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Our man in Europe, Ian delivers a monthly dose of those tasty rumors and hearsay from across the pond that make up our Euro Gossip column.

Euro Gossip November 2009

Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Italy is abuzz about the sale of MV Agusta and the unveiling of Ducati's 2010 Multistrada at the EICMA show. All this and more of the latest motorcycle news from across the pond in Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip October 2009

Thursday, October 08, 2009
It’s new model season, which means our Euro Gossip scribe is busy rooting through the piles of rumor for the latest news across the pond and around the globe.

Euro Gossip September 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009
English motorcycles built in Austria, Japanese motorcycles built in Thailand, Harley-Davidsons head to India? All this and more can be found in our latest rumor-mongering edition of Euro Gossip.

Harley-Davidson Michelin Scorcher Tire

Friday, September 11, 2009
Michelin and Harley-Davidson team up for a new branded tire – the Harley-Davidson Michelin Scorcher Tire.

Euro Gossip August 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Our man in Europe gives us the latest motorcycle news from across the pond in this month's Euro Gossip.

Norton 961 SE Commando First Look

Monday, August 17, 2009
September could see the first of the new Norton 961 SE Commando motorcycles rolling off the production line.

Peugeot Speedfight 3 Scooter First Look

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Peugeot's best selling Speedfight range of mopeds and scooters will launch the new Speedfight 3 scooter.

Euro Gossip July 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009
Lots of good motorcycle news to start with this month for a change, along with some good riding weather, finally, which should help bikes sales and tempt a few car drivers onto two wheels.

New Piaggio MP3 LT Considered Car

Friday, July 17, 2009
A version of the distinctive three-wheeled Piaggio MP3 gets designation as a three-wheeled car in Europe.

BMW R1200GS Special Editions

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The popular BMW GS gets two special edition treatments; one from a French dealer turning it into a hulking supermoto and another from BMW itself.

Ducati Mega Monster Rumored

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Could there be a new Mega Monster on the horizon? How about an adventuring Duc to rival the BMW GS? Just two of the Italian rumors from our Euro Gossip writer’s online pen.

KTM Dakar and Off-road Recall News

Friday, July 10, 2009
KTM has cut its longstanding support of the Dakar series and issues a recall for some of its 2009 off-road line.

Zero Motorcycles Expands to Europe

Wednesday, July 08, 2009
As the electric motorcycle market grows, so does California-based Zero Motorcycles, expanding operations to Europe with a new Amsterdam HQ.

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 First Look

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Our Euro Gossip man gives us the word on the Moto Morini Scramber, a 1200cc Twin-powered roadster from the Italian marque.

2010 Sachs SpeedJet R Scooter First Look

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The small-bike manufacturer Sachs adds another scooter to its lineup with the 49cc 2-stroke SpeedJet R scooter.

Terblanche Working with Piaggio

Monday, June 22, 2009
Famed motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche is lending his stylistic eye to European firm Piaggio.

New KTM 125 & Super Duke Brake Problems?

Friday, June 19, 2009
Our Euro Gossip columnist reports KTM is looking to develop a new KTM 125 street bike, also there are also British rumors of defective Super Duke brakes.

2009 Isle of Man TT Round-up

Monday, June 15, 2009
The madness is over for another 50 weeks at the Isle of Man, here’s a recap of what you may have missed at the 2009 Isle of Man TT.

2009 Isle of Man TT Friday Insider

Friday, June 12, 2009
The final day of racing at the Isle of Man features a controversial inaugural TTXGP and rain-delayed Senior TT, with a dramatic finish. Get the inside scoop on the 2009 Isle of Man TT from our man on the Isle.

2009 Isle of Man TT Thursday Insider

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Our man on the Isle gives us this report from a rare off day at the 2009 Isle of Man TT. Read about the old and new as Norton Motorcycles and the TTXGP take center stage.
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