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AMA Pro Racing and Vance & Hines last week announced the launch of the new AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series, a spec-bike five race championship featuring specially modified Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycles.inline_mediumwraptextright32520378/newsandupdates/1003_crup_harley_sportster_ama_racing1003_crup_01_o+harley_sportster_ama_racing+front_shot.jpgTrue

Bubba Blackwell Announces New Bike Jump Record Attempt

Harley-Davidson is looking to jump-start the riding season at Daytona Bike Week 2010, with a slew of activities being planned at a new location at Riverfront Park on Beach Street. The manufacturer also plans to have a larger presence at the Daytona International Speedway.

(February, 2010) - Polaris Industries Inc. has announced its acquisition of swissauto Powersports, a firm based in Burgdorf, Switzerland. swissauto is known for its expertise in designing and developing high-performance and high-efficiency engines and innovative vehicles. The acquisition will likely strengthen Polaris' engine and vehicle design capability across the globe, while also reinforcing the company's European presence.

Harley-Davidson announced it will donate 28 new Buell and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to assist with earthquake disaster relief and stabilization efforts in Haiti. The motorcycles are being shipped from Motor Company facilities to the Dominican Republic, where Harley-Davidson dealership organization MagnaMotors will facilitate direct delivery to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.inline_mediumwraptextright32208522/newsandupdates/1002_crup_harley_davidson_to_donate_motorcycles_for_haiti_relief_efforts1002_crup_01_z+harley_davidson_to_donate_motorcycles_for_haiti_relief_efforts+motorcycle.jpgTrue

The American Motorcycle Association (AMA) reports that a significant new motorcycle crash causation study will soon get under way at Oklahoma State University (OSU). Announced last October by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the study claims it will give motorcyclists a better picture of how motorcycles fit into today's traffic mix, a deeper understanding of what causes crashes, and insights into strategies to prevent these crashes. The FHWA said researchers would evaluate data from hundreds of motorcycle crashes to help identify common factors, including road configurations, environmental conditions and rider experience.

Perhaps inspired by the packs of enthusiasts perusing its booth at the International Motorcycle Show series these past few months, Victory Motorcycles has seen fit to introduce yet another new model for its 2010 lineup. As Victory puts it, "the Vegas Limited Edition motorcycle represents the leanest and meanest Victory ever offered." That's because the LE is equipped with Victory's powerful Freedom 106/6 powertrain, made all the more gnarly with the addition of Stage 2 cams. Victory says the combo conspires to pump out 97 horsepower and 113 ft/lb of torque on the Vegas LE. The bike also features a Bonneville Salt Flats-inspired paint scheme, because "we wanted to honor racers that have brought Victory Motorcycles to the Bonneville Salt Flats," according to Victory Product Manager Gary Gray. "We started with our lightest bike and our largest most powerful engine and added a Limited Edition paint scheme to create a unique motorcycle."

(January 25, 2010) - Harley has announced yet another Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) model for 2010, the Ultra Classic Electra Glide. This version eschews the now-de rigueur mega-bling piled onto most CVO machines, opting instead for a toned-down, nearly monochromatic ebony effect.