BMW Motorrad at the EICMA 2010, the worlds largest two wheel trade show. World debut for the BMW Concept C and a large range of BMW bikes.
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After 10 years of research and development, and as announced early this month at the EICMA show in Milan, Dainese’s D-Air race airbag suit system is being released for sale to track day riders and racers in Europe.U.S. consumers should see it for sale stateside by 2012.
While those following D-Air’s development have speculated Dainese might pin an astronomical price to the fruit of its multi-million dollar project, the company says it will charge  … Details
Everybody Get Naked!: A Flurry of Naked Standards for the USA Market: CB1000R, Aprilia V4R Tuono,BMW R1200R and F800R
Why, O, why do they do it? Despite naked standards being a tiny percentage of total bikes sold in the USA, OEMs insist on bringing new models in to a mostly unappreciative market. The reason why is clear to moto-journalists—the product planners, marketer’s communications staff and management are undeniably enthusiasts, and a big, fast, nice-handling and comfortable bike is what they (and we) want to ride. Tragically, sales are usually disappointing. You’d think that a global recession would be enough to kill all development of anything not sportbike or cruiser, but happily (for riders and journalists), it’s not; behold, four exciting and interesting nekkid models for our Fruited Plains and Purple Mountains … Details & Pictures
Brammo has eclipsed the range capability of its pioneering Enertia electric motorcycle with its latest commuter – the Enertia Plus. With its 6.0 kW h lithium ion battery pack the Enertia Plus achieves 80 miles (128 km) on a single charge – twice that of the original model – while only adding US$1000 to the price tag.
Back in July we spoke to Brammo CEO Craig Bramscher about the huge leap forward in performance showcased by the company’s Empulse streetfighter model. It hasn’t taken long for this improved battery tech developed through racing at the Isle of Man to find its way into a bike designed for the daily commute … Details & Pictures