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Friday Reader: 25 August 2017
MotherShip News
GS Trophy South Africa 2017
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BMW Motorsport News
BMW Team RLL Chases GTLM Championship Points at Michelin GT Challenge at VIR.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...t-michelin-gt-challenge-at-vir?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 34min
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – Aug. 22, 2017… The August 27th Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway will feature a GT only race for the second time in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship providing a spotlight on
Recalls
Bmw ( 17v467000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V467000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 8h
Dated: JUL 21, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and
Bmw ( 17v495000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V495000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 8h
Dated: AUG 08, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal a...
Bmw ( 17v495000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V495000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 8h
Dated: AUG 08, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal a...
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Search for Recalls Here
US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/
On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices
Motorrad- On the Street and Track
BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS
New BMW dealership opens in Floridahttp://powersportsbusiness.com/features/2017/08/23/new-bmw-dealership-opens-in-florida/
bmw motorcycles / Powersports Business (press rele... / 3h
“Both Felipe and David have extensive experience with the BMW brand andBMW motorcycles ,” said Michael Peyton, vice president of BMW Motorrad North America. “They and their knowledgeable, friendly staff will be a welcome addition to the riding ...
BMW F 800 GSA now fully equipped for adventurehttps://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bikes/96063405/bmw-f-800-gsa-now-fully-equipped-for-adventure
bmw motorcycles / Stuff.co.nz / 16h
BMW Motorrad is pretty keen to shift existing stocks of its F 800 GS and F 800 GS Adventure models now that spy pictures of a larger-capacity F-series twin have been published in major motorcycle magazines off-shore.
2018 BMW F 800 GS Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Pricehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/23/2018-bmw-f-800-gs-buyers-guide-specs-price/
Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 7h
With 17” and 21” wire-spoke wheels, the 2018 BMW F 800 GS identifies itself as an off-road ready motorcycle. The post 2018 BMW F 800 GS Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling .
2018 BMW K 1600 B First Ride Review | 21 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/24/2018-bmw-k-1600-b-first-ride-review-21-fast-facts/
3Ultimate Motorcycling / by Nic de Sena / 10h
We head to Asheville, N.C., to check out the BMW K 1600 B Bagger, spending two days on some of the finest roads the United States has to offer. The post 2018 BMW K 1600 B First Ride Review | 21 Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate
OTHER MANUFACTURERS
Harley-Davidson releases all-new Softail line, kills Dynahttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/harley-davidson-releases-all-new-softail-line-kills-dyna
5KRevZilla Articles / 19h
The Dyna is dead, the Softail is all new, and all your favorite Dynas are now Softail models
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Lineup First Look | 5 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/23/2018-harley-davidson-cvo-first-look-5-fast-facts/
48Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 11h
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO: Here's a First Look at the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO models, including a 115th Anniversary Touring motorcycle. The post 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Lineup First Look | 5 Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate
Who Was Glenn Curtiss And What Does He Have To Do With Zero Motorcycles?http://www.cycleworld.com/confedera...o-curtiss-motorcycles?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by Gaz Boulanger / 7h
News Confederate Motors changes its name, moving forward with all-electric bikes Confederate Motors announces plans to go all-electric by partnering with Zero Motorcycles, and changes its corporate name to Curtiss Motorcycles, after
Spy Video: Ducati’s new V4 being tested on trackhttp://www.motofire.com/2017/08/news/spy-video-ducatis-new-v4-tested-track/
54Motofire / 13h
Cheeky phone camera video shows the replacement to the Panigale being put through its paces in Misano. The news that Ducati is moving over to a brand new, V4 architecture was finally let out of the bag a few weeks ago
Royal Enfield flying solo for nowhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/08/24/royal-enfield-flying-solo-for-now/
1CMG News / by CMG Staff / 11h
Despite other Indian manufacturers announcing team-ups, Royal Enfield says it has no plans for partnerships with Euro OEMs. Source
MC NEWS
Is This Yamaha’s New T7 Adventure Rally Bike?http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/yamaha-new-t7-adventure-rally-bike-concept
2Motorcyclist / by Brody Cox / now
News Heritage? Check. Styling? Check. Possible release date? We sure hope so! Did Yamaha just tease an official release date for their new 700cc adventure bike?
TVS sets new stunt record with Apachehttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
Autocar India / by Sherman Hale Nazareth / 9h
TVS sets new stunt record with Apache
India Replaces China as World's Biggest Motorcycle-Building Nationhttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...-as-worlds-biggest-motorcycle-building-nation
bmw motorcycles / The Drive / 16h
KTM's partnership with Bajaj is what enabled it to surpass BMW to become Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer.
Why India's top two-wheeler makers are stepping on the gas to grab the premium slice of the motorcycle markethttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...he-motorcycle-market/articleshow/60198447.cms
Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 2h
Competition is revving up in India's premium motorcycle segment, with sales having outpaced the growth rate of the overall industry over the past five years.
Bike Theft: Are You An Easy Target?http://www.motofire.com/2017/08/opinion/bike-theft-are-you-an-easy-target/
Motofire / now
Over the weekend Irish comedian PJ Gallagher had his black Triumph 800 stolen while visiting his mum. As is the trend these days he took to Twitter and appealed to his 80,000 fans to RT in a bid to have the bike returned. This is just
Indian Motorcycle Opens Experience Center in Iowahttps://rideapart.com/articles/indian-motorcycle-opens-experience-center-iowa
RideApart - Recent Articles / now
Indian Motorcycle Opens Experience Center in Iowa Indian Motorcycle has announced the opening of a new Experience Center at its Spirit Lake manufacturing facility. Based in America’s heartland, the Spirit Lake Experience
RIDING
Navigating the TransAmerica Trail By GPShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/navigating-transamerica-trail-by-gps?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Dave Bramsen / 2h
Videos Feeling our way through the muddy roads of Arkansas. GPS cards and maps can get you accurately through the entire TransAmerica Trail.
How To Perform a Pre-Ride Safety Checkhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-pre-ride-safety-check
1Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 3h
MC Garage Six Tips That Could Save Your Life Perform these six steps before you ride and you'll be safer and less likely to need a tow truck to get home.
Touring Canada's Gaspe peninsula on 2 wheelshttp://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Touring-Canada-s-Gaspe-peninsula-on-2-wheels-11952688.php
bmw motorcycles / SFGate / 3h
Riding our BMW touring motorcycle , my wife and I chose the counterclockwise option, reasoning that the outer, right-side lane put us closer to the sea, if only by a travel lane.
Beef industry reaches out to rallygoershttp://rapidcityjournal.com/news/lo...cle_10545c9a-625a-5f56-9639-33675b328ab1.html
Motorcycle industry news / Rapid City Journal / 4h
One of the questions organizers of the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally often get is "where can I get a good steak?" So, it made perfect sense that the South Dakota Beef Industry Council step up to answer that question.
TECH
What Are Vitrified Motorcycle Brake Pads?http://www.cycleworld.com/what-are-vitrified-motorcycle-brake-pads
3Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 9h
Blogs Can hard-worked pad materials lose friction in glassy transformations? Is it brake pad vitrification that makes the difference between the great feel of new pads and the reduced perkiness of used ones? CW’s Kevin Cameron seeks the
Motorcyclist Garage: How to Check Motorcycle Wheel Alignment]http://www.motofire.com/2017/08/video/motorcyclist-garage-how-to-check-motorcycle-wheel-alignment/
3Motofire / by Motorcyclist Magazine / 14h
Bike handling funny? Tires wearing weird? It might be time to check your wheel alignment. If your bike’s wheels aren’t aligned you might experience handling issues, uneven tire and drivetrain wear, and other problems.
The Racing Sheet
In the media MCN: WorldSBK plans big changes to level competitionhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...rldSBK+plans+big+changes+to+level+competition
1SBK / 9h
British newspaper sat down with series director Daniel Carrera
Top videos from #GermanWorldSBKhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Top+videos+from+GermanWorldSBK
1SBK / 1d
A selection of the very best videos from the Prosecco DOC German Round.
Ducati Team head across the Channel for British Grand Prix at Silverstonehttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp..._prix_at_silverstone/2017/08/23/2810/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / now
Marquez & Pedrosa Go for Another Podium Doublehttp://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2017/12great-britain/preview/index.html?from=r
1Honda World News / 12h
Silverstone, Great Britain - Marc Marquez goes into the British Grand Prix aiming to further extend his advantage in the closest-ever MotoGP title race.
Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - Is Ducati’s grip computer-enhanced?https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2017/08/23/guest_blog_mat_oxley_is_ducati_s_grip.html
MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley / now
The Ducati MotoGP team is using trick new software created to improve tyre performance, so how important is this technology to the factory’s title challenge? It looks like we may get away without a proper soaking at Silverstone
Analysis: Why KTM is the next top MotoGP brandhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/analysis-why-ktm-is-the-next-top-motogp-brand-943548/
100+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 6h
Grand Prix motorcycle racing has long been dominated by two Japanese powerhouses: Yamaha and Honda, who between them have won 35 out of the past 42 premier class titles.Suzuki has been the third force for most of that
New Flag-to-Flag Bike Swap Procedure To Be Tested At Silverstonehttps://motomatters.com/news/2017/08/24/new_flag_to_flag_bike_swap_procedure_to.html
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1h
A new bike swap procedure is to be tested at Silverstone for flag-to-flag races. After the riders failed to reach agreement on a single procedure at the Safety Commission meeting in Austria, Race Direction met with the teams to agree a
Test of new MotoGP™ bike swap procedurehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/08/24/test-of-new-motogp-bike-swap-procedure/237770
7news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Websi... / 1h
Trial of new bike swap procedure to take place following MotoGP™ FP2
Raikkonen retained by Ferrari for 2018https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2017/8/raikkonen-retained-by-ferrari-for-2018.html
34KF1 Latest News / 1d
Ferrari have announced that Kimi Raikkonen is to remain with the team for another year, and will race for them until the end of the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.
McLaren Honda confirms Stoffel Vandoorne will race for the team in 2018 as plannedhttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/team/stoffel-vandoorne/sv-team-2018-announcement-3165489/
400+McLaren Honda / 10h
Stoffel Vandoorne McLaren Honda is pleased to confirm that Stoffel Vandoorne will continue to race for the team in 2018 as planned. Stoffel Vandoorne said: “I’m delighted that the team has now formally announced that I will continue
While they were away - what F1 did this summerhttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...they-were-away---what-f1-did-this-summer.html
8F1 Latest News / 5h
As the drivers prepare to return to race action in Belgium this weekend, we bring you a social media round-up of what some of them have been doing during the F1 summer shutdown...
Opinion: Why the F1 odds are stacked against Vettelhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opinion-why-the-f1-odds-are-stacked-against-vettel-943885/
31Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 31min
After the summer break, Sebastian Vettel restarts his championship campaign with Ferrari this weekend 14 points ahead of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. It’s the head-to-head between these two that we’ve wanted to see for years, and the
F1 gossip: Chinese GP, Sebastian Vettel, Honda, Lewis Hamiltonhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41009501
400+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1d
VW boss says F1 has concerns over reduced sponsors and spectator numbers, Chinese GP set to stay, more Asian street races planned, plus more.
One Lap Spa - Haas F1[
Belgian Grand Prix: Track Lap
FIA.com BELGIUM GRAND PRIXhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-24 Event and Timing Information
Dan Gurney and the Eagle at Spa
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Cages- On the Street and Track
BMW IN THE NEWS
Car2go could merge with BMW's car-sharing services, sources say ...https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/...car2go-could-merge-with-bmws-car-sharing.html
bmw ag / Austin Business Journal / 9h
Austin-based Car2go, which offers pay-by-the-minute car rentals, is owned by Daimler AG, the German automotive company.
Upcoming BMW chassis codes hint at future modelshttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/23/upcoming-bmw-chassis-codes-hint-future-models/
1Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 11min
There are many questions about future BMWs. What models will be replacing now-gone models and will we see the return of models that we love, like the 4 Series Gran Coupe ? These are a couple of the questions that enthusiasts have for
SPIED: BMW M8 Convertible caught testing in Germanyhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/22/spied-bmw-m8-convertible-caught-testing-germany/
3Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 1d
For years, the idea of a BMW M8 was a pipe dream. After the first-gen 8 Series , fans always wished that BMW had developed an M8 out of it, to add killer performance to its killer looks. Except it never happened. Well, sort it
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OTHER CAGE NEWS
2018 Ferrari Portofino World Premiere Replaces Ferrari California T New Ferrari Portofino V8 GT 2018
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9 Driving Habits We All Need to Avoidhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/9-driving-habits-need-avoid/
Supercars.net / by Fast Cars Go / 20min
There’s nothing more frustrating in the car than to see another road user driving recklessly. But if we are honest, most of us have bad driving habits. Here are nine of those that we all need to avoid doing in future.
Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ - Goes into Production
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Ariel's New 1180-Horsepower Hybrid HIPERCAR Isn't Just Supposed To Be A Track Toyhttp://jalopnik.com/ariels-new-1180-horsepower-hybrid-hipercar-isnt-just-su-1798341416
300+Jalopnik / by David Tracy / 3h
Photo: Ariel Ariel, the British car company known for building what look like roll cages on wheels , has just announced details on project HIPERCAR, which, they say, will be a ridiculous 1,180 horsepower, 1,330 lb-ft hybrid sports car that also
Dan Gurney: All American Racer - Birth of AAR
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FWIW
Harvard Scientists Invent Self-Healing Rubber That Could Revolutionize Tireshttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...healing-rubber-that-could-revolutionize-tires
59TheDrive / by Eric Brandt / 1d
Run-flat tires are nothing new, but Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has redefined the term—by inventing a new kind of rubber that actually heals itself.
BIKE CANDY
G310R X OffRoad / DKdesign / 達卡設計http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/08/g310r-x-offroad-dkdesign.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 5h
- DKdesign / 達卡設計
How is this Ninja 900R-powered custom trike even legal?!
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Project XG-848X: Custom Ducati with hydraulic-lift tank boggles our mindshttp://newatlas.com/smoked-garage-custom-ducati-project-xg-848x/51042/
100+New Atlas / by Loz Blain / 13h
We're really at a loss for words on this one. If the goal of making a custom motorcycle is to have something conspicuously different and unique, then we'd put this one in the top 1 percent of customs we've ever seen.
MotherShip News
GS Trophy South Africa 2017
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BMW Motorsport News
BMW Team RLL Chases GTLM Championship Points at Michelin GT Challenge at VIR.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...t-michelin-gt-challenge-at-vir?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 34min
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – Aug. 22, 2017… The August 27th Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway will feature a GT only race for the second time in the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship providing a spotlight on
Bmw ( 17v467000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V467000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 8h
Dated: JUL 21, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and
Bmw ( 17v495000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V495000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 8h
Dated: AUG 08, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal a...
Bmw ( 17v495000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V495000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 8h
Dated: AUG 08, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal a...
.
Search for Recalls Here
US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/
On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices
Motorrad- On the Street and Track
BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS
New BMW dealership opens in Floridahttp://powersportsbusiness.com/features/2017/08/23/new-bmw-dealership-opens-in-florida/
bmw motorcycles / Powersports Business (press rele... / 3h
“Both Felipe and David have extensive experience with the BMW brand andBMW motorcycles ,” said Michael Peyton, vice president of BMW Motorrad North America. “They and their knowledgeable, friendly staff will be a welcome addition to the riding ...
BMW F 800 GSA now fully equipped for adventurehttps://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/bikes/96063405/bmw-f-800-gsa-now-fully-equipped-for-adventure
bmw motorcycles / Stuff.co.nz / 16h
BMW Motorrad is pretty keen to shift existing stocks of its F 800 GS and F 800 GS Adventure models now that spy pictures of a larger-capacity F-series twin have been published in major motorcycle magazines off-shore.
2018 BMW F 800 GS Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Pricehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/23/2018-bmw-f-800-gs-buyers-guide-specs-price/
Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 7h
With 17” and 21” wire-spoke wheels, the 2018 BMW F 800 GS identifies itself as an off-road ready motorcycle. The post 2018 BMW F 800 GS Buyer’s Guide | Specs & Price appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling .
2018 BMW K 1600 B First Ride Review | 21 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/24/2018-bmw-k-1600-b-first-ride-review-21-fast-facts/
3Ultimate Motorcycling / by Nic de Sena / 10h
We head to Asheville, N.C., to check out the BMW K 1600 B Bagger, spending two days on some of the finest roads the United States has to offer. The post 2018 BMW K 1600 B First Ride Review | 21 Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate
OTHER MANUFACTURERS
Harley-Davidson releases all-new Softail line, kills Dynahttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/harley-davidson-releases-all-new-softail-line-kills-dyna
5KRevZilla Articles / 19h
The Dyna is dead, the Softail is all new, and all your favorite Dynas are now Softail models
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Lineup First Look | 5 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/08/23/2018-harley-davidson-cvo-first-look-5-fast-facts/
48Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 11h
2018 Harley-Davidson CVO: Here's a First Look at the 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO models, including a 115th Anniversary Touring motorcycle. The post 2018 Harley-Davidson CVO Lineup First Look | 5 Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate
Who Was Glenn Curtiss And What Does He Have To Do With Zero Motorcycles?http://www.cycleworld.com/confedera...o-curtiss-motorcycles?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by Gaz Boulanger / 7h
News Confederate Motors changes its name, moving forward with all-electric bikes Confederate Motors announces plans to go all-electric by partnering with Zero Motorcycles, and changes its corporate name to Curtiss Motorcycles, after
Spy Video: Ducati’s new V4 being tested on trackhttp://www.motofire.com/2017/08/news/spy-video-ducatis-new-v4-tested-track/
54Motofire / 13h
Cheeky phone camera video shows the replacement to the Panigale being put through its paces in Misano. The news that Ducati is moving over to a brand new, V4 architecture was finally let out of the bag a few weeks ago
Royal Enfield flying solo for nowhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/08/24/royal-enfield-flying-solo-for-now/
1CMG News / by CMG Staff / 11h
Despite other Indian manufacturers announcing team-ups, Royal Enfield says it has no plans for partnerships with Euro OEMs. Source
MC NEWS
Is This Yamaha’s New T7 Adventure Rally Bike?http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/yamaha-new-t7-adventure-rally-bike-concept
2Motorcyclist / by Brody Cox / now
News Heritage? Check. Styling? Check. Possible release date? We sure hope so! Did Yamaha just tease an official release date for their new 700cc adventure bike?
TVS sets new stunt record with Apachehttp://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed
Autocar India / by Sherman Hale Nazareth / 9h
TVS sets new stunt record with Apache
India Replaces China as World's Biggest Motorcycle-Building Nationhttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...-as-worlds-biggest-motorcycle-building-nation
bmw motorcycles / The Drive / 16h
KTM's partnership with Bajaj is what enabled it to surpass BMW to become Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer.
Why India's top two-wheeler makers are stepping on the gas to grab the premium slice of the motorcycle markethttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...he-motorcycle-market/articleshow/60198447.cms
Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 2h
Competition is revving up in India's premium motorcycle segment, with sales having outpaced the growth rate of the overall industry over the past five years.
Bike Theft: Are You An Easy Target?http://www.motofire.com/2017/08/opinion/bike-theft-are-you-an-easy-target/
Motofire / now
Over the weekend Irish comedian PJ Gallagher had his black Triumph 800 stolen while visiting his mum. As is the trend these days he took to Twitter and appealed to his 80,000 fans to RT in a bid to have the bike returned. This is just
Indian Motorcycle Opens Experience Center in Iowahttps://rideapart.com/articles/indian-motorcycle-opens-experience-center-iowa
RideApart - Recent Articles / now
Indian Motorcycle Opens Experience Center in Iowa Indian Motorcycle has announced the opening of a new Experience Center at its Spirit Lake manufacturing facility. Based in America’s heartland, the Spirit Lake Experience
RIDING
Navigating the TransAmerica Trail By GPShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/navigating-transamerica-trail-by-gps?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Dave Bramsen / 2h
Videos Feeling our way through the muddy roads of Arkansas. GPS cards and maps can get you accurately through the entire TransAmerica Trail.
How To Perform a Pre-Ride Safety Checkhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-pre-ride-safety-check
1Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 3h
MC Garage Six Tips That Could Save Your Life Perform these six steps before you ride and you'll be safer and less likely to need a tow truck to get home.
Touring Canada's Gaspe peninsula on 2 wheelshttp://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Touring-Canada-s-Gaspe-peninsula-on-2-wheels-11952688.php
bmw motorcycles / SFGate / 3h
Riding our BMW touring motorcycle , my wife and I chose the counterclockwise option, reasoning that the outer, right-side lane put us closer to the sea, if only by a travel lane.
Beef industry reaches out to rallygoershttp://rapidcityjournal.com/news/lo...cle_10545c9a-625a-5f56-9639-33675b328ab1.html
Motorcycle industry news / Rapid City Journal / 4h
One of the questions organizers of the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally often get is "where can I get a good steak?" So, it made perfect sense that the South Dakota Beef Industry Council step up to answer that question.
TECH
What Are Vitrified Motorcycle Brake Pads?http://www.cycleworld.com/what-are-vitrified-motorcycle-brake-pads
3Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 9h
Blogs Can hard-worked pad materials lose friction in glassy transformations? Is it brake pad vitrification that makes the difference between the great feel of new pads and the reduced perkiness of used ones? CW’s Kevin Cameron seeks the
Motorcyclist Garage: How to Check Motorcycle Wheel Alignment]http://www.motofire.com/2017/08/video/motorcyclist-garage-how-to-check-motorcycle-wheel-alignment/
3Motofire / by Motorcyclist Magazine / 14h
Bike handling funny? Tires wearing weird? It might be time to check your wheel alignment. If your bike’s wheels aren’t aligned you might experience handling issues, uneven tire and drivetrain wear, and other problems.
The Racing Sheet
In the media MCN: WorldSBK plans big changes to level competitionhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...rldSBK+plans+big+changes+to+level+competition
1SBK / 9h
British newspaper sat down with series director Daniel Carrera
Top videos from #GermanWorldSBKhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Top+videos+from+GermanWorldSBK
1SBK / 1d
A selection of the very best videos from the Prosecco DOC German Round.
Ducati Team head across the Channel for British Grand Prix at Silverstonehttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp..._prix_at_silverstone/2017/08/23/2810/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / now
Marquez & Pedrosa Go for Another Podium Doublehttp://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2017/12great-britain/preview/index.html?from=r
1Honda World News / 12h
Silverstone, Great Britain - Marc Marquez goes into the British Grand Prix aiming to further extend his advantage in the closest-ever MotoGP title race.
Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - Is Ducati’s grip computer-enhanced?https://motomatters.com/blog_entry/2017/08/23/guest_blog_mat_oxley_is_ducati_s_grip.html
MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley / now
The Ducati MotoGP team is using trick new software created to improve tyre performance, so how important is this technology to the factory’s title challenge? It looks like we may get away without a proper soaking at Silverstone
Analysis: Why KTM is the next top MotoGP brandhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/analysis-why-ktm-is-the-next-top-motogp-brand-943548/
100+Motorsport.com - MOTOGP - Stories / 6h
Grand Prix motorcycle racing has long been dominated by two Japanese powerhouses: Yamaha and Honda, who between them have won 35 out of the past 42 premier class titles.Suzuki has been the third force for most of that
New Flag-to-Flag Bike Swap Procedure To Be Tested At Silverstonehttps://motomatters.com/news/2017/08/24/new_flag_to_flag_bike_swap_procedure_to.html
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1h
A new bike swap procedure is to be tested at Silverstone for flag-to-flag races. After the riders failed to reach agreement on a single procedure at the Safety Commission meeting in Austria, Race Direction met with the teams to agree a
Test of new MotoGP™ bike swap procedurehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/08/24/test-of-new-motogp-bike-swap-procedure/237770
7news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Websi... / 1h
Trial of new bike swap procedure to take place following MotoGP™ FP2
Raikkonen retained by Ferrari for 2018https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2017/8/raikkonen-retained-by-ferrari-for-2018.html
34KF1 Latest News / 1d
Ferrari have announced that Kimi Raikkonen is to remain with the team for another year, and will race for them until the end of the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship.
McLaren Honda confirms Stoffel Vandoorne will race for the team in 2018 as plannedhttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/team/stoffel-vandoorne/sv-team-2018-announcement-3165489/
400+McLaren Honda / 10h
Stoffel Vandoorne McLaren Honda is pleased to confirm that Stoffel Vandoorne will continue to race for the team in 2018 as planned. Stoffel Vandoorne said: “I’m delighted that the team has now formally announced that I will continue
While they were away - what F1 did this summerhttps://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...they-were-away---what-f1-did-this-summer.html
8F1 Latest News / 5h
As the drivers prepare to return to race action in Belgium this weekend, we bring you a social media round-up of what some of them have been doing during the F1 summer shutdown...
Opinion: Why the F1 odds are stacked against Vettelhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opinion-why-the-f1-odds-are-stacked-against-vettel-943885/
31Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories / 31min
After the summer break, Sebastian Vettel restarts his championship campaign with Ferrari this weekend 14 points ahead of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. It’s the head-to-head between these two that we’ve wanted to see for years, and the
F1 gossip: Chinese GP, Sebastian Vettel, Honda, Lewis Hamiltonhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41009501
400+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1d
VW boss says F1 has concerns over reduced sponsors and spectator numbers, Chinese GP set to stay, more Asian street races planned, plus more.
One Lap Spa - Haas F1[
Belgian Grand Prix: Track Lap
FIA.com BELGIUM GRAND PRIXhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-24 Event and Timing Information
Dan Gurney and the Eagle at Spa
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Cages- On the Street and Track
BMW IN THE NEWS
Car2go could merge with BMW's car-sharing services, sources say ...https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/...car2go-could-merge-with-bmws-car-sharing.html
bmw ag / Austin Business Journal / 9h
Austin-based Car2go, which offers pay-by-the-minute car rentals, is owned by Daimler AG, the German automotive company.
Upcoming BMW chassis codes hint at future modelshttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/23/upcoming-bmw-chassis-codes-hint-future-models/
1Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 11min
There are many questions about future BMWs. What models will be replacing now-gone models and will we see the return of models that we love, like the 4 Series Gran Coupe ? These are a couple of the questions that enthusiasts have for
SPIED: BMW M8 Convertible caught testing in Germanyhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/08/22/spied-bmw-m8-convertible-caught-testing-germany/
3Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 1d
For years, the idea of a BMW M8 was a pipe dream. After the first-gen 8 Series , fans always wished that BMW had developed an M8 out of it, to add killer performance to its killer looks. Except it never happened. Well, sort it
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OTHER CAGE NEWS
2018 Ferrari Portofino World Premiere Replaces Ferrari California T New Ferrari Portofino V8 GT 2018
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9 Driving Habits We All Need to Avoidhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/9-driving-habits-need-avoid/
Supercars.net / by Fast Cars Go / 20min
There’s nothing more frustrating in the car than to see another road user driving recklessly. But if we are honest, most of us have bad driving habits. Here are nine of those that we all need to avoid doing in future.
Volkswagen I.D. BUZZ - Goes into Production
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Ariel's New 1180-Horsepower Hybrid HIPERCAR Isn't Just Supposed To Be A Track Toyhttp://jalopnik.com/ariels-new-1180-horsepower-hybrid-hipercar-isnt-just-su-1798341416
300+Jalopnik / by David Tracy / 3h
Photo: Ariel Ariel, the British car company known for building what look like roll cages on wheels , has just announced details on project HIPERCAR, which, they say, will be a ridiculous 1,180 horsepower, 1,330 lb-ft hybrid sports car that also
Dan Gurney: All American Racer - Birth of AAR
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Harvard Scientists Invent Self-Healing Rubber That Could Revolutionize Tireshttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/...healing-rubber-that-could-revolutionize-tires
59TheDrive / by Eric Brandt / 1d
Run-flat tires are nothing new, but Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has redefined the term—by inventing a new kind of rubber that actually heals itself.
BIKE CANDY
G310R X OffRoad / DKdesign / 達卡設計http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/08/g310r-x-offroad-dkdesign.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 5h
- DKdesign / 達卡設計
How is this Ninja 900R-powered custom trike even legal?!
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Project XG-848X: Custom Ducati with hydraulic-lift tank boggles our mindshttp://newatlas.com/smoked-garage-custom-ducati-project-xg-848x/51042/
100+New Atlas / by Loz Blain / 13h
We're really at a loss for words on this one. If the goal of making a custom motorcycle is to have something conspicuously different and unique, then we'd put this one in the top 1 percent of customs we've ever seen.