Listly by Jennifer Sandavol
A massive BMW motorcycle recall involving more than 50,000 motorcycles built over a span of nearly a decade includes 18 different model types having a potential leak in the fuel pump. This recall was issued after a recall in Canada was announced affecting nearly 6,000 motorcycles.
Honda makes four different 750cc motorcycles, known as their "Shadow" line-up. A mid-size cruiser with enough power to give riders who travel short or long distances the feel of a large cruiser at an affordable price. The four different models all come with fuel-injected, liquid-cooled engines and get an estimated 56-mpg.
The four major Japanese brands for Powersports are American Honda Motor Corp., Yamaha Motorcycle USA, Suzuki Motor Corp and Kawasaki Motor Corp. Always competing for the top spot in MotoGP Racing, Market Share, Best In Class and Fastest On-Road Motorcycle, these four brands have given each other their share of competition.
Getting Started with Motorcycles Motorcycles for beginners that fall under the category of sportbike are currently available from three of the four major Japanese manufacturers; Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki. Rumor has is that that the fourth, Yamaha, may be joining the market in the near future.
If you are looking for an affordable, fun sportbike this season, check out the new 2014 Honda CBR650F.
New for 2014 is the Breeze, a Suzuki Burgman trike conversion kit manufactured by Motor Trike, Inc. The Breeze will specifically fit Suzuki Burgman 650 models from 2003 to the present. Motor Trike, Inc., a family owned company from Troup, Texas, has been manufacturing Trike conversion kits since 1994.
The Kawasaki KXL110 Recall Potential fuel leaks have resulted in Kawasaki recalling nearly 10,000 KLX110 and KLX110L entry-level off-road bikes. The Kawasaki KLX110 recall includes model years 2010 through 2012. These off-road bikes are generally purchased for younger riders first learning to ride on the trails and are not considered motocross or competition bikes.
For the first time recent history, Indian Motorcycle is joining other major manufacturers in a big way during Daytona Bike Week 2014. From March 8 th through March 15 th crowds of motorcycle enthusiasts will converge on Daytona Beach in Florida to kick off the official 2014 riding season.
Join The GWRRA On Labor Day Weekend 2014 On Labor Day weekend, August 29-31 2014, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) will be hosting a brand new National Event in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.