e-Newsletter Motorcycle Mojo September 2013

If you are having trouble viewing this message, see it in your browser. Hyperstrada, CB500X, Travelling the Rockies, the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally and more! September/October 2013 Motorcycle Mojo Available Now! In this issue we test the Ducati Hyperstrada and the Honda CB500X. We also travel to the Canadian Rockies and the Mad Bastard Scooter Rally. All this plus our feature bike, BMW GS Challenge, Honda’s Junior Red Rider program, a Kawasaki ZRX makeover and much more! In The Thick Of The Tuscan Sun Press Launch – 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada More comfortable ergonomics, roomier passenger quarters and touring amenities make this a perfect getaway bike for a weekend destination on your favourite roads. Seriously, It’s Friendly Competition 2013 BMW GS Challenge A serious rally for the average Joe. The winner ends up in an international competition. Bagger 2.0 Feature Bike When Brad Watson decided on a second makeover for his Street Glide, he took it from a jazzed-up Harley to a one-of-a-kind bagger. It’ll Ride You Crazy Travel – Mad Bastard Scooter Rally There is no end to the antics you can do on two wheels, but this just might take the cake? Building a Rider Education - Honda’s Junior Red Rider program There is much value in teaching future generations of riders how to ride properly and safely. The kids simply love it. High Points Travel – Canadian Rockies Meeting up with interesting people, traversing mountain passes, arid desert-like regions and the Pacific Ocean. This is what travelling across Alberta and British Columbia by motorcycle is all about. The Trilogy is Complete Test – 2013 Honda CB500X When we got the call that the CB500X had finally arrived, we jumped at the chance to be the first to take it for a spin. Advertisement - Ready Powersports Indian introduces three 2014 Chief models MotorcycleMojo.com - Indian Motorcycles has revealed three new Chief models using the firm’s new Thunder Stroke 111 engine. Polaris Industries, owners of Polaris brand ATVs and snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles, purchased Indian Motorcycles in 2011. Under the new management the company promptly began redesigning a new engine to replace the existing 45-degree V-twin that was based on an aftermarket Harley design. (more...) New Harleys and new engine on the way MotorcycleMojo.com - Eight new Harleys are on the way for 2014 and a few of them will have a new Twin-Cooled engine. Harley-Davidson announced implementation of Project Rushmore at the annual dealer meeting, being held this year in Denver, Colorado. Project Rushmore is the name of a product development effort that will introduce eight new models. (more...) New Canadian Touratech distributor MotorcycleMojo.com - Touratech, maker of adventure bike accessories, opens an new Canadian distribution centre. Founded in 1990 by Herbert Schwarz, Touratech has gone on to become the world’s largest manufacturer of adventure-touring accessories, with 36 distribution centres worldwide. Announced recently, the company has opened a brand-exclusive store and distribution centre in Bromont, Quebec. The outlet will supply authorized dealers across the country (more...) Max Mercier Foundation offers free Dion Device to racers MotorcycleMojo.com - The Max Mercier Foundation will be handing out Dion Device brake lever guards to all racers registered in the final RACE event of the season. The Dion Device is a special guard developed by Stephane Dion that prevents the front brake from being applied accidentally if contact is made with another motorcycle during a race. (more...) Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meetings coming up MotorcycleMojo.com - Horizons Unlimited is a global network for travelling motorcyclists, with two upcoming Travellers Meetings in Canada. Founded more than a decade ago by world travellers Grant and Susan Johnson, Horizons Unlimited is a valuable online resource for anyone planning a road trip, whether for a weekend or  with an undetermined return date. (more...) FACEBOOK CONTEST: September 12-17, 2013 We’re giving away this Canada Post uncut press sheet suitable for framing. This press sheet features the 1908 CCM Lightweight motorcycle, as well as the 1914 Indian Motocycle. These stamps are the first in a new series dedicated to Canadian motorcycle manufacturing and design. Visit our Facebook page between September 12-17, 2013 to enter!  This message sent to buzzhairs.moto@blogger.com by newsletter@motorcyclemojo.com Motorcycle Mojo 229 Barrie St Thornton, ON L0L 2N0 You opted in to this list from: Public Signup Form (More info) Unsubscribe | Manage Your Subscription | Forward to a Friend