People whose motorcycles were damaged or destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Matthew may be eligible for help to repair or replace their bikes. The first step should be to check their insurance policy or contact their insurance agent, as some policies cover vehicle damage. Vehicle owners may also be eligible for federal assistance in one of the 27 eastern and central North Carolina counties. Vehicle Buyers should beware of Flood Water…
Read MoreTriumph Unveils New 2017 Bobber T120 Lineup
When Triumph introduced an entirely new Bonneville line up earlier this year, the rumor was that the next model to join it would be a Scrambler. Triumph has taken a different path, though, by announcing the addition of a bobber to the Bonneville mix. Current Bonneville owners might be aghast, but old school chopper and bobber builders – dead or alive – might be smiling at the irony since Triumph…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Reorganizes & Slows Production
Shares in Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N), jumped more than 9 percent on Tuesday as the market shrugged off sluggish U.S. retail motorcycle sales. Harley’s shares touched a two-month high on the company’s plan to streamline its operations, reorganize and reduce its workforce during the fourth quarter in a move that will cost the company $20 million to $25 million. Shares of Harley-Davidson were at $54.39 up 9.45 percent in afternoon trade.…
Read More2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel Side Stand Recall
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The side stand plate lower fastening screw on the affected motorcycles may not be sufficiently tightened, causing the stand to fail and the bike to fall. Additionally, during normal use on the road, the loosening of the lower screw could cause damage to the side stand sensor switch, causing the…
Read MorePolice Recover $220k worth of Stolen Motorcycles
The majority of what is now estimated to be nearly a quarter of a million dollars’ worth of stolen motorcycles have been recovered while the burglary ring behind it has been broken up. Orangeburg County Sheriff Ravenell said that 24 of 26 stolen motorcycles and ATVs have been recovered as well as a utility trailer. “I said yesterday we’d be on the perpetrator’s doorsteps to find these vehicles and we…
Read MoreAMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The American Motorcyclist Association has welcomed American Honda’s and Indian Motorcycle’s support for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. “Numerous AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, from engine tuners to ambassadors to champions, made their marks with Honda motorcycles,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “The Class…
Read MoreBMW’s Self Balancing Concept Motorcycle
In the distant future, motorcycle riders will have no need of helmets or padded clothing. They also won’t need to put their feet on the ground when they stop. That’s because, according to BMW, the motorcycle of the future will balance itself and will help the driver avoid crashes. BMW, which is famous for motorcycles as well as cars, unveiled a new concept motorcycle in California Tuesday. The BMW Motorrad…
Read MoreBMW Unveils New K1600B Bagger in Los Angeles
Developed for the U.S. market, and available midway through 2017, BMW’s K1600B made its official debut today at the Peterson Museum in Los Angeles. The new bagger model is based on the Concept 101 Bagger we reported on in May 2015. Expect the base price to be around $20k, while a fully loaded unit will retail around $25k. Highlights of the new BMW K1600B: 6-cylinder in-line engine according to EU4 regulations with…
Read MoreDucati Unveils New SuperSport Bike at InterMot
Ducati took advantage of the special press-only day at Intermot 2016 to unveil the first of a series of new bikes for 2017. At the Cologne motorcycle fair, Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali took to the stage to present the SuperSport, the company’s latest sport motorcycle. “I’m extremely proud to be able to reveal the latest Ducati 2017 bikes, starting with the SuperSport”, stated Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali at the bike’s…
Read MoreAprilia Tuono & Caponord Front Brake Recall
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance. CONSEQUENCE: If an abnormal distance is required to stop the…
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