Blog archives for November, 2009

November 28, 2009

Reduce Wrist Strain With Boyesen ShokOut

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Boyesen Engineering has developed a grip system that allows both left and right grips to rotate slightly forward and backward with rider-selected dampening. By so doing, the SHOKOUT™ A GRIP SYSTEM reduces wrist strain, hand blistering, arm pump, and fatigue according to Boyesen engineers.

“Riders looking for a competitive edge need to stay on top and in control,” said Eyvind Boyesen, the mind behind their dominating performance products. “Until now, ATV riders just lived with the beating given to their hands, wrists and forearms. SHOKOUT helps reduce forearm micro-trauma and fatigue for more control and more endurance. Read More

Eliminate Fog Problems In Goggles

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Banish fog problems forever with this unique device available only from HaberVision. Install it in your goggle, place the selector switch on automatic and forget about it. When humidity rises inside the goggle, a sensor activates a fan and the warm moist air is evacuated. When humidity returns to acceptable levels, the fan turns off automatically. It’s completely automatic. It is also removable and transferable so you’re free to move it from goggle to goggle. Skiing, snowmobiling, dirt biking, mountain climbing you name the application, and The Eliminator™ will solve the fog problem. Read More

November 24, 2009

OFFICIAL PHOTOS OF THE KTM 350SXF

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Story From Motocross Action Magazine
IT IS FUEL-INJECTED, HAS LINKAGE AND A STEEL FRAME
At The Milan Show KTM illustrated the determination of the Austrian company to go its own way. With the confirmation in Milan of the key data of the 350cc, including injection and linkage, the tradition-rich offroad specialist is forging “a new path” in motocross. While the company’s 250 SXF and 450 SXF models have been so successful and oriented to suit the specific displacement of the sport’s regulations, now KTM is the first manufacturer in the world to present a 350cc displacement bike for the sport of motocross.

The completely new bike, which will be “ready to race” for 2010 carries the distinct development signature of MX legend Stefan Everts right down to the finest detail. With this project, the KTM MX team boss deploys meticulousness and all his unique ambition to catapult it to a new motocross level. A concrete date for series production of this already very mature prototype has not yet been decided.
More Photos HERE

November 23, 2009

KTM signs Mike Alessi for 2010 AMA-MX

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KTM has signed Mike Alessi to race with Tommy Searle in the 2010 AMA Motocross season.
Holeshot specialist Alessi will race the 450 Motocross class while Searle will race in 250 Motocross Lites for the factory Jagermeister-sponsored KTM team which will be run out of Austria. KTM will not race in the 2010 AMA Supercross season however.

Racing for Suzuki, Alessi led the 2009 AMA Motocross championship after the opening three rounds before breaking his kneecap during practice. Alessi raced with KTM 2004-2007 before joining Suzuki in 2008.

KTM says its research and development team will focus on the company’s 250cc and 450cc models but Alessi is reportedly working with KTM on a new 350cc motorcycle.

November 21, 2009

KTM to Import Six New Streetbikes

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Six KTM streetbikes will be new to the U.S. for 2010 (all pictured in link):

the 690 Duke R,
990 SM T,
990 SM R,
1190 RC8 R,
1190 RC8 R IDM Red Bull Limited Edition and
1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Limited Edition.
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No 2010 Suzuki Streetbikes planned

According to an internal source, Suzuki will not import GSX-Rs or other streetbikes into the American market for 2010 as the unsold 2009 models on dealer floors are expected to satisfy demand. Overall, US motorcycle sales through the first three quarters of this year total just 434,370 compared to 771,950 during the same period last year, a drop of 44 percent. Suzuki has announced no new street models for the 2010 model year. We were unable to reach Suzuki for an official comment, but word has it 2010 models are available for order should dealer stocks unexpectedly be diminished.
Story From Hell For Leather

ATK, Hyosung to collaborate on bike range for Harley dealers

Who needs Buell when you have ATK/Hyosung? The tiny American dirt bike maker will partner with the Korean giant to produce a range of small-capacity street bikes that will be distributed at US Harley dealers. Discussing the announcement, ATK CEO Frank White said, “[Hyosung] will send parts from Korea, and we will integrate those with our own American and European parts. These American-Utah-assembled motorcycles will be targeted to be sold through a select group of Harley-Davidson dealers who are looking for a quality smaller-displacement motorcycle.” The bikes will be sold under the ATK brand name.

So what does Harley think of all this? “The management at Harley-Davidson knows what we are doing with some of their dealers, said White. “However, they do not endorse our activities in any way.” Surely the lack of objection counts as tacit approval or at least throwing ailing dealers a potentially profitable bone during hard times.
Read more HERE
Story From Dealer News

November 10, 2009

2009 Red Bull Romaniacs 5 Day Enduro

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