WELD Completes Asset Purchase of HiPer Technology
WELD has acquired the assets of HiPer Technology, Inc., the largest manufacturer of high performance “super structural” carbon fiber wheels for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and side-by-side (UTV) vehicles based in Lawrence, Kansas.
2016 Parts Unlimited Parts and Accessories for Victory and Indian Catalog
Set your Victory and Indian customers off on the road to success with the 2016 Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited Parts and Accessories Catalog. The Victory and Indian brands have rapidly grown to be a major force in the muscle bike and cruiser markets.
National Motorcycle Safety Fund to Help Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Take Motorcycle Courses
The National Motorcycle Safety Fund has created a new grant program to help rider training sites cover the costs of hiring sign-language interpreters for deaf and hard of hearing students. MSF expects MSF-recognized Rider Training Sites across the nation to make reasonable accommodations for people with physical disabilities.
Honda Announces 2016 VFR1200X Adventure Model
Reflecting the growing popularity of the adventure-touring segment, American Honda has announced that the innovative VFR1200X is coming to the U.S. for the 2016 model year. Already extremely popular in Europe, the VFR1200X receives important updates for 2016.
Mustang Can-Am Spyder Seats
Mustang Seats has enhanced the riding experience with a new seat made specifically for the Spyder RT touring model. The new seat’s detailed gun metal stitching and carbon fiber vinyl accents enhance the Spyder’s design, while retaining all the positive features of the stock seat.
AMA Pro Racing Appoints Michael Lock CEO and Turns Focus on Marketing, Communications
AMA Pro Racing has announced that its Board of Managers named longtime motorcycle and automotive executive Michael Lock as the company’s CEO, effective November 1. Lock has served as AMA Pro Racing’s strategic business consultant throughout the 2015 season.
Harley-Davidson Reports Third-Quarter 2015 Earnings
Harley-Davidson, Inc. third-quarter 2015 net income was $140.3 million on consolidated revenue of $1.32 billion compared to net income of $150.1 million on consolidated revenue of $1.30 billion last year. Dealer new motorcycle sales were down 1.4 percent worldwide for the third quarter compared to last year, with sales down 2.5 percent in the U.S. and up 0.9 percent internationally.
Klock Werks Metal Dash
Klock Werks’ Curvaceous Metal Dash for your bagger is stamped steel, e-coated, and ready to paint. The Dash is available in three lengths for different seat styles, and accepts most aftermarket low-profile vented gas caps.
First-Ever PowerLily Gas Tank Mentorship Program Created to Foster Powersports Entrepreneurs
PowerLily entrepreneurs with great ideas for new products and services will get help from the new Gas Tank mentorship program that will teach them how to create winning business plans that they will pitch, in-person, to influential leaders in the powersports industry.
SpeedMob Announces Exclusive US Distribution Agreement with NiTEK Helmets
SpeedMob Inc. recently announced a new brand alliance with H&H USA. Effective immediately, SpeedMob will take over exclusive distribution of NiTEK Racing Helmets for the United States and will co-distribute the TORC and Origine’ helmet brands.
Bell Pro Star Helmet
Bell Helmets recently introduced the all-new Pro Star, a complete rethinking of what a race helmet should be, driven by the essential needs of the modern racer. Field-tested by Bell’s world-class riders, the sophisticated materials integrated into the Pro Star allow the rider to become one with the helmet.
Touratech Aventuro Modular Helmet
A joint effort between Touratech and helmet manufacturer Schuberth, has created the AVENTURO Mod, which combines the comfort and convenience of a flip-up chin bar with an adjustable peak and increased ventilation for off-road adventures.
