The 2009 XR1200 brings a complete sports bike back to Harley Davidson’s lineup.  Harley Davidson has dominated motorcycle cruising and touring market for decades, but the XR1200 pushes the company into a new market with major competitors from all around the world.  One of the most notable competitors will be the Ducati Monster 1100S.   […] More »

The 2009 Harley Davidson XR1200 motorcycle is bringing a whole new style to the Sportster family by departing from the sport cruiser look.  Its styling is based on the race-built XR750 designed for flat track and street performance.  The result is a motorcycle that has the form of a sports bike with the heart of […] More »

Eight months after its initial European launch, the 2008 Harley Davidson XR1200 motorcycle makes its debut in the United States.  Interest in the motorcycle has grown domestically, thanks to its strong pedigree and positive reviews overseas.  The XR1200 is Harley Davidson’s attempt to bring one of its classic motorcycles to the current generation of riders. […] More »

Although Harley Davidson stock has remained fairly low, the prices have steadied out a bit amidst this rocky market.  The  closing price two weeks ago were looking to drop below ten dollars a share as HOG neared it lowest point in decades, but the drop appears to have ceased for the time being.  The steady […] More »

Tesla has faced quite a bit of feedback, both positive and negative, around its electric powered sports car.  During their existence, they have dealt with some internal turmoil, losing Darryl Siry, but with his departure comes the addition of an experienced leader in the marketing and sales department.  Tesla has hired former Harley Davidson executive […] More »

Fresh off the announcement that the XR1200 would be available in the United States, Harley Davidson has announced a partnership with Henderson Insurance Brokers to hold the Henderson Harley Davidson XR1200 Trophy series.  This marks Harley Davidson’s official entry into the British Superbike Championship (BSB), and the new program was announced on November 27, 2008, […] More »

Harley Davidson first debuted the XR1200 at the Intermot International Motorcycle Exhibition in Cologne, Germany in 2006, looking to measure the overseas interest in the dirt-track racer inspired Harley.  That viewing of the bike went well, and in early 2008 HD announced that they would be producing the XR1200, but to the dismay of the […] More »