2008 Motorcycle News Stories from webBikeWorld.com

This is the archive of the news stories originally posted on the webBikeWorld.com home page.  Once a link is removed from the Motorcycle News column on the home page, it is posted here, by month for the calendar year.  News from previous years is linked in the right-hand column. 

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December 2008

• 2009 Moto Guzzi Report and Photos

• 2009 Moto Guzzi Bellagio - One Sweet Ride!

• European ACEM Proposes ABS and Stringent Emissions Controls for Motorcycles

• New SHARP Ratings for Flip-up Helmets

• 2008 J.D. Power Motorcycle Owner Surveys

• Best Time to Buy European Motorcycle Gear Since the 1980's?

• 3Q 2008 U.S. Motorcycle Sales Report

November 2008

• 2007 World Vehicle Accident Statistics

• BMW F 800 R!

• BMW Lo Rider Concept!

• BMW Motorcycles Reports 3Q 2008 Sales Increase

• 2009 Ducati Streetfighter and 1198 Announced

• 13 New Helmets Added to SHARP Rating List

October 2008

• DOT Proposes New Motorcycle Helmet Labeling System

• Selected Worldwide Motorcycle Use and Ownership Statistics

• Nina Prinz Wins 2008 Road Racing Women’s European Championship

• BMW K 1300 GT Info, Photos, Specifications

• BMW K 1300 R Info, Photos, Specifications

• BMW K 1300 S Announced!

September 2008

• BMW "Looking Back - Looking Forward" Speech

• BMW K 1300 S Announced!

• wBW First Look:  Scorpion EXO-700 Neon Helmet!

• 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Information

• Sidi Vortice Boots to Replace the Popular Vertigo Corsa

• Ducati Monster 1100 and Monster 1100 S Info, Specifications and Photos

August 2008

• 2009 International Motorcycle Show Schedule and Information

• Triumph Street Triple R Announced

• MIC Announces U.S. 2009 USSB Superbike Championship

• 2009 Triumphs and the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird

• Jan-Jun 2008 Motorcycle and Scooter Sales Report

• 2009 MotoGP Schedule Announced

July 2008

• Japan Motorcycle Production and Sales, January-June 2008

• More Info on the BMW R 1200 GS Hand Guard Problem

• Honda Super Cub 50th Anniversary and 60 Million Sold

• Rossi and Edwards Confirmed With Yamaha for 2009, 2010

• Harley-Davidson to Buy MV Agusta

• Japan Reports Decreased Motorcycle Production in May

June 2008

• Motorcycle Industry Council to Organize New U.S. Premier Race Series?

• New Study Shows Helmet Law Repeal in Pennsylvania Caused Increase in Motorcycle Rider Fatalities

• International Transport Forum Workshop on Motorcycle Safety Report

• New SHARP Motorcycle Helmet Safety Standard Ratings for 56 Helmets

• Honda Combines ABS With Linked Braking System for Sportbikes

May 2008

• UK Motorcycle Sales Remain Strong; Unaffected by Credit Crunch

• Triumph Announces 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Bonnevilles

April 2008

• 2008 Motogiro d'Italia Final Results

• BMW Motorcycles Director Elected Head of IMMA

• Mike Hailwood's 50th Anniversary TT Win Celebration

• Ducati Sweeps Motociclismo Bike of the Year Awards

• Ducati SportClassic Fuel Tank Problems?

• Bell Star Helmet Update

• U.S. Motorcycle Sales, 1992 - 2007

• First Quarter U.S. Motorcycle Sales Report

March 2008

• BMW S 1000 RR Photos and Information

• 2008 Ducati Monster Tour Begins

• Nina Prinz Gets Yamaha Backed Ride; Takes First Place in First Race

• Study Finds Fatality Rates Increase with Repeal of Helmet Laws

• BMW HP2 Megamoto and Info on ABS

• Ducati Monster 696+ Details Announced

• More Details on the Moto Guzzi Stelvio

• Twist the Throttle Online Motorcycle TV Show

• Ducati Wins 2008 Motorcycle of the Year Award in Europe in Two Categories

• Moto Guzzi V7 Classic Information, Photos, Specifications and Video!

• Agostini Mandello Announces New Moto Guzzi Mufflers - Silencers - Info and Videos

• AMA Sells Racing and Sanctioning Rights

• New York City Refuses to Uphold Federal Law on HOV Lanes for Motorcycles

February 2008

• Honda to End Motorcycle Manufacturing in U.S.A.?

• Honda DN-01 Now In Production and Final Specs and Photos

• New "Super G" Women's Motorcycle Clothing Line Announced by Hein Gericke

• Scorpion Announces New "Fem-TECH" Women's Motorcycle Clothing

• Restored Cucciolo to be Awarded to Winner of 2008 Motogiro d'Italia!

• New Colors for the Ducati Monster 696

• 2008 Suzuki Racing Plans

• BMW Announces Pricing for HP2 Sport

• 2008 Ducati Riding Experience Information and Schedule

• Ducati 1098 R With Optional Traction Control

• BMW Reports Record Sales in 2007

• Motorcycle Sales Decline in 2007

• BMW F 800 GS Delayed Until Fall

• 2008 Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance

January 2008

• 2008 KTM Adventure Tours U.S.A.

• 2008 Yamaha MotoGP Team Launch and Photos of the 2008 YZR-M1

• 2008 Ducati Desmo Challenge Announced

• Interesting 360 Brake Hides in Wheel Hub

• Shell Extends Ducati Partnership

• Kagayama Fastest in WSBK Test

• 2008 Dakar Rally Cancelled

• KTM Riders and Teams for 2008

• Yamaha GMT94 Team to World Superbike

• 2008 Motogiro America Announced!

• Ducati Desmosedici RR Sold Out!

• 2008 Motogiro d'Italia Information

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