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Springfield Motorcycle Show Hits 10 Years

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – Promoter Doug Sousa vividly recalls The Springfield Motorcycle Show’s inaugural effort a decade ago. “The first year was terrible,” he said. “We had wonderful attendance, but very little to show.” That won’t be the case this weekend at the show’s 10th edition, which will be staged from …

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“SilentHawk” Military Bike In Works

The use of motorcycles by the military dates back to the beginning of motorcycles, and now testing is in progress for a silent motorcycle that could be used for reconnaissance. Dubbed the “SilentHawk” and modified by Logos Technologies of Fairfax, VA,  the model is

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Cycle Gear Acquired By Boston Firm

BOSTON – The private equity firm J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. announced today that it has acquired a majority share of Cycle Gear. With 112 stores in 34 states,  including four in New England, Cycle Gear sells motorcycle apparel, accessories and parts. Terms of the acquisition from Harvest Partners, L.P. were …

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Moto Guzzi Added To Stable

When the best time to buy a motorcycle? The answer to that question has become something of a cliche because “when you see it” seems, at least on the surface, to be just too simple of a response. It’s a sound reason, though, that took me more than 10 years …

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Zero Posts “Record Sales” for 2014

Exact numbers were not disclosed, but electric-purveyor Zero Motorcycles today reported “record sales” for 2014 and said it’s “poised for dramatic growth in 2015.” Zero Motorcycles CEO Richard Walker cited

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Safe Riding: Thoughts On Group Riding

Motorcycle riding is mostly a solo (or solo and pillion) activity. However, when we ride in a group of two or more motorcycles, the other riders can have positive or negative effect on each other’s overall experience. Not too long ago I was reading a lengthy online discussion among touring …

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IMOC Sets Later Date For 2015

STURBRIDGE, MA – It has traditionally been a mid-September event, but this year’s IMOC rally is getting pushed back to the end of the month. Event co-chair Steve Rossi says this year’s 32nd annual meet will staged on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club here.

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“Q” Recalls Indian’s Past With BBQ

  (EDITOR’S NOTE – Q is no longer open.) SPRINGFIELD, MA – Given its location at 890 State St., it’s only natural that Q would have a vintage Indian on display as well as other artifacts that recall the early history of the iconic motorcycle brand, which called

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Ducati Staging New Model Tour

In advance of new 2015 models actually landing in showrooms, Ducati is staging a “preview tour” – hauling examples of the 1299 Panigale, Multistrada 1200 and Scrambler models in a van to a short list of dealers across the country. According to Ducati, two dealers in Massachusetts, one in New …

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