October, 2016

• 10 October

  BMW Targets U.S. Growth

  

  LOS ANGELES – BMW is looking to grow its customer base in the U.S. and double its market share to 10 percent in the next three years. Another goal is to increase its dealer network in the U.S. from 150 today to 200 by 2020. “After Germany, the USA will …

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• 10 October

  BMW Announces Bagger

  

  BMW Motorrad today announced that a new bagger will be joining its motorcycle lineup. The K 1600 B will utilize the brand’s inline, six-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower and a maximum torque of 185 Nm. It will feature fixed hard bags and chrome-plated silencers. The new model will also …

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• 10 October

  Northeast Motorcycle Expo Exits Boston Home

  

  BOSTON – Kev-Marv Productions, promoter of the Northeast Motorcycle Expo series of winter motorcycle shows, is apparently seeking a new venue here after opting out of the

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• 9 October

  More Than Pizza In Phoenicia

  

  PHOENICIA, NY – Just inside the front door of Brio’s Pizzeria & Restaurant is a wood-fired pizza oven. “Signature” and “Gourmet” pies are the eatery’s specialty, but

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• 7 October

  Biz Calm Again At Moto Coffee Machine

  

  HUDSON, NY – Business is back to normal at Moto Coffee Machine. Java lovers in search of fall sunshine relaxed at sidewalk tables outside the coffee cafe, motorcycle apparel and repair shop, and used bike outlet at 357 Warren St. this week. Inside, some customers gathered at their laptops at the …

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• 6 October

  Beezer On A Doorstep In Woodstock, NY

  

  WOODSTOCK, NY – Piotr Woronkowicz was working in his second floor office yesterday evening around sunset when abrupt flashes of light from outside got his attention. Looking out the window, he spotted the source of the distraction – a nosey photographer/reporter across the street snapping pics of his small, bright …

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• 3 October

  Hill Country: Riding Habits Change With Age

  

  CHESTER, VT – As I have aged, my motorcycle riding habits have changed. I’ve set criteria for my riding time, and I no longer ride in the rain if I can avoid. Think back on your wettest ride. Mine was a day-long

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September, 2016

• 27 September

  Might Flat Track’s Popularity Explode?

  

  Might motorcycle racing of some kind – any kind – finally find a truly popular platform that attracts street riders in the U.S. to the sport as spectators and fans? It’s just a hunch, and only a hunch, but my gut’s telling me that the popularity of flat track racing …

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• 26 September

  Custom Trike Keeps Flammia On Road

  

  WATERTOWN, CT – Remember the old line about going to a fight and a hockey game broke out? Well, that’s kind of what happened Sunday at the Harvest Cruze car show here: a motorcycle showed up. Actually, it was a highly-customized, hot rod trike owned by Domenic Flammia of Waterbury, …

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• 23 September

  EBR Plans Less Expensive Model

  

  EAST TROY, WI – American sport bike builder EBR (Erik Buell Racing) is looking to produce a less expensive model. In a press release this morning announcing the release of its 2017 model-year motorcycles, EBR owner Bill Melvin said that “work is proceeding on a sub-$10k platform for 2018.” What …

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