Motorcycle Product News (Bikes, Parts, Accessories, Apparel)

Michelin Commander II Cruiser Tires | Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:30:23 -0600

Michelin Motorcycle Tire Test

  For 2012, Michelin has introduced a new long-distance tire for cruisers - the Commander II.

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim | Preview

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:38 -0600

2012 Harley Slim

Classic bobber styling and modern Softail handling - that's what the new Harley-Davidson Softail Slim is all about.

The Motor Company unveiled its new creation Wednesday, the Softail model slimmed down to the bare essentials, reminiscent of the custom bobbers of the 1950s.

Jardine Performance Products Exhaust: History

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:57 -0600

Jardine Exhaust History

More than fifty years ago, Jardine Performance Products developed its first exhaust system to transform cars of the late 1950s into hot rods.

Ohio Motorcyclist Wins $200 Cortech Drawing

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:27 -0600

Ultimate MotorCycling Survey Contest

Last year, we conducted an Ultimate MotorCycling reader-preference survey on our iPad version of the magazine and our website.

2012 Yamaha R6 | Quick Look

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:23:35 -0600

2012 Yamaha Motorcycle

While it has not been updated for 2012, the Yamaha YZF-R6 remains a formidable mid-size high-performance sport bike.

Utilizing fly-by-wire technology and performance enhancements like the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake that varies intake tract length and a slipper-type clutch, the R6 is outstanding on both the street and track.

Milwaukee Golf Caddy for Your Harley

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:33:16 -0600

Motorcycle Golf Caddy

The Milwaukee Golf Caddy is a sleek and sturdy golf bag rack that installs on your Harley Davidson bagger or dresser and allows you to carry any size golf bag on your bike.

Now you don't have to choose between a motorcycle ride or a round of golf, you can do both.

Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two | Preview

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:42 -0600

2012 Harley-Davidson 72

Think 1970s. Think metal flake. Think long, lean chrome-enhanced motorcycles.

This is the image Harley-Davidson wants to evoke with one looks at its newest creation, the Seventy-Two.

Ohlins Releases TTX36 MKII Sportbike Shock

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:36:32 -0600

Ohlins Suspension

Leading the high expectations of high performance, Ohlins now has an upgraded version available of its already innovative twin-tube shock, known as the TTX36 MKII.

Paughco 80-Spoke Motorcycle Wheels

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:10:47 -0600

Paughco Harley Motorcycle Wheels

Paughco is offering a complete selection of direct fit and custom, superior quality 80-spoke rim assemblies for a wide variety of Harley-Davidson applications.

Front packages are available in 21" x 2.15" for use with '89-‘99 single disc brakes and forks. All assemblies come fit with Timken bearings ready to install.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R 750 | Street Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:13:13 -0600

2011 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Review

Leaned over, looking through a wide turn with not a tree, rock, fence or any other obstruction in sight, I felt the Alpinestars' left knee puck flat against the road.

MotoQuest Opens Shop in Long Beach

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:03:32 -0600

MotoQuest Tour and Rental

Motorcycle Tour and Rental operator MotoQuest, the long-established leader in adventure riding in its native Alaska, has expanded to the West Coast with the opening of its newest Adventure Center, MotoQuest West, located adjacent to Long Beach BMW / Husqvarna Motorcycles in Long Beach, Calif.

JAMA Projects 2012 Motorcycle Demand

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:06:11 -0600

Motorcycle Industry News

Each month, the Japan Automobile Manufacturer's Association releases information about domestic motorcycle sales, production and exports from the Big Four (Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki) and others.

Husqvarna: Kalbfell, Head of Marketing/Sales

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:03:05 -0600

Motorcycle Industry News

As of Feb. 1 2012 personnel changes will take place within Husqvarna Motorcycles.

BMW reports that Maximilian Kalbfell, 38, who has been with the BMW Group since 2003, will take over the responsibilities as Head of Marketing and Sales of Husqvarna Motorcycles.

Victory Customs/Prototypes at Minneapolis IMS

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:29:26 -0600

Victory Motorcycles Display

Victory motorcycles would like to invite all motorcycle enthusiasts out to see a one-time collection of prototype machines built by the Polaris Industrial Design group, as well as a side project by the engineering team and a custom motorcycles built by key managers within Polaris Industries.

Motor Trike Chooses TireGard TPMS

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:40:06 -0600

Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Motor Trike of Troup, Texas, has chosen TireGard Tire Pressure Monitoring System as standard equipment on its 2012 Trikes.

TireGard by Big Bike Parts was first introduced in 2008 and has been recognized as the motorcycle market leader in Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.

Knox Track Vest Back Protector | Details

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:48:57 -0600

Knox Back Protector

Combining the protection and flexibility of the Level 2-approved back protector, with the comfort and convenience of a vest, the new Track Vest from British impact protection specialists Knox is light, unobtrusive and as easy to put on/take off as a jacket.

Storz SP1200RR | Harley Cafe Racer

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:38:32 -0600

Custom Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Storz Performance has developed a new line of café racer style accessories for 2004 to current model Harley-Davidson Sportsters. A new show bike, the Storz SP1200RR serves as a rolling display case for these items.

Win a Trip to Arctic Circle via World of BMW

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:59:43 -0600

2012 London Motorcycle Show BMW Contest

World of BMW is joining BMW Motorrad UK at the Carole Nash London Motorcycle Show 2012, held at the Excel Centre Feb. 2-5, and will be marking the occasion with an exclusive free to enter competition and two great value offers for show visitors.

Zero Motorcycles Ranked #1 (Pike Research)

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:42:27 -0600

Electric Motorcycle News

One of the world's most respected market research firms, Pike Research, recently conducted an independent study on electric motorcycle and scooter markets.

JAMA: 2011 Motorcycle Sales Up 6.7%

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:42:45 -0600

Japanese Domestic Motorcycle Sales

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) released the overall domestic motorcycle sales for 2011 on Tuesday, reporting some positive numbers.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Trademark Woes

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:07:43 -0600

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc., Legal News

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRi), a non-profit with the mission of enhancing and growing the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and providing a charitable return to the greater Sturgis area, has filed Monady an opposition proceeding with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S.

BMW Motorrad: New Head of Design

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:18:26 -0600

BMW Motorcycle News

Edgar Heinrich, 53, will take over the BMW Group's BMW Motorrad Design Studio as of July 1, 2012. He succeeds David Robb.

2012 Zero DS ZF9 | Quick Look

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:37:33 -0600

2012 Zero Motorcycle

Featuring a top speed of 80 miles per hour and a range of 112 miles in town (62 miles at a steady 70 mph), the DS ZF9 is a street-friendly dual-sport electric motorcycle.

Recharging the powerpack to full capacity takes under two-and-a-half hours with the Quick 4x charger.

2012 Ducati 848EVO | Preview

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:28:45 -0600

2012 Ducati Superbike

For 2012, Ducati offers the standard 848EVO as a carry-over model, the mid-weight sportbike available in three colors - Arctic White Silk, Ducati Red and Black Stealth.

Touratech: BMW R1200GS Thoughts (Video)

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:21:45 -0600

BMW R 1200 GS Video

If you're a fan of Adventure riding, a must-have DVD is the Utah Backcountry Discovery Route (UTBDR).

Duke DVD: Joey Dunlop - No Ordinary Joe

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:34:50 -0600

Motorcycle Racing Documentaries

During his day, Joey Dunlop was unstoppable, garnering 26 wins at the Isle of Man TT, 14 wins at the North West 200, and five World Championships.

KYMCO Recalls UXV 500 Side-by-Sides

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:25:45 -0600

KYMCO UXV 500 Recall

KYMCO has recalled various model UXV side-by-sides due to potential fire hazards. KYMCO says about 1876 of the following models built from 2009-2012 have been affected: UXV 500/500i, UXV 500/500iLE and UXV500/500iSE.

Zero Celebrates Start of 2012 Production

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:58:51 -0600

Electric Motorcycle News

Zero Motorcycles recently celebrated the start of production of its ground breaking 2012 model line with the roll out of its first new 2012 Zero DS.

Precision Billet: 3D Harley Products Debut

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:36:43 -0600

2012 V-Twin Expo by Easyriders

Precision Billet Products, a leading provider of innovative high-quality motorcycle billet accessories, will debut its newest unique 3D machined products at the 12th Annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders.

The company will exhibit in Booth #450 during the event, held February 4-6 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.

Triumph Speed Triple R Rolls on Pirelli SC

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:49:28 -0600

2012 Triumph Speed Triple R

One of Triumph's newest machines, the Speed Triple R, is enhanced with many performance upgrades directly from Hinckley in the UK.

The 1050cc machine arrives stock with Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and some unique rubber - Pirelli Diablo Supercrosa SP tires.