Long time I didn’t talk about a biker build-off, this one lasting 3 days, live front of the public and of course the cameras… The recent European Biker Build-Off was in its 4th edition and held during the 200+ bike show of Bad Salzuffen in Germany, also home of the Custombike Fair Trade & Exhibition. […]
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European Biker Build-Off. 4th Edition.
Published by January 31st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Horex Brand Resurrected In Germany
Published by January 30th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Always exciting to hear about an old brand being revived. Problem is that the first new Horex model released in 50 years does absolutely nothing to me, and I hear to many professional observers in Germany. And it’s a pity because the new engine – a 1218 cc triple overhead camshaft supercharged VR6 engine with six […]
Republic Day. Since India adopted a democratic government system on 26th January 1950 it’s a day of celebrations with a grand parade and a lot of festivities. And the motorcycle brand used in this stunt is a ………… (photo Mukesh Gupta)
Fast Motorcycle Industry News.
Published by January 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Polaris Industries Inc.’s (PII) board approved a 13% increase to its quarterly dividend, a move that will cost the maker of all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles an extra $6.9 million. 2- Ducati North America achieves Record Market Share. Company posted two quarters of consecutive growth and closes December 2010 up 35 percent. Last year, Ducati […]
Desperado Junction Expo. The New Sturgis Hot Spot In The Black Hills.
Published by January 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus from Desperado Motorcycles and The Golden Hills Resort and Convention Center have teamed up to present a new and different Black Hills Rally experience known as The Desperado Junction Expo. Desperado Junction Expo is a new Black Hills Rally Vendor Site located at the corner of Highway 14 and Glendale Drive in Lead, […]
Polaris Industries 4th Quarter 2010 Earnings Up 24% As Sales Rise In All Segments
Published by January 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A few minutes ago Polaris Industries Inc.’s (PII) announced its fourth-quarter 2010 earnings. They rose 24% as sales improved in all product lines and the company topped its own guidance. Sales of off-road vehicles, Polaris’ biggest segment, rose 40%. The on-road division, made up of Victory motorcycles, saw sales rise 8%, while snowmobiles had a 28% […]
Rebecca Mitchell Joins Las Vegas Bikefest Marketing Team
Published by January 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Las Vegas BikeFest is pleased to announce that Rebecca Mitchell, a Pwersports industry veteran, has joined its marketing and sales team. “Las Vegas BikeFest is in expansion gear”, states Mindi Cherry, Vice President, “Rebecca brings her passion for powersports, sales, marketing and event management skills to the table. We’re adding more vendors with loads of […]
Steve McQueen Husqvarna Is For Sale.
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following Bonhams’ highly successful inaugural motorcycle sale in Las Vegas earlier this month – where approximately 200 motorcycles brought buyers and sellers together from around the world for a sales total exceeding $2.5 million, the world’s leading auctioneers of motor vehicles is proud to announce its third annual auction at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. […]
Launch Of The 2011 Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome just announced the launch of a new website Custom Bike Shows as the main resource for information, registration and all activity surrounding the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series and it’s related events in the US and abroad throughout the year. Each bike show is held in conjunction with surrounding events such as […]
Harley-Davidson To Decide In March Fate Of Kansas City Plant
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last November, Harley-Davidson management warned its Kansas City unions and workers (800 full time and 675 paid hourly) that internal studies showed significant gaps in cost, efficiency and production flexibility at the plant. At the time, company officials said at the time that plant’s work would be shifted to the one in York, PA. if […]
Harley-Davidson Fourth Quarter 2010 Financial Results. Broad Improvement.
Published by January 25th, 2011 in Builders and Events.This morning at 8 am, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported full-year 2010 income from continuing operations of $259.7 million, or $1.11 per share, compared to 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 […]
New California Scooter Military Series
Published by January 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company announced the addition of the Military Series to its 2011 popular line of 150cc small motorcycles inspired by the American design of the Mustang. The military-themed bikes are available in desert camouflage, jungle camouflage and OD Green. California Scooter Company also announced it will be offering a line of military-themed accessories for […]
Also in snowy New York this weekend at the IMS Show, Ducati debuting its 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO, It is powered by the Desmodue Evoluzione engine which is the first two-valve Ducati to hit the 100 hp. mark and is now the flagship of the extremely successful Monster Line. The first 900 Monster was […]
Polaris Names Jim Williams As Vice President Of Human Resources
Published by January 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today named Jim Williams as vice president of human resources. Williams has an extensive human resources background, with top-level experience at Fortune 400 companies. Williams will be responsible for Polaris’ global human resource sourcing and will play a large role in the company’s international growth plans. Williams is succeeding John Corness […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Unveils The Blackline For Younger Bikers.
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show – the largest indoor consumer motorcycle show in the U.S – Harley-Davidson is unveiling the Blackline, a new Harley-Davidson Dark Softail model. The Motor Factory describes it as lean, bared to the bone, with visual elements of the original bobber movement combined with the raw, hand-hewn style […]
Royal Enfield Introducing 2 New Models This Morning At the New York Progressive IMS Show
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.New York Jacob Javits Convention Center. 1q am Eastern time. The doors of the NY Progressive International Motorcycle Show will open to the public in less than 2 hours. On the Royal Enfield display, as I pre-announced 1 week ago, 2 new 2011 models. Top, the 500 Classic Chrome. Bottom, the 500 Black Bullet. Mainly cosmetic improvements. Same Unit […]
European TÜV Approval for 8 More Performance Machine Wheel Designs
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Of particular interest for my European motorcycle professional and retail readers but also for all clients of Performance Machine around the world, PM is proud to announce that its line of wheels is TÜV approved. TÜV Rheinland, based in Germany, is a leading international service group providing testing, assistance and certifying in a neutral manner. […]
A few minutes ago, with the claim that “It’s new, bad-ass and the bike you want to be seen on” the staff of Victory Motorcycles just unveiled its new High-Ball model at the Amsterdam Billiard Hall, near Union Square in New York City. Are you surprised by the release of this custom cruiser (Victory doesn’t use […]
1-Harley-Davidson 2012 Models. Rumor is that the following Harley models will disappear from the lineup for the next season models: FXCWC Softail Rocker C, FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones and FLHXXX Street Glide Trike. If you absolutely want one, you may want to rush to your local Harley dealer. 2- Young Children Forbidden On Motorcycles? Should young […]
Tonight Thursday January 20th At 8 pm EST. Unveiling In My Blog Of The New 2012 Victory Motorcycle.
Published by January 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Tonight January 20th in New-York City, from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm, Victory Motorcycles will unveil a brand new 2012 model. Although this private event is reserved to the Victory staff, motorcycle media and select VIP’s, you will be able to see it in images with specifications here in my Blog at no later than 8 […]
V-Twin Expo. Beringer Brakes To Launch 2 New Parts.
Published by January 19th, 2011 in Brakes, Controls, Editorial, Events and Wheels.The US Division of French manufacturer Beringer Brakes will participate to the Cincinnati V-twin Expo (Feb. 5-7) to present its new 2011 products. Here is a preview of two of them. First, new hand controls with a 3-button switch system being integrated into the master cylinder for a cleaner look. Available for both brake and […]
Royal Enfield Working On Bigger And Faster motorcycles. To Double Production.
Published by January 18th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Royal Enfield models, especially the Bullet, are hot selling items both in developed and emerging market countries. Waiting list has now reached up to ten months. The company was quite unprepared last year to face such a demand and is contemplating building a second plant that can produce 150,000 units. This year, the plan […]
New year. Sorry, time to think about your taxes…Because an estimated 40% of Americans do their own taxes, the do-it-yourself filer may forget about a deduction for Taxes and Fees on New Motor Vehicle Purchases. Did you buy a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle in 2010? The general Sales Tax and 2010 […]
Italy Verona Motor Bike Expo
Published by January 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Welcome to Verona, the city of the most famous lovers in history: Romeo and Juliet. All the european motorcycle industry and a contingent of American builders and vendors will be in town on the weekend of January 21-23rd, 2011 to show their bikes, parts, and participate to a very important AMD World Championship Of Bike […]
V-Twin Expo. Tune In To The Zipper’s And Thundermax Seminar
Published by January 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.The V-Twin Expo is coming so soon that I can already feel the cold air of Ohio (I live in South Florida for those who still don’t know.) Among the seminars offered during the Cincinnati trade show, one of particular interest is the one organized by Zipper’s and Thunder Heart Performance. The reason is that […]
Victory Motorcycles. The company is about to release its first 2012 model during an event in New-York City on January 20th. Victory tells me that this new exciting model will position them in a new category of style and performance. Can you guess? In addition to the stock model, Victory executives will reveal a custom […]
