Bikes News

Friday, April 10, 2009

Harley-Davidson names Keith E. Wandell President

Keith Wandell has been named Harley-Davidson's new President and CEO, taking the place of James Ziemer. Wendell joins The Motor Company by way of fellow Milwaukee-based automotive supplier Johnson Controls, where he'll remain in his current role as President and COO until the end of April. Financial news institutions seem generally pleased with the appointment, which is good since H-D's currently experiencing some of the worst market conditions in its 106-year history. Somewhat shockingly, Wandell does not currently own a motorcycle, a fact we're certain will be quickly rectified.

Also starting on May 1 will be Enrico D'Onofrio, who will take the reigns at MV Agusta, the Italian motorcycle maker that was recently purchased by Harley-Davidson. D'Onofrio had previously held the role of CFO at cross-town rival Ducati - which definitely sounds promising - and will take over for Matthew Levatich, who will now serve as COO at H-D. Quite the management shake-up, no? Mind-numbingly boring press release after the break.

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Hypertwin - the Antiradar

MotoGuzzi Nirvana drawn like a stealth with a motor that I would remain to look at it for hours......

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Electromotorcycle in style Harley-Davidson

This concept of electromotorcycle, called to remind on appearance to the technician under legendary name Harley-Davidson, has been presented by recently French designer Nicolas Petit.

An electromotorcycle in style Harley-Davidson the Author of the project has set for itself an ambitious problem to connect such at first sight a little that the general having things as powerful style Harley-Davidson to the electromotor.

Concept has received name Trunk. And in spite of the fact that on design of the case it, in general, can be considered reminding "HD" style, with the motor clear business a total failure – neither hallows, nor the moment, even a habitual nobly rolling sound.

Some technical characteristics of concept, which author, by the way, has already created not only on a paper, but also in a reality: the maximum speed of 130 km/h, dispersal to 50 km/h for 3,5 seconds. Ability to move without additional charge in a city mode on an extent till five o'clock. Disk brakes both in front, and behind (diameter 320mm with 4-piston supports and diameter 310mm with 2-piston supports accordingly). Wheels of 17 radiuses, rubber of 120/70-17 and 180/55-17 accordingly. A course of a forward suspension bracket – 140mm, diameter – 40mm. An aluminium frame.

For motor actuating lithium-ionic the battery is used. Gymnastics time – for 4 hours on 80 %, for 6 hours on 100 %. It is calculated on 4,5 thousand recharges. Motorcycle weight – 200 kg. Wheel base – 1480mm. Seat height – 760mm.