Harley-Davidson has released its 2010 line-up and the Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible is at the top of the list. The Softail Convertible can be used as a touring motorcycle with a comfortable passenger seat and padded backrest but can be easily stripped down to reveal an aggressive solo-saddle cruiser with a 1803cc engine. Based on the Harley-Davidson Softail platform, the CVO Softail Convertible features a rear suspension design with a comfortable chassis, a fuel-injected twin cam 110B V-Twin engine, six speed Cruise Drive transmission, and 18-inch chrome aluminum Stinger wheels.

The smoked windshield, leather covered saddlebags, backrests, and pillion seat are all easily detachable making the bike lighter and a solo-saddle cruiser. It has been speculated that the CVO Softail Convertible will be priced at $27,999; however, nothing has been officially announced yet.

To find out more about the 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible click on the link below.

+ Ultimate Motorcycling: 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible Preview

If you like hurtling down a narrow, crowded, curvy road at 45 miles an hour in what looks a lot like a squashed muffin on wheels then this is the race for you.

The Rickshaw Challenge is open for registration! This three-wheeled, two-stroke eyesore is often used in place of taxis in India and participants are invited to race them across the Deccan Plateau. The Rickshaw Challenge is spread out over a span of six months, starting in August and ending in April. There are several different races that participants can take part in, the longest one being a circular route, of 1406 miles, around South India over a span of eleven days. The competition is expensive, the cheapest race costing $2143 plus an optional deposit of $1500 to protect your auto. However, all the money goes towards a good cause; to raise awareness and funds to increase education in India. You can customize and pimp your rickshaw in time for your race, at an additional cost of course.

Participating in the race will give you a chance to drive one of the looniest vehicles known to man and will also allow you to see what India really is like. Let us know if you plan to register for the challenge and don’t forget your camera!

Click on the link below to find out more about the Rickshaw Challenge and to register for it.

+ Rickshaw Challenge

We may have made a paper mache sculpture or two while we were in school but artist Steve McKinley has taken the medium to the next level.
 
The idea behind most of McKinley’s sculptures, that range from small tabletop pieces, to some of the life size motorcycle pieces seen here, is to depict a lot of everyday ideas with a touch of humor and wit. They do however, carry a fairly steep price—some reaching as high as $3500.
 
Scroll through our gallery to see the sculptures that McKinley has made. Let us know what you think of these strange creations, and definitely let us know if you buy one!

To contact the artist click on the link below.

+ Steve McKinley Design

Victory unveiled the 2010 Cross Roads and the Cross Country yesterday at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The design of the bikes has been taken from the CORE concept bike, which was displayed at the New York International Motorcycle Show.
 
Both the new bikes come with 106/6 V-Twin engines. The 106 cubic-inch (1,731cc), SOHC, four-valve, fuel-injected twin claims 92 horsepower and 109 pound-feet of torque. The handlebars on both bikes are adjustable and can be rotated to give the rider a more comfortable drive. The bikes come with 5.8 gallon fuel capacity. The New American Motorcycle Company hinted at the price of the bikes and said that the Cross Roads might be sold at $15,000 and the Cross Country at $17,000 onwards, however, these prices are not official.

 
For more information on the 2010 Victory Cross Roads and Cross Country click on the link below.

+ Motorcycle News: 2010 Victory Cross Roads and Cross Country

François Knorreck has just finished building this sleek new sidecar, no pun intended, in his garage. A project that took 10 years (10,000 hours) and 15,000 Euros ($21,321) to complete is quite an astounding feat. Knorreck modified a 1000cc Laverda 3CL into a racing bike and then went on to build the sidecar.

Knorreck used bits and pieces from several different cars to create the Snaefell Sidecar. The chassis is handmade with aluminum; the hubs and brakes come from a VW Golf GTI, the wheels are from an Audi 80, the tail lights from a Citroën Xantia, and the headlights from a Kawasaki 1000 RX bike. The bodywork is done with carbon fiber and polyester and all handmade. Even the interiors of the sidecar are handmade. The Snaefell Sidecar has a logo with Knorreck’s Initials. Look through the gallery to see Knorreck’s handiwork and tell us what you think.

For more details how the Snaefell Project click on the link below.
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Buell Motorcycle Company has introduced its 1125RR race-use only motorcycle for 2010.

The 1125RR is intended to compete in the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike Class. The bike comes with a modified Helicon 1125cc liquid-cooled 72-degree V-Twin engine. To increase power there is a larger airbox and intake manifold, revised valves and camshafts, a higher compression ratio, and titanium exhaust system. The chassis has a billet axle adjustment system.

Buell states that it will produce a limited number of 1125RR motorcycles and that orders should be placed through the Buell Race Department. The bike is priced at $39,995 and will only be sold to licensed professional road racers who will compete in the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike class.

To read the specifications for the Buell 1125RR scroll down for the press release.

BMW Motorrad USA announced the price of its 2010 S1000 RR today.

This 1000cc bike puts out 193 horsepower, weighs only 404 pounds and comes with 4-stage Race ABS system with settings for rain, race, sport and slick conditions. The base price for the bike is $13,800 and comes with several factory-fit options.

Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control combined can be added to your S1000 RR for $1480. The Race ABS without Dynamic Traction Control is priced at $1000. The Race ABS and Dynamic Traction Control combined is new technology where the multi-stage Dynamic Traction Control allows smooth acceleration on wet roads and can change settings depending on the road and on riding conditions. Another option is the Gear Shift Assistant that allows clutchless upshifts during acceleration. This is priced at $450. An Anti Theft Alarm is tagged at $395 and the Motorsports Paint Scheme is at $750.

The new BMW S1000 RR is $1000-odd more expensive than the 2009 Yamaha R1 and the 2009 Honda CBR1000RR at its base price. After adding in the ABS and Dynamic Traction Control and the Gear Shift Assistant, the BMW S1000 RR is expected to be at least $3000 more than its Yamaha and Honda competitors. Write in and tell us if you think the BMW S1000 RR would be worth that little bit more.

Scroll down to read the whole BMW 2010 S1000 RR Press Release.

Brammo has started production of its electric motorcycle, Enertia, and the bikes are going to be sold at select Best Buy stores in the Northwest, by the end of this month.
 
The Brammo is a plug-in, capable of 53 miles per hour with a range of 45 miles. The Enertia has 18 horsepower and peaks at 3600 rpm. According to the Brammo website, the Enertia was designed keeping in mind and enhancing the pleasures of riding and by reducing elements that are daunting to a rider.
 
The bike seems ideal for short day-to-day commutes and city driving. This single-seater comes in several colors and is steeply priced at $11,995. To make amends for the exaggerated price, at zero-emissions it will be cheap to run and easy to ride in crowded areas.

For more details and to order your new Enertia, click on the link below.

+ Brammo: Brammo Enertia Powercycle