2011 Dirico ProStreet Roadster and HeartBreaker
Dirico Motorcycles will launch two new motorcycles for 2011 at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati on Feb. 5-7.
Harley Unveils New Dark Custom Blackline Softail
A rebellious creation of the Dark Custom movement, the Blackline celebrates three fundamental elements of motorcycling: mechanical beauty, internal combustion, and the long black line of the road ahead.
Harley-Davidson Reports Broad Improvement In Full-Year Results For 2010
Harley-Davidson reported full-year 2010 income from continuing operations of $259.7 million, or $1.11 per share, compared with income of $70.6 million, or $0.30 per share, from continuing operations in 2009. For the fourth quarter of 2010, Harley-Davidson recorded a loss from continuing operations of $42.1 million, or $0.18 per share, which includes the impact of a one-time, $85.2 million charge from the Company’s early repurchase of senior unsecured notes during the quarter.
BMW S 1000 RR Voted International Bike of the Year
The BMW S 1000 RR has won the International Bike of the Year (IBOTY) award for 2010. The 26th edition of the prestigious annual competition awarded top honors to BMW Motorrad’s Superbike.
New Trikes from Mizer Motor Works
Mizer Motor Works Inc. (MMW) has unleashed a new line of three-wheel motorcycles that they say will revolutionize the motorcycle world, with distribution of the first two models starting in the spring of 2011.
Honda Brings the ‘Power of Dreams Experience’ to Sundance Film Festival
Festival attendees and local residents will have the opportunity to visit the “Honda Power of Dreams Experience” for six days, Fri., Jan. 21, through Wed., Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 268 Main Street, Park City, Utah. The venue is open to the public free of charge.
Viper Announces Marketing Relationship with duPont REGISTRY
Viper Powersports Inc. has announced its 2011 marketing relationship with duPont REGISTRY. duPont Publishing Inc. publishes six luxury/lifestyle titles, including duPont REGISTRY, that reaches individuals whose net worth significantly exceeds what is traditionally considered upscale
MRP Adds New United Motors Manuals To Its Website
MRP has completed adding all the United Motors of America repair and parts manuals to the dealer support section of its website.
BMW to Offer SIRIUS on 2011 Radio Equipped Motorcycles
BMW Motorcycles and SIRIUS XM Radio recently announced that beginning with January 2011 production, BMW Motorcycles will offer SIRIUS as standard equipment on new radio-equipped Model Year 2011 R 1200 RT, K 1600 GT, and K 1600 GTL Touring Motorcycles.
BRP Receives Canadian Investment To Develop Hybrid System for Can-Am Spyder
Bombardier Recreation Products, BRP, is currently working on developing a new hybrid engine for the Can-Am Spyder. It is the only hybrid roadster development project in the world.
Fiat and Yamaha End MotoGP Partnership
The four-year Fiat-Yamaha MotoGP partnership has come to an end, according to a report on Crash.net.
Seven New Triumphs Unveiled at International Motorcycle Show
Triumph Motorcycles recently unveiled seven new motorcycles to North American customers at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach.