Motorcycle Sales for 2010-So Far

The first six months of motorcycle sales are still down compared to the same reporting period in 2009, according to various sources. Here are the YTD motorcycle sales figures for Q1 and Q2 (combined) 2010 and a comparison to 2009: Q1-Q2 2010 Q1-Q2 2009 Change % Change Dual Sport 14,045 15,700 -1,655 -10.5% Off Road [...]

2010 V-Strom 650 Xpedition

Not for US consumption, only available in Europe, the 2010 Suzuki Xpedition is being launched in England this month.   It comes equipped with ABS, Black Aluminum Panniers, engine and hand guards, a center stand, and, an aluminum sump guard. Don’t get excited.  The next V-Stroms we will see will be 2011 models, but nothing [...]

How To Motorcycle In Hot Weather And Stay Cool

In North Carolina, where I live, summer days can get so hot that it’s hard to get the motivation to ride my motorcycle.  I have passed on many potential riding days simply because I could not bear the thought of suiting up in hot, muggy weather.  I am one of those riders who wears all [...]

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