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News:
USridernews.com – Buell announces its intent to enter the off road market.
Mangos for Harleys on Hold… theKneeslider.com - Harley puts India on hold
gizmag.com Motorcycles – Moet & Chandon India Chief Champercycel
Talk about Orwellian – MotorCycleNews.com – On board spy threat
PR-inside.com – Best Western International and H-D Team Up, Announce Rewards Program
MotorCycleNews.com – New DL650X V-Strom announced in England.
motorcycleworld.com – Yamaha Reports on first quarter.
From; motoblog.it – Translation by google.com translator
The German house Kalex Engineering, guided from Alex Baumgartel and Klaus Hirsekorn, has recently introduced its new creation, called AV1. Perhaps some data of this wild animal hit endured the mind of all get passionate to it to you: a V2 from 990 cc for single ones 155 Kg of weight. The beautifulst chassis to attice perfectly wraps the motor of Aprilia RSV 1000, that it guarantees a power of 139 Cv and one brace of 107 nm, and the lines clean donates a touch from true MotoGP. The AV1 introduces particular interesting like the beautiful one forcellone in aluminum, the superstructures in carbon fiber, with the tank that ends under of the pilot, and also brakes and suspensions of first level.
All the plan, thanks to one componentistica refined, wheel towards the objective of the guide pleasure total with extremely performante means. We advise a turn to you on the situated one of the Kalex Engineering, extremely detailed and very structured.
Blog Update:
Cyril Huze Blog Legend of the Motorcycle Concours D’Elegance
Five Hundred Miles – Rules of the road
Meanderings on Two Wheels – Gumption and Quality
Ride it like you stole it, 100,000 Smile Award
Gear:
londonbikers.com – Thumbs up for WEISE gloves with SPS
Riding Skills:
City Biker: NY on Two Wheels – Safety & Style
Photography / Video:
DPS.com How to photograph an image on a TV
Bikes in the Fast Lane treats us to some long form infomercials from Honda, Aprilia and Suzuki.
M.R. Traveler
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
All things BMW
We have seen this concept BMW before. Now visordown.com reports that BMW will have a 1200 version on its stand for the Munich motorcycle show.
World of BMW news
BMW Sauber F1: Website
Rain hampers second day of testing
On Tuesday, the BMW Sauber F1 Team completed the second day of testing in Barcelona. Due to rainy weather conditions, however, Nick Heidfeld recorded far less kilometres at the "Circuit de Catalunya" than planned.
Over the course of the day, rain showers poured down over the 4.655-kilometre track. The temperatures did not reach more than 16 degrees Celsius. A total of 11 cars (12 drivers) were in action.
Nick, who was again the sole representative of the BMW Sauber F1 Team, completed 17 laps (78 kilometres), setting a personal best of 1:32.175 minutes. Kimi R?ñikk?Ânen (Ferrari, 1:30.280 minutes) was the fastest driver of the session.
With rain for the entire day the amount of running was restricted. The team went out in the afternoon and Nick was able to check the balance of the car in the wet conditions. He also did some systems checking.
Robert Kubica will take over the driving duties for the next two days - the team has decided to extend their test for an extra day due to the small amount of running achieved today. Weather permitting, Robert will do race preparation work for next week, and also try some new parts on the car.
BMWOraclerRacing.com the America’s Cup website.
BMW Group Press Club:
Tracking the news from BMW at their English language sites and Germany
PressClub USA
No Motorrad figures yet.
BMW BRAND SALES UP 4.9 PERCENT YEAR-TO-DATE
April 2007 one of the strongest months ever for BMW Group in the U.S.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 1, 2007... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 104,125 vehicles year-to-date, a 2.9 percent increase over the 101,151 vehicles sold in the same period of 2006.
The BMW Group also reported a slight increase of 0.5 percent in April sales. 28,692 vehicles were sold compared to 28,563 vehicles reported in the same month a year earlier. This makes April 2007 one of the strongest months ever reported by the BMW Group in the U.S.
BMW Brand Reports Increase in Year-To-Date Sales
BMW brand continues to be strong with sales up 4.9 percent year-to-date, as the company reported sales of 92,670 vehicles compared to 88,353 vehicles sold in first four months of 2006.
April sales of BMW brand vehicles increased by 0.2 percent and reached 25,310 compared to 25,250 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are up 10.1 percent in April to 20,290 versus 18,427 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also are up 5.3 percent, to 71,907 automobiles compared to 68,311 in the same period of 2006.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
April sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are down 26.4 percent to 5,020 vehicles over the 6,823 sold last April. This is due to a very high comparable basis for X3 sales in April 2006. Both the X3 and the X5 continue to be very well received, with the X5 showing a sales increase of 21.8 percent in April 2007 compared to the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 3.6 percent, to 20,763 vehicles compared to the 20,042 sold in the same period of 2006.
Certified Pre-Owned
The company reported sales of 7,368 CPO sales in April 2007, a decrease of 12.0 percent over April of 2006. Year-to-date, CPO sales are down 7.9 percent, to 26,376 over the 28,630 reported in the same period in 2006.
MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported April sales of 3,382 automobiles, up 2.1 percent from the 3,313 cars sold in April 2006. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 11,455 automobiles, a drop of 10.5 percent, compared to the 12,798 cars reported in the first four months of 2006.
PressClub Canada
BMW Group Canada announces best ever monthly sales for BMW, MINI and Motorrad
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada reported today an all time best sales month of 2,631 BMW and MINI vehicles, breaking the previous sales record of 2,492 units set in May 2006. April sales increased 14.0% compared to April 2006 sales. Year-to-date sales were also up15.6% to 7,846 units for BMW Group in April compared to the same period last year. “April was an exceptional month for BMW, MINI and Motorrad,” said Lindsay Duffield, President and CEO, BMW Group Canada. “All three brands set new monthly sales and year-to-date records. Customers are continuing to embrace BMW Group brands and our exciting new products like the new 3 Series Coupe and Cabriolet, X5, MINI and F800 ST.”
BMW Brand: BMW brand achieves monthly sales record.
The BMW brand sold a record 2,258 units in April 2007, an increase of 16.4% over April 2006 and the best ever sales month for BMW. The highly anticipated new 3 Series Cabriolet with BMW’s first retractable hard top roof led the way with the largest sales increase in April. Sales of the 3 Series Cabriolet were up 206.3%, translating to 291 units. Sales of the all-new X5 Sports Activity Vehicle increased by 73.4% to 326 units in April 2007 and increased 92.7% year-to-date.
The BMW brand also achieved record year-to-date sales of 6,775 units, an increase of 16.3% over last year.
BMW Motorrad Canada sold 244 motorcycles in April, up 8.4% from last year which sets a best ever monthly sales record for the division. Year-to-date, BMW Motorrad has retailed 456 units, up 19.1% from the same period last year.
BMW Pre-Owned sales for April set an all time record sales month. 1,740 Pre-Owned units were sold, 780 of those were Certified units, an increase of 12.7% and 15.3% respectively compared to April 2006. Year-to-date, 4,972 Pre-Owned units, 2,176 of those Certified, were sold which is an increase of 20.2% or 23.8% respectively compared to the same period last year.
MINI Brand: Record February Sales for MINI.
The new MINI is proving to be popular in Canada as MINI also achieved its all time best sales month. MINI sold 373 units in April 2007, an increase of 1.6% over April 2006. 1,071 MINIs have been sold in Canada year-to-date, up 11.2% compared to last year.
MINI Pre-Owned sales in April totaled 55 units, with 32 of them MINI NEXT certified pre-owned vehicles. This was a best ever month for MINI Pre-Owned and an increase of 14.5% over April 2006. Year-to-date, 181 MINI Pre-Owned units have been sold, 116 of them MINI NEXT, a 5.3% increase over the same period last year.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
Michiana BMW Motorcycle Club, #122
founded: 8/1/1982
contact:
Kent Nusbaum
1825 Bashor Rd.
Goshen, IN 46526 US
meetings:
2nd Monday each month at 7pm, location varies.
events:
Spring banquet, late March, various locations
Fall ride to different destination each year.
other events:
Club rides, cookouts, summer campout
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Waukesha Area
West of Milwaukee, the small town charm of Waukesha is reflected in the historic stone facades of its downtown, as well as in the parks, hiking, biking and skiing trails that wreath the city. Frame Park, with its formal gardens and summer festivals, is a charming place to embark on the city’s River Walk. The Retzer Nature Center offers discovery for everyone, including a trail accessible to those with disabilities.
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy:
From Motoblog.it
THE END
News:
USridernews.com – Buell announces its intent to enter the off road market.
Mangos for Harleys on Hold… theKneeslider.com - Harley puts India on hold
gizmag.com Motorcycles – Moet & Chandon India Chief Champercycel
Talk about Orwellian – MotorCycleNews.com – On board spy threat
PR-inside.com – Best Western International and H-D Team Up, Announce Rewards Program
MotorCycleNews.com – New DL650X V-Strom announced in England.
motorcycleworld.com – Yamaha Reports on first quarter.
From; motoblog.it – Translation by google.com translator
The German house Kalex Engineering, guided from Alex Baumgartel and Klaus Hirsekorn, has recently introduced its new creation, called AV1. Perhaps some data of this wild animal hit endured the mind of all get passionate to it to you: a V2 from 990 cc for single ones 155 Kg of weight. The beautifulst chassis to attice perfectly wraps the motor of Aprilia RSV 1000, that it guarantees a power of 139 Cv and one brace of 107 nm, and the lines clean donates a touch from true MotoGP. The AV1 introduces particular interesting like the beautiful one forcellone in aluminum, the superstructures in carbon fiber, with the tank that ends under of the pilot, and also brakes and suspensions of first level.
All the plan, thanks to one componentistica refined, wheel towards the objective of the guide pleasure total with extremely performante means. We advise a turn to you on the situated one of the Kalex Engineering, extremely detailed and very structured.
Blog Update:
Cyril Huze Blog Legend of the Motorcycle Concours D’Elegance
Five Hundred Miles – Rules of the road
Meanderings on Two Wheels – Gumption and Quality
Ride it like you stole it, 100,000 Smile Award
Gear:
londonbikers.com – Thumbs up for WEISE gloves with SPS
Riding Skills:
City Biker: NY on Two Wheels – Safety & Style
Photography / Video:
DPS.com How to photograph an image on a TV
Bikes in the Fast Lane treats us to some long form infomercials from Honda, Aprilia and Suzuki.
M.R. Traveler
Today’s RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
All things BMW
We have seen this concept BMW before. Now visordown.com reports that BMW will have a 1200 version on its stand for the Munich motorcycle show.
World of BMW news
BMW Sauber F1: Website
Rain hampers second day of testing
On Tuesday, the BMW Sauber F1 Team completed the second day of testing in Barcelona. Due to rainy weather conditions, however, Nick Heidfeld recorded far less kilometres at the "Circuit de Catalunya" than planned.
Over the course of the day, rain showers poured down over the 4.655-kilometre track. The temperatures did not reach more than 16 degrees Celsius. A total of 11 cars (12 drivers) were in action.
Nick, who was again the sole representative of the BMW Sauber F1 Team, completed 17 laps (78 kilometres), setting a personal best of 1:32.175 minutes. Kimi R?ñikk?Ânen (Ferrari, 1:30.280 minutes) was the fastest driver of the session.
With rain for the entire day the amount of running was restricted. The team went out in the afternoon and Nick was able to check the balance of the car in the wet conditions. He also did some systems checking.
Robert Kubica will take over the driving duties for the next two days - the team has decided to extend their test for an extra day due to the small amount of running achieved today. Weather permitting, Robert will do race preparation work for next week, and also try some new parts on the car.
BMWOraclerRacing.com the America’s Cup website.
BMW Group Press Club:
Tracking the news from BMW at their English language sites and Germany
PressClub USA
No Motorrad figures yet.
BMW BRAND SALES UP 4.9 PERCENT YEAR-TO-DATE
April 2007 one of the strongest months ever for BMW Group in the U.S.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - May 1, 2007... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported sales of 104,125 vehicles year-to-date, a 2.9 percent increase over the 101,151 vehicles sold in the same period of 2006.
The BMW Group also reported a slight increase of 0.5 percent in April sales. 28,692 vehicles were sold compared to 28,563 vehicles reported in the same month a year earlier. This makes April 2007 one of the strongest months ever reported by the BMW Group in the U.S.
BMW Brand Reports Increase in Year-To-Date Sales
BMW brand continues to be strong with sales up 4.9 percent year-to-date, as the company reported sales of 92,670 vehicles compared to 88,353 vehicles sold in first four months of 2006.
April sales of BMW brand vehicles increased by 0.2 percent and reached 25,310 compared to 25,250 reported in the same month a year ago.
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are up 10.1 percent in April to 20,290 versus 18,427 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales also are up 5.3 percent, to 71,907 automobiles compared to 68,311 in the same period of 2006.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
April sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are down 26.4 percent to 5,020 vehicles over the 6,823 sold last April. This is due to a very high comparable basis for X3 sales in April 2006. Both the X3 and the X5 continue to be very well received, with the X5 showing a sales increase of 21.8 percent in April 2007 compared to the same month a year ago.
Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 3.6 percent, to 20,763 vehicles compared to the 20,042 sold in the same period of 2006.
Certified Pre-Owned
The company reported sales of 7,368 CPO sales in April 2007, a decrease of 12.0 percent over April of 2006. Year-to-date, CPO sales are down 7.9 percent, to 26,376 over the 28,630 reported in the same period in 2006.
MINI Brand
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reported April sales of 3,382 automobiles, up 2.1 percent from the 3,313 cars sold in April 2006. Year-to-date, the division reported sales of 11,455 automobiles, a drop of 10.5 percent, compared to the 12,798 cars reported in the first four months of 2006.
PressClub Canada
BMW Group Canada announces best ever monthly sales for BMW, MINI and Motorrad
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada reported today an all time best sales month of 2,631 BMW and MINI vehicles, breaking the previous sales record of 2,492 units set in May 2006. April sales increased 14.0% compared to April 2006 sales. Year-to-date sales were also up15.6% to 7,846 units for BMW Group in April compared to the same period last year. “April was an exceptional month for BMW, MINI and Motorrad,” said Lindsay Duffield, President and CEO, BMW Group Canada. “All three brands set new monthly sales and year-to-date records. Customers are continuing to embrace BMW Group brands and our exciting new products like the new 3 Series Coupe and Cabriolet, X5, MINI and F800 ST.”
BMW Brand: BMW brand achieves monthly sales record.
The BMW brand sold a record 2,258 units in April 2007, an increase of 16.4% over April 2006 and the best ever sales month for BMW. The highly anticipated new 3 Series Cabriolet with BMW’s first retractable hard top roof led the way with the largest sales increase in April. Sales of the 3 Series Cabriolet were up 206.3%, translating to 291 units. Sales of the all-new X5 Sports Activity Vehicle increased by 73.4% to 326 units in April 2007 and increased 92.7% year-to-date.
The BMW brand also achieved record year-to-date sales of 6,775 units, an increase of 16.3% over last year.
BMW Motorrad Canada sold 244 motorcycles in April, up 8.4% from last year which sets a best ever monthly sales record for the division. Year-to-date, BMW Motorrad has retailed 456 units, up 19.1% from the same period last year.
BMW Pre-Owned sales for April set an all time record sales month. 1,740 Pre-Owned units were sold, 780 of those were Certified units, an increase of 12.7% and 15.3% respectively compared to April 2006. Year-to-date, 4,972 Pre-Owned units, 2,176 of those Certified, were sold which is an increase of 20.2% or 23.8% respectively compared to the same period last year.
MINI Brand: Record February Sales for MINI.
The new MINI is proving to be popular in Canada as MINI also achieved its all time best sales month. MINI sold 373 units in April 2007, an increase of 1.6% over April 2006. 1,071 MINIs have been sold in Canada year-to-date, up 11.2% compared to last year.
MINI Pre-Owned sales in April totaled 55 units, with 32 of them MINI NEXT certified pre-owned vehicles. This was a best ever month for MINI Pre-Owned and an increase of 14.5% over April 2006. Year-to-date, 181 MINI Pre-Owned units have been sold, 116 of them MINI NEXT, a 5.3% increase over the same period last year.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club:
Michiana BMW Motorcycle Club, #122
founded: 8/1/1982
contact:
Kent Nusbaum
1825 Bashor Rd.
Goshen, IN 46526 US
meetings:
2nd Monday each month at 7pm, location varies.
events:
Spring banquet, late March, various locations
Fall ride to different destination each year.
other events:
Club rides, cookouts, summer campout
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Waukesha Area
West of Milwaukee, the small town charm of Waukesha is reflected in the historic stone facades of its downtown, as well as in the parks, hiking, biking and skiing trails that wreath the city. Frame Park, with its formal gardens and summer festivals, is a charming place to embark on the city’s River Walk. The Retzer Nature Center offers discovery for everyone, including a trail accessible to those with disabilities.
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information – Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
Bike Candy:
From Motoblog.it
THE END
