It’s The Economy, Stupid!

(apologies to James Carville) There have been lots of talk about why motorcycle sales are plummeting across the board ( ... up sales (while Harley-Davidson is looking at buying Italian Motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta Group ... Harley 2Q profit tumbles on fewer shipments/Victory sales fall in second quarter/), especially [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 18:48:12

Blog posts (287) | Videos (189)
 

Harley-Davidson Takes Its Lumps

Harley-Davidson Takes Its Lumps By Jerry Garrett Tags: Harley Davidson, honda If motorcycles generally get better mileage than cars, and if everyone is so concerned about the price of gasoline these days, why are motorcycle sales ... , it seems,” notes Kurt Antonius, a spokesman for American Honda, whose motorcycle sales, like almost [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 12:52:23

The Competition Of The Harley-davidson Motorcycle

The Used motorcycle for sale is widely regarded as a symbol of the rebel, a representation of youth, and an icon of Americana. The first recognized motorcycle design was made by a pair of German engineers in 1885, in what was, essentially, a bicycle with an engine. While Japanese manufacturers like Suzuki dominate [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 07:10:58

Motorcycle For Sale

Hubby has wanted to sell his motorcycle since we moved here in Texas back in 2006 ... of what he can save if he uses the motorcycle it’s really not that much. I guess it’s going to sit in the garage until ... me know. It’s a 2003 Triumph Thunderbird with only 800 miles in it. It’s hardly driven. Speaking [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 16:34:00

Craigslist Musical Dedication Of The Day

Totally Awesome Kick Ass Motorcycle Date: 2008-09-22, 5:44PM CDT Motorcycle for sale: ... . This motorcycle is not just a way of transportation, it is a way of life. The side of the gas tank says Yamaha which loosely translates to "Kick Ass Stealth Ninja Motorcycle". I stole this motorcycle from Chuck [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 22:06:16

Easyrider Motorcycle Fun

It's one of my dream to ride a motorcycle someday. I couldn't help myself to get jealous when I see somebody is having fun riding on it ... , Guided & Self-Drive Tours, and Motorcycle Sales. In fact, they are the world's largest motorcycle ... , and Watercraft. Yes, motorcycle adventures are in your future if, like me, you loved the book Hell's [more...]

Date: 2008-06-27 00:45:40

More crime prevention ideas for Musa Hasan to consider….

In response to Musa Hasan’s Police mull plan to ban motorcycles in cities, ... production and sale of motorcycles too, which can not only help to eliminate snatch thefts, but also motorcycles theft amd illegal racing among Mat Rempits Close all children playgrounds and public parks [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 14:25:35

The Economic Gist Via Craigslist

My weekend walks with the dog have turned from quiet reveries into trips through a neighborhood bazaar ... items for sale on Craigslist are: cars/trucks furniture electronics baby/kid stuff motorcycles ... of general “For Sale” postings. There was a total of 888,7291 “For Sale” posts on Craigslist [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 22:30:25

Harley-Davidson (HOG): New Motorcycles a Yawn, June Sales Tanked

Citi's motorcycle aficionados have deciced that Harley-Davidson's (HOG) new 2009 models are less innovative ... ') motorcycles should be less innovative than last year's introduction. There were 31 family models in MY08 ... , Street Bob, and Heritage Softail Classic. Citi also is worried about the tough consumer environment [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 14:26:00

Scooter sales skyrocket 66%

Here in Georgia we are really feeling the crunch of the gas shortage. This evening I drove to the local Kroger to fill up ... up 66% in the first half of 2008 compared to a year ago, while motorcycle sales overall only ticked up 0.5%, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. “About 5 years ago, most of the people [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 23:36:09

BMW reports best-ever sales first half-year of 2008

Filed under: Car Buying, BMW, Earnings/Financials, By the Numbers Demonstrating that there is good news still to be found in some sales departments, ... . The only segment where BMW Group was unable to maintain sales levels was with its motorcycles ... BMW Group announced their worldwide January through June 2008 sales for BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 17:59:00

No Pretty Pictures

I know better than to discuss politics or religion at a party but I have to say I am happy that the US election has finally taken place ... but… Now I’m looking at some interesting stats on Yamaha. The global revenue was down in the first ... ! Motorcycle sales were down in NA about 20% as were ATV / Snowmobile but overall motorcycles saved the day [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 20:56:33

Stop me if you've heard this one...

High gas prices are driving scooter sales up - Autos- msnbc.com (M ... scooters and smaller motorcycles. Dealers across the nation report brisk sales this spring ... phenomenal," he added. Sales of name-brand scooters such as Honda, Yamaha, Vespa and Suzuki rose 24 [more...]

Date: 2008-05-19 02:34:40

Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Give Rise to New Safety Regulations

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ... motorcycle sales, more powerful engines, and more older riders picking motorcycling up as a new hobby ... , motorcycle fatalities have risen 127% since 1997 and now account for 11% of all motor vehicle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 16:54:39

Getting around Europe

With less than a month to go before they pack things up for my move to Belgium, I am having to think about putting my motorbike up for sale soon, ... motorcycle, so my requirements are simple. It must be decent at two-up riding on dirt roads, include ... / Horsepower: 35mpg / 98hp Maintenance Schedule (Oil Change): 4000mi Pro’s: It can handle any road [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 16:52:21

Confederate Motor Cycle Company

Some eye-catching motorcycle designs by the Confederate Motor Company. Fighter Motorcycle on sale for $110,000 at Neiman Marcus. Renovatio Project B120 Wraith Via. *Previously: Ferrari motorcycle concept; Gunbus motorcyle; Suzuki Biplane; Sabertooth Tiger skeleton motorcyle. *Buy Kaneda toys at eBay. [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 02:36:00

CLASSIFIED ADS JULY 31, 2008

WANTED ODIE SLAY WANTS Pick-up trucks for Salvage, 1/2 and 3/4 Ton size, wrecked or wore-out. I will pay $150-$300 for each ... ————————————————————————————————————————————————- FOR SALE-2006 HONDA SHADOW AERO motorcycle. Excellent condition, less than 600 miles. Asking $4,500. Call [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 14:39:35

Safety Advocates Support Anti-Lock Brakes in all Motorcycles

This week the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) ... of transportation. Motorcycle sales have more than tripled between 1997 and 2005. Correspondingly ... . The amendment would require motorcycle manufacturers to install antilock braking systems (ABS [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:24:08

Harley Museum to open in Milwaukee

Teaser: Milwaukee -- A museum celebrating Harley Davidson motorcycles is preparing to open in Milwaukee ... , The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. In addition to motorcycles, there are bicycles, snowmobiles ... may be a U.S. icon, but many of its biggest fans are aging, and motorcycle sales have been hit [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 05:46:18

In India : Royal Enfield vs. Harley Davidson

It’s clearly no secret. Gas prices are fueling, errr, increasing the sales of motorcycles and scooters across the nation. And while simply making the purchase and moving to a two wheeled transportation mobile will change the amount of change in your pocket after leaving the fuel pumps, you can get even more [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 07:37:45

Buy A Motorcycle- Invest In Good Health Insurance

Motor cycle is also known as cycle or bike or motor bike is a two wheeled vehicle which runs on a motor or engine ... , or for traveling on off road conditions. There is a growth in the sale figures of motorcycle as people ... manufacture good motor cycles to choose from like Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki etc. You can buy the Honda motor [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 05:14:59

The Dearden Supercharged Vincent Black Lightning

September 16, 2008 One of those very rare motorcycles which comes along once in a lifetime will go under the Bonhams’ hammer at sale at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October 19 October – it will be the only supercharged Vincent Black ... ... Related Articles: Legendary Vincent makes a comeback Overpainted masterpieces revealed Motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 12:42:48

Motorcycle lifestyle drives sales

By Brian McVicar | When Paul Feorene spotted the bike, with its shiny chrome pipes and sparkling paint job, he knew he had found the perfect motorcycle. Even the $24,000 price tag didn't shatter his dream. After all, he was buying more than just a bike. He was buying a lifestyle. (Chronicle photo/Cory [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 11:21:07

Honda Pulls First Quarter Profits Out Of Revenue-Decreasing Hat [Industry News]

Honda Motor Company managed an impressive 8.1% increase in net income in the first quarter, bringing total quarterly income to $1.69 billion ... . The company also has motorcycle sales to lean on. But the biggest difference, though, is something we've ... with the same rising material costs and decreasing sales in the U.S. market? Jalopnik Snap Judgement [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 15:20:00

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. resets its motorcycle sales targets and future expansion plans

Japan’s second largest automaker, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TYO: 7267), is expecting a drop in the sales of its two wheelers in 2009 ... compared to its rivals like Toyota Motor Corporation (TYO: 7203), observed a 16% increase in sales in the current term. However, the worldwide credit crunch have started to affect sales in developing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 19:18:00

[Free] Ride Safe

Ride Safe recently went on sale from $0.99 to FREE. Click here to purchase this application before the price goes back up. There is no guarantee how long this discount will be available. It could be a temporary sale ... : Are you a first time motorcycle rider? Familiar yourself with riding tips and safety rules with Ride [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 05:59:40

Best of Craigslist: Totally Awesome Kick Ass Motorcycle

I don't want to give it away, but this motorcycle may have been involved in some super cool ninja action. Date: 2008-09-22, 5:44PM CDT Motorcycle for sale: There comes a point in every mans life ... price of $700 you too may become a bad ass. This motorcycle is not just a way of transportation [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 05:17:13

Mautofied.com Announces a Banner Sales Year-to-Date of Custom Autos, Trucks, and Motorcycles

Despite declining sales of new vehicles in the U.S. and a nationwide economic slump, Mautofied ... classifieds to buy, sell, and trade their vehicles. It is now the largest site on the Web dedicated [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 07:45:00

TVS Motor Company posts 19% growth in September 2008

/India PRwire/ - TVS Motor Company has posted 19% growth registering total two wheeler sales of 137,246 units in September 2008 as against 115, ... motorcycle sales posted 32% growth recording71,278 units in comparison to 53,991 units recorded ... in India’s top cities – New Delhi, Bangalore, and Chennai. The Zzebra network also covers Kolkata [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 09:58:50

Bajaj issues sales report for November 2008

1. 2-wheeler sales were down sharply reflecting both an accelerated slowdown in demand as also the immediate correction in dealer inventories; ... by an intense new product initiative that will see the launch of a new motorcycle each month for 6 months ... sales in the short term. 4. Stagnant 3-wheeler sales reflect the subdued state of the Commercial [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 19:16:10

Al-rruz Taste Of Spain, November 27th

The menu for this Thursday, the 27th is: Starter Choose between: ... the Spanish. There are all kinds of properties including villas, apartments and town houses for rent or sale ... to ride a motorcycle off road then check out our sponsor The Long Way Round and get 5% off with the code [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 14:27:36

All Spent Out!

All Spent Out! Written by Nikki-ann on Saturday, 22 November , 2008 at 5: ... on her website, so I already had my eye on something to buy. Mum needed to look for a top for the motorcycle ... plenty of goodies on sale. Some handmade jewellery caught Mum’s eye, so she bought a necklace [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 17:00:22

Friday Swap’n Shop

For Sale: house of furniture; deer stands; bakers rack 890-9744For Sale: 1977 full-size F-150 Ford pickup; 1965 Chevelle body; Wants: ... For Sale: 1987 Chevy Corvette; 1984 V-65 Honda Magna motorcycle 931-205-1040 For Sale: newly cleaned 14 x 16-foot carpet and hall runner; computer screen, printer, keyboard, speakers and desk $200 848-6840 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 14:18:42

Winter setting in…

Winter is setting in. It is actually snowing here in Nashville today ... . We are rushed into it and then rushed out of it. More people seem to be concerned with sales to buy ... upand ride my motorcycle through yet another cold winter and try to keep the energy bills low [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 16:00:07

Motorcycle economy still up

sm_s_rhs.jpg The economy may be tumbling, but sales of motorcycles and scooters in Canada are still rising, according to the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council. Read more... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 17:10:02

Harley-Davidson Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results

Press Release: MILWAUKEE, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) ... of Harley-Davidson, Inc. "Although Harley-Davidson retail motorcycle sales in international markets overall continued to grow double digits in the quarter, unit sales in several European countries slowed [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 14:16:45

Suzuki launches hyper sports bike in India

Japanese two-wheeler major Suzuki on Wednesday launched its two hyper sports bike Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R - in India, both priced at Rs 12 ... world-wide. We intend to showcase the same in India,” said Suzuki Motorcycle India Vice-President (Sales & Marketing) Atul Gupta here.The bikes will be available in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 10:10:59

Be An EagleRider

Be An EagleRider Riding a motorcycle is real fun. I have tried it a lot of times when I was still in the Philippines because I own one there ... Sales. EagleRider pioneered the Harley-Davidson motorcycle rental concept and the guided motorcycle tour [more...]

Date: 2008-08-03 23:51:19

High gas prices put more motorcycles on the road but increase risk of injuries

Stuart Bauer | The Flint JournalEdward Barnett of Flint looks over his old motorcycle, now on sale at Townline Powersports in Mt. Morris Township. Barnett now owns just four motorcycles, joking "That's three too many. I think more and more... [more...]

Date: 2008-06-01 14:41:06

More News on Increased Scooter Sales Due to High Gas Prices

Associated Press - May 15, 2008 PIERRE, S.D. - Joan Kohler is not a typical new scooter customer ... and smaller motorcycles. Dealers across the nation report brisk sales this spring, particularly ... phenomenal," he added. Sales of name-brand scooters such as Honda, Yamaha, Vespa and Suzuki rose 24 [more...]

Date: 2008-05-16 19:02:10

AAA: N.C. motorcycle death rate eighth highest in U.S.

N.C. motorcycle death rate eighth highest in U.S. Rising gas prices are pushing up motorcycle sales, and those new riders should have to prove their skills in a road test or safety course, AAA Carolina advocates. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 01:23:37

Save up to 75% or More off at One-Day Friday Sale at Amazon

Choose from dozens of items in home & garden, jewelry & watches, kitchen & bath, electronics, apparel, ... for $44 - 43% sale = $25. Triumph Motorcycles Men's Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch for $795 - 91 ... TOB-50BC Classic 6-Slice Toaster Oven Broiler, Brushed Stainless Steel for $185 - 57% sale = $80 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 08:23:41

Inazuma Festival: Japan Celebrates Americana

by Kiya Babzani Japan's love affair with Americana is no secret ... as small as 20. Dry Bones attracted an acutely rockabilly crowd, while the motorcycle outlaws ... on its sale and leather accessories constructed by hand [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 22:26:36

It’s Official, Sturgis Bike Week Numbers Were Down

Although the numbers show attendance wasn’t down as much as many feared, attendance was down about 12 percent from 2007, ... sales from the 2008 Sturgis motorcycle rally totaled $1,858,519 in the Southern Hills, down $580,513 ... and regulation. The figures, which account for revenues collected in Sturgis and all other communities within [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 20:51:29

1953 M-38 Denver, Co $8000

I’m not convinced this is actually a complete vehicle, given it appears the front driveline is missing ... fitted into the engine compartment. “1953 flatfender m38a jeep for sale or trade for motorcycle. chassi off restore with new paint and all new hardware. complete 350 v8 conversion [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:04:30

Get some great franchise deals..

If you are interested in doing some business? And you have no one to guide you in proper way ? then here is the best solution for your problem ... everything from wholesale distributors of radiator, car batteries, transmission repair, oil changes, motorcycle rentals, auto repair, auto & truck tire sales and repair to automobile painting [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 15:41:40

Two Things Challenge: Big / Little

Gold Star Dad Chopper: Honoring our fallen warriors This week's Two Things Challenge was Big / Little ... motorcycles hanging among the Christmas ornaments on sale. (What a Harley-Davidson has to do with the birth ... : Hallmark Christmas decorations of Harley-Davidson motorcycles Later, I was out in Fairfax County [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 12:08:37

Lead Like a Follower

Lately, I have been coveting motorcycles I see on the road ... concocted a plan to follow the bike back to its house so that during the next community yard sale ... gathering the right data. with the motorcycle in my community, I was successful at other times, however [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 14:58:00

I Bought a New Bike

I just bought a motorcycle from a man that lives in Wisconsin, ... someone who has some nice motorcycle trailers for sale so that I can go and get it because I really [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 22:20:47

Sales~

For those who are looking for motorcycle and parts, ... for early December. Besides the wide selection of motorcycle parts for many types of motorcycles’ make and model, you can also find a huge variety of motorcycle helmets, jackets and other riding apparel [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 11:57:38

1 - 50 of 287 Posts
Page: First | < Preceding | Next >
0 | 1 | 2