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Pirelli puts a different kind of rubber to the road with new motorcycle boots

Italian tire maker Pirelli is putting a different spin on rubber with a new biker boot from its 10-year-old fashion brand, PZero.

Harley-Davidson unveils two new models for 2012

Cook's Corner, in Orange County, has long been a haven for area motorcyclists. But the legendary Trabuco Canyon roadhouse was more jammed than usual Wednesday. Scores of bikers had gathered to get a glimpse of two new motorcycles unveiled by Harley-Davidson Motor Co. for the 2012 model year: a laid-back Sportster called the Seventy-Two and a Softail Slim retro bobber.

Harley-Davidson channels the '70s with its new Seventy-Two

In 1972, the Brady Bunch ruled TV, the Eagles dominated radio, and Atari launched a video game revolution with Pong. But California pop culture was playing out a bit differently on two wheels, with candy-colored customs thundering down the boulevard, clearing away traffic and turning heads. It’s this era that Harley-Davidson distills in its new Seventy-Two, a laid-back Sportster with sparkling metal flake paint introduced Wednesday.

Harley-Davidson strips down its Softail with "Slim" model for 2012

Motorcycles represent a lot of things: freedom, power, fearlessness. With Harley-Davidson’s new Softail Slim, unveiled Wednesday, "exposure" would also be appropriate.

BMW plans to scoot into the commuter market

At this weekend's International Motorcycle Shows event in Long Beach, BMW debuts its new maxi scooters -- the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT.

Ducati reinvents its superbike with the 1199 Panigale

Ducati is on a tear. While most of the motorcycle industry remains flat, the Italian manufacturer has refused to let go of the throttle. Sales are up 47% so far this year compared with 2010 -- a trend that is likely to continue when it introduces its 1199 Panigale next April.

Brammo rolls its all-electric Empulse into Long Beach

Brammo will bring its all-electric Empulse sportbike to market in 2012, but a preproduction version of the 100-mph, 100-mile-per-charge machine is making its debut in Long Beach this weekend.

Victory shows its dark side with new Hard-Ball

Victory Motorcycles is tired of playing nice. For years, it's lived in the shadow of Harley-Davidson, but with its new, ultra-dark Hard-Ball introduced Friday at the International Motorcycle Shows expo in Long Beach, the company that's long been known as the other American cruiser maker is taking off the gloves.

Triumph breeds its popular Tiger with bigger, badder Explorer

Triumph Motorcycles is continuing to breed its popular Tiger, most recently with a larger Tiger Explorer model that pushes performance both on and off road.

Harley-Davidson makes a convertible with new 2012 Switchback

New for 2012, the Switchback is Harley-Davidson's version of a reversible jacket. It's a cruiser that can be ridden to the Rock Store for a burger or across the country to Daytona.