Reuters is reporting that Volkswagen is considering the sale of Ducati, which is currently owned by Volkswagen subsidiary Audi. Audi acquired Ducati in 2012 for close to one billion dollars. The desire to sell Ducati, again according to the Reuters report, is “to help fund a strategic overhaul following its emission scandal.” For context, Volkswagen violated […]
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Austin MotoGP Results (News) (Race Results)
The Texas showdown between reigning champ Marc Marquez (Honda) and the winner of the first two rounds, Maverick Viñales (Yamaha), will have to wait. After sparing with one another all weekend during practice and qualifying, Viñales crashed out of the race today after just a couple of laps, leaving Marquez to take his fifth consecutive MotoGP […]
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BMW HP4 RACE: Does an $87,000 Limited Edition Sportbike Still Make Sense? (Bike Reports) (News)
The sportbike market has shrunk dramatically in the past dozen years. Market emphasis seems to be on standards, retro models and adventure tourers. In this context, BMW has announced the $ 87,000 limited edition (750 units available worldwide) HP4 RACE, an exotic track weapon for wealthy enthusiasts and collectors. With 215 horsepower and 377 pounds of […]
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Are Smartphones in the Process of Replacing OEM Instrument Panels? (News)
Will motorcycle manufacturers bother to include an instrument panel on future models? If every purchaser of a new motorcycle owns a smartphone, why bother? In the world of automobiles, smart displays have been integrated into vehicle dashboards for quite some time. Owners of these vehicles frequently lament the fact that relatively inexpensive tablets (iPads or […]
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Indian Roadmaster Classic: MD Ride Review, Part 1 (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
Just finished a quick 80 miles on MD’s Indian Roadmaster Classic test bike. Very impressed so far. Like other Indians we have tested, the Roadmaster Classic has a refined, powerful nature, and handles well for its class of motorcycle. Of course, the reason this bike exists is a rider’s desire for touring comfort and convenience. […]
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Justice for Motorcyclist Deliberately Knocked Down by Texas Driver (News)
Close to two years ago, we posted a story about a Texas motorist deliberately swerving to knock down a motorcyclist and his passenger. That story prompted 141 reader comments, including a disturbing number describing similar experiences. Now, justice has been served … at least in this one case. The offending driver in Texas, 69-year-old William […]
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