2009 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 2009

• Triumph Reports Record UK Sales

• BMW 2009 Sales Commentary

• Rev'it and Gore-Tex Test Team

• 2010 Triumph Thruxton SE

• Triumph 2009 Motorcycle Sales Briefing

• 2009 U.S. Sales Tax Deduction on Motorcycles Ends Soon

• Harry Hurt, 1927-2009

• 2010 Classic Motorcycle Calendar

• 2010 AMA Superbike Championship Race Schedule

• Japan Motorcycle Production Q3 2009

November 2009

• Ducati Hypermotard 796 Engine Lubrication Video

• TAG Heuer Triumph Bonneville Special Edition

• 2010 Triumph Triple Race Schedule

• 2010 MotoGP Race Calendar - Schedule

October 2009

• BMW Reports Q3 2009 and YTD Production and Sales

• Japan Motorcycle Production 1993-2008 Graphic

• Gore Lockout Closure System for Motorcycle Clothing w/Video Animation!

• BMW to Auction Special R1200R for Save the Children

• Japan Motorcycle Production Down for 24th Consecutive Month

• U.S. Motorcycle Sales Down 44% in 2009

• Ducati Hypermotard 796 Info and Photos!

September 2009

• 2010 Vintage Motorcycle Days Announced

• BMW C1-E Electric Scooter Concept

• Ducati Desmosedici GP8 Engine Oil Lubrication Video Animation!

• 2009 MotoGP Round 15 - Australia - Plus Exclusive Casey Stoner Video Interview!

• Ben Spies Wildcard for Valencia MotoGP Race

• Spies and Toseland Swap Spots for 2010

• World Motorcycle Demand to Increase Through 2013

• Nolan N43 Trilogy Now DOT Approved

August 2009

• Honda Announces World's First Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission for Sportbikes

• 2009 MotoGP Round 14 - Estoril, Portugal

• 2009 World Superbike Round 13 - Magny Cours, France

• BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Stunt Replica Announced!

• 2009 World Superbike Round 12 - Imola

• Rossi Donkey Helmet!

• 2009 World Superbike Round 11 - Nürburgring

• 2009 MotoGP Round 13 - Misano

• More Helmets Added to SHARP Rating

• New BMW Navigator IV Released

July 2009

• 2009 MotoGP Round 12 - Indianapolis

• 2009 - 2010 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Schedule

• 2009 MotoGP Round 11 - Brno, Czech Republic

• Japanese Motorcycle Production for Q1-Q2 2009

• 2009 MotoGP Round 10 - Donington Park

• 2009 World Superbike Round 10 - Brno

• Motorcycle Sales Down in Q2 of 2009

• European Road Safety, Electric GP and Paris Show Cancelled

• U.S. States and Motorcycle License Plate Dimensions

• New SAE Motorcycle Sound Test Standard Announced

• 2009 MotoGP Round 8 - USA

• 2009 World Superbike Round 9 - Donington Park

• 2009 MotoGP Round 7 - Assen

• 2009 World Superbike Round 8 - Misano

• BMW 1939 Tourist Trophy 1-2 With Kompressor Engine

• 2009 MotoGP Round 6 - Catalunya

• Dunlop Roadsmart Tire Approved for BMW R 1200 RT-P

June 2009

• David Hough Finally in Motorcycle Hall of Fame

• Spies Breaks Superpole Record!

• 2008 Motorcycle Owner Survey Results

• Interesting New Sidi Boot Warranty Announced

• 2009 World Superbike Round 6 - Kyalami

• NHTSA Requests Feedback on Amber Turn Signals

• Japan Motorcycle Production and Sales for March 2009

• 2009 MotoGP Round 5 - Mugello

• 2009 MotoGP Round 4 - Le Mans

May 2009

• 2009 MotoGP Round 3 - Jerez

• 2009 World Superbike Round 4 - Assen

• 2009 MotoGP Round 2 - Japan

• City of Paris Launches Incentives for Electric Scooters

• Italian Incentive Program Improves Sales of Two-Wheeled Vehicles

• BMW Motorcycle Days 2009

• BMW Motorcycle Production for 2008

• Q1 2009 U.S. Motorcycle Sales

• BMW Reports Q1 2009 Sales

• 2009 Motogiro d'Italia is Go!

• Triumph Thunderbird Pricing Announced

April 2009

• BMW Motorcycle Design Contest!

• 2009 MotoGP Round 1 - Qatar

• Triumph Bonneville SE!

• 25 More SHARP Rated Helmets Added

• Zero Electric Motorcycle Now Available

• 2009 World Superbike Round 3 - Valencia

• U.S. Motorcycle Theft Decreases

• 2009 World Superbike Round 2 - Qatar

March 2009

• Triumph Announces Race Parts for Daytona 675

• BMW Wins 2009 Motorcycle of the Year Awards

• New Women's Graphics for the CMS D-Jet Helmet

• Italy Announces Motorcycle Purchase Incentives

• New Triumph Alpinestars Motorcycle Clothing

• BMW 2008 Motorcycle Sales Report

• 2008 Motorcycle Sales Report and 1992-2008 U.S. Motorcycle Sales Chart

February 2009

• 2009 BMW S1000RR Ready to Go!

• Ducati Riding Experience 2009

• 2009 Triumph Daytona 675

January 2009

• Kawasaki Withdraws From 2009 MotoGP

• American Jonah Street Wins Stage 5 of 2009 Dakar Rally

• Team Oregon Wins MSF Lawsuit

• Decreased Demand for Japanese Motorcycles

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