Buell puts the brakes on popular sportbike (Florida Today)
Motorcyclists are mourning the loss of the only American-built sportbike. The doors will close at the Buell Motorcycle Company in East Troy, Wis., just before Christmas, but the easy handling, speedy motorcycles will remain popular with fans, who like the motorcycle as well as its mystique. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Modenas to roll out electric motorcycles ahead of schedule (Business Times (Malaysia))
MOTOSIKAL dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), the national motorcycle maker, is due to roll out its electric motorcycles this year, a year ahead of schedule. Chairman Datuk Syed Mohamad Aidid Syed Murtaza said this could be done due to the speedy progress at the development stage. Modenas is collaborating with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) to develop the environmentally-friendly motorcycle ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
After segregating public beaches, Hamas bans nightlife, motorcycles during exams
Officials said Hamas police have begun a crackdown on nightlife along the beaches of the Gaza Strip. They said the ban on entertainment and public bathing would continue through high school matriculation examinations on June 12. worldtribune.com |
British firefighters using motorcycles
LIVERPOOL, England, July 23 (UPI) -- Firefighters in England said they are giving trial runs to two motorcycles fitted with water and foam hoses for fires that do not require a whole engine. England - Motorcycle - Firefighter - Water - Business upi.com |
Calling all Jewish bikers
If you're Jewish, love to ride motorcycles and live in Connecticut, the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance (JMA) wants you. Formed nearly five years ago, the non-profit JMA has already grown to include 1500 members spread out among the 24 clubs worldwide that fall under its umbrella. jewishledger.com |