mika
Still Wondering
If BMW makes this can I count my miles on it in the BMW MOA Mileage Contest, after it’s a maxi scooter not a motorcycle but it is a BMW?
RUMOR motociclismo.es: BMW SCT 800 Maxiscooter
webbikeworld.com: 2008 BMW Motorcycle sales report
The Kneeslider is not talking the Blues Brothers here –
thekneeslider.com: Ellwood Hybrid – Single cylinder reed valve intercooled 4 stroke engine
Another example of H-D’s focus on the European market this time dressed as a Buell
solomoto30.com translated: BUELL BLACK COLOR andalusia returns with his new and transgressive version XB9SX CITY X and set a price of 10,550 euros
Warren Buffet is always an interesting investor to follow. Now he is buying H-D debt.
roadracingworld.com: Harley-Davidson sells $600 million in unsecured notes, and investor Warren Buffet buys $300 million worth
solomoto30.com translated: Kawasaki Vulcan 900
motorcycledaily.com: Motorcycling and economics – What are you mission (or what have you gained)?
The forum has had discussions of other forms of staying on top of things motorcycling such as Facebook
Bikes in the Fast Lane: MotoGP Stars and Facebook
motociclismo.it translated: Ducati – Growing market share, The manger of Borgo Panigale brave the crisis
Day 2 of the vintage show. See www.vintage-rider.com for more details
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The ever popular car v bike
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DIRT RACING ETC
dirtbikemagazine.com: Used 450 Shootout
gnccracing.com: Toolbox: Taylor Kiser on GNCC Racing
Maxxis FIM World Enduro Championship ROUND 1/2009 march 21/22 Penafiel Organizer: Moto Club de Marco Arcadas do Jardim Muncipal Apartado 78 4630-909 Marco de Canaveses - Portugal
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WSBK
The other new marque for 2009 in WSBK is Aprilia
crash.net: Aprilia turn attention to aerodynamics
worldsuperbikenews.co.uk: Is [American] John Hopkins switching to World Superbikes?
gizmag.com: WSBK season preview and predictions
World superbike men tryout flag to flag race simulation
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SBK 2008 - Magny Cours Supersport Highlights
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MotoGP
If it weren’t for crisis headlines what would we have to talk about in MotoGP?
gpone.com: Crisis MotoGP – Sepang still no agreement
Why we would be talking about Valentino Rossi of course.
autoracing dail.com: Motorcycling World Champion Valentino Rosie in stitches
Or reading the next installment of the serial MotoGP drama Kawasaki …races?
bikesportnews.com: MotoGP Sepang test – No show for Kawasaki
motogpmatters.com: First Moto2 prototype officially presented in Spain
worldofbmw.com: ‘Flat roads and Twisties’
BMW Group Canada reports January sales.
02/03/2009
Whitby, Ontario. BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) reported January sales of 968 vehicles, a decline of 23.1% compared to January 2008.
The BMW brand retailed 880 units, a decrease of 20% over January 2008.
BMW Pre-Owned sales set an an all-time record for January with sales of 643 BMW Pre-Owned units, representing an increase of 27% over January 2008. Of those January Pre-Owned sales, 543 units were BMW Certified Pre-Owned sales, an increase of 30.2% over January last year.
BMW Motorrad recorded January sales of 20 units, up 53.8% over January 2008.
MINI’s January sales declined 44 % compared to January 2008, with 88 MINIs sold.
Total MINI Pre-Owned sales for January increased 28.9% to 49 units, compared to January 2008.
Of January MINI Pre-Owned sales, MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were up 12% compared to January 2008 with 28 units sold.
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BMW GROUP U.S. DIVISION REPORTS JANUARY SALES
02/03/2009
BMW Group sales in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) down by 15.5 percent in January 2009.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 3, 2009... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 14,314 vehicles, a decrease of 15.5 percent over the 16,935 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008.
BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 15.5 percent in January for a total of 12,232 compared to 14,475 reported in the same month a year ago.
"We're in a definite 'toughing it out' mode and this has aided improving our market share this month," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "It's meant focusing on the real basics of making sales and we've demonstrated this with our Certified Pre-Owned program continuing to be embraced as a good alternative by our dealers and consumers in the current climate and now we hope to add the momentum of the new 7 Series and Z4 coming out this spring."
BMW Automobile Sales
BMW's automobile sales are down 21.3 percent in January to 8,697 versus 11,053 in the same month of 2008.
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles increased 3.3 percent in January to 3,535 vehicles over the 3,422 sold in the same month a year ago.
MINI Brand Sales
MINI USA reported sales of 2,082 automobiles, down 15.4 percent from the 2,460 cars sold in January 2008.
"Consumers really are keeping their heads inside their shells this month," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President of MINI USA. "Showroom traffic is down but our internet vehicle configuration and early dealer website contact is above last year at this time, so we may be seeing early signs of stimulus expectation. Considering this, being15 percent down was not a roaring start to the year but one we'll take as it still keeps us ahead of overall market momentum."
Table: Sales BMW of North America, LLC, January 2009
Jan. 2009
Jan.
2008
%
YTD
2009
YTD 2008
%
BMW brand
12,232
14,475
-15.5
12,232
14,475
-15.5
BMW passenger cars
8,697
11,053
-21.3
8,697
11,053
-21.3
BMW light trucks
(SAVs)
3,535
3,422
3.3
3,535
3,422
3.3
MINI brand
2,082
2,460
-15.4
2,082
2,460
-15.4
TOTAL Group
14,314
16,935
-15.5
14,314
16,935
-15.5
BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are up 36.8 percent, to 10,007 CPO vehicles versus 7,313 vehicles reported last January making it a record month.
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WOOT.com
Motobastruds.com: Kick Start
xkcd.com
Bike Candy
When they found out the miles on his trials bike wouldn’t count in the mileage contest non BMW riders began trashing their bikes
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