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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.

Smage Brothers make "smagic" at Long Beach Moto Show

Phil Smage and his kid brother Pat will spend the better part of this weekend popping wheelies, jumping between obstacles and bunny-hopping the rear tires of their trials bikes over a friend, who’ll be lying prostate, trusting they won’t mess up. The Smage Bros. will be performing an all-new stunt show at the International Motorcycle Shows expo at the Long Beach Convention Center this weekend.

It's still a bumpy ride for motorcycle industry

After several bumpy years, the motorcycle industry is hoping for smoother roads ahead as the International Motorcycle Shows tour rolls into Long Beach this weekend.

Talking bikes -- and Jesse James -- with Madeleine Brand on KPCC

Madeleine Brand isn't particuarly interested in motorcycles, but she did let me spiel about Jesse James' return to TV.

Jesse James' American Chopper bike revealed

Jesse James debuted his first bike in five years on American Chopper.