Royal Enfield motorcycles have been in continuous production for over 100 years, making them the longest running motorcycle brand in the world, and their success story continues with the introduction of a brand new engine for 2009.

Based on the popular and well proven Electra, now with the all new unit construction fuel-injected engine, the Electra EFI looks and sounds like a classic British single, but with a significant performance boost, excellent fuel economy and significantly reduced exhaust emissions.

· 280mm front disc brake for reliable stopping power
· Gas filled rear shocks for a smooth ride
· Electric and kick-start options
· Halogen headlight for a clearer view

Available in red, black, blue and silver.

DATA SHEET
Engine- Single Cylinder 4-Stroke,
Capacity- 499cc
Maximum- Torque 41.3Nm @ 4000rpm
Power- 20.3KW, 28bhp @ 5250 rpm
Ignition system- Electronic
Fuel Feed- Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission- 5- speed gearbox with left hand gear change
Starting- Kick & Electric Start
Petrol Tank Capacity- 14.5 litres
Fuel Consumption- 79.6 mpg (Under Euro III test conditions)
Clutch- 7 plate wet clutch
Braking System- Front – 280mm Disc. Rear – 152mm Drum
Suspension- Telescopic front forks, Gas filled rear shocks
Dimensions- Length – 2160mm Width – 800mm Height – 1050mm
Wheel Base- 1370mm
Ground Clearance- 140mm
Weight- 187kg
Tyres Front – 90 x 90 – 19” Rear – 100 x 90 – 19”
Electrics- 12V System
Fuel- Unleaded Petrol

Now if only they could build an Egli Super Bullet version. Royal Enfield, are you listening?

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1962 HONDA CB77 SUPER HAWK (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

US-based two-wheel devotees are invited to the third annual Japanese Motorcycle Saturday at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum on June 7, 2008. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, a few miles east of Columbus, the Museum is the country’s premier showcase of motorcycling heritage and history. Over 400 enthusiasts and nearly 200 Japanese motorcycles of all styles, including new and vintage sportbikes, café racers and tourers, are expected to gather at the Museum for Japanese Motorcycle Saturday.

Whether visitors ride in on a classic Japanese motorcycle or simply stop by to glimpse machines showcasing decades of design and engineering, the event is sure to please all motorcycling aficionados. Highlights of Japanese Motorcycle Saturday include a non-judged bike show and seminars. Admission is only US$10 and includes access to all museum exhibits, including the new “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” an installation chronicling many of the world’s most well-known enthusiasts.

Additional details about Japanese Motorcycle Saturday can be found at www.motorcyclemuseum.org or by calling (614)856-2222.

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The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announces “Awesome-Ness,” a new exhibit honoring master motorcycle designer and builder Arlen Ness. An icon in the motorcycling industry, and 1992 inductee into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Ness will join prominent colleagues and friends at the Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on July 24, 2008, for the grand opening of “Awesome-Ness.”

The fifth in a series of Legends exhibits at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, “Awesome-Ness” will feature machines and memorabilia from Ness’ personal collection. Curated by photographer Michael Lichter, the exhibit will do more than simply display Ness’ significant creations; it will delve into the stories behind his influential career. Lichter, author of “Arlen Ness: The King of Choppers,” will use his unique perspective on Ness to provide visitors an in-depth look at the celebrated customizer.

More than four decades of groundbreaking designs have earned Arlen Ness his status as an authentic legend. He began his career in the 1960s, with the customization of a 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. After entering the Knucklehead in local motorcycle shows, Ness’ work was noticed by the press, as well as by potential customers. Soon he was able to start a business custom painting bikes. Not long after, Ness began selling custom parts and created a catalog to keep up with customer demand. As business boomed, Ness continued to create custom motorcycles, with a stretched and lowered style and high-performance engines becoming hallmarks of his designs.

“Awesome-Ness” will feature 11 of Ness’ significant creations, including “Untouchable,” the 1947 Knucklehead that launched Ness’ career. Additionally, the exhibit will spotlight “Two Bad,” his 2,000cc twin-engine Sportster; “Ness-Tique,” a modern custom inspired by a 1903 Harley-Davidson depicted on a Cartier trophy he won at a Harley-Davidson ride-in show; “Red Flame Chopper,” a straightforward, high bar bike inspired by his first Knucklehead; “Top Banana,” winner of top honors on the Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build Off”; “Overhead Cam Sportster,” a one-off 1200cc with sportbike styling that Ness keeps in his office; and “Mach Ness,” his helicopter turbine-powered bike. “Awesome-Ness” will also feature three designs inspired by classic cars, “Smooth-Ness,” modeled after a bronze of a 1932 Bugatti Roadster; “Ferrari Bike,” which evokes the iconic Italian automobiles; and “Nesstalgia,” inspired by a classic 1957 Chevy. Together, Ness’ creations form a timeline of the custom-bike movement in America. His work has influenced everyone from other bike builders to factory engineers.

Mark Mederski, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum executive director, says Ness will be the second designer to be featured in the Museum’s Hall of Legends. The first designer profiled was 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee and Vetter Corporation founder, Craig Vetter of Windjammer and BSA/Triumph Hurricane fame. “Like Vetter, Ness’ career shaped the entire motorcycle industry,” says Mederski. “Ness’ contributions, both creatively and from a business perspective, have fueled a global fan club that just keeps growing. We look forward to sharing his story with enthusiasts and admirers alike.”

“Awesome-Ness” will open at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on July 24, 2008, and run through June 2009. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Ness, and other motorcycling heroes, will begin at 6 p.m. and be open to the public. While at the Museum, visitors will also be able to enjoy the newly opened “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles,” an extensive exhibit spotlighting the world’s most recognizable enthusiasts. Scheduled to precede AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 25-27, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, the “Awesome-Ness” opening is the perfect beginning to star-studded weekend featuring motorcycling heritage and history.

For more details on the grand opening of “Awesome-Ness,” as well as a complete biography of Arlen Ness, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org

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Motorcycling nostalgia spanning over 70 years will be showcased at Race Retro 2008, the international historic motorsport show. Held from 14th to 16th March at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, the displays include the popular Ace Café and its inaugural Café Racer Concours competition, Championship Sidecar racers, the Yamaha Classic Racing Team, a tribute to Seeley machines and the vintage ‘Wall of Death’.

The hugely popular replica Ace Café will be the centrepiece of the motorcycle area of the show and to celebrate its 70th Anniversary, the Ace Café is launching the inaugural Café Racer Concours competition. The best 25 motorcycles entered into the concours will be displayed at Race Retro 2008 where they will be judged by a panel of experts led by current president of the TT Riders Association, Colin Seeley, a former manufacturer of the finest racing motorcycles of the classic British period. Other judges include ex-racers Dave Croxford, who’s racing career began at the Ace Café, Peter Williams, a former works development engineer and rider for the original John Player Norton team, and James Hewing, Chief Executive of the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC).

Supported by Autoglym, Triumph Motorcycles, and the VMCC, the Ace Café 70th Anniversary Café Racer Concours carries a cash prize fund of £1,000 plus accessories and products prizes from the sponsors. Full details and entry particulars can be found on the Ace Café London website. (www.ace-café-london.com)

One of the special features at Race Retro 2008 will be a tribute to British Sidecar World Champions, from Eric Oliver to Tim Reeves, with many of the World Championship winning outfits showcased. The display will range from the inaugural 1949 winning Norton/Watsonian racing outfit of Eric Oliver/Denis Jenkinson to the latest LCR/Suzuki F1 racing outfit of reigning champions Tim Reeves/Patrick Farrance, portraying the development of World Championship sidecar racing through the years. Tim Reeves, World Sidecar Champion for the past three years, will be joined by ten times former champion Steve Webster MBE, to conduct the show opening ceremony on one of the three days. They will be joined by several of the other former British champion riders and passengers. A memorable gathering and showcase for the elite of our sidecar racing community and their special racing machines.

Former Yamaha works racing team engineer and current Chief Executive of Arai Helmets Europe, Ferry Brouwer and the Yamaha Classic Racing Team, from Holland, will display six fully race prepared ex-works Yamaha GP racing motorcycles from the Japanese manufacturers glorious GP racing past. Ferry Brouwer, a Yamaha racing two stroke guru, will be joined by team mates including former works Yamaha GP riders Rod Gould, the 1970 250cc World Champion, Dieter Braun, the 1973 250cc World Champion, and Chas Mortimer, the 1978 British 250cc Champion and seven times GP winner. The team will be on hand to talk about their years as GP riders on the ‘Continental Circus’ and their current parading schedule with the Yamaha Classic Racing Team machines.

Graham Boothby’s International Historic Racing Organisation (IHRO) will focus on Seeley machines, which form a major part of the current IHRO race series. Expect to see several variations on the Seeley, ranging from the Mk1 G50 through to unusual examples such as the Seeley Gold Star. Current TT Riders Association president Colin Seeley, along with his old works riders, John ‘Mooneyes’ Cooper and Dave Croxford are expected to be on hand to share their racing experiences throughout the Race Retro weekend.

Live motorcycle action will be provided throughout the three days of the show by the popular and spectacular Ken Fox Troupe, riding their vintage 1926 Indian V-Twin motorcycles and other specially adapted machines on the genuine vintage ‘Wall of Death’.

There will also be a variety of classic motorcycle club and racing series stands, many guest celebrity riders from the classic ‘Continental Circus’ racing days and the current historic racing scene as well as interviews on the live stage by former TT winner and accomplished TT commentator Charlie Williams. And not forgetting the convivial motorcycle friendly atmosphere of the Ace Café where you can enjoy your bacon or sausage wad washed down with a mug of hot tea. Motorcycling nostalgia doesn’t get much better than Race Retro 2008.

For more information on Europe’s premier historic motorsport show and the latest updates, visit www.raceretro.com

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Royal Enfield motorcycles have been in continuous production for over 100 years, making them the longest running motorcycle brand in the world, and their success story continues with the introduction of a brand new engine for 2009.

Based on the popular and well proven Electra, now with the all new unit construction fuel-injected engine, the Electra EFI looks and sounds like a classic British single, but with a significant performance boost, excellent fuel economy and significantly reduced exhaust emissions.

· 280mm front disc brake for reliable stopping power
· Gas filled rear shocks for a smooth ride
· Electric and kick-start options
· Halogen headlight for a clearer view

Available in red, black, blue and silver.

DATA SHEET
Engine- Single Cylinder 4-Stroke,
Capacity- 499cc
Maximum- Torque 41.3Nm @ 4000rpm
Power- 20.3KW, 28bhp @ 5250 rpm
Ignition system- Electronic
Fuel Feed- Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission- 5- speed gearbox with left hand gear change
Starting- Kick & Electric Start
Petrol Tank Capacity- 14.5 litres
Fuel Consumption- 79.6 mpg (Under Euro III test conditions)
Clutch- 7 plate wet clutch
Braking System- Front – 280mm Disc. Rear – 152mm Drum
Suspension- Telescopic front forks, Gas filled rear shocks
Dimensions- Length – 2160mm Width – 800mm Height – 1050mm
Wheel Base- 1370mm
Ground Clearance- 140mm
Weight- 187kg
Tyres Front – 90 x 90 – 19” Rear – 100 x 90 – 19”
Electrics- 12V System
Fuel- Unleaded Petrol

Now if only they could build an Egli Super Bullet version. Royal Enfield, are you listening?

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1962 HONDA CB77 SUPER HAWK (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

US-based two-wheel devotees are invited to the third annual Japanese Motorcycle Saturday at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum on June 7, 2008. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, a few miles east of Columbus, the Museum is the country’s premier showcase of motorcycling heritage and history. Over 400 enthusiasts and nearly 200 Japanese motorcycles of all styles, including new and vintage sportbikes, café racers and tourers, are expected to gather at the Museum for Japanese Motorcycle Saturday.

Whether visitors ride in on a classic Japanese motorcycle or simply stop by to glimpse machines showcasing decades of design and engineering, the event is sure to please all motorcycling aficionados. Highlights of Japanese Motorcycle Saturday include a non-judged bike show and seminars. Admission is only US$10 and includes access to all museum exhibits, including the new “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” an installation chronicling many of the world’s most well-known enthusiasts.

Additional details about Japanese Motorcycle Saturday can be found at www.motorcyclemuseum.org or by calling (614)856-2222.

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The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announces “Awesome-Ness,” a new exhibit honoring master motorcycle designer and builder Arlen Ness. An icon in the motorcycling industry, and 1992 inductee into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Ness will join prominent colleagues and friends at the Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on July 24, 2008, for the grand opening of “Awesome-Ness.”

The fifth in a series of Legends exhibits at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, “Awesome-Ness” will feature machines and memorabilia from Ness’ personal collection. Curated by photographer Michael Lichter, the exhibit will do more than simply display Ness’ significant creations; it will delve into the stories behind his influential career. Lichter, author of “Arlen Ness: The King of Choppers,” will use his unique perspective on Ness to provide visitors an in-depth look at the celebrated customizer.

More than four decades of groundbreaking designs have earned Arlen Ness his status as an authentic legend. He began his career in the 1960s, with the customization of a 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. After entering the Knucklehead in local motorcycle shows, Ness’ work was noticed by the press, as well as by potential customers. Soon he was able to start a business custom painting bikes. Not long after, Ness began selling custom parts and created a catalog to keep up with customer demand. As business boomed, Ness continued to create custom motorcycles, with a stretched and lowered style and high-performance engines becoming hallmarks of his designs.

“Awesome-Ness” will feature 11 of Ness’ significant creations, including “Untouchable,” the 1947 Knucklehead that launched Ness’ career. Additionally, the exhibit will spotlight “Two Bad,” his 2,000cc twin-engine Sportster; “Ness-Tique,” a modern custom inspired by a 1903 Harley-Davidson depicted on a Cartier trophy he won at a Harley-Davidson ride-in show; “Red Flame Chopper,” a straightforward, high bar bike inspired by his first Knucklehead; “Top Banana,” winner of top honors on the Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build Off”; “Overhead Cam Sportster,” a one-off 1200cc with sportbike styling that Ness keeps in his office; and “Mach Ness,” his helicopter turbine-powered bike. “Awesome-Ness” will also feature three designs inspired by classic cars, “Smooth-Ness,” modeled after a bronze of a 1932 Bugatti Roadster; “Ferrari Bike,” which evokes the iconic Italian automobiles; and “Nesstalgia,” inspired by a classic 1957 Chevy. Together, Ness’ creations form a timeline of the custom-bike movement in America. His work has influenced everyone from other bike builders to factory engineers.

Mark Mederski, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum executive director, says Ness will be the second designer to be featured in the Museum’s Hall of Legends. The first designer profiled was 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee and Vetter Corporation founder, Craig Vetter of Windjammer and BSA/Triumph Hurricane fame. “Like Vetter, Ness’ career shaped the entire motorcycle industry,” says Mederski. “Ness’ contributions, both creatively and from a business perspective, have fueled a global fan club that just keeps growing. We look forward to sharing his story with enthusiasts and admirers alike.”

“Awesome-Ness” will open at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, on July 24, 2008, and run through June 2009. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Ness, and other motorcycling heroes, will begin at 6 p.m. and be open to the public. While at the Museum, visitors will also be able to enjoy the newly opened “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles,” an extensive exhibit spotlighting the world’s most recognizable enthusiasts. Scheduled to precede AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 25-27, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, the “Awesome-Ness” opening is the perfect beginning to star-studded weekend featuring motorcycling heritage and history.

For more details on the grand opening of “Awesome-Ness,” as well as a complete biography of Arlen Ness, visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org

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Motorcycling nostalgia spanning over 70 years will be showcased at Race Retro 2008, the international historic motorsport show. Held from 14th to 16th March at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, the displays include the popular Ace Café and its inaugural Café Racer Concours competition, Championship Sidecar racers, the Yamaha Classic Racing Team, a tribute to Seeley machines and the vintage ‘Wall of Death’.

The hugely popular replica Ace Café will be the centrepiece of the motorcycle area of the show and to celebrate its 70th Anniversary, the Ace Café is launching the inaugural Café Racer Concours competition. The best 25 motorcycles entered into the concours will be displayed at Race Retro 2008 where they will be judged by a panel of experts led by current president of the TT Riders Association, Colin Seeley, a former manufacturer of the finest racing motorcycles of the classic British period. Other judges include ex-racers Dave Croxford, who’s racing career began at the Ace Café, Peter Williams, a former works development engineer and rider for the original John Player Norton team, and James Hewing, Chief Executive of the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC).

Supported by Autoglym, Triumph Motorcycles, and the VMCC, the Ace Café 70th Anniversary Café Racer Concours carries a cash prize fund of £1,000 plus accessories and products prizes from the sponsors. Full details and entry particulars can be found on the Ace Café London website. (www.ace-café-london.com)

One of the special features at Race Retro 2008 will be a tribute to British Sidecar World Champions, from Eric Oliver to Tim Reeves, with many of the World Championship winning outfits showcased. The display will range from the inaugural 1949 winning Norton/Watsonian racing outfit of Eric Oliver/Denis Jenkinson to the latest LCR/Suzuki F1 racing outfit of reigning champions Tim Reeves/Patrick Farrance, portraying the development of World Championship sidecar racing through the years. Tim Reeves, World Sidecar Champion for the past three years, will be joined by ten times former champion Steve Webster MBE, to conduct the show opening ceremony on one of the three days. They will be joined by several of the other former British champion riders and passengers. A memorable gathering and showcase for the elite of our sidecar racing community and their special racing machines.

Former Yamaha works racing team engineer and current Chief Executive of Arai Helmets Europe, Ferry Brouwer and the Yamaha Classic Racing Team, from Holland, will display six fully race prepared ex-works Yamaha GP racing motorcycles from the Japanese manufacturers glorious GP racing past. Ferry Brouwer, a Yamaha racing two stroke guru, will be joined by team mates including former works Yamaha GP riders Rod Gould, the 1970 250cc World Champion, Dieter Braun, the 1973 250cc World Champion, and Chas Mortimer, the 1978 British 250cc Champion and seven times GP winner. The team will be on hand to talk about their years as GP riders on the ‘Continental Circus’ and their current parading schedule with the Yamaha Classic Racing Team machines.

Graham Boothby’s International Historic Racing Organisation (IHRO) will focus on Seeley machines, which form a major part of the current IHRO race series. Expect to see several variations on the Seeley, ranging from the Mk1 G50 through to unusual examples such as the Seeley Gold Star. Current TT Riders Association president Colin Seeley, along with his old works riders, John ‘Mooneyes’ Cooper and Dave Croxford are expected to be on hand to share their racing experiences throughout the Race Retro weekend.

Live motorcycle action will be provided throughout the three days of the show by the popular and spectacular Ken Fox Troupe, riding their vintage 1926 Indian V-Twin motorcycles and other specially adapted machines on the genuine vintage ‘Wall of Death’.

There will also be a variety of classic motorcycle club and racing series stands, many guest celebrity riders from the classic ‘Continental Circus’ racing days and the current historic racing scene as well as interviews on the live stage by former TT winner and accomplished TT commentator Charlie Williams. And not forgetting the convivial motorcycle friendly atmosphere of the Ace Café where you can enjoy your bacon or sausage wad washed down with a mug of hot tea. Motorcycling nostalgia doesn’t get much better than Race Retro 2008.

For more information on Europe’s premier historic motorsport show and the latest updates, visit www.raceretro.com

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