BMW adds dealers when most are closing down…
This is a glimmer of hope in an otherwise very bleak powersports industry. The fact that BMW is adding dealers may just be wishful thinking, but I suspect that they are planning on converting some owners of other brands. BMW has a great lineup now with the addition of the 1000 RR in their sportbike stable. In reality, I suspect that if BMW prices their bikes aggressively, and the exchange rate cooperates, they will be able to poach a few customers... [Read More...]
Husqvarna will be the Honored Marque at Vintage Days
Press release from BMW- HUSQVARNA NAMED MARQUE OF THE YEAR FOR 2010 AMA VINTAGE DAYS Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 2, 2010…Husqvarna, BMW’s off-road motorcycle marque, will celebrate both its heritage and its future as the Marque of the Year at the 19th Annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Recognized as the world’s largest gathering of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, AMA... [Read More...]
Deer vs. Motorcycle… Amazing
I have fixed a few bikes when guys have hit deer, and it is always a lot worse than this. The fact that he kept the bike up and didn’t crash is amazing. Probably more luck than skill, but hey, it’s better to be lucky than good sometimes! Read More →
Kenny Roberts at the Indy Mile- 2009
Well, if you haven’t seen this, it is just great. He hadn’t ridden any bike in a year and he jumps on maybe the hardest, most beastly bike ever created and rides like it is 1975. Pretty cool. Read More →
Jay Leno introduces the New Aprilia’s & Moto Guzzi’s
Jay Leno is one of the good guys- he loves motorcycles, cars and pretty much anything with a motor. So, it is really cool to see him do the dealer show intro for Piaggio Group’s line-up, which include Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa. Press release from Piaggio Group- Moto enthusiast Jay Leno added his unique energy and spark to Piaggio Group America’s 2010 product introduction, held during the company’s October 2009 national dealer meeting... [Read More...]
Suzuki T-500
Just a quick picture my friend Jerry sent me of his vintage Suzuki T-500. Beautiful bike… Suzuki T-500 Read More →
Welcome to the new site
If you have been coming to motobikeblog for the past 3 years, you are probably wondering what is going on! Well, we are merging 2 sites into one for more (and better) content. NationalSuperbike is the other site where I post pictures and galleries of bikes I have converted and/or custom painted over the years. With the 2 sites combined, you will be able to keep up to date on news and special events as well as watch current projects as they progress. ... [Read More...]
Best 2500.00 Bike- 1983 Suzuki GS1100E
83 GS1100E To get a really nice 2500.00 bike, you either need to be lucky or be willing to settle for a small bike like a 250 Ninja or a Suzuki GS500- or maybe an old cruiser. Today’s bike is in the� “lucky” category. Most older big bore bikes are usually in pretty rough condition. Bikes like the one shown here are few and far between- especially since it is in like new condition and has a ton of very nice period specific upgrades.... [Read More...]
The latest in HD helmet cams
GoPro Helmet Cam Helmet cams have been around for a while now and the prices have fallen to where they are affordable to pretty much anyone who wants one. But with everything going HD (including Youtube), it was just a matter of time until high quality HD helmet cams hit the market. Well, they are here from GoPro, and from the video on their website, the quality looks really good. Check it out here… Read More →
Triumph and TAG Heuer Bonneville to Honor Steve McQueen
Tag Heuer Bonneville I saw this over at Autoblog and wanted to pass it along. Apparently, this will not be a production bike. So, If I can get some dimensions on the graphics, I might just have to paint one as a special project and use the “Gulf ” logo on it as well. The classic Gulf Oil colors look great on the Bonneville. ATLANTA (November 5, 2009) � British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph and Swiss watch manufacturer TAG Heuer have... [Read More...]
The Best $5000.00 Bikes- Aprilia Tuono 1000R
2005 Aprilia Tuono 1000R Today, I am starting a new series on the best bikes for the money- ie. bang for the buck bikes. Obviously, the Buell 1125 deals I reported on over the past couple of days are right at the top of the list. At 5500.00, an 1125R or CR is just one of the best deals ever. But, those deals are pretty much gone unless you can find a Harley dealer that still has one. So my next smokin deal in the 5000.00 range is a used Aprilia Tuono... [Read More...]
Buell Update- Even Cheaper!
Buell 1125CR One of my friends went down to Harley Davidson of Atlanta and bought a new 09 Buell 1125CR for 5500.00 plus taxes. These bikes were 11,999.00 MSRP a week a go! Wow, that is a smokin deal. They had 4 left yesterday when I was there and by this afternoon, they were all gone. Since Harley is going to honor the 5 year factory warranty, these really are great deals. If you want one, don’t think about it, just head down to your Harley... [Read More...]
Cheap Buells- really cheap! 1125R for $6000.00
Buell 1125R Ever since Harley announced the demise of Buell last week, there have been reports on various forums (like SVrider.com) that Buells can be had for ridiculously low prices. One guy said that he bought his 1125R for 6000.00 plus fees and taxes. That is an insane deal for a bike of that caliber and Harley has said that they will honor warranties and supply parts for the foreseeable future. Still, it is a little scary since Harley can decide... [Read More...]
Volkswagen Interested in Ducati Rumor
Ducati 1198 I saw this over at Autoblog and thought it worthy of posting- especially in light of the Harley Davidson/Buell divorce/death. It has been a crazy day for the motorcycle industry, for sure. As recently as last year, Piëch – himself a Ducati rider even at age 72 – commented that Volkswagen could still purchase an unnamed motorcycle manufacturer if the conditions were right. Strike up the rumormill again, boys and girls. The Italian motoring... [Read More...]
FZ1 and SV650- 2 Great Bikes for All Around Riding
FZ1 and SV650N This FZ1 and SV650 were in my shop for the past couple of months so I got to ride them both side by side. It is kind of a strange comparison, but I saw a guy on the FZ6 forum asking about which bike would better for him and so I thought I’d weigh in on it. My take is simple- if you have the money to buy either bike (the FZ1 is considerably more expensive) I would have to go with the FZ1 unless all (or most) of your riding is... [Read More...]