motorcycle sales

Australian motorcycle sales growing again, create a new annual record in 2007. Figures released today by the Federal Chamber Automotive Industries show that 129,966 motorcycles were sold last year - up from 10,760 or 9.0 percent from the previous all time record in 2006.

This is the tenth consecutive year sales have grown, and means motorcycle sales now running at a speed that even exceeds the bike boom the early 1970s. "Sales of motorcycles driven by many of the same factors that encourage car sales hit a record last year, including the strength of domestic demand, revenue growth and improving vehicle affordability," said FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar.

"It is likely that motorcycle sales are also driven by rising fuel prices, which led to a new generation of passengers drive to learn," he said.

Mr McKellar said there was evidence of this trend in the rapid growth of entry-level under-250cc motorcycle segment, which almost doubled in two years. Under-250cc sales increased 25.8 percent in 1961 or 2007. Scooters are still very popular. Sales last year to pave 14,271 (down 1.0 percent) after a three-fold increase in volume over the last three years.

rick petko leaves occ

Rick Petko came from Bath, PA and has been great interest in bikes and helicopters since he was young. As a motorcycle enthusiast, he was determined to Orange County Choppers, which eventually he did. Rick came to the company in 2003 as a manufacturer and designer or builder. At an early age, Rick began to go carts, mini bikes, dirt bikes, bicycles, riding four wheels and Harley. He began his career at a racing school at Pocono Raceway is located. Then he joined the Hooters Pro Cup team, because he has a great interest in motor sport. Petko tea respected member of the OCC and additions to the team has brought a lot of added value to the overall production and design of the helicopter. Rick Petko Leaves Occ rumors strong setback to his fans as Rick association and contributed to several projects of the most respected and memorable can not be denied. Projects such as POW / MIA bike is one of the biggest highlights in the Orange County Choppers and boxing Rick manufacturing experience in OCC. This project is not only a stepping stone for Rick, but also has a special meaning for him to build a bike is the name of his cousin in the back fende.

street bikes for sale

Bike on the road is often regarded as a recreational toy is equipped with two hot wheels Farr. Street bikes are also associated with 'Daredevil, the man who lived next door to kill one day at a time. The truth is miles away. The road bikes are ridden by people from all walks of life, including professionals such as doctors and lawyers, for example. Stereotypes longer than the law of the rebels who are not corrupt his life began to fade.

Victory Motorcycles

One year, another new batch of shiny new motorcycles from Victory Motorcycles. Emphasize this American motorcycle manufacturer in the 2010 line-up is enhanced comfort, new colors and two models of motorcycles entirely new. A concept of a rigid-frame new performance cruiser motorcycles, tag INTI was established, and, once you lay eyes on it you'll wonder why the victory has not started production yet. To learn more about the Victory CORE here.

ninja zx-14

Kawasaki Ninja family has been well received over the years and for 2011 the company has launched a new brand of the Big One, 1000 Ninja. Like its smaller brother, 650R and 250R, and the same size naked Z1000, 1000 Ninja is designed to increase the appearance belies sportbike. (The main difference between 1000 Ninja and the Z1000, it should be noted, Z1000 is the lack of cockpit.)

Upright riding position is strengthened by greater control than is usually found on sport bikes, but slightly lower pin. A glass three-position adjustable, with 20 degrees of movement, you can control the wind to stem the explosion rocked the relief. The adjustment is by hand, without the necessary tools, and only when stationary.

Of course, like any Ninja, 1000 Ninja not only go fast, it's built to look fast. Supersport full fairing bodywork style that the leading edge of the wind directly around the bike as a torch in the back to push the hot air away from the foot of the engine-driver. Kawasaki also noted that "fender-spec ZX-6R contributes to aerodynamic and lewd look very good." Rake and trail are 24.5 degrees and 4.0 inches, respectively.

Indian Motorcycles

Indian Motorcycles released the first prototype image 2009 Head of Standards, which will also be available in three variants - Deluxe ROADMASTER and Vintage.
Indian Motorcycles released the first pictures of the prototype, Standard 2009 Head, also available in three variants - Deluxe, ROADMASTER and Vintage.
When Stellican Limited rights for Indian Motorcycles bought back in July 2004, custom cars and spectators held their collective breath. Are the new owners rush an inferior product to market in the same vein as Gilroy or the company will collectible, classicly engine to produce more force at Hendee and Hedstrom way?

After our May 2007 interview with Indian Motorcycles' Chairman Stephen Julius, we came away with the impression that the last record, success based Stellican to restore the iconic heritage brands to face their old gl