Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar2012: David Fretigne Not Starting plus 3 more

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• Dakar2012: David Fretigne Not Starting
• Xmas2011: Silver Colored Motorcycle Necklace
• HKER Luciole - The French Electric Race Motorcycle
• India: Scooter Sales Explode

Dakar2012: David Fretigne Not Starting Posted: 21 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST It's a real pity for the Dakar race. One of the very few motorcycle racers who could have made a stab at the monopoly of Cyril Despres and Marc Coma for the leadership, is Frenchman David Fretigne. But alas, David was badly hurt in an accident 2 years ago, and already had to renounce the 2011 edition of the Dakar. But unfortunately, the doctors did not deem him fit enough to race in this grueling race. The sawbones stated that if David would make a heavy fall (which almost every Dakar racer will do during the race), he might risk a life-long paralysis. So the Husqvarna rider will have to sit out the race for another season. Pity. ...

Xmas2011: Silver Colored Motorcycle Necklace Posted: 21 Dec 2011 06:00 AM PST Well, this is the last 2011 Christmas gift suggestion. If you've not found anything, you're out of luck. This is a pack of 4 silver color chains with a colorful motorcycle dangling on it. It's not small, so this way anyone can see what you're into. On top of that, it's not expensive. If you hurry, you can have it at home for Christmas. ...

HKER Luciole - The French Electric Race Motorcycle Posted: 21 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST France has an entry for the world electric motorcycle races, E Power. Made by HKER, the Luciole is a 140 kph race motorcycle that is still under development, but hopefully for 2012 should see its first race. ...

India: Scooter Sales Explode Posted: 20 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST It's not doom & gloom in every country of the world with regards to scooter and motorcycle sales. India has seen an incredible sales explosion of scooter (+39%) and even motorcycles, with "only" 22% increase. The increase is so dramatic, that manufacturers can not cope, and have enormous backlogs. Customers have to wait for months to get their ride. Maybe India should outsource the production to Europe and North America.... ? ...

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