Motorcycle sales continue to surge in Australia
May 29, 2007
Official retail sales figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 38,331 motorcycles, scooters and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) were sold for the first four months to April 30 — an increase of 20.5 percent over the same period in 2006. Most of the growth was in... Read more »
FIM to study alternative fuels for motorcycles
May 29, 2007
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme’s management council moved to create a working group to study alternative energies to fossil fuels during a conference meeting earlier this month. FIM Vice President Robert Rasor (U.S.) will head the working group. Other FIM delegates that are members... Read more »
Piaggio to invest $20 million in Vietnam plant
May 29, 2007
Piaggio SpA plans to invest 15 million Euro ($20.4 million) in building a 323,000-square-feet plant in Vietnam during 2009 and 2010. The plant, announced earlier this year, will manufacture Vespa models for the local market, said Roberto Colaninno, Piaggio chairman. The investment is part of Piaggio’s... Read more »
BRP’s Scandanavian operations get new facility
May 29, 2007
BRP Finland intends to move into a new snowmobile manufacturing facility by December 2008. With the cooperation of Rovaniemi’s city council and upon satisfactory conclusion of contract negotiations, BRP will sign a 15-year lease and invest 7 million euros (about $9.4 million) in new equipment and... Read more »
Delaware bill would classify new three-wheelers as motorcycles
May 29, 2007
Legislation pending in Delaware’s state capital would extend a state motor vehicle law to forthcoming on-road three-wheelers. Without the change in the law, operators of two kinds of three-wheeled high-performance scooter wouldn’t need motorcycle endorsements on their licenses. The state’s House... Read more »
Triumph launches Street Triple
May 25, 2007
Triumph confirmed rumors a new Street Triple is on the way for the North American market in a press release this morning. Deriving from the iconic Speed Triple streetfighter and the award-winning Triumph Daytona 675 Supersport, the Street Triple will be a 675cc bike. With an expected MSRP of $7,999,... Read more »
eBay Motors promotes two senior execs
May 25, 2007
eBay Motors has promoted two senior leaders. Rob Chesney, senior director, has been named vice president of eBay Motors, and Curtis Kroeker, senior manager, to vehicles director. As eBay Motors vice president, Chesney will be responsible for the strategic direction, technical execution and overall success... Read more »
New Full Size ATV by ‘New OEM’ Launches Serious Competition for Established Market
May 25, 2007
TGB, the 25 year old Taiwanese company, announced the highly anticipated launch of the TGB Outback 425 4×4 Adventure Series¸ a brand new line of full sized utility ATV’s aimed squarely at the U.S. market. Models include the OUTBACK 425C, OUTBACK 425 Special Edition and the OUTBACK Camo Ed. ... Read more »
Potential fuel leak forces KTM recall
May 25, 2007
KTM North America Inc. issued a voluntary recall for about 20,000 motorcycles May 23 in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a fuel leak. The off-road bikes pose a hazard because the seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard... Read more »
Suzuki offers free restrictor kits on selected new models
May 25, 2007
Following the recent launch of the Suzuki BSM motorcycle training scheme, Suzuki GB is now offering free restrictor kits on selected new models purchased from any authorised Suzuki dealer. Applicable to restricted license holders only, the offer applies to buyers of all new GSX-R600, GSR600, V-Strom... Read more »
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