KTM pulls Duke, SuperDuke from American market

KTM does not plan to import the 990 SuperDuke or 690 Duke to the North American market this year or next, citing unfavorable market conditions. In the case of the SuperDuke, the move is likely intended to clear dealer stock … Continued

Cycle World for sale, again

Two sources with inside knowledge of the deal, who prefer to remain anonymous, have confirmed to us that Cycle World is for sale yet again. Albeit quietly. We’ve reached out to Cycle World to confirm this and have yet to … Continued

Pierre Terblanche quits Norton

Just six months after joining the company, Pierre Terblanche has exclusively confirmed to Hell For Leather that he has quit the new Norton. “Norton, with the right finance and management, could do very well,” the designer told us this morning … Continued

MIC sets standards for electric motorcycle range

Gone are the days of manufacturers claiming a range of “about 60 miles.” Instead, there is now a detailed process for determining range using a dynomometer and temperature controlled air. The short synopsis on The City Riding Range Test Procedure … Continued

Indian Motorcycle lives

“We are excited to be part of the revitalization of a quintessentially American brand,” says Scott Wine, the CEO of Polaris Industries. After years of false starts and shattered dreams, it looks like Indian Motorcycle is really going to make … Continued

BMW Concept C coming stateside next year

Speaking to us at dinner this evening, BMW Motorrad marketing manager Todd Andersen confirmed that a production maxi scooter based on the BMW Concept C will be entering the US market sometime after being unveiled at this fall’s bike shows. … Continued