American motorcycle company Roehr to produce electric bikes

Roehr Motorcycles LLC, the maker of the fastest and most powerful American production sportbike, the 180hp,1250sc, will introduce a line of electric sport and racing motorcycles in the spring of this year.

The new eRoehr model range will consist of two models, the powerful eSuperbike and the lower spec'd eSupersport. Both models will feature state-of-the-art AC induction motor, and advanced high energy, Lithium ion battery technologies. Fresh, modern styling, combined with advanced electric vehicle drive technology will raise the standards of electric motorcycle performance and desirability to new levels.

The powerful new electric eSuperbike model will feature 96 hp, and 210 lb/ft of torque and a high energy discharge, 10 Kwh, lithium iron phosphate battery pack.This results in a machine capable of high top speeds, and blistering acceleration that only the seamless and instantaneous torque of electric motor drive can provide.

The eSuperbike will also feature premium suspension and brake components, providing race level performance and safety margins.

The eSupersport model features a 48 hp, 105 lb/ft of torque, AC induction motor, with a high energy 6 Kwh Lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The eSupersport will be the entry level of electric sportbike performance, providing a 100 mph top speed with smooth and effortless acceleration.

The powerful eSuperbike will be the basis of Roehr Motorcycles' entry into the upcoming 2010 US TTXGP series. Roehr Motorcycles will also be offering race prepared versions of the eSuperbike for teams or individuals competing in the upcoming TTXGP, and FIM e-Power racing series'.

Pricing and additional information will be announced over the coming weeks. More information, as well as advanced ordering information is now available by contacting Roehr Motorcycles LLC at 1-708-212-7324 or through www.roehrmotorcycles.com

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California Highway Patrol officers will have extra resources to cut the number of motorcycle crashes in the region thanks to a $1.2 million grant.

The grant will pay for extra patrols, new public service announcements and more motorcycle safety operations. The grant covers four Southern California counties that have had a consistently high number of motorcycle crashes, said Jaime Coffee, a CHP spokeswoman.

Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties are the other three areas covered in the grant. From 2006-08, the four counties have had the highest number of motorcycle crashes in the state.

"The number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities in these four counties continues to be troubling," said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. "With the help of this grant and the cooperation of motorcyclists and motorists, hopefully we can reverse this trend."

In San Diego County, there were 1,279 motorcycle crashes in 2008, according to the CHP. Those crashes resulted in 54 deaths and 1,236 people injured.

Riverside County, which is not included in the grant, had 744 crashes resulting in 32 deaths and 581 injuries in 2008, according to the CHP.

Dozens of people are killed or injured in motorcycle crashes on North County roads each year. Some are members of the military.

At least four Marines and one Navy sailor died on local roads last year while riding motorcycles, according to news reports.

Military leaders have taken notice and have overhauled their approach to two-wheel safety, adding new training and skill-building sessions, some of them tailored to young sport bike riders.

With the money from the grant, the CHP will be able to pay for at least nine motorcycle safety enforcement operations in areas where there are a high number of crashes. It will also help pay to produce two public service announcements related to motorcycle safety.

The goal of the grant is to reduce the number of motorcycle-related deaths and injuries by 5 percent in the four counties, according to the CHP.

Officer Eric Newbury, a spokesman for the CHP in Oceanside, said the extra help was welcome.

"Any time we can educate the public when it comes to motorcycle safety, it's great news," Newbury said.

Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Safety Administration.

For more information please visit: http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_cda22ae4-33e0-5c61-b9d5-a61fb753b192.html

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Harley-Davidson announced Tuesday that it will make 12 motorcycles from its 2010 model portfolio available for sale in India.

The selection will include motorcycles from each of Harley-Davidson’s five model families — Sportster, Dyna, VRSC, Softail and Touring.

“For over a century, Harley-Davidson has inspired motorcyclists across the world to celebrate their passion for riding. Our experience in leading the leisure motorcycle market worldwide makes us naturally suited to help lead and define leisure riding in India,” said Anoop Prakash, managing director of Harley-Davidson India. “We entered India with a promise to bring riders the pure Harley-Davidson experience with bikes from every family. Over the past year we have listened to riders across India at our many events, and we have produced a lineup to stir their soul.”

The Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be imported into India as completely built units.

Harley-Davidson dealerships in India also will offer genuine parts and accessories and a broad selection of riding apparel and merchandise, he said.

Bookings for Harley-Davidson motorcycles will begin in April at dealerships in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Delivery of motorcycles will begin in June.

After years of trying to seek entry into the world’s second-largest motorcycle market, Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson in August 2009 that it would formally begin sales in India in 2010.

Harley-Davidson has established a subsidiary in Gurgaon, near Delhi, which has been developing a dealership network.

For more information please visit: http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily23.html

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