Born To Ride News

From a press release issued by Honda…

TOKYO, Japan, September 8, 2009 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has developed the Dual Clutch Transmission^*1, the world’s first^*2 fully automatic motorcycle dual clutch transmission for large-displacement sport bikes. The new transmission provides riders sporty riding enjoyment with easy operation, while its superior transmission efficiency delivers fuel economy equal to or better than a conventional manual transmission. A new VFR large-displacement sport bike equipped with the new transmission will be released in Europe and North America in 2010, with sales to commence in Japan at a later date.

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Courtesy of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America • Thursday, September 03, 2009

There are nearly nine million ATVs in use across the United States, being operated by more than 25 million Americans. This makes it essential that riders and non-riders alike understand the importance of the safe and responsible use of ATVs.
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Bryan Harley

Every family has its secrets. Every legend, a beginning…

will be hitting movie screens in October. The film delves into the story of Wyatt ‘Captain America’ Williams and the history of his family.

Easy Rider: The Ride Back

Did Wyatt really die in that shotgun blast? And who was Wyatt ‘Captain America’ Williams? Where’d he come from, and how did he end up the chopper-riding, freedom-seeking rabble rouser that he was? For enquiring minds that want to know, the answers can be found in Easy Rider: The Ride Back, a new prequel to the original motorcycle movie and cult classic, Easy Rider, that aims to answer these questions and more when it debuts in October.
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