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2020 Suzuki GSX-R150 unveiled in Taiwan with new colours

by Abhinand Venugopal from https://www.rushlane.com Suzuki Motorcycle has updated the GSX-R150 single-cylinder faired motorcycle for the Taiwanese market. The 2020MY Suzuki GSX-R150 remains mechanically similar to its previous version but receives new colour schemes. The entry-level sports motorcycle is popular in many South Asian markets. It may never come to India as our market has […]

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Royal Enfield withdraws from Japan until new importer takes charge

by Abhinand Venugopal from https://www.rushlane.com Royal Enfield’s Japan operations were carried out by the importer, Wingfoot Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield operates in more than 50 countries across the globe. The automaker has a huge fan following in many parts of the world, especially for its single-cylinder ‘Classic 350’ model. In India, the company has

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Kawasaki Starts Home Delivery Of Motorcycles, Spares And Accessories In USA

by Satya Singh from https://www.rushlane.com United States is the worst hit due to coronavirus pandemic, with more than a million confirmed cases and over 61k fatalities As the lockdown continues to restrict auto sales, Kawasaki USA has announced that it will start home delivery of its vehicles, spares, accessories and apparel. Auto dealerships are shut

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Ladies of Harley will still celebrate even though Female Ride Day moved to August

from https://medicinehatnews.com International Female Ride Day was scheduled for this Saturday, and while COVID-19 has pushed the date all the way back to Aug. 22, the local Ladies of Harley motorcycle group will still be celebrating this weekend with a safely-distanced ladies’ ride. The trip is scheduled to begin at Badlands Harley Davidson at noon

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2020 Sturgis Rally Update…

Good news! 2020 Sturgis Rally T-shirts are now back in stock… but not for long! These are highly collectible, limited edition designs released to commemorate the 80th Anniversary. Once the rally is over, they will be promptly retired forever! See the Bikernet Weekly News for news about if the Rally will happen or not.–Bandit Grab

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Harley-Davidson shifts strategy, to focus on core markets

from https://www.livemint.com The company’s shares climbed after the motorcycle maker’s new acting chief executive officer laid out plans to cut costs The stock had plunged 49% this year through Monday’s close Harley-Davidson Inc. shares climbed after the struggling motorcycle maker’s new acting chief executive officer laid out plans to cut costs and complexity and focus

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BRP Announces a 90-Day Warranty Extension for All Its Powersports Products

from https://www.marketwatch.com VALCOURT, Quebec, Apr 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) has decided to make the current period a little more bearable by announcing a 90-day extension to all of its manufacturer limited warranty, expiring between March 15 and June 30, 2020, across all its powersports product lines (Ski-Doo, Lynx,

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A Joint AMA / MIC / MSF Message And Even More COVID-19 Resources

The American Motorcyclist Association, Motorcycle Industry Council, and Motorcycle Safety Foundation have come together, with a joint letter on preparing now to ride again soon. And the MIC has added an additional resource map linking to reopening guidelines and plans from state to state, which will be useful for riders nationwide. Meanwhile, more and more powersports businesses

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LACONIA POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 23

  LACONIA, New Hampshire, April 29, 2020: Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week has officially been postponed to August 22-30, 2020. The announcement was made shortly after the Laconia City Council unanimously decided to reschedule the rally in keeping with the governor’s mid-May extension of the state’s stay-at-home order. The consensus was that June was too early

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Yamaha Motorsports Launches “Deliver Your Ride” Program

from https://motorcycles.einnews.com Program Supports Dealer Deliveries of New ATV, Side-by-Side, Motorcycle, and Snowmobile Products to Customers’ Homes Where Possible /EIN News/ — MARIETTA, Ga., April 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, launched an all-new “Deliver Your Ride” program supporting Yamaha dealers that are able to complete vehicle purchases remotely and then deliver

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Ducati resumes motorcycle production at Bologna plant in Italy

by Pradeep Shah from https://www.financialexpress.com Production at Ducati’s Bologna factory been reorganized. From an eight-hour shift, the working shifts have been converted to two seven-hour shifts in order to allow a minimum number of people. Premium bike maker Ducati has announced a steady resumption of production at its Borgo Panigale factory in Bologna, Italy starting

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MRF Board of Directors Cancels Bikers Inside the Beltway Lobby Day

After careful consideration, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 11th Annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway lobby day that was scheduled for May 19, 2020.  We want to take a moment to thank our event sponsor Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, our SMRO partners, members, and all of our event attendees for their continued support of

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Motorcycle parade at veterans home shows heroes that even though they are isolated, they are not alone

by Chris Best from https://www.wkrg.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Veterans at the William F. Green State Veterans Home may be isolated, but they are not alone. 150 motorcycle riders wanted to send that message loudly this Saturday. They lined up and paraded around the home on their bikes, honking their horns and revving their

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On the other Hand

We want to say with a great deal of sadness, good bye to Charlie Brechtel, who died on his motorcycle last night. And also to Kia Raeke, who passed away due to a brain tumor. Kai worked for Easyriders and Paisano Publications for over 25 year. –Bandit

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Norton will fill the high-end technology deficit for TVS Motor

by Chanchal Pal Chauhan from https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com Norton is one of the most iconic British brands, besides Triumph, Royal Enfield and BSA. Incidentally now all of the remaining famed British brands either have Indian owners or strong engineering relationships with local entities. Another Indian company bags a storied European brand. This time it’s TVS Motor, the

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Laconia Motorcycle Week mulls August back-up date due to COVID-19

by Paula Tracy from https://www.seacoastonline.com LACONIA – On Monday night, Laconia City Councilors will be asked to approve the 97th Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week for Aug. 22-30 if it cannot be held June 13-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Charlie St. Clair, executive director for the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association, said he is hopeful the

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