An Italian motorcycle manufacturer is moving into the dirty world of Motocross with its first ever model for the off-road enthusiasts hitting American dealership showroom floors.
Aprilia has extended its competitive streak into the motocross category with the debut of the new 2009 Aprilia MXV 450. The company’s first-ever motocross bike – and the only V-Twin-equipped motocross bike in the world – combines all the benefits of the Italian manufacturer’s compact high-performance engine with authentic Italian style, light weight, advanced technology and a championship-winning lineage. A distinctive choice for the rider who wants to leave pack mentality in the dust, the MXV 450 is designed to play and compete hard and fast, on track or trail…. Details
When it comes to electric vehicles, the Tesla Roadster and Chevrolet Volt get all the love. But there are other EVs rolling around, and they’re balancing on two wheels.
Since 2007, when Vectrix of Middletown, R.I., first rode onto the scene with its battery-powered Maxi Scooter, a growing number of U.S. startups have entered the plug-in two-wheeler market. They’ve invested millions of dollars in vehicles, many of which are poised for production within a year.
Led by pioneers with impressive resumes, these companies predict growth despite the down economy, and they’re laying claim to niche markets with such boasts as “first” and “fastest” as they stake out territory in what many believe is the future of transportation…. Details
MotoGP riders help Bridgestone launch new Battlax BT-003RS hyper sports street tyre
One week ahead of the final pre-season MotoGP test in Jerez, LCR Honda rider Randy de Puniet and Pramac Racing’s Niccolo Canepa flew to the southern Spanish circuit of Almeria to support the media launch of Bridgestone’s Battlax BT-003 Racing Street hyper sports tyre.
The Battlax BT-003RS is designed to…Â Details
A growing number of U.S. startups have invested millions in the two-wheel electric-vehicle market, and many models are poised for production.
When it comes to electric vehicles, the Tesla Roadster and Chevrolet Volt get all the love. But there are other EVs rolling around, and they’re balancing on two wheels.
Since 2007, when Vectrix of Middletown, R.I., first rode onto the scene with its battery-powered Maxi Scooter, a growing number of U.S. startups have entered the plug-in two-wheeler market. They’ve invested millions of dollars in vehicles, many of which are poised for production within a year.
Led by pioneers with impressive résumés, these companies predict growth despite the down economy… Details
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