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Harley Davidson to sell MV Agusta and discontinue Buell

17 April, 2020

If you own a Buell you may soon find yourself the proud owner of a piece of history, as Harley Davidson announces a huge reduction in profits and the discontinuation of the Buell line. Sales of Harley Davidson motorcycles were…

Yamaha in Pakistan

5 April, 2020

The international dynamics of motorcycle manufacturing are shifting, and Yamaha is investing in a plant in Pakistan, as the big Japanese producers take advantage of their regional position in Asia and cash-in on that market. The Yamaha move to Pakistan…

New Husqvarna headquarters opens

4 April, 2020

Husqvarna has a new headquarters opened in Varese, in a large building three stories high. It will include offices, a testing centre for new bikes and an area for the production of new prototypes and racing bikes.The structure also houses…

Moto Guzzi production stays at Mandello

2 April, 2020

In good news for Moto Guzzi workers and the town itself, Moto Guzzi production will remain at the Mandello facilities on Lake Como, while the company will also prepare for a relaunch of the facility and new models in 2013.…

Erik Buell video thank you

25 March, 2020

Buell will cease production at the end of this month, and this video is the “thank you” note from the company to its employees, suppliers, distributors and dealership network. October 30 therefore, marks the close of the Buell story, commenced…

Kawasaki moves to Thailand: Honda to follow?

22 March, 2020

Kawasaki will produce its medium to large motorcycles in Thailand. The move will mark the first for a Japanese motorcycle company to transfer production to a developing country, to take advantage of reduced production and labour costs.The production move to…

MV Agusta to return to Italy?

18 March, 2020

In what was possibly on the cards, the Italians could take back their beloved MV Agusta brand, after Harley Davidson announced the sale of MV Agusta and the production end of Buell. According to reports, MV Agusta is still preparing…

Moto Guzzi Mandello factory saved?

18 March, 2020

After protests involving unions and the local council, it seems the Moto Guzzi factory at Mandello del Lario on Lake Como will remain open. The facility is the spiritual heartland of the Moto Guzzi brand, and after 1,500 Moto Guzzi…