SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Zero Motorcycles announced today the creation of its first street racing team and its plans to enter the upcoming 2010 TTXGP electric motorcycle series. Zero has indicated that its race-ready motorcycle will be using the same Z-Force powertrain technology that is currently used in its production electric motorcycles. Few additional details have been released on the development of Zero’s race bike, but it has been hinted that many of the design cues will come from the production Zero S street motorcycle.
TTXGP is the world’s first zero carbon and zero emissions motorcycle race series. The inaugural TTXGP race … Details
The second annual Bel Air Film Festival has announced its International Jury Documentary Winner. The festival held 35 film screenings along with packed theaters, and 4 red carpet events November 13th-17th. The festival’s opening night was held at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater where honorees Louis Gossett Jr. received a “Lifetime Achievement Award,” Taryn Manning was honored for her work in Film and Fashion with the festival’s “Film Fashion Visionary” award, and Vivica A. Fox was given the festival’s “Best Actress” Award …Â Details
Trailer for the new documentary “Mind of the Demon”. A dark film about the rise of freestyle motocross and the fall of the sport’s most infamous legend! Starring Larry Linkogle, Trigger Gumm, Natha…Â Â
Motorcycle Street Video – Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycle Assembles Itself – Watch a GSXR assemble all by itself! Total film time was roughly over 30 hours. The bike ran on first start-up too! Music: Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer Â
Big Dog Motorcycles owner Sheldon Coleman has hired an investment banking firm to assist in evaluating a possible merger, strategic partnership or sale of Big Dog or its assets. Big Dog and its shareholders will also consider selling additional equity to add capital, other financing options or a recapitalization of the company.
“Given the unprecedented, difficult market conditions, I strongly believe that Big Dog needs to add other equity partners or transition to new ownership to continue to develop and build Big Dog’s innovative products and capitalize on the rebounding economy,” says Coleman, the founder and principal shareholder of the Wichita, Kan.-based motorcycle manufacturer… Details