If you want to see how the mid-cruiser market came to its recent prominence, you need to step back to 2002.
Jesse James and the Teutuls ruled the airwaves with tales of big inch custom motorcycles. They become the next pet rock, or Rubic’s Cube, just with a much higher price tag. Between 2001 and 2005, manufacturers like Harley-Davidson, Big Dog, and American Ironhorse cranked out record production to meet demand.
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The 2009 World Superbikes season is off to a cracking start, with an action-packed qualifying stage and Superpole now decided. Boasting a huge grid of superstar riders, some ominous new faces, a raft of new bikes and brand new teams from BMW and Aprilia, we’ve tipped WSBK 2009 as the one to watch over MotoGP…Â Details
Kawasaki announces that after constructive talks between Kawasaki, Dorna and other involved parties, a new one-rider Team will participate in the 2009 MotoGP Championship season. This decision was made after negotiations that followed Kawasaki’s January 2009 announcement to suspend its factory supported MotoGP activities due to the economic crisis. Rider for the new MotoGP team will be the Italian Marco Melandri.
The team will be equipped with Kawasaki motorcycles and supporting materials. That Kawasaki has come to this new team approach is the result of on the one hand the need for a strong reduction of MotoGP racing investments and on the other hand the necessity to come to constructive solutions for all related parties.
The new team will disclose more details about its 2009 season’s plans on a short notice
 Motorcycle enthusiasts heading to Florida to enjoy Daytona Beach Bike Week will have a host of events to enjoy as it kicks off the two-wheeled calendar tomorrow.
Just one small area of the event will feature historic night racing, free demo rides and displays as well as charity parade laps, while the traveling 80 percent Vietnam Veterans Memorial highlight the activities during Daytona 200 Week By Honda Feb. 27 – March 7 at historic Daytona International Speedway.
Here’s a look at some of the activities that will be taking place at “The World Center of Racing†that are a must-see for motorcycle enthusiasts:… More info