Update: Nieuwsmotor.nl reports that the deal has been finalized, not between BMW and KTM, but with the Austrian company’s CEO, Stefan Pierer instead. That changes everything. MCN is reporting that a deal that would see KTM purchase Husqvarna from BMW … Continued
Know any cruiser types looking for a good deal on a first bike? ATK is knocking out some new old stock GV250s on the cheap, dropping the price from $3,999 to $3,250. The air/oil-cooled v-twin looks the part, but weighs … Continued
Hot of the wires this morning is news that Erik Buell Racing has just secured $20 million in foreign capital. ”The funding will allow the motorcycle company to design and produce additional models of street bikes and to expand its exports,” … Continued
In a shocking case of common sense overcoming bureaucracy, the Obama administration and the EPA have announced that the rubber boots on gas pumps will be phased out nation wide. You know, the little rubber flaps that you have to … Continued
After weeks of rumor, Bloomberg and Reuters are both independently reporting that VW has agreed to purchase Ducati for something in the neighborhood of $1.12 billion. But why does a gigantic auto conglomerate want a tiny bike manufacturer? What will … Continued
An extremely rare event, Virginia has signed a pro-motorcycle bill into law. HB 187 will prevent law enforcement officials from establishing motorcycle-only checkpoints on public roads. C. Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) introduced the bill after Arlington police exclusively targeting motorcycles for … Continued
On Monday, India’s The Economic Times reported that, in addition to inking a technology and design partnership deal with Erik Buell Racing, and sponsoring EBR’s race team, the gigantic Indian bike manufacturer would also acquire partial ownership of Erik’s tiny … Continued