Revealed alongside the Diavel cruiser, the 2011 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO adds a number of updates including ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Data Acquisition.

Dubbed the Crossrunner, the new model is what Honda describes as a combination of the flexibility and exciting attitude of a Naked performance machine with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an adventure bike. Despite the adventure bike influence, Honda is clear about the Crossrunner being a road-only machine.

The Stelvio reaches a record range thanks to a new, 8.45-gallon fuel tank. The massive tank has been rounded off by integrating it within the fairing. This flows into the double front headlight assembly, which was inherited form the previous version. The top fairing, windshield and the half-fairing with integrated turn indicators are all brand new elements.

The German manufacturer unveiled its Concept C at the Milan show, announcing it is planning two maxi-scooter models, and possibly an electric drive model. BMW Motorrad Chief Executive Officer Hendrik von Kuenheim hinted at in a story we published in June.

The Honda V4 Crosstourer concept uses the same engine and dual clutch transmission as the VFR1200F. Design wise, the Crosstourer looks more like the Crossrunner, which was also unveiled at EICMA.

Known as the Piaggio MP3 Yourban in other markets, the MP3 City will be available in the U.S. with a fuel injected 278cc engine claiming 22.4hp at 7500rpm and 17.1 ft-lb. at 6500rpm, which is a slight dip in power but more torque than the MP3 250 currently being offered by Piaggio USA.

Like other recent concepts and models Honda has introduced, the New Mid Concept is a combination of motorcycle styles. According to Honda, the New Mid Concept combines the spirit of a sports motorcycle and the comfort of a scooter.

Over the first nine months of 2010, Yamaha reported 987.4 billion yen (US$12.1 billion) in net sales, up from 858.5 billion yen (US$10.6 billion) over the same nine months of 2009.

In the three months ending Sept. 30, 2010, Honda sold 2.7 million units (including motorcycles and ATVs) worldwide, up from 2.4 million units sold over the same period in 2009. Motorcycle sales generated 312.8 billion yen (US$3.7 billion) in net revenue, an increase of 13.6%.

The new Moto3 class, set to replace the 125cc Grand Prix class in 2012, will use single-cylinder 250cc four-stroke engines.

The former AMA Supercross World Champion announced he is creating his own team, to be called TwoTwo Motorsports. Reed will compete on a Honda CRF450 but will not draw support from the manufacturer. TwoTwo Motorsports will receive technical support from Pro Circuit.

 At Harley-Davidson, were all about freedom, but we cant forget that freedom comes at a price, says Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidsons director of Marketing and Communications. Its humbling to think of the countless sacrifices these brave men and women and their families have made to keep our country free, so the Motor Company is honored to help salute military personnel this November.

"There has long been a special relationship between motorcyclists and veterans," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "This Veterans Day, we honor that relationship, and salute America's veterans for their devotion to serving our country.

Our Beginner Program will be held by Owner of Racers Edge Performance's, Dale Kieffer. Mr. Kieffer has been instructing beginners and racers for many successful years. The Tracktactics family is proud to announce that Mr. Kieffer will be the lead coach at All-Tracktactics Las Vegas events.

The Hyosung ST E3 runs on a proprietary lithium-polymer battery that can be charged in a household electrical outlet in three hours.

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce offered Harley-Davidson the $25 million incentive package to encourage the Motor Company to remain in the state. The incentive package, to be paid out over a nine-year period, was contingent on Harley-Davidson providing jobs in Wisconsin and purchasing from local parts suppliers.

Garware Motors and Hyosung s parent company, S&T Motors, announced it will begin offering Hyosung motorcycles in the first quarter of 2011.

Troy Corser and Leon Haslam took part in an afternoon of wind tunnel tests at a BMW facility in Munich, Germany, to try to improve the aerodynamics of riding the S1000RR superbike. Facing simulated speeds up to 149 mph, Corser and Haslam tried different positions and body angles to find a way to minimize drag.

The German automaker announced the partnership at Mercedes presentation at the Las Angeles Auto Show. MotoGP racer Nicky Hayden and Ducati President and Chief Executive Officer Gabriele del Torchio were on hand for the presentation. The presentation also marked the North American debut of the Ducati Diavel which premiered alongside the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG.

The 2011 Collection makes its sneak-peak debut at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in Las Vegas on November 19-20, and is sure to generate a serious buzz at the ceremony and in the months to come. Not only will JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, but several legendary Team JT champions will be on hand to help generate additional excitement, including World Champ Danny LaPorte and AMA champions Broc Glover, Donnie Hansen, Jim Gibson, Ronnie Lechien and Chuck Sun.

The founder and president of Boyesen Engineering, Boyesen is one of the most accomplished two-stroke engine tuners in motorsports. Boyesen holds more than 40 patents and his dual-stage reed was one of the most popular aftermarket parts on the market.

Teams were composed of ordinary BMW GS owners selected from local events to represent their nations in the 2010 GS Trophy in Africa, Nov. 13-20. The 2010 GS Trophy started in South Africa but took competitors to Swaziland and Mozambique to perform various tests over several days. Challenges ranged from GPS navigation to trials riding to tractor pulls to photo contests.

Hosted by actor and motorcyclist Perry King, the event kicked off the AMA Legends & Champions Weekend. It recognized the Hall of Fame Class of 2010: legendary two-stroke engine tuner Eyvind Boyesen, dirt-track racer Don Castro, sidecar roadracing champion Larry Coleman, off-road rights activist Clark Collins, AMA 250cc Roadrace Champion David Emde, competition apparel pioneers and JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory, desert racing champion and team manager Bruce Ogilvie, and championship team owner and Pro Circuit founder Mitch Payton.

Located in the Chicagoland neighborhood of Schaumburg, D-Store Chicago opened its doors to business in November 2010.

The 848 EVO Club Racing Program will support up to 15 riders in various club racing series including CCS, CMRA, CRA, USBA, WSMC, MRA, OMRRA, WMRRA and AFM. Ducati will offer selected riders a contingency as well as a discounted 848 EVO and a special race kit.

The World Superbike and AMA Superbike winning tuner will support Celtic Racing rider P.J. Jacobsen who will ride the Ducati 848EVO in the 2011 season.

Van Epps will assume the role of CEO of Norton Motorcycles USA as the revived British brand returns to the American market.

Built by George Brough in 1925, the Brough Superior SS100 prototype will be sold on Dec. 15 in New York City as part of Phillips de Pury & Companys Design Masters auction.

Pegram and the Foremost Insurance Pegram Racing team will switch to the BMW S1000RR after ending their long association with Ducati.

The TT Zero clean emissions race will take place on June 8 as part of the 2011 Isle of Man TT. It will mark the second consecutive year that the Isle of Man TT included an electric racing class. The 2009 race was organized by the TTXGP but was not officially included in the Isle of Man TT.

The new Royal Enfield Fury (definitely not to be confused with Hondas chopper) revives a model named first used by the Indian company from 1959-1963. Built exclusively for the U.S. market, only 191 units were ever produced. The name Fury was also later used for a licensed copy of the German-built Zundapp KS175, but the new 2011 model more closely resembles the original Fury.

The 2011 Honda CBR250R will arrive in American dealerships in spring 2011 with a sticker price of $3,999, with the ABS-equipped version coming in at $4,499. At $3,999, the CBR250R is priced to match the Kawasaki Ninja 250R which is currently the sales leader in that segment.

According to Spanish website Motociclismo, menswear brand Jack & Jones has decided not to continue sponsoring the Moto2 team. As a result, the team decided to withdraw from competition.

According to documents released by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Harley-Davidson received short term loans totaling $2.3 billion in the midst of the financial crisis. The central bank purchased commercial papers from Harley-Davidson 33 times from Oct. 27, 2008 to Feb. 11, 2009 as part of the Federal Reserves Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF).

The AGV AX-8 was developed over the past two years with the help of AGV pro riders such as Travis Pastrana, Davi Millsaps and David Philippaerts. The shell construction is carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass. AGVs integrated ventilation system channels air through seven front and lateral intakes for ventilation and aerodynamic performance.

Aftermarket parts and accessories company Motovan has been named the exclusive Canadian importer of MV Agusta.

Husqvarna North America will now operate out of a new facility in Corona, Calif., putting it closer to other key off-road industry companies, industry media and a significant portion of its consumer base. The new headquarters will also allow for more hands-on product development specifically for the American market.

The Japanese manufacturer currently holds a 26% stake in Hero Honda, a joint venture with the Hero Group of India established in 1984. Hero Honda claims a 59% market share of Indian motorcycle sales with a record 1.29 million units sold in the quarter ending Sept. 30.

Available on DVD for the first time in North America, Ducati The Story explores companys origins in 1926 through to Casey Stoners 2007 MotoGP World championship.

The European Junior Cup will have riders ages 14-17 on race-prepped Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycles. Races will be held on Sundays directly before the second race of WSBK double headers at six European rounds.

The governor of California was selected for the distinction for signing into law the controversial Senate Bill 435, the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act. The Act requires all motorcycle exhaust systems built from 2013 onwards carry a stamp certifying it meets Environmental Protection Agency sound requirements.

The preliminary calendar lists nine events, including one to be determined and a tenth under consideration. If the final schedule retains just the nine rounds it will mark the third season in a row that the calendar has fewer races than the preceding season, with 10 rounds held in 2010, 12 in 2009 and 13 in 2008.

The Parts Canada Superbike Championship released its 2011 schedule and announced the addition of the Harley-Davidson XR1200 Cup.

The Red Rider Rewards Program will provide offer winnings to Honda riders at over 700 race events in 2011, doubling the number of events covered in 2010.

Though the latest follow-up to the Oscar-nominated film is still in its development stages the film still hasnt been given a formal title cameras were already rolling at the Red Bull Catalina Grand Prix. Director Dana Brown, son of the original On Any Sunday director Bruce Brown, brought a film crew to the California island for the first Catalina Grand Prix since 1958.

He recently dropped us a note to let us know the first edition of his book is on the verge of selling out, and he hints about the development of it into a feature film.

However, Kawasaki s high note just got lowered an octave after a technical hold announcement that forces 10Rs already shipped and/or delivered to be returned to Kawasaki.

The infamous tabloid mainstay and great-granddaughter of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton will officially present the SuperMartxé VIP by Paris Hilton team Dec. 18 in Madrid, Spain with partners Nano, Xavi Montero and Ricard Garriga.

Spies, the 2010 MotoGP Rookie of the Year, will be at the Yamaha booth at the IMS show on Friday, Dec. 17, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm to meet fans and sign autographs.

The Batavia, N.Y., native will compete in the 2011 Daytona Sportbike class riding a Ducati 848 EVO, and work with crew chief Ronnie Saner and team owner George Latus.

Citing feedback from visitors of various motorcycle shows where the Diavel has appeared, Ducati announced it is dropping the Pearl White version of the base Diavel and replacing it with a Diamond Black version with black frame. The new diamond black Ducati Diavel also gets black anodized headlight body and side air intakes.

The new site, dubbed Limiter, replaces Icons previous blog, and features a community section where people can upload photos and share stories. As an incentive, Icon will highlight a community member each month and give him or her a gift package.

The first two units, a 2011 SuperLow and an Iron 883, were assembled at Harley-Davidson s plant in Haryana, India, from complete knock-down kits with components produced at the companys American facilities in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Missouri, as well as various suppliers.

Developed for business use as a delivery vehicle, the EV-neo was first introduced at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show as the EVE-neo. Honda plans to deliver 100 units between December 2010 and March 2011 as an initial monitoring period. Data from this monitoring program, as well as data from a test run of 10 prototypes conducted in October, will be used for expanded lease sales by April. Honda targets annual lease sales of 1,000 units.

As reported earlier this month, Honda will sell its 26% share of Hero Honda Motors, a joint venture established in 1984 which currently owns more than half of the market share of motorcycle sales in India.

The Mission R is equipped with a liquid-cooled three-phase AC induction motor claiming 141hp and 115 ft-lb., both an upgrade on Missions previous model, the Mission One which claims 136hp and 100 ft-lb. Powering the motor is a high-capacity 14.4 kWh battery. By comparison, the highest capacity battery offered for the Brammo Empulse is 10.0 kWh. According to Mission Motors, the Mission R can reach speeds over 160 mph.