MV Agusta introduces the new F4, the supersport that has always been judged the most beautiful motorcycle in the world

The F4 is a completely new motorcycle that contains within its DNA the technical and aesthetic characteristics that have continually linked MV Agusta with both performance and design

The new F4 builds upon the history of its predecessor, while at the same time improving upon all of the technological and performance characteristics which make it unique in the supersports category.

The engine, frame and single-sided rear swingarm are completely new. The new 998cc in-line four cylinder engine, with variable length intake tracts, slipper clutch, traction control and over 186 hp at 12.900 rpm, make the F4 the new supersport reference. But, the revolution does not stop there. The electronic fuel injection system has also been completely revised with a new ECU together with the TC MK II traction control system with 8 levels of control along with the double EFI mapping (sport/rain). The frame has been completely re-dimensioned, the single-sided swingarm is now longer and at the same time lighter while maintaining all of the adjustments of its predecessor. The new layout of the frame has resulted in a motorcycle that is 40mm narrower, the most compact supersport in production. Every detail, even the smallest component, has been redesigned and repositioned on the motorcycle with the objective of reducing the overall dry weight to 192,5 kg.

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Harley-Davidson announces third-quarter results and long-term strategy; discontinues Buell line

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced decreased revenue, net income and earnings per share for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the year-ago period, while reporting a moderation in the decline of retail new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales compared to the second quarter.

Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles declined 21.3 percent in the third quarter compared to last year's third quarter, an improvement from the 30.1 percent decline in this year's second quarter. An 84.1 percent decline in net income and an 84.5 percent decline in diluted earnings per share from the year-ago quarter reflected lower motorcycle shipments and the effects of the economy on retail and wholesale loan performance at Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

Harley-Davidson also unveiled major elements of its go-forward business strategy to drive growth through a single-minded focus of efforts and resources on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson brand, and to enhance productivity and profitability through continuous improvement. As approved yesterday by Harley-Davidson's Board of Directors, the Company will discontinue its Buell product line and divest its MV Agusta unit as part of this strategy.

"While the environment remains challenging for us, we are mildly encouraged by the moderation in the decline of dealer retail Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales," said Keith Wandell, Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. "And moving forward, our strategy is designed to strengthen Harley-Davidson for long-term growth and deliver results through increased focus.

"As our announcement regarding Buell and MV Agusta indicates, we are moving with the speed and decisiveness required to bring our business strategy to life," said Wandell. "The fact is we must focus both our effort and our investment on the Harley-Davidson brand, as we believe this provides an optimal path to sustained, meaningful, long-term growth."

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