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ZERO MOTORCYCLES HITS THE BIG TIME

This from the the second Zero Motorcycles newsletter: maxxim magazine, jay leno, euro tour? what's next a buyout from chrysler?

Happy Thanksgiving!

We’ve been getting dirty, touring Europe, and having a great time doing it with our new 2009 Zero X. For a motorcycle that loves playing in the dirt, it seems to captivate the attention of just about anyone. Here's the latest. Enjoy the ride.
Off to Europe
The Zero X wanted to tour worldwide so we took it to Europe and let a few people go for a ride. We thought we'd share a few shots with you - click here to view.If you feel like going for a ride click here:
Notes from the Inventor
The consumer response on the upcoming Zero S has been incredible! A few months ago someone leaked an early stage concept photo, a couple months after we quietly posted the first official Zero S page, and today we’ve got a stoked backlog. With all this buzz surrounding the Zero S I’ve been getting loads of questions. To all those questions I’ve got one general answer… it’s freakin awesome. To get your imagination juiced, here’s a little peek.
Factory Floor
We're ramping up production of the 2009 Zero X and thought we'd share a few pictures from the factory floor.To enlarge, click here.
The Goods
Meet the 2009 Zero X. Check out our store, or give our factory coordinators a call for more information: (888)786-9376.
We've just started accepting American Express:
Maxim
The Zero X is in good company in the latest issue of Maxim. Check it out on store shelves. You can also take a look here.
Jay Leno
In case you missed it, Jay Leno got a Zero X and did a little video with Neal (Zero Motorcycles' founder) -Watch
Fresh off the Trail
Backyard AirFast, Fun, and Quiet - what you could do without anyone hearing you...
Sphere of FearIf you had to ride inside a sphere, why suck your own fumes?
First TimerWhat's it like to go for your first spin on a Zero?Also, see what one customer did so that he could ride his Zero X just about anywhere.
Hot Buzz
Shocking but true2008 Zero X Electric Motorcycle Review- Motorcycle.comThe Electric Dirt Bike - Fox News
Sweet Spot
Hollister Hills, CaliforniaTake a spin at another one of Zero Motorcycles' favorite testing grounds. This 3000+ acre park offers over 80 miles of dirt trails for beginner and advanced motorcyclists, along with lots of singletrack and hills. Feel like cruzing these trails on a Zero X? Check out the map and sign up for a Demo Ride.

Zero Motorcycles, Inc., 1 Victor Square, Scotts Valley, CA 95066Call us toll free at (888)RUN-ZERO or (888)786-9376Visit us at: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com

1X TEAM JOHNNY CAMPBELL RACING

2008 BAJA 631

JCR WINS 2008 BAJA 1000

Since last year's disbanding of the official Team Honda off road racing program, Johnny Cambell and his Johnny Campbell Racing Team has managed to uphold the Honda Tradition of Conquering Baja's or the Western Continents, toughest off road Challenge.
The combination of Campbell/Norman/Bell dominated the 41st running of the event, which this year was cut down to 631 miles.
This years course was a tight, technical test that Honda's JCR finished managed to finish in 19th place overall in 12 hours, 29 minutes and 10 seconds, averaging 50.56 miles per hour. Smokin' fast for Bike Buggy, or Truck!! Near the finish line, JCR had over a 100 mile gap on the 10th place team and was clocked at top speeds of 107mph around mile 200 while being filmed by the NBC helicopter.
This win makes it 11 for Campbell, of Escondido CA, breaking the tie for overall wins that was previously held by Larry Roesler at 10 Baja 1000 wins. The Baja 100 win for JCR makes a clean sweep for Honda's Johnny Campbell Racing, having won the 2008 SCORE 250, 500 and now the 1000.

SCORE BAJA 1000 UPDATES - wait a long time for it to load

IT'S TIME FOR THE BAJA 100

THE BAJA 1000 RACE STARTED TODAY

FOR A GREAT SOURCE FOR MOST OF THE GOOD FEEDS GO TO BAJASAFARI

Things to do when you're bored - #5 High speed motorcycle chase

a lot of my friends are out of work these days and kinda bored, this might be just the thing to do on your way to the unenjoyment office.

Heh Heh ..............Maico

In a perfect world these would be green sticker and I could get the 500 plated. The 685 has a reputed 90 HP. Who need a bobcat when you have a Maico 685?

Maico 250 Enduro.

Cooling: Water

Inlet system: Reed valve system

Exhaust system: H.G.S. exhaust system

Cylinder capacity: 247ccmMeasures: 67 x 70mm

Horsepower: 54

Carburetor: BING 40 oval

Transmission: 5 speed gearbox

Ignition: 12V / 130W SEM

Frame: Chrome Molybdenum

Front fork: White Power Upside Down 48 mm

Front wheel travel: Brembo with wave disc 260mm

Front rim: 1.60 - 21

Front tyres: 90/90 - 21

Rear suspension: Maico Twin Link with Reiger shock

Rear brake: Brembo with wave disc 220 mm

Rear rim: 2.15 - 18

Rear tyres: 140/80 - 18Tank: 9,5 L.T.R.

Wheel base: 1480 mm

Ground clearance: 388 mm

Seat height: 960 mm

Weight: 109 kg

Maico 320 Enduro.

Cooling: Water

Inlet system: Reed Valve system

Exhaust system: H.G.S. exhaust system

Cylinder capacity: 318ccm

Measures: 76 x 70mm

Horsepower: 54

Carburetor: BING 40 oval

Transmission: 5 speed gearbox

Ignition: 12V / 130W SEM

Frame: Chrome Molybdenum

Front fork: White Power Extreme 50

Front wheel travel: Brembo 260mm

Front rim: 1.60 - 21

Front tyres: 90/90 - 21

Rear suspension: Maico Twin Link White Power

Rear brake: Brembo 220 mm

Rear rim: 2.15 - 18

Rear tyres: 140/80 - 18

Tank: 9,5 L.T.R.

Wheel base: 1480 mm

Ground clearance: 388 mm

Seat height: 960 mm

Weight: 109 kg

Maico 500 Enduro.

Cooling: Water

Inlet system: Reed Valve system

Exhaust system: H.G.S. exhaust system

Cylinder capacity: 499ccm

Measures: 86,5 x 85mm

Horsepower: 67

Carburetor: BING 40 oval

Transmission: 5 speed gearboxIgnition: 12V / 130W SEM

Frame: Chrome Molybdenum

Front fork: White Power Upside Down 48 mm

Front brake:Brembo with 260 mm wave disc

Front rim: 1.60 - 21Front tyres: 90/90 - 21

Rear suspension: Maico Twin Link Reiger shock

Rear brake: Brembo with 220 mm wave disc

Rear rim: 2.15 - 18

Rear tyres: 140/80 - 18Tank: 9,5 L.T.R.

Wheel base: 1480 mm

Ground clearance: 388 mm

Seat height: 960 mm

Weight: 111 kg

HEY PEOPLE, THEY'RE RIDING THESE ON THE STREET IN THE UK!!!!

LETS STORM THE EPA!!!!!!!

The 2009 Husaberg FE 450 Gas Tank?

OK, by now you can tell that west coast dual sport loves the new 'Berg. Besides the fact that the Crank Location is 4 inches higher and 6 inches rearward than last years already relocated and redesigned engine, the bike is revolutionary both for stree and dirt. The cylinder lays flat ala boxer allowing the single cylinder roon for a new airbox/tank/fuel injection system. The rear subframe is an all plastic unit, making it lighter and also allowing the posibility to mold any number of mounting scenarios required for the electronics. Brilliant!
The only problem from the Swedes (although Husaberg is owned by KTM)is that yes...the bike is red sticker. Where can you ride year round in AMERICA with a red sticker? My local dealer; Fator's KTM Suzuki, here in Redding Ca took delivery of the 450's last week and i had a chance to chat with the owner, Craig Fator as to the reasoning behind the lack of green sticker status and/or the non dual sportability of the mighty blue and yellow ride. Craig explained that "it has something to do with the gas tank and the inablility to get it DOT approved, somithing about it not being cost effective". Cost Effectiveness aside, if this bike had a green sticker, it would make it dual sportable in many states and perhaps would have resulted in an additional Hundreds of Thousands Dollars of increased income at a time when even a hundred units can make or break a project like the FE 450.

One thing in question that isn't really covered in any of the reviews is:....do you have to stand up to ride it? The 'Berg has a "linkless" suspension like the KTM's and in order to go real fast, you have to stand up to make it track.
After reading the various reveiws on the FE 450 (being a nobody and not being able to actually test the bike)it sound like a shoe-in for bike of the year. Also in the line-up, a 570 - how perfect is that for a two day 500 miler?

Just my opinion. Perhaps the Husaberg HQ is just a testbed for KTM to glean new innovative tech and turn it orange. One thing is for sure, if you're thinking about a Dual Sport in '09 the Beta is probably your best bet.

Let's run it down:

Honda - fuel injected - who cares, it's a Honda, your top end won't last a season if you really ride.

Suzuki - you've got to be kidding, a 250 or a pig or a bigger pig? not

Yamaha - a good choice, the WR is reliable and a work horse

Kawasaki - KLX? it's more of a race bike and very uncomfortable

Aprilia - Don't know about you but i didn't graduate from Davis as an Ortodontist.

BMW - I'm on the fence about reliability - great design and goemetry, still needs suspension upgrades by the looks of it.

That leaves the Beta, they took a great, reliable bike and made it better by adding a linkage in the rear and upgrading the fork to the Shiver and also the rear shock to an Ohlin. And by keeping the already reliable KTM motor, it's bulletproof and very rideable.

2moto.com - What to do When there's nowhere to ride and another reason to get kicked off the mountain!

Design
The Radix and Rogue designs evolved from the desire to ride our dirt bikes on snow. It had to feel the same, handle the same, and rip through the woods the same. We wanted it to be lightweight, agile, and still climb like a scalded monkey up a tree- we have succeeded! We designed a conversion kit that delivers a nimble, compact, and light weight feel with exceptional handling and suspension performance.
The Track2Moto’s patented “curved” paddle design has some amazing features. At just under 11 inches wide and 93 in. long (now a full 12 inches longer than our Switchblades) we’ve found the perfect balance between short track handling, and long track climbing. Even better, we’ve got almost 50% of the track on the snow! The patented curved paddle profile allows for nimble handling in both hard pack and powder conditions.
Out Back - The SuspensionThe reason for the extreme performance capability of the Rogue/Radix is 2Moto's patented suspension technology. It is different from all others. Different by concept, different by performance. The track is driven at the rear of the track. This allows the track to be brought up under the bike, creating a short “wheelbase”. The Levelink™ force distribution mechanism distributes the shock load between the front and rear of the track. This allows for the perfect tuning and weight distribution.
Up Front - Not Just Putting the Ski on the SnowTo optimize the handling up front, 2Moto has developed the ATS™ (Adjustable Trail System). This system allows you to quickly adjust the trail of the front ski for any conditions. Slide the ski forward, and the steering is quick and aggressive. Slide it back and you're crusin' through the rough stuff wondering why your 2nd grade teacher said that cheating was wrong.

SNOWSPORT riding? 2moto.com

HMMMMM!

UNSTOPPABLE

Don't let this guy borrow your bike!

check out the header - you tube from the 2008 Africa Enduro.

BMW PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS FOR DREAM TEAM

EXERPT FROM BMW MOTORRAD

There can’t be a much clearer statement that this: BMW Motorrad has recruited the some of the world’s enduro racing elite into its ranks: David Knight, Juha Salminen and Marko Tarkkala. This is something the World Enduro Championship hasn’t seen for a long time! The BMW Motorrad factory team for 2009 reads like a “Who’s Who” of the enduro world. This shows fairly clearly just how high the team has set its aspirations this time around: the aim is to be right up at the front. The decision as to who will enter which categories and competitions will be made at a later stage, but one thing is certain now: BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be entering the World Enduro Championship as well as the XCC in Europe. In addition there will be the real classics and some demanding extreme enduro races – perfect for Andreas Lettenbichler and Gerhard Forster. After all, the two of them already secured some surprise achievements in 2008. There are also plans to enter individual races of the US series GNCC.

WHY WHY WHY WHY??????????

OK the Husaberg's for '09 are RED STICKER ONLY!! is this true, say it's not so!!

more HusaBERG fun here

Just in Time for Thanksgiving!!

Tours of Turkey with Taurus Trax - I wonder if turkish jails serve gravy?

David Knight Joins BMW Motorrad for '09

story from enduro news UK

Newly crowned 2008 US Grand National Cross Country Champion David Knight is delighted to announce that in 2009 he will compete for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team and return to the World Enduro Championship. In addition to his return to the WEC the Manxman has also extended his association with Red Bull, having signed an exciting multi-year deal with the world's leading energy drink company. RED BULL BMW????? Who's next to ride the mighty G 450 X?

www.enduronews.com

Check out this site in the UK for a look at what's going with our Brit counterparts. Interesting is the banner for "stop mortgage hell" under the header! Great Site.

Cheers!

Written by Press Banner
Friday, 07 November 2008
Local bug, bike teams prep for Baja 100 run
Two experienced local teams are setting up for a run at the Baja 1000, the strenuous off-road race that kicks off Nov. 21 in Ensenada, Mexico.
Mount Hermon’s Jeff Moore is joined by his brother, Pat, and two of Pat’s friends from Elko, Nev., as the team attempts to win the 250-Plus Sportsman Class division riding their 2008 KTM EXCR450 motorcycle.
The Moore brothers are coming off a June win in the Baja 500, the short version of the rugged off-road race, in which Pat fell from the bike and broke his collarbone, leaving Jeff to finish the final 200 miles without a switch.

READY FOR OFF-ROADING: Felton’s Richard Palasik (right) works on the Desert Dingo in preparation for the Baja 1000 later this month. Courtesy photo.
Pat is fully healed, and the team will be taking a practice run on the course Nov. 15 to get ready for the race.
The team expects the race to take about 20 hours of continuous riding.
The other local team, Desert Dingo Racing, is looking to finish the Baja 1000 for the first time after coming up short during their first attempt in 2007.
Desert Dingo Racing, represented locally by Richard Palasik and Jim Graham of Felton, will be the official World Diabetes Day Car in the race.
They will be raising money for diabetes research and passing out 4,000 boxes of crayons with the warning signs of diabetes printed on the back.
The team also has a “hero” card that shows the team’s 1969 VW Beetle and has the warning signs of diabetes printed in Spanish on the back.
There are four Volkswagen’s competing in the team’s division. To get a step up on the competition, the team solicited advice from a nine-time winner who advised them to raise their suspension 4 or 5 inches.
For information: www.desertdingo.com.

'Electric Motorcycle Company Partners with Action Sports Guru Chris Karol to Launch First U.S. Dealership'

SYOSSET, N.Y., Nov 06, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- From Snowboarding Pioneer to Eco-Conscious Entrepreneur, Former World Champion Snowboarder Chris Karol Offers Electric Motorcycles to the Masses
Swiss electric motorcycle manufacturer, Quantya, is excited to announce their partnership with Shredelectric ( www.shredelectric.com), an action sports retailer dedicated to fun innovative outdoor equipment and training. Shredelectric will be the first dealership in a national network of retailers for their eco-conscious, electric motorcycle. With growing public concern over global warming and fuel costs, electric vehicles have become increasingly popular. Shredelectric will provide the New England marketplace with direct access to the new and exciting electric vehicle industry. Complementing the New England retail offering, Shredelectric promotes tours and events for velocity, endurance and motor sports throughout the world.
Quantya has already experienced a huge success in Europe, where eco-conscious motorcycle enthusiasm mixed with Swiss engineering and craftsmanship has led to the creation of a high performance zero-emissions electric motorcycle. "Where most of our competitors are still trying to work out the bugs in their prototypes, we have a time tested product which is backed up with a full 2 year warranty", said Claudio Dick, CEO and founder of Quantya. Quantya motorcycles are manufactured in the idyllic Swiss city of Lugano where serenity and technology have inspired the development of the world's sturdiest and most environmentally advanced electric motorcycle.
"I have a long history in the action sports industry and I have worked with many cutting edged products throughout the years, but I have yet to be as excited as I am now about the electric motorcycles we are bringing into the U.S.," said Chris Karol, CEO of Shredelectric. Shredelectric is owned and operated by snowboarding pioneer Chris Karol, who is a former Snowboarding World Champion, Olympic Team Coach and longtime motorcycle enthusiast. Karol says, "Escalating gas prices have greatly increased demand for electric motorcycles in this area of the country over the last year." In response to tightening regulations concerning noise and emissions, motocross riders now have the option to ride their favorite trails without disturbing or polluting the environment.
Shredelectric currently offers two of the three bikes which Quantya manufactures. The "Strada", which is a Dual Sport and street legal model, retails for under $11,000 and is designed for the urban professional who likes to get his boots dirty on the weekend. The motocross inspired "Track", appeals to the race enthusiast who loves power and speed, and sells for less than $9,999. In addition to offering a full line of accessories, tours and training, Shredelectric will provide a full-service maintenance center to address any potential warranty and parts needs.
About Quantya
"Swiss Electric Movement" is the result of eco-conscious motorcycle enthusiasts who started the development and distribution of zero-emission high performance electric motorcycles. Quantya USA, part of the Swiss Electric Movement, wants to bring the massive success of the Quantya electric motorcycles to the US market. Quantya USA, the exclusive importer and distributor for the USA and Canada, is located in Syosset, NY and more information can be found at www.quantya.us.
SOURCE Quantya http://www.quantya.us

ENDURO BOSNIA - WATCH FOR LAND MINES AND RAVE MUSIC

2008 Endurocross Mix - TaddyPL

2008 LV Endurocross - Seems like the technique is to clear the obstacles instead of riding them.

2008 Slovakian Enduro - Euro at it's best - Daft Punk MIX

Video del viaggio in Slovacchia del gruppo Umbria di EnduroTerni

MCLAREN'S LEWIS HAMILTON WINS F1 TITLE

Just hoping you were able to watch the Brazilizn GP to see the race of the century. Even though Masa won on the last lap in the rain, and thought he won the world Championship during the cool down lap, Hamilton (rain tires) passes Glock (no rain tires) for fifth place to take the title and become the youngest F1 champion in history. The title was won by 1 point in the final corner of the final race of the season in which the rain came on the final lap. Masa's comment after the podium was "that's racing".

DAVID KNIGHT RAMSEY BEACH RACE 2008

KNIGHT GOES DOWN - YOU WON'T SEE THIS KIND OF RACING ON THE WEST COAST.

BMW Boat GPS Drawing

BMW Unstoppable GPS Drawing

ASSAGO MONDIALE Trial Indoor 2008

EVEN THE BEST GO DOWN

DAVID KNIGHT DOES A FACEPLANT AT ERZBURG 2008