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10 hrs ago | DealerNews

Suzuki Unit Sales to North America Drop 40%

During the six months of April through September, Suzuki sold roughly 40,000 motorcycles, scooters and ATVs to North America, a decline of 40.3 percent compared to the same period last year.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Suzuki Motorcycles

Thu Nov 05, 2009

DealerNews

Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Kicks Off Tour in Dallas

The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows kicks-off its 12-city nationwide tour at the Dallas Convention Center Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Ducati Motorcycles, Kawasaki Motorcycles, Yamaha, Yamaha Yzf-R1, Yamaha Motorcycles

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Hindustan Times

a Can we make a car with a bikea s DNA?a

Having championed Bajaj Autoa TMs shift from scooters to motorcycles, and been the force behind the twin successes of the Pulsar and Discover, Rajiv Bajaj told Hindustan Times that he is now looking at replicating the companya TMs success with bikes in the car space with his maiden small car in 2011.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Los Angeles Times

Bicycle ire from cyclists, motorists and pedestrians. And then there's cycling on the sidewalk...

This week's Health section article on cycling in the city touched a nerve with readers.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Motorcycles

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Bikes in the Fast Lane

Recycled Vespa Chair

The design is very nicely done, and they look more than comfortable. Not much is communicated about the Vespa chairs, I don't even known if they can be bought, but this could be a good business to get in.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Shropshire Star

Scooter brand revving up for success

It's always encouraging to hear about local firms defying the gloomy tales of the recession, and this week, we've found a Shropshire firm who is not only beating the odds but have become one of motoring's best-loved scooter brands.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Race-Ready and Road-Worthy

WORN fallback among reviewers is to deify the newest maximum-performance model by saying it is essentially a racing machine made legal for the street.

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Related Topix: Aprilia Motorcycles, Motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Motorcycles, Suzuki Hayabusa, Suzuki, Autos

Fri Oct 30, 2009

BornRich

Recycled Vespa scooter furniture takes salvage to new heights

If different modes of transportation are to be blamed for leaving a major share of carbon footprints, their salvage is to be credited for contributing to a green lifestyle.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Motorcycle News

Zero emissions Suzuki Burgman unveiled

The new Suzuki Burgman fuel cell scooter will be available in the UK within months.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Suzuki Motorcycles

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Motorcycle USA

Yamaha Electric Scooter Concepts at Tokyo

Yamaha is pitching the two designs as electric commuters. Motorcycle manufacturers can always be counted on to pull the covers off some unique rides at the Tokyo Motor Show .

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Vehicles

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Tokyo Motor Show: Yamaha

Two-wheeled electric commuter machines are Yamaha's response to urban congestion.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, Electric Vehicle

Sat Oct 24, 2009

AllCarsElectric

Honda and Yamaha Announce Electric Scooters

After months and years of offerings from start-up electric bike, scooter and motorcycle companies like Vectrix, Zero Motorcycles, Brammo, etc., Honda and Yamaha have finally yielded to the marketplace and are now offering their own electric scooters.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, Honda Motorcycles

Los Angeles Times

Motorcycle makers cutting staff and product lines as sales plunge

A year ago, it looked as if fuel-sipping motorcycles might be the option for motorists facing increasing gas prices.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Harley Davidson, Automakers, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Victory Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, Confederate Motorcycles

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Manawatu Evening Standard

Hundreds protest against bike tax

ENGINE ON: Steve Page, left, President of Route 6 Motorcycle Club and organiser of the ACC protest with his 1800cc motorcycle and Peter Barrett with his 50cc motorcycle at Richmond Park before the start of the ride to Nick Smith's offices.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Suzuki Motorcycles

International Herald Tribune

A Vespa in the Classroom

The 1966 Vespa Allstate, before restoration began. At Eastchester Middle School in Eastchester, N.Y., where Tom Boissonnault teaches technology classes, the curriculum has evolved in recent years.

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Related Topix: Eastchester, NY, Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycles

Thu Oct 22, 2009

IcTheWharf

On Two Wheels Part 1: The CBT

Just over a year ago I began working at The Wharf, moved into London from Hertfordshire and hung up my car keys, after several years of commuting on four wheels to join the sweaty ranks on the Tube.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Motorcyclist Magazine Newsandupdates

2010 Tokyo Motor Show

There are dark days ahead for performance motorcycle enthusiasts, if the outlook from this year's Tokyo Motor Show is any indication.

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Related Topix: Honda Motorcycles, Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, Suzuki Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Tue Oct 20, 2009

RiderMagazine.com

Plastic, Fantastic Scooters

These two plastic, fantastic scooters, the Kymco Xciting 500Ri and the Yamaha TMax, displace 499cc and will both show your surprised behind the high side of 90 mph! Ita TMs no longer appropriate to think of scooters as small, basic and underpowereda 'with such innovations as fuel injection and anti-lock brakes, these mega scooters could be thought ...

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Arts, Photography, Yamaha Motorcycles

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Bikerholic.com

Classic Bike At The Classic Motor Show Gets Bigger And Better

Hot on the successful wheels of the inaugural dedicated Classic Bike hall, the Classic Motor Show is making the 2009 hall bigger and better... if that's even possible! But to quote Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap it's so much more than "one louder" - " because there's loads of exciting two-wheeled machinery on show which really does establish Classic ...

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, BSA, Triumph Motorcycles, Suzuki Motorcycles, Ural Motorcycles

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Manila Times

the Italian Jobs

LET us, if we can, not think of Roman Holiday or the Mods when we talk of Vespas.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Ducati Motorcycles

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