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Articles By Ian Kerr - Contributing Editor

Ian Kerr
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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 March 2009

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
BMW’s long awaited Superbike is due in May, Moto Morini revives the 1960's dirt bike, Yamaha braces for its first operating loss since 1983 and more of the latest Gossip from across the pond.

Euro Gossip February 2009

Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Motorcycle sales may be down but its not all bad news from the European and world motorcycle industry - the Honda Monkey is back!

Euro Gossip January 2009

Tuesday, January 06, 2009
A new European motorcycle safety study and motorcycle industry economic news headline this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Ducati Wants Coolest Monster 1100S

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ducati North America is pleased to announce a customization contest as part of the forthcoming Ducati Monster 1100 S showroom premiere.

Euro Gossip December 2008

Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Economic woes, a Hailwood Ducati and more 2009 motorcycles in this month’s edition of Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip October 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008
News from abroad includes a Norwegian three-wheeler, the return of Norton motorcycles to UK hands, and the possible release of the shaft-driven, three-cylinder Triumph Trophy 1200.

Euro Gossip September 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
This month's version of Euro Gossip includes news of a bigger, badder Monster, Ghezzi Brian builds one mean V11 Moto Guzzi, and rumors of an 1187cc V-Twin by Moto Morini said to pump out an impressive 170bhp.

Euro Gossip July 2008

Sunday, July 20, 2008
Our man in Europe reveals the latest motorcycle rumors and news, including a rider for the BMW S1000RR and more potential EU regulations for motorcycles.

Euro Gossip June 2008

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Higher prices and mandatory installation of speed limiters on motorcycles. All these rumors and more in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip May 2008

Friday, May 16, 2008
A new Tiger Cub from Triumph, vino from Ducati and more on the BMW Superbike S1000RR highlight this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip April 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008
This month's Euro Gossip includes Schumacher on a Super Duke, more motorcycles from Moto Morini, the Suzuki Crosscage creeps closer to production and more

Euro Gossip March 2008

Friday, March 21, 2008
Overseas correspondent Ian Kerr brings us tales of Indian KTMs, Mana recalls, a Russian motorcycles display in Vladivostok, and sightings of the Bakker Grizzly.

Euro Gossip February 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008
In this month's ponderings from across the pond we receive news on Triumph's Trophy touring bike, Spain's Radical Ducati going production, and Angelina Jolie's victory as preferred pillion.

Euro Gossip January 2008

Thursday, January 17, 2008
In the first Euro Gossip of the new year, we bring you chatter from overseas about the MV Brutale turned Bestiale, a BMW that you can't fall off of, and the biggest MP3 ever - Piaggio MP3, that is.

Euro Gossip December 2007

Friday, December 21, 2007
As we bid adieu to 2007, the overseas rumor mill continues to churn with word of a BMW literbike, sightings of Aprilia's World Superbike contender, and Dainese's continued development of wearable air bags.

Euro Gossip November 2007

Friday, November 23, 2007
The new KTM RC8 Superbike is just one of the motorcycles featured in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip October 2007

Friday, October 26, 2007
Austrian Dukes, high end diesel-powered cruisers, and Monster changes highlight this month's rendition of Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip September 2007

Thursday, September 20, 2007
The latest on upcoming '08 releases and the potential end of British-owned motorcycle production headlines this month's edition of Euro Gossip.

Euro Gossip August 2007

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Brands changing hands and all-new two-wheeled designs, including a 140 mpg hybrid scooter, headline this month's rumors from across the Atlantic.

Euro Gossip July 2007

Friday, July 20, 2007
Our European correspondent once again lets us in on all the chatter from the Old World with his latest installment of Euro Gossip.
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