Ducati enjoys record motorcycle sales

Both the industry and motorcycle manufacturers themselves are reporting improved, if not record sales. Ducati seems to be more than happy to ride in the front of that popular pack.

Ducati North America said it enjoyed 2011 motorcycle sales growth of 43 percent compared to 2010 and a record market share in all of its territories: US, Canada and Mexico. This result established North America as Ducati’s number one market for the first time ever.

Ducati Performance line of apparel and accessories also recorded significant growth with a 50 percent annual increase.

States need motorcycle helmet laws study says

The states with the safest roads tend to have the strongest traffic safety laws according to a recently released study.

While many riders may long to live in the states with the safest roads, it comes at a price for some such a mandatory motorcycle helmet laws.

It was the ninth annual report released by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the 2012 Roadmap to State Highway Safety Laws gives report card grading all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their performance when it comes to adopting 15 basic traffic safety laws.

This year the report focuses on the state fiscal impact of highway safety gaps.

Jury deals with motorcycle accidents and manhood

Motorcycles and sex are often thrown together in marketing and everyday marketing. But it was the darker side of that combination that earned a rider $7.5 million in a recent court case.

A former sailor and at the time, newlywed, won the staggering damages over a car crash in California that shortened his penis by an inch and a half. The accident occurred in 2007 when Matthew Wall , 27, was riding his motorcycle to work at the US Navy submarine base in San Diego when he was struck by a shuttle bus from a nearby car showroom.

The circumstances will sound gravely familiar to riders with any time in the saddle. The jury heard that the van turned left in front of Wall who was unable to avoid the collision.

Remanufacturing program brings new life to old motorcycles

It could be considered cause for a new motorcycle saying, ‘Harleys don’t get old they just get faster!’

An announcement from the Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer notes that new services have been added to the Engine Remanufacturing Program offered by Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories.

The Twin Cam 96, Twin Cam 103 and 2003-06 CVO Twin Cam 103 have recently been added to the “Reman” program that restores Harley-Davidson engines to factory specifications. All 1999-06 Twin Cam Engines will be upgraded with Screamin’ Eagle Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner and Oil Pump Kit.

This offer excludes ‘06 Dyna models.

Ducati makes motorcycle appearance in upcoming action movie

Fans of Ducati motorcycles have an action flick to add to their movie list.

Arriving in theaters on January 20^th, what’s being called a ‘dynamic action-thriller’ is the latest from director Steven Soderbergh (Contagion).

The movie boasts a talented cast that includes Channing Tatum (GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra), Ewan McGregor (The Ghost Writer), Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class), Antonio Banderas (The Legend of Zorro), Bill Paxton (“Big Love”), Michael Douglas (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps), Michael Angarano (Almost Famous) and the womand soon to ride into biker’s hearts everywhere, mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Gina Carano as Mallory Kane.

In a demanding lead role that has her performing her own high-adrenaline stunts she is also seen in the saddle of a Ducati Monster 696.