It’s cold outside. Not because it’s January. Rather, it’s because hell has frozen over. The proof? Harley-Davidson has said it will offer an electric motorcycle within the next 18 months. Brrr!
Some very special antique American motorcycles from long-gone companies like Pope are up for auction at this year's Bonhams Auction in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has expanded its Harley-Davidson selection with the all-new D401T and D429 Series. The new D401T 150/80B16 rear tire features MT Multi-Tread technology that uses a long-wearing compound in the center of the tread for longer tread life, and special lateral grip compounds on the left and right shoulders for outstanding grip.
In all the excitement of Harley-Davidson unveiling 17 new models this week (that’s their official count) it appears many of us didn’t think much about models in the Milwaukee giant’s existing line-up that were being put out to pasture in the process.
The Washington Post has reported that the Department of Justice has rescinded US $3 million of the $15 million fine placed on Harley-Davidson last year for selling illegal tuning kits.
Harley-Davidson plans to lay off 83 people at its plant in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The news comes on the heels of the report earlier this week that Harley sales were down again for the second quarter this year, following less severe declines over the past three years.