Ducati Recalls 2010-2011 MTS1200 and 2011 Diavel Motorcycles for Steering Defect

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Multistrada 1200, and model year 2011, Diavel motorcycles.The electronic steering lock may fail to disengage during the motorcycle "key-on" process. This has been linked directly to a certain revision of the hands free device software. It could result in a situation where the motorcycle's engine might start while the steering lock is still engag...

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Benelli Tre-K 899, 2009

Benelli Tre-K 899, 2009 SpecificationsEngine 4 stroke, 3 cylinders in line, tilted forwards 15°, fitted with anti-vibration countershaftBore X Stroke 88 x 49.2 mmEngine Displacement 898 ccCooling System Liquid cooledOil Cooling System Water-oil heat exchangerDistribution Chain driven double head cam shaft with 4 valves per cylinderLubrication Wet sumpMax Power/rpm 79.4...

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Benelli Tornado Tre 1130, 2009

Benelli Tornado Tre 1130, 2009  USA SpecificationsColors Green with Silver and Black with SilverEngine Type Liquid cooled in line triple, valve arrangement dohc 12 valveBore x Stroke 88 x 62 mmDisplacement 1130ccCompression Ratio 12.5 to 1Transmission 6 speed cassette typeFinal Drive 525 x-ring chain, engine sprocket Z-16, chain sprocket Z-36.Chassis weight dry 438...

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Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2009

 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, 2009  The APRILIA DORSODURO 750Developed in close collaboration with Aprilia Racing (the department of Aprilia responsible for thirty-seven world titles), the Dorsoduro 750 combines the best technology from the worlds of supersports and racing supermotards. The result is a distillation of performance and technology, a special, extreme,...

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Aprilia Scarabeo 500 ie, 2009

Aprilia Scarabeo 500 ie, 2009The PERFORMANCE PLUS SAFETYThough light in weight, equipped with an automatic variator, and aerodynamically protective, it gives performance that you need to tackle medium and even long journeys.The Lightweight, agile and fast, Scarabeo i.e. is as comfortable as any motorcycle, but far, far easier to ride. Its compact dimensions make it the perfect...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Kunya

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Kunya's 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650 under Women on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only, Men on Motorcycles, or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles....

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Polar Bear Grand Tour - Cape May, NJ on 4/17/2011

Check out pictures and videos of the 23rd and last motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cape May, NJ on April 17, 20...

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My fortune cookie says....

Money is the root of all evil and man needs roots.I love ...

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Yuengling Traditional Lager

I peeled off my bottle label and brought it back home just to share with you.Since 1829 by America's Oldest Brewery!Now that's saying something!I was Yuengling de-virginized when I was on storm duty handling insurance property hail claims in Alabama this spring. Now had it not been for posts from Jay at Road Captain USA, I would have never even heard of this beer, let alone...

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Polaris Acquires Indian

From Business Wire:"Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed."Read more.For more information on Indian, read my article: Indian Motorcycl...

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Polar Bear Grand Tour to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Flemington, NJ

Check out pictures and videos of the 22nd motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cheeburger Cheeburger in Flemington, NJ on April 10, 20...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - the Road Runner

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See the Road Runner's 2008 Honda Gold Wing under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only, Women on Motorcycles, or Bikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their...

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Back together

The Titan Sidewinder that I custom painted has been put back together. I hope to see it in person soon. Yeah, someone else owns it, just like most things I paint, but a little piece of it feels like it is mine. The paint jobs always take on a different feel when the bike is put back together.I'm diggin this o...

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MV Agusta Recalls 2010 F4 Motorcycles for Subframe Cracking

MV Agusta is recalling certain model year 2010 motorcycles for the rear subframe.The upper fixture points may not be sufficiently robust, which may result in the subframe cracking and failing, local to the fixture points, during use.The number of units affected is 211.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more detai...

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Suzuki V-Strom 1000 SE Touring, 2009

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 SE Touring, 2009The V-Strom 1000 is dedicated to the simple concept that every road should be open for adventure. With its one-of-a-kind combination of features, the V-Strom is engineered to perform with style and comfort across town - or help you enjoy the excitement of a tight, twisty two-lane country road. With its outstanding overall performance and...

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Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi 4x4, 2009

Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi 4x4, 2009  The Suzuki KingQuad 750 is an ATV like no other. Just like when it built the first four-wheeler, Suzuki bestowed upon its newest ATV both functional and sporting features. This new KingQuad 750 is designed to be not only the best all-around sport/utility ATV currently made, but the best QuadRunner ATV Suzuki has ever manufactured.The...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - pops14 and Frances Gomes

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Frances Gomes' 1994 Honda Gold Wing Trike under Trikes Only. Also see pops14's 1982 Honda Shadow CX500 under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles or Men on Motorcycles this week. We...

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Polar Bear Grand Tour to Brian's H-D on 4/3/2011

Check out pictures of the 21st motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Brian's Harley-Davidson in Langhorne, PA on April 3, 20...

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Polar Bear Grand Tour to the Chatterbox on 3/27/2011

Check out pictures of the 20th motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to the Chatterbox in Augusta, NJ on March 27, 20...

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Husqvarna TC510, 2009

Husqvarna TC510, 2009TC510 - HUSQVARNA. The Husqvarna 2009 version of the TC 510 is now more reliable and comfortable and has been tested under race conditions by Andrea Bartolini, Thomas Allier and Cristophe Martin in the MX3 World Championships.The frame that is now 1 Kg lighter than the 2008 version, is the biggest innovation. It is more rigid and offers better feel as...

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Husqvarna TC450, 2009

Husqvarna TC450, 2009   SpecificationsEngineType Single cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valveBore 97 mmStroke 60.76 mmDisplacement 449 ccCompression ratio 12.9 : 1Starting Kick (with automatic decompressor)Exhaust system Full titanium system (silencer and pipes)Cooling Liquid-cooledRadiator 2Lubrication Dry sump with 2 oil pump rotors and cartridge filterIgnition Digital...

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Husqvarna TC250 Specifications, 2009

Husqvarna TC250 Specifications, 2009 EngineType Single cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valveBore 79 mmStroke 50.9 mmDisplacement 249.5 ccCompression ratio 13.6 : 1Starting Kick (with automatic decompressor)Exhaust system Titanium silencer and steel pipes)Cooling Liquid-cooledRadiator 2Lubrication Wet sump with lobe oil pump, cartridge and net filtersIgnition C.D.I., with...

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