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FLYING EYEBALL FEVER
An exhibition honoring the late Kenneth Howard, better known as “Von Dutch,” will run from September 3 to October 5 at the Art Galleries of California State University North-ridge, and December 7, 2002 to January 26, 2003, at Grand Central Art Center at California State University Fullerton. “Von Dutch: An American Original” is believed to be the most comprehensive collection of original Von Dutch works ever assembled. It will include bicycles, motorcycles, paintings, signs, miniature cannons and other weaponry, and Howard’s custom-built “Kenford” work truck. A corollary exhibition, “Dutched!,” will feature the work of 20 Howard-influenced artists from California and abroad. For more information, log on to www.csun.edu/artgalleries.
WHAT’S HOT?
Honda’s CBR600F4Í and Harley-Davidson’s XL1200C Sportster currently head the National Automobile Dealers Association’s Hot List, a compilation of the 20 most researched streetbikes on www.nadaguides.com. On the dirt side, Honda’s CR250R and Yamaha’s YZ250F stirred the most interest. In addition to its website, NADA publishes print versions of its Motorcycle/Snowmobile/ATV/Personal Watercraft and Antique/Classic/ Special Interest Motorcycle appraisal guides. To order a copy, call 800/966-6232
SUPERMOTARD SPINOFF
Cannondale is readying a supermotard version of its electric-start, fourstroke X440 motocrosser. Scheduled for sale next year, the fuel-injected, aluminumframed S440 will be equipped with 17inch wire-spoke wheels and radial tires, a Brembo four-piston front brake caliper and 320mm wave-type rotor, cut-down Öhlins suspension and a custom exhaust. Claimed dry weight is 254 pounds. For complete specs, go to www.cannondale.com.
TWIN CAM IN A CRATE
Harley-Davidson’s Twin Cam 88 engines may now be purchased through the company’s New Era Engine Program. Both standard and counterbalanced models are available, each displacing 1450cc. Prices start at $3495. Matching five-speed transmissions are also offered. To locate your nearest Harley dealer, call 800/443-2153, or log on to www.harley-davidson.com.
VOXAN RESCUED?
Nearly one year after being put into official receivership, troubled French bike-maker Voxan faced its fate-and appears to be getting a fresh start. Of the seven proposed buy-out plans, only two were given serious consideration. Didier Cazaux, CEO of Guy Coach (a company specializing in luxury yachts), won out. He will pay approximately $500,000 for the rights to the Voxan name and its assets.
SWEDES SOLD
Knight Line Products is the new North American distributor for Husaberg motorcycles, having bought the rights from KTM Sportmotorcycles USA. Husaberg North America is now located in Cleveland, Mississippi, and can be reached at 866/487-2374, or online at www.husabergna.com.
