The good hands folks at Allstate recently completed a survey of 500 oh-so-lucky male motorcycle riders and the results are not so surprising.

That majority surveyed had a least one Harley-Davidson in the garage and spend an average of $20,600 on the bike, and $2,250 on accessories.   70% of the motorcyclists ride a motorcycle only once per week. 45% ride several times per week. 78% of those surveyed said “riding is more fun”.
continue reading "Allstate Survey: 63% Ride because of Gas Prices"

See this guy above?  His name is Boris Johnson, and he’s the new mayor of London.  He managed to defeat the former mayor of London, “Red” Ken Livingston, based paritially upon a platform of motoring reform in the city.  One plank of that platform is allowing motorcyclists into the bus lanes.  He, it appears, is changing his mind though…

continue reading "Motorcycles in London Bus Lanes - Sign the Petition!"

Looking to cut CO2 emissions?  Switch to a motorbike - at least that’s what the RAC (a motoring group in the UK) says.

“We try to point out the benefits of people using bikes. Commuters save time as motorcycles get there in half the time. They produce less Co2 and reduce congestion as they move through traffic.
continue reading "Motorcycles Are Better! (for the environment)"

Milwaukee, Wis. (July 11, 2008) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Group (MVAG). Under the agreement, Harley-Davidson will acquire 100 percent of MV Agusta Group shares for total consideration of approximately 70 million euros ($109 million), which includes the satisfaction of existing bank debt for approximately 45 million euros ($70 million). In addition, the agreement provides for a contingent payment to Claudio Castiglioni in 2016, if certain financial targets are met. MV Agusta Group is privately held, with the Castiglioni family owning 95 percent of MVAG shares.
continue reading "Harley Davidson to Aquire MV Agusta & Cagiva"

First things first, who doesn’t like horsepower?  The guys at Ducati seems to be absolutely in love it it lately.  Following up on the release of the oh-so-wonderful Desmosedici RR is news from our brothers in arms at Visor Down about a nekkid version pushing roughly 200hp.  Go Ducati go!
continue reading "Double Dose of Ducati News"

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When you’re talking about the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, you’re talking about MotoGP.  Every bike competing in the series is a custom built jobby that you can’t purchase off of ant showroom floor.  The league has roots thatspan back to 1949, and in this season it’s divided into three different classes:

• MotoGP - Up to 800cc
• GP 250 - Up to 250cc
• GP 125 - Up to 125cc

Next season though, that’s going to change a bit. 
continue reading "600CC - Coming soon to MotoGP"