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Gateway BMW Online Shop Online Now

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:27:06 +0000

Our e-commerce site is finally up. You can shop for party by specific motorcycle, like R1200GS or F800GS and by category of parts like Luggage Systems or Exhaust.

We’ll be uploading new products every day so check back often. If you don’t see something online please call Jeff at (314) 427-9090 and tell him what you’d like to order.

The road with 200 manhole covers per mile

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:32:00 +0000

A road in Cambridgeshire with 200 slippery manhole cover per mile has been branded “fantastically dangerous” for motorcyclists by a councillor. The main road through Cambourne, a new village, is designed to keep traffic within 20mph by blocking forward vision…

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Follow Red Dwarf’s Cat on his Iron Butt Sport Relief challenge

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:15:00 +0000

Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules sets off on Saturday to ride 7000 miles round the Mediterranean in just 15 days in aid of Sport Relief. You can follow his progress, along with telly-producer and co-rider Graham Hoskins here http://ironbutts.blogspot.com/. The…

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Bullish Agni taunts big money TTXGP rivals

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:46:00 +0000

2009 electric TT winners Agni Motors are in bullish mood after confirming their entry into all three TTXGP championships, claiming big-money rivals from Mission, MotoCzysz and Brammo last year “looked five years behind when it came to the race”. Boss…

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Agni Motors to race in all three TTXGP championships!

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:49:00 +0000

Agni Motors has confirmed that they will enter all three regional TTXGP championships. Based in Finchley, London, with its now famous motors made in India, Agni team boss Arvind Rabadia is delighted to be able to race his winning teams’…

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Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 to cost £13,500

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:19:00 +0000

Yamaha has confirmed the new ‘first edition’ version of the 2010 Super Tenere 1200 will cost £13,500 in the UK. The Super Tenere is the bike Yamaha is aiming squarely at the BMW R1200GS and the lucrative and ever-growing adventure…

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Drivers told to think about bikers

jdixson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:01:00 +0000

Drivers are being encouraged to see motorcyclists as individuals in a new government ad aimed at making them more likely to notice us. The TV ad will show riders with neon signs on their backs showing their name along with…

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Best of bikemart: Modern classics up for grabs this week

jdixson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +0000

We’ve been browsing MCN bikes for sale every day to bring you some of our top picks from over 9,000 motorcycles for sale. Read more modern classics news and features Here’s just a few of the fantastic modern classic machines available this…

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Video: 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere tech highlights

jdixson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0000

Yamaha have released this official video showcasing the technical highlights of the new 2010 Super Tenere. 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere – full technical details 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere – accessories

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PM orders test crisis probe – after MCN exposé

jdixson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:07:00 +0000

The Prime Minister has demanded answers from the Transport Minister over the drastic fall in new riders taking the motorcycle test. Gordon Brown was put on the spot during Prime Minister’s Question Time yesterday – by an MP who learnt…

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2010 Yamaha Super Tenere – special edition comes first

jdixson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Yamaha’s XT1200Z Super Tenere will first appear in a limited ‘first edition’ guise during 2010. This first model will come with parts that will be available as optional accessories in 2011. 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere – full technical details…

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Derbi GP-1 250 Racing (2006-current)

jdixson — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:36:00 +0000

When you hear the spec of the Derbi GP1 250 Racing scooter it’s easier to think of a proper motorcycle rather than a funky-looking twist-and-go scooter. It’s got radial brakes, earlier versions had a single rear shock and it even…

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2010 MV Agusta F4 1000 (2010-current)

jdixson — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0000

MV’s new-generation F4 is still an unashamed racing bike with lights, but the Italian firm have smoothed out all the old rough edges and created a thoroughly usable superbike for the road. It’s 10kg lighter too. It’s still not as…

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Roadshow: More on the Joe Colla interchange legend – San Jose Mercury News

jdixson — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:57:00 +0000

Q Thank you for the article about Joe Colla and the role he played in getting the unfinished overpass at Highway 101 and interstates 280 and 680 completed. I was a closer witness to what happened the night a car was lifted by crane onto the overpass …

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Big Dog Motorcycles Announces Debut of Lower Cost Model

jdixson — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:45:29 +0000

Big Dog Motorcycles has announced today the upcoming introduction of a lower price model based on its popular chopper-style platform.

Photo Credit: Big Dog Motorcycles

With production planned for May, 2010, the new model, simply called the Big Dog Chopper, will provide a high-style, high-quality Big Dog motorcycle experience with an MSRP in the $21,000 range.

Sheldon Coleman, founder and CEO of Big Dog Motorcycles, made the announcement to a select group of dealers at the Big Dog display at the annual Indianapolis-based trade show. “We are excited to participate in this price range with an uncompromised motorcycle of this caliber”, Coleman stated. “The new Big Dog Chopper is loaded with high-quality components and performance specifications, and will appeal to a wide range of riders. Our dealers are very enthusiastic about this strategy”, he continued.

Specifications of the motorcycle include a wide range of upscale components, starting with a 111 cubic inch S&S engine and a six speed transmission. In addition, components include chrome handlebar controls, a new handlebar array, chrome forward controls, the new BDM multifunction speedometer, machined aluminum wheels, a new rear suspension, a 42 degree rake, a beefy 250 mm rear tire and a full line of passenger-friendly accessories.

Source: Big Dog Motorcycles

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Council approves bid for three new motorcycles – Star Community Newspapers

jdixson — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:38:00 +0000

The Coppell City Council approved a bid of $62,743.20 to BMW Motorcycles of Fort Worth for the purchase of three new BMW motorcycles for the Coppell Police Department at the council meeting Feb. 9. The new motorcycles will replace three old 2004 BMW …

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The Harley-Davidson Museum Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Hollywood Motorcycles

jdixson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:01:50 +0000

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The Harley-Davidson Museum has rolled out the red carpet for some very special guest appearances as it showcases “Harleys & Hollywood,” an exclusive, limited-time exhibit running February 12 to March 14.

According to Harley-Davidson, visitors to the Museum will have the chance to see, live and in person, some of the famous Hollywood motorcycles that have defined pop culture over the years. Bikes on display include those seen in the films G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (pictured above), Star Trek, and Wild Hogs, as well as those owned by stars Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Ludacris, and Jesse James.

Source: Harley-Davidson

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2010 Aprilia RSV4 R Review

jdixson — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Aprilia’s RSV4 Factory might be the most impressive new bike we’ve tested this season, and it blew us away when we tested it in our first literbike shootout of the year. But we wondered how good the standard and less expensive RSV4, the R, would be.

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Derbi GP-1 125 Racing (2006-current)

jdixson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:31:00 +0000

This is the middle capacity in the GP-1 Derbi range and when you hear the spec of the Derbi GP1 125 Racing scooter it’s easier to think of a proper motorcycle rather than a funky-looking twist-and-go scooter. It’s got radial…

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Moto Hispania RX125R (2009-current)

jdixson — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:51:00 +0000

Moto Hispania is a Spanish company with a reputation for quality at a price, which sums up the RX125R to a Tee. The newcomer is a stylish, sports learner 125 with a Yamaha-alike four-stroke engine. It’s competitively priced, with sports…

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2010 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS Review

jdixson — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The 2010 Aprilia Mana 850 GT is a shining star on the horizon for new riders and old. Twisting your wrist to go has never been more fun thanks to this liquid-cooled auto-tranny V-Twin from Europe.

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Yamaha FZR400 EXUP (1988-1994)

jdixson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +0000

The Yamaha FZR400 was always over-shadowed by the class-leading Hondas, both the CBR and V4 NC30 and NC35s, and, on track, was a little behind Kawasaki’s ZXR400 for sheer speed. However, the rev-happy Yamaha FZR400RR attracted the hooligans by the…

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Honda VFR400R (NC30) (1988-1994)

jdixson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:36:00 +0000

The Honda VFR400R, or NC30 as it’s commonly known, is effectively a 400cc version of the iconic VFR750R (RC30) and as such is a cheaper alternative to the RVF400R which succeeded it in 1994. It has excellent handling, still looks…

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Kawasaki W650 ‘Doue’ flat tracker special for sale

jdixson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:25:00 +0000

The stunning Kawasaki W650 based flat-tracker featured in the January 20 edition of MCN is up for sale at £6999. Built in record time over the Christmas holidays, owner Sean Kynnersley created the flat track look by modifying the W650 subframe,…

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 servicing costs slashed

jdixson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:57:00 +0000

Ducati’s new Multistrada 1200 will go 15,000 miles between major services and the costs of interim 7500 miles oil changes will be much cheaper than any previous Ducati. Although the service intervals at 15,000 miles are the same as current…

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Ducati Hypermotard EVO world first road test

jdixson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0000

Senior road tester Adam Child is in wintery Bologna to put Ducati’s new Hypermotard EVO through its paces around the streets of the historic city tomorrow. He has already ridden the bike on track in Sardinia late last year but…

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New 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 spied by MCN testers

jdixson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:14:00 +0000

MCN has spied and got up close to Ducati’s stunning new Multistrada 1200 while out on test in Italy. Senior Road Tester Adam Child and MCN photographer Ian Jubb were in Bologna taking part in a road test when they…

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Councils “negligent” over potholes

jdixson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:34:00 +0000

Councils are being negligent by taking weeks to repair potholes up to six inches deep, according to a personal injury solicitor. MCN today names and shames the councils who have quietly changed their definition of a hazard so they can…

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Video: 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R vs its 2009 predecessor

jdixson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000

The rumour mill suggests Kawasaki’s 2010 ZX-10R is more different than they’re claiming. We test it against its 2009 predecessor to find out the truth… Find a Kawasaki ZX-10R for sale Read the Kawasaki ZX-10R review http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use…

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New bikes to fuel Dubai riders’ need for speed – Business24-7

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:22:00 +0000

We have had two whole months of winter now and the weather has turned just the right side of glorious for motorbiking. The owners of all those projectiles on two wheels in the region who hibernated while the sun was scorching the Arabian sands have …

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Harley-Davidson 48 to make UK debut at MCN bike show

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:45:00 +0000

Harley-Davidson’s new 48 Sportster model will make its UK debut at the Carole Nash MCN motorcycle show at London’s Excel arena on Thursday. The 48 is the start of a range of bikes from the American firm designed specifically to…

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BMW R1200GS Adventure (2010-current)

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0000

The world’s biggest monster traillie is a ridiculous concept that on paper at least shouldn’t work at all. It weighs 223kg, the suspension is three inches taller than the standard R1200GS and with a 33-litre tank full of fuel you…

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BMW R1200RT (2010-current)

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:33:00 +0000

A brilliant touring bike as long as you like it in grey. The RT gets a new fairing, new clocks and an all new 110bhp twin-cam engine which gives it just enough grunt to make it entertaining and sit at…

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Suzuki SV650 – a legend

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:06:00 +0000

After an accident two years ago I decided to buy a Suzuki SV650 after reading so many great comments from owners and finding there are so many clubs offering great advice on the bike. I’ve had my SV for over a year and a…

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Video: KTM SMT longterm report

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:35:00 +0000

MCN’s longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the KTM 990 SMT. MCN deputy editor Ped Baker has covered thousands of miles on KTM’s all-rounder - watch the video for his report on life with the KTM SMT. Find a KTM SMT for sale Read the KTM SMT…

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Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show: Advance ticket deal extended!

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Book in advance for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle Show and save money on gate prices. All you have to do is order before noon on Wednesday 3rd February 2010. Book your tickets now When booked in advance an adult ticket is…

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BMW Group: Positive Group Earnings in Sight for 2009 – The Auto Chanel

jdixson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:03:00 +0000

MUNICH – February 2, 2010: Despite the ongoing worldwide financial and economic crisis, the BMW Group has, from today’s perspective, achieved the objectives for 2009 made known over the course of the past year. “We are confident that the BMW …

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The driver who killed the ‘flower guy’ was wearing a blue hooded … – Cleveland Plain Dealer

jdixson — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:40:00 +0000

UPDATE: Police now have a description of the driver of the pickup that struck Tibor Sarossy and Antoine Davis. A witness said the white man is slim and about 5 feet 9. He was wearing a blue winter jacket with a hood. Anyone with information is asked …

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Videos From the Web: Car Videos – San Francisco Chronicle

jdixson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:25:00 +0000

So here it finally is. The Walkaround video of my BMW F800 ST. I try to give you guys a good view of all sides of the bike. I’m not sure how well BMW motorcycles do abroad, but in Europe they are very popular indeed. Or perhaps that’s just …

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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO Review

jdixson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It’s been a couple of years since we first experienced Ducati’s delightfully devilish Hypermotard 1100S. After having ridden the revised 2010 EVO edition – with more power and less weight – Lucifer proves to be more insistent than ever.

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