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motus-mst1After much waiting, Motus Motorcycles finally launched its MST sport-tourer to the public today. Unveiled at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Motus’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, the American motorcycle manufacturer will head to Florida for the Progressive International Motorcycle Show on Thursday, March 10th for a more public showing.

Developed in conjunction with Pratt & Miller Engineering, the Motus MST features the KMV4 motor, a 1,645cc V4 push-rod style engine that   …  Pictures & More

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2012-gold-wingAlthough a rumored, radical redesign of the 2012 Gold Wing did not materialize, Honda did announce several significant changes to its 2012 model today.  Here is how Honda highlighted the changes to the 2012 Gold Wing:

Gold Wing: The Gold Standard For Two-Wheeled Journeys

Long acknowledged as the pinnacle of two-up motorcycling, the 2012 Gold Wing® continues its remarkable legacy. Its travel-oriented creds include the latest generation of sophisticated electronic amenities, starting with   …  Details & Pictures

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Erik Buell, founder of Buell Motorcycle Co., is making a comeback with a limited-production street bike that will be made in East Troy.

Tuesday, Buell said he would have the motorcycle ready this spring, for sale in small numbers.

“The first round of bikes are going to be collectibles, exotic, special-edition,” he said.

Motorcycle industry journalists have speculated that a sequel was  …   More

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It was October 15, 2009. Harley-Davidson announced that Buell motorcycles were immediately discontinued. In a press conference the same day, a very emotional Erik Buell confirmed the news. Immediately, in the same city of East Troy, WI Erik founded Erik Buell Racing, a company not affiliated in any way with Buell® or Harley-Davidson, to produce only racing sport bikes and provide technical assistance to the teams. 

Erik Buell was prevented by contract with Harley-Davidson to build any street bikes during a period of one year after the breakup. In exchange he kept   …  Details

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