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  Alessandro Tartarini, the son of Italjet founder Leopoldo Tartarini, has created a new category of motorcycle we didn’t know we needed. And based on the stats and those pesky laws of physics, we’re unconvinced it’s even a viable solution for the handful of potential buyers Tartarini and his company are targeting. The design intent of the Brutus (no relation to the Brutus electric motorcycle or Caesar’s assassin) is to be a jack of all trades, handling serious off-road conditions while simultaneously being a practical long-distance cruiser. The big feature is the tires, which are 6 inches wide at the front, and 7 inches wide at the rear. Continue reading

  Apple’s new Lightning connector has closed a little controversy with users and also docking station and device manufacturers that Apple’s range of iOS devices. But before Apple could release their new Lightning connector onto the market, Apple needed to acquire the existing patent from the motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson. Continue reading

Here's some news for the European shore of the Atlantic: new motorcycle laws affecting bike sales in the European union countries have been passed, and they will become effective starting January 1st 2016. This means both good and bad news for the French motorcyclists, as one of the laws affects this market only: the 100 HP limitation. Until now, bikes sold in France had to be equipped with engines producing no more than 100 HP. Those loaded with more powerful engines had to be de-tuned to comply with this limit. Continue reading

For the past three months, Harley-Davidson has been on the road sharing epic experiences with fans from all corners of the globe — from the Tibetan Plateau in China to Sturgis to Faaker See, Austria – to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary: 110 Years of Freedom.  These events are just the beginning of a year-long, global celebration that will take place across 11 countries on six continents and culminate over Labor Day weekend in 2013, in Milwaukee, Wis. – home of Harley-Davidson. Tickets for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee next year will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 17, 2012, at www.H-D.com/110tickets. Members of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), the Motor Company’s official riding club, will have an opportunity to purchase tickets beginning Dec. 10, 2012. The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration event in Milwaukee is Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. Events will include fan-organized rides to Milwaukee, a massive parade, three headlining concerts, parties at Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) and activities at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Talent, as well as ticket details for the three headlining concerts that will be hosted at Marcus Amphitheater on the Summerfest Grounds, will be announced in early 2013.  For H.O.G. members, the event tickets include access to the global H.O.G. 30th Anniversary Celebration on Aug. 29 at the Summerfest Grounds, as well as access to members-only areas throughout the weekend’s events. Additional free public activities include parties at participating Harley-Davidson dealerships and street parties around the city. Two ticket options for the Milwaukee 110th Anniversary Celebration are available: •Celebration Ticket – Print at Home ($95.00 USD; convenience fees not included) Available for purchases made within the continental U.S.; includes access to the Summerfest Grounds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, an opportunity to purchase tickets for the headlining concerts at

  Custom Cycle Control Systems has reduced the price of their SAS/Simplified Air Suspension by 15% at both the dealer and consumer levels and is now offering FREE SHIPPING on all SAS units….MSRP is now $1,395.00 and dealer cost is only $1,116.00. Butch Yaple, president of Custom Cycle Control Systems stated, "We have lowered the price on our SAS system in order to stimulate sales at the dealer level during these tough economic times. Additionally, we are offering a 30 day money back guarantee and also a lifetime warranty on all machined parts on our newly engineered SAS unit", Butch concluded. If a rider ever experiences any problems, take off the SAS (it only take a few minutes), send it back and you'll receive a reconditioned or new unit…no questions asked. If you have any problems with (most) other units on the market, (you have to take your bike in to a shop to have them find the leaks in the airlines or fittings, which is where 90% of the leaks are found).  The SAS is super easy to install and comes complete with mounting instructions. The SAS has no compressor to mount, no pressure hoses to run, no fittings to fail…All you have to do is replace your old shocks with a new SAS unit and wire an on/off switch directly to the battery. Stay EPA Compliant on stock HD's by not having to move canisters to make room for an ugly compressor. Fits all soft tail Harley-Davidson's as well as custom production bikes. Its water-resistant design is perfect for those that ride in inclement weather and they are manufactured right here in the USA. Raise and lower your rear end at the touch of a button.  Add air pressure to improve ride quality during changing road conditions or

  No one in the world is as passionate, talented, knowledgeable, and driven when it comes to Indian Motocycles, than KIWI Mike Tomas. He's a warrior when it comes to the competition between Indian and Harley-Davidson. He's an Indian restoration expert, an engine manufacturer, a machinist, a welder, designer, you name it. Not only does he cherish every element of the old Indian heritage, but he's developed an entirely new vintage Indian product line, so anyone can ride a vintage-styled, ground-up Indian build around new technology and state-of-the-art components. Continue reading

Latin America is expected to be the leading growth driver over the next 2-3 years as distribution sale is achieved.

If you're looking for the perfect finishing touch for your bike, Drag Specialties® LED running light/brake light assembly is just what you're looking for. The light assembly is specifically designed to fit neatly under the rear edge of OEM chopped rear fenders on 07-13 XL 883N/1200N/1200X/1200V models.   This dual-function designed light assembly is available with a red lens or a smoke lens and includes the light, wire harness adapter and reflector. Check with your local Drag Specialties dealer for more information. The suggested retail starts at $78.95.