Victory Motorcycles will first bring it’s motorcycles to India

2011 Victory HammerClose on the heels of Harley Davidson beginning assembly of select models of its motorcycles in India, Victory Motorcycles, another company which manufactures cruiser motorcycles will soon set shop in India. Scheduled to showcase their motorcycles in the upcoming Indian Auto Expo in 2012, "Victory Motorcycles" will first bring it’s motorcycles to India in CBU(completely built

International Motorcycle Show in Chicago

It could be another weekend busy weekend in the world of motorcycle news with the promise of new models and interesting happenings at the upcoming International Motorcycle Show.Taking place in Chicago at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center from February 11th through 13th, organizers of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show are promising new models will be unveiled by names such as

Orange County Choppers foreclosure

Orange County Choppers foreclosure trends as people want to know if OCC is shutting down.Orange County Choppers (OCC) foreclosure is trending after last night’s new episode of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior aired. Paul Teutul Sr. and his Orange County Choppers have filed for foreclosure.I did some investigating and it turns out that starting in last July, OCC missed numerous mortgage

MotoGP-Cardion ab Motoracing team Debut

While most attention has been on the factory Ducati launch in Italy this week, MotoGP's newest team has unveiled its own colours for the forthcoming racing season.The Cardion AB race team pulled the covers off its Ducati Desmosedici GP11 and introduced its rider Karel Abraham. The 21-year-old Abraham is the first Czech racer to enter the MotoGP class. Abraham’s father, Karel Abraham Sr., owns the

London Bike Show

Yesterday we spent the day the The London Bike Show, which is in its first year and runs alongside The London Boat Show and The Outdoors Show.January isn't a great time for new kit, with most manufacturers and distributors unveiling their shiny new gear at shows back in the autumn.Sales director Frazer Clifford told BikeBiz that the show, which runs alongside the London Bike Show and the Outdoors

The 2011 Supercross season begins Saturday

We caught up with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Lites rider Josh Hansen at the recent 2011 Monster Kawasaki Team Introduction and picked his brain on what to expect from him for this year’s Supercross season.The 2011 Supercross season begins Saturday and it's getting more hype than any season since 2005, when James Stewart moved to the premier class. Why? This year, Stewart faces reigning

2011 Honda CBR250R

Honda is being even more competitive north of the brorder with Honda Canada offering the Honda CBR250R (CN$4,499 while the ABS version is priced at CN$4,999, matching the price of the non-ABS Ninja 250R.Oddly enough, Amerian Honda will not offer an ABS-equipped version of the honda CB1000R. The ABS version however will be the only version of the Honda CB1000R offered by Honda Canada, available

New Triumph Motorcycles fo 2011

Triumph took the wraps off seven new motorcycles during yesterday's media day at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California, including its new adventure bike - the Tiger 800XC.The final new model introduced by "Triumph" is the Speedmaster - a hot-rod cruiser.Triumph also took the opportunity yesterday to introduce its new CEO of Triumph North America - Greg

Yamaha Motorcycles launches 998cc bike

Targeting the hi-end motorcycle segment, Yamaha on Friday launched 998cc bike, FZ1, priced at Rs.8.70 lakh. It also introduced 153cc SZ-R bike with a price tag of Rs.55,500.“India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure and lifestyle.The company now offers three high-end superbikes in the domestic market —

Motorcycle road racing back to Canada in 2011

Motorcycle road racing will return to Canada in 2011, with an expanded program of seven races and more race tracks.The Parts Canada Superbike Series will be accompanied by the new Harley-Davidson XR1200 Cup series, a spec racing series that is backed by Deeley Harley-Davidson and will use nearly stock bikes, and the new Amateur Superbike class that will be similar to the Pro Superbike classThe

The Toronto Motorcycle Show kicks off today

The Toronto Motorcycle Show kicks off today and runs through the weekend.The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council, the national association representing the major motorcycle and scooter distributors, as well as the manufacturers, distributors and retail outlets, sponsors the tour.“The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the premier show of its kind. It’s the perfect venue to introduce new products to the

Hells Angels for the kids

Probably most of you don't think the words Hells Angels and kids belong in the same sentence. et, as it seems, when a kid is in need, the chapters, rivalries and all the outlaw rhetoric fade away.According to kmph.com, this is not the first time the Fresno "Hells Angels" donated for the kids at the Poverello House. In fact, this is the 12th year the bearded bikers showed their support for the

American Chopper which aired on Discovery

The American Chopper: A Family Divided special show, which aired on Discovery in the beginning of the week, appears to have been only the beginning of the show's return to the Discovery Channel. Until now aired by sister television TLC as American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, the very successful story of the Teutul family will come back to where it all started on Monday, December 6.The switch is

Scooter-BMW Motorrad division, the Concept C scooter

After the MINI E Scooter Concept, BMW returns today with their own-branded scooter: BMW Concept C. Built by the BMW Motorrad division, the Concept C scooter extends BMW’s reach into future mobility.BMW Motorrad brings a solution to the table in a concept form at this stage.At a recent trade show in Italy, BMW’s motorcycle division showcased a new scooter concept, dubbed the Concept C.It appears

JT Racing is back

JT Racing will be the Presenting Sponsor this weekend when JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory are inducted into the Hall of Fame. After the motorcycle world honors John and Rita Gregory for their legendary past this weekend, JT Racing will be looking to the future with its new line of motocross gear.The legendary motocross gear company is back and ready for action. JT Racing, which was

saddle tramps motorcycle club fatal road accident.

Saddle Tramp, a motorcycle club, is believed to have lost four of its members in a fatal road accident.Authorities in Imperial County, California, think a gold Honda Accord caused the crash, not far outside of San Diego.An oncoming white Dodge Avenger swerved and crashed into the motorcyclists, trying to avoid the Honda.Six people were also injured in the crash, with several airlifted to hospital

motorcross- Yamaha's Harley Quinlan a training accident

THE promising career of Biloela motocross rider Harley Quinlan appears to be over after a tragic training accident where he suffered serious neck injuries.GYTR Rockstar Yamaha development team manager Scott Bishop told Central Telegraph Quinlan had suffered severe damage and he had surgery to fuse and pin his spine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane on Wednesday.Quinlan is only now

Harley Davidson start assembling bikes in India

Harley-Davidson India imports completely assembled motorcycles from its US final assembly plants. Besides India, outside the US, the company has CKD assembly operations in Brazil.After the Haryana facility will be operational, Harley-Davidson India will import CKD kits for select models from the company's US plants and employees at the Haryana facility will then assemble the components into

dirt bike show

The inaugural Dirt Bike Show Enduro Cup kicked off yesterday on the 4x4 track in the grounds of Stoneleigh Park where the Show is held.After a few modifications to the track and race format, racing got underway on time.As the crowds continued to flock in to the International "Dirt Bike Show" at Stoneleigh Park today, the action increased with the British Youth Enduro Dirt Bike Show Cup taking

Ducati Diavel 2010 EICMA show

Ducati has confirmed it will unveil the new Diavel muscle cruiser at the in Milan, Italy, Nov. 2-7.According to Ducati, the Ducati Diavel will be powered by the Testatretta 11 degree engine and will be equipped with ABS, Ducati Traction Control, and Ducati Riding Modes. Ducati also claims the Diavel will weigh 456 pounds.The bike is described by the company as being a mix between a naked street