A Beverly Hills, California state senator has introduced legislation that would require motorcycles to participate in the state’s vehicle “smog check” program. The program was designed to service cars and because of that motorcycles were exempt “until the Department of Consumer Affairs implements test procedures applicable to motorcycles” according to standing state California state law. Senator Fran Pavely (D) is the main sponsor of the bill which would require all motorcycles beginning…Â Details
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The 2009 Off-Road Expo ‘Spring Break’ presented by Toyota will invade the Fairplex in Pomona Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, with everything off-road including vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, unbeatable show deals and more. Exciting new activities take center stage including Can-Am ATV demo rides, Hawaiian Tropic Model Search pageants, motorcycle trials stunt shows, and a Truck and 4X4 Show & Shine.
“Our Spring Break version of Off-Road Expo is the perfect place for Southern California off-road enthusiasts to kick-off the season and see all the latest toys and accessories for the summer,” said Show Director Tom Gattuso. “This gives off-road fans another opportunity to come together with friends, check out the latest products in the industry and enjoy some amazing live action off-road entertainment. The Off-Road Expo ‘Spring Break’ is also the best place to take advantage of great show discounts on vehicles, accessories and gear offered only on site at the Expo.”…Â Details
Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Chad Reed celebrated his first AMA Supercross victory of the year and the first Supercross win for a fuelinjected motocross bike – the Suzuki RM-Z450 – at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Reed and Suzuki followed that victory with another at the AMA Supercross in Daytona,Florida, on March 7.
The Suzuki RM-Z450 impressed the racing world by making its mark in history as the first four-stroke motocross motorcycle to win the AMA Supercross Championship in2006. Adding to its list of achievements…Â Details
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Aprilia USA recorded a 66.4% increase in U.S. sales despite the slumping economy, and the company says it expects further growth in 2009.
Aprilia credits a strengthened dealer network, the introduction of several new models and success in racing events including first place in the 2008 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 750cc class and a second-consecutive MOTO-ST title for the growth.
“Our 2008 sales results are remarkable, especially in light of overall declining motorcycle industry sales… Details