2011 - Motorcycle News - Page 18

April 26, 2011

Arai introduces special „Flag Japan” helmet to help tsunami victims

Arai introduces the special edition Quantum ”Flag Japan” design – available later this year. This special Quantum design is based on the popular “Flag” design series. Designer Aldo Drudi has made a special version with the Japanese flag as the center of attention. The result is a really stunning design that together with the excellent sport/touring properties of the Quantum helmet offers a very attractive combination. Read the full article »


April 23, 2011

2011 Aprilia Scarabeo Street 50

The Scarabeo Street 50 2T is the entry level model of the Scarabeo family, the most youthful Scarabeo of all, with its minimalist, pure design and two-strokeengine. Thanks to large diameter wheels and low seat, the Scarabeo 50 Street achieves a perfect blend of sporty riding and safety. The Scarabeo Street 50 is powered by a latest generation two stroke engine, with forced air cooling and a catalytic converter. Read the full article »


April 22, 2011

Video: Welcome to violence by Icon Motorsports

Have you ever enjoyed creating your own set of problems and then trying to solve them? Here’s an interesting one: how do you combine one DeLorean, two Brammo electric motorcycles, and six of the meanest roller girls in the Pacific Northwest into one video? The guys at Icon Motorsports asked themselves the very same question and even may have solved the problem. Take a look and judge for yourself. Read the full article »


April 22, 2011

Video: Chris Pfeiffer explains motorbike stunt tricks. Surfer.

Part three: Surfer. This little series is about streetbike freestyle tricks. Did you ever ask yourself how this tricks can be done? We asked the four time stunt riding world champion Chris Pfeiffer and he explained it. This series is for information only, so please don't try this at home... Read the full article »


April 21, 2011

New look for the 2011 Scarabeo 50 YourZ

A new look for the classic icon of the Scarabeo family. A youthful, cheeky new style for the Scarabeo 50: introducing the YourZ. Scarabeo 50 YourZ is created for younger users, which exploits the hallmark minimal, pure design of the Scarabeo to offer a wide choice of possibilities for personalising the scooter. In its standard matte black colour scheme, the Scarabeo 50 YourZ adapts to any look and style: the stickers, available together with the vehicle, let every single user tag their Scarabeo to make it unique. Read the full article »


April 21, 2011

Experience the Diavel and the Multistrada 1200 on the 2011 Ducati Experience Tour

2011 is a very special year for Italian manufacturer Ducati. The brand introduced two important modelslast year - the Diavel and the Multistrada 1200. That’s why the North American arm of Ducati announced today a tour that offer all motorcyclists the chance to experience the two exciting models. The Diavel is a naked cruiser, while the Multistrada 1200 offers four different riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro. Read the full article »


April 21, 2011

Harley-Davidson 2011 Q1 sales up 11%, earnings up 350%

Harley-Davidson, Inc. generated increased earnings and worldwide dealer new motorcycle sales grew for the first quarter of 2011. The company reported first quarter income from continuing operations of $119.3 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to income from continuing operations of $68.7 million, or $0.29 per share in the year-ago period. Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 3.5 percent in the first quarter, compared to last year’s first quarter. Read the full article »


April 21, 2011

Marc Coma and Ronnie Renner in the desert on a KTM 450 Rally

Just days after his fifth triumph at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Marc Coma demonstrated that he has brilliant control of his KTM 450 Rally not only while racing at speeds of up to 170 km/h. Under the watchful eye of Freestyle Motocross athlete Ronnie Renner (USA), Coma made a daring 15-meter long and 6-meter high jump on his 140-kg Rally bike in the eternal desert between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Read the full article »


April 20, 2011

Volkswagen unveils electric scooter in Shanghai

German manufacturer Volkswagen surprised media at the Shanghai Motor Show by revealing an electric scooter. The E-Scooter is a lightweight electric two-wheeler that tips the scales at 44 pounds without its nickel-metal hybride battery. Power is provided by a 350-watt motor. The small 110-Volt battery endows the scooter with a modest 25 mile range and 30 mph of top speed. Read the full article »


April 20, 2011

Bespoke Harley-Davidson ‘Unorthodox’ By Warr’s Of London

London based custom Harley-Davidson designer Charlie Stockwell of Warr's Harley-Davidson,Europe's oldest Harley dealership, introduces his latest creation 'Unorthodox'. It's a striking distance from the designs we areused to from Stockwell and Warr's H-D. Best known for his award winning andtrend setting vintage designs, no-one was expecting such a bike to be wheeledout of the Warr's workshop on the King's Road in the heart of Chelsea. Read the full article »