Enertias in the TTXGP, Brammo is taking a leadership position in validating the real world performance of electric motorcycles and we'll continue to find ways to excite consumers about our present and future Brammo products around the globe."

Photo Credit: Brammo

Team Brammo Enertia Best Buy Racing will have Bike #11 ridden by Roy Richardson. "Roy Boy," is a third-generation motorcycle racer and has an impressive history at the TT with numerous silver replica awards and lap records. Bike #26 will be ridden by Edinburgh native, Mark Buckley. Mark has been racing for 15 seasons with numerous top finishes and is also an accomplished journalist.

Photo Credit: Brammo

The Brammo Enertia TTR race bikes are based on the same production models that consumers can buy. The Enertia TTR started as the production Enertia with its extruded aluminum frame rails, distinctive flowing bodywork, and unique battery mounting system as the basis. Where necessary, key components were then "overvolved" for the demands of racing and super-high performance. "Overvolved" is a way of thinking at Brammo that will be applied for future product offerings.

Here’s video from YouTube about the Brammo Enertia TTR.

Source: Brammo

Summer Movie Blockbusters Promote Motorcycle Brands

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures

From a young Captain Kirk riding a futuristic motorcycle to a spaceport in Star Trek, to Shia Labeouf riding an MV Agusta in the upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, motorcycles are the co-stars in this summer's movie blockbusters.

The Los Angeles Times reports how film producers and motorcycle manufacturers work together to use and promote motorcycles on screen.

According to the story, Ducati and other motorcycle makers often provide motorcycles to film studios free of charge to show them off in front of the camera.

Motorcycles roar through cinematic action sequences or serve to define a film character as independent and adventurous.

Movies also offer motorcycle brands a chance to reach to audiences outside of the realm of their normal advertising.

Source: The Los Angeles Times

Ducati Offers A Year Of “Full Factory Support” On All 2008-2009 Models Purchased This Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Ducati North America recently announced the launch the “Full Factory Support” service campaign; where the first year of service is included free of charge with the purchase of a new Ducati.

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Ducati report the program enables a Ducati owner to simply ride and enjoy their new bike. The offer includes the first year of regularly scheduled maintenance updates on 2008 and 2009 Ducati models. All a customer needs to do for qualification is purchase a new Ducati from a participating dealer between June 4 and August 31 2009, fill out the program enrollment form and start riding.

As motorcycling’s premium brand, Ducati strives to provide premium service. The Full Factory Support program underlies Ducati’s commitment to customer support and service- which already includes the most comprehensive warranty in the industry.

Source: Ducati

The R-35 Rigid Saddlebag Kit For The Cam-Am Spyder Roadster

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The Cam-Am Spyder blog features details on the R-35 Rigid Saddlebag Kit.

Photo Credit: Cam-Am

According to Cam-Am, the kit provides additional luggage storage combined with carry-away convenience and the quick release quarter-turn system provides immediate removal in minutes.

Photo Credit: Cam-Am

The side case opens and closes, attaches and detaches with the use of one single key and simple push-button convenience.

Source: The Cam-Am Spyder Blog

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June 15th 2009 Is Ride To Work Day

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0000

June 15th is Ride To Work Day for 2009, an event to help demonstrate that motorcycle riding is an efficient, economical form of personal transportation.

According to the Ride To Work Day homepage, this year marks the eighteenth annual worldwide event, which involves riders of all ages occupations, and from all walks of life.

"Motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and they take up less space in parking areas and on roads. Rider's seek employer support for this efficient form of transportation, and more government and public awareness about ridings many benefits," states Andy Goldfine, the program organizer.

Commuting on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For hundreds of thousands of workers, motorcycles and scooters are an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits. Motorcycling and scootering clubs around the world encourage their members to ride to work on this annual day.

According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of Americas 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work.

Source: Ride To Work Day

Ducati Scoops Prestigious Industry Award

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:55:00 +0000

Ducati North America has announced that it is the highest ranked motorcycle brand and recipient of the 2009 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (R) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Study. Across the country, Ducati dealerships out performed direct competitors in the annual benchmarking study measuring how consumers are treated when shopping for a new motorcycle.

Ducati reports over the last three years, Ducati dealers have worked hard to consistently improve the dealership ‘experience’ and now lead all brands in overall satisfaction and commitment to service. While some other brands are retreating, Ducati continues a program of dealership improvements and has added coverage to its dealer network in key markets including Atlanta, Newport Beach and Sacramento.

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"In a fiercely competitive market it is vital that we deliver the very best service to support our class-leading bikes,” says Michael Lock, CEO. “Ducati is committed to growing and developing our position in the USA and it remains our goal to be the leading sport bike brand in the marketplace. This award confirms that we are making good progress.”

The PSI award gauged Ducati dealerships from 2008 to 2009, where Ducati led all brands in more than 30 percent of the sales process factors evaluated by the study.

Source: Ducati

Aprilia To Unveil RSV 4 Factory On May 30 At FIM Superbike World Championship Race

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Aprilia USA recently announced plans for the official U.S. unveiling of its eagerly awaited RSV 4 Factory superbike at a special event to be held during the upcoming FIM World Superbike Championship USA round at Miller Motorsports Park in Toole, Utah.

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Scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at noon at the Aprilia Racing transporter, the U.S. premiere will also be highlighted by the appearance of Aprilia Racing’s World Superbike team of Max Biaggi and Shinya Nakano.

Designed and built with the same philosophy adopted by Aprilia’s racing division, the RSV 4 Factory follows a completely innovative approach in its design and construction. Its narrow 999 cc V-four cylinder engine, the use of state-of-the-art electronics, lightweight frame and extreme compactness are only a few of the features that will make this newest Aprilia truly unique to customers in the U.S. and throughout the world.

“The level of excitement and anticipation for the RSV 4 Factory has been unprecedented,” said Aprilia USA Brand Manager Rick Panettieri. “With that in mind, we felt it would be ideal to unveil this new superbike at the only U.S. stop along the World Superbike tour, before a massive audience of truly passionate moto enthusiasts.”

Source: Aprilia

The Zero S By Zero Motorcycles And The Electric Motorcycle Revolution

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

A story on Forbes.com describes the growing popularity of electric bikes as "an American motorcycle revolution".

According to Forbes, the growing numbers of lightweight and stylish electric and hybrid bikes taking to the roads signal a new direction for the motorcycle industry.

Photo Credit: Zero Motorcycles

One of the bikes profiled in the Forbes story is the Zero S from Zero Motorcycles.

According to Zero Motorcycles, the Zero S is the company’s new flagship motorcycle and uses Zero’s proprietary Z-Force power pack and aircraft grade alloy frame to make the Zero S the quickest production electric motorcycle in its class.

Photo Credit: Zero Motorcycles

“Our goal from the beginning was to engineer a high performance electric urban street motorcycle that would change the face of the industry. The Zero S is a revolutionary motorcycle that is designed to tackle any city street, hill or obstacle,” said Neal Saiki, inventor and founder of Zero Motorcycles. “The innovation behind the Zero S is what separates it from the competition. The Zero S is a high performance motorcycle that also happens to be fully electric and green. The fact that it’s electric means not having to get gas and reduced maintenance.”

Photo Credit: Zero Motorcycles

Instant acceleration and a lightweight design combine to form an industry leading power-to-weight ratio that increases the motorcycle’s range and handling abilities. At only 225 lbs, the Zero S has a range of up to 60 miles and a top speed of 60 MPH. With 31 peak horsepower and 62.5 ft/lbs of torque, the Zero S is designed for optimal performance off the line, in sharp turns and while navigating obstacles.

Photo Credit: Zero Motorcycles

In addition to its performance and maneuverability, the Zero S uses a completely non-toxic lithium ion array and the majority of the motorcycle is fully recyclable. The landfill approved power pack recharges in less than four hours while plugged into a standard 110V or 220V outlet. Eco-friendly with zero emissions, the Zero S is also economy-friendly with an operating cost of less than one cent per mile or kilometer.

Photo Credit: Zero Motorcycles

Source: Forbes and Zero Motorcycles

Where Should The Million-Mile Harley Go? Wisconsin or Sturgis?

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:32:00 +0000

Photo Source: Hupy and Abraham, S.C.

Former state Sen. Dave Zien made history after riding one million miles on a Harley-Davidon motorcycle.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports on the controversy over where the famous million-mile bike should be displayed.

Should the bike go to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame or the state of Wisconsin?

According to the story, the bike was sent to Sturgis because that museum featured a display on Zien and had inducted him into its hall of fame, but the Wisconsin Historical Museum wanted to have the bike.

Over the Harley's million mile journey, the bike's engine was replaced twice and overhauled or refurbished nine times, and went through 105 rear tires and nine seats.

Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

AMA To Celebrate 85 Years With Parade Of Vintage Motorcycles

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:19:00 +0000

If you have a classic motorcycle, the AMA wants you to join in a special parade to celebrate the AMA's 85th Anniversary.

The AMA Motorcycle Museum home page reports that the AMA is celebrating its 85th Anniversary with a parade of Vintage motorcycles at the 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, scheduled for July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

According to the AMA, the parade is made up primarily of street machines, though off-road and competition machines are also welcome. It is expected the parade will travel at approximately 25 miles per hour once around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Saturday, July 25, during the lunch hour. All machines must be in good running condition, safe and roadworthy.

More details are featured on the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Homepage.

Source: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

Ducati North America Grows Market Share Coast To Coast

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Ducati North America recently announced a significant boost in market share across the United States for the first quarter of 2009. According to Ducati, despite adverse market conditions, Ducati is attracting a bigger share of the market than ever before.

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"Ducati has come a long way in the last couple of years,” said Michael Lock CEO of Ducati North America. “We have introduced business improvements, developed market leading bikes, dominated international road racing and are very focused on the needs of our growing customer base. All of these factors have greatly contributed to our growing sales and market share success across the U.S."

Photo Credit: Ducati

In 20 of the country’s most important metropolitan markets Ducati stands apart from its competitors by maintaining more than 10 percent of the key Sport and Streetbike sales in each market. Nationwide, the brand captures 5.8 percent of sales in its competing sectors. This historic high has been strongly influenced by the success of the brand’s iconic Monster family and its world-class Superbike family.

Photo Credit: Ducati

The introduction of the highly anticipated Streetfighter gives Ducati a chance to take its performance and visibility to the next level and further achieve its objective of becoming a significant player in the U.S. Sportbike market.

Source: Ducati

2009 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:00:00 +0000

TopSpeed.com features a preview of the Harley-Davidson 2009 CVO Road Glide.

According to Harley-Davidson, the 2009 CVO Road Glide is a sleek, lean muscle machine loaded with style and attitude.

The CVO Road Glide is a limited-production motorcycle created by the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) group, and based on the all-new 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTR Road Glide. Approximately 3,000 examples of the 2009 CVO Road Glide will be produced by a team of highly skilled technicians in a special assembly area at the Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations facility in York, Pa..

The 2009 model will be the third edition of a Road Glide model from the CVO group. This motorcycle first appeared in 2000 and made a splash with its distinctive, slashing Screamin’ Eagle head on each side of its VR Racing Orange fairing.

The CVO Road Glide rolls on the same all-new chassis that underpins all 2009 Harley-Davidson Touring models, based on a redesigned frame and swingarm for enhanced maneuverability. The new Touring chassis also incorporates a new motor-mount system that reduces engine shake at idle, a new 2-1-2 exhaust system with a one-piece front exhaust shield, and a new 180 mm Dunlop Multi-Tread rear tire that offers longer tread life and 27 percent more luggage payload.

The headlight area is revised with new trim that discards the clear headlight cover used on the regular-production Road Glide. New headlight lenses are hardened. The fairing is topped with a black, low-profile wind deflector and trim assembly.

The new Touring exhaust system creates more space between the passenger and the exhaust pipe, producing less heat. The new frame increases passenger leg room behind the calves by about 5/8 inch. Brembo brakes with ABS are standard equipment, as is cruise control, two-speaker AM/FM/WB/CD/MP3 Advanced Audio System by Harman /Kardon, and air-adjustable rear suspension.

A chrome tank console has a push-button fuel door and a new insert with the CVO logo. The hand and foot controls are from the Rumble Collection, with matching mirrors, saddlebag latches and passenger footpegs.

The 2009 CVO Road Glide is available in three color combinations: Yellow Pearl with Charcoal Slate, Stardust Silver with Titanium Dust, and Electric Orange with Vivid Black. A security system with smart siren, a CVO indoor cover and unique Harley-Davidson CVO gold ignition key with display box are included.

Source: Harley-Davidson and TopSpeed.com Image Credit: Harley-Davidson

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Thousands Of Female Riders Help Harley-Davidson Kick Start Women Riders Month

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Harley-Davidson reports Women Riders Month kicked-off with two special events in New York City and Milwaukee respectively in honor of International Female Ride Day on May 1, which was founded by Vicki Gray of Motoress.com.

Nearly 100 female motorcycle enthusiasts, including Karen Davidson, the great-granddaughter of one of the Motor Company's founders, as well as trainer and life coach Jillian Michaels, attended an International Female Ride Day party near New York City. Country music singer Krista Marie led nearly 300 women on a special ride from Miller Park to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.

In addition to current riders hitting the road to celebrate, 1,225 women participated in new rider training the first weekend in May, either through Harley-Davidson's Rider's Edge New Rider Course hosted at select dealerships across the country or through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourseSM, to help establish a world record for the number of women trained in one weekend.

Harley-Davidson's Rider's Edge New Rider Course saw a 59 percent increase in women participation this year, compared to the same weekend last year. This activity supports a larger goal of encouraging 100,000 women to learn to ride a motorcycle.

"The successful rides, as well as the record-setting weekend for rider training, show that thousands of women are taking the controls and learning to ride their very own motorcycles," said Leslie Prevish, women's outreach manager, Harley-Davidson.

Source: Harley-Davidson

Polaris Creates On-Road Vehicle Division To Maximize Growth For Victory Motorcycles

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Polaris Industries recently announced the creation of a new Off-Road Vehicle division that will maximize growth for Victory Motorcycles and other on-road products and brands.

According to Polaris, the new division takes existing skills and assets within the company and aligns to maximizes cohesive and strategic growth for Victory Motorcycles and other on-road products and brands.

The pictures above and below are of CORE Concept Bike by Victory Motorcycles, unveiled at the 28th annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows in New York City.

CORE is a concept motorcycle designed and built by the Victory Motorcycles Industrial Design team to show what a performance cruiser of the future could look like.

Source and Photo Credit: Polaris Industries and Victory Motorcycles

California Could Require Smog Checks For Motorcycles

noreply@blogger.com (Trader Online) — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:00:00 +0000

The Los Angeles Times reports the state of California may require motorcycles manufactured in the 2000 model year and later to pass smog checks.

The California Senate introduced SB 435 in February, which would go into effect in 2012 if passed. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who rode motorcycles in his movie career and for fun, would also have to sign the bill.

Health and environmental groups say smog checks for motorcycles would reduce smog, but motorcycle-rights groups, dealers and manufacturers say it could infringe on the right of motorcycle riders and hurt the sale of bikes.

Source: The Los Angeles Times and MotorcycleBloggers.com