Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Rhode Island-based Vectrix Corporation, a leader in electric scooter technology, announced that it is laying off 60 workers and is seeking a financial bailout.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Our European motorcycle correspondent delivers his monthly missive of all things motorcycle from across the pond, including new motorcycle regulations and restrictions. Find out more in the latest installment of Euro Gossip.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Sourcing the iconic styling of the famed Honda Cub, the Symba from Taiwanese firm SYM is slated for U.S. shores this year.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Honda’s top-selling scooter in Italy, the Honda SH150i, comes to American shores as an early-release 2010 model.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Leading up to the movie’s opening on March 20, fans have the opportunity to win the Vespa LXV 150 that was used by Segel in the movie, by entering the “I Love You, Man – How Far Would You Go For Your Bro Comment Contest” on MySpace.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The hybrid electric Piaggio HyS MP3 scooter is reported to arrive in the US in the first quarter of 2010.
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.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Last fall Congress approved consumer tax credits of up to $7500 for plug-in cars. Unfortunately the lawmakers left out the most affordable and available solution: 2 and 3 wheeled plug-in vehicles.
Friday, February 06, 2009
The MIC releases information on motorcycle industry sales, the lower overall numbers bolstered by impressive growth in scooters and dual-sports.
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!
Friday, January 16, 2009
The fastest Vespa scooter gets a bigger motor and even faster with the Italian scooter firm unveiling the GTS 300 Super at New York motorcycle show.
Friday, January 09, 2009
A three-wheeled scooter concept from French auto maker Peugot melds the worlds of bike and car.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
A new European motorcycle safety study and motorcycle industry economic news headline this month's edition of Euro Gossip.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Vectrix debuts its 2009 Vectrix Vx-1 electric scooter at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
We get our MPG verve on and indulge in some Euro vibes with the classic scooter style lines of the Vespa GTS 250ie.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Economic woes, a Hailwood Ducati and more 2009 motorcycles in this month’s edition of Euro Gossip.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Aprilia, Piaggio and Vespa scooters will be on display at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows.
Friday, November 28, 2008
The Quadrophenia Lambretta scooter fetched a record price at Bonhams auction.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Advanstar Communications, a leading worldwide media company, announced today that they have joined forces with GEICO Powersports as the presenting sponsor of the all new Scooter Pavilion.
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Piaggio Group claims the new 2009 Vespa S 50 is the most powerful small-displacement scooter on the market today.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Vespa launched its new web site today that aims to give fans of the iconic scooter an enhanced interactive experience.
Monday, November 03, 2008
Yoshimura is offering an aftermarket exhaust designed to give Yamaha's sporty TMAX scooter even more pep.
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.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
John Below of Antigo, Wis. was the lucky winner of a 2008 Kymco Xciting 500 scooter in MotorcycleUSA's most recent newsletter contest.
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.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Piaggio is giving cash-strapped college students incentive to head back to the dorm aboard a Fly 50 and 150 thanks to $50 gas card and free top case.
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.
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Yamaha offers up a soothing balm to those $4/gallon gas woes with its fuel-efficient 2009 scooter lineup, which includes the all-new TMAX and Zuma 125.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, November 23, 2007
The new KTM RC8 Superbike is just one of the motorcycles featured in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
With eco-friendly two-wheeled concepts on the rise, Piaggio may beat everyone to the production punch with its HyS gas/electric hybrid scooters.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Austrian Dukes, high end diesel-powered cruisers, and Monster changes highlight this month's rendition of Euro Gossip.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Tis the season for 2008 motorcycle releases and our man in Europe gives us a whole bag of rumors to salivate over in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
The rumor mill churns as May's Euro Gossip includes sightings of numerous Triumph prototypes, news about Ducati's Minoli stepping down, and MV Agusta's plans to sell Husqvarna.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
A flying motorcycle - that's right, a flying motorcycle - headlines this month's edition of Euro Gossip.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
KTM unveils the finished version of its X-Bow roadster, BMW might have the World Superbike championship on its radar, a 'new' Vincent Black Shadow? and more in this month's Euro Gossip.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Our mate across the pond brings news from around the world, including info about legal woes for Piaggio's boss, a motocross bike from BMW, an upcoming entry-level bike from Ducati and much more.
Friday, January 19, 2007
A hand-built MV Agusta replica, new rumors about all-new Ducati designs, and a 112-horsepower scooter racer! All this and more, in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Our man in Europe gives us the latest motorcycle news from across the seven seas in this month's edition of Euro Gossip.
Friday, November 24, 2006
If we can't get your attention with news about hub-center steering, China's influence on the industry, bikes with twin front wheels and another rotary-powered Norton, perhaps you'd be interested in naked Aussie riders?
Monday, October 23, 2006
What do you get when you throw a half-dozen newbies together with four different styles of beginner bikes which ring in under four grand? An MCUSA Newbie Bike Comparo, that's what.
