Mike Shell Joins Küryakyn As National Development Manager
Küryakyn Holdings LLC. has announced the addition of industry veteran Mike Shell as National Development Manager. In this new position Shell will power the growth and organization of Küryakyn’s national brand representative force.
Bates Footwear Adrenaline High Performance Riding Boot
The Bates Adrenaline offers protection and performance while also providing all-day comfort, on and off the bike. This unique combination makes this the perfect boot for sport touring and adventure riders looking to put in long miles on the bike, without having to change into a different pair of shoes to comfortably walk around.
REV’IT! Replica One-Piece Suit
The Replica one-piece suit is a direct descendant of the protection worn by some of the world’s premier MotoGP riders: Using the feedback and input of REV’IT! riders, the company has brought technical developments and material innovations to the everyday sportbike rider or track day amateur.
Twenty-Four AMA National Championships Awarded at AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship
More than 195 motorcycle and ATV hillclimbers faced off at the 2015 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, held Aug. 8-9 in Waterford, Ohio. At the conclusion of the weekend, 24 champions were crowned in various competition classes.
MPN to Help Stock Two Lucky Powersports Service Departments with Tools
Sign up today to be entered to win a high-quality tool set from Beta Tools that we are giving away to TWO lucky powersports service departments. A live drawing will be held at the AIMExpo in Orlando in October, and another prize will be given away to a dealer that cannot attend.
ProTaper Micro Bars
ProTaper’s Micro Bars feature a smaller diameter in the grip areas, while retaining a standard 7/8” diameter throughout the critical clamping and control areas. It also means standard triple clamps, kill switches and all other stock hardware can be retained.
Racer Gloves Rally Glove
The Rally is a lightweight mesh and leather motorcycle glove designed for adventure, dual sport and off-road riding. A mesh upper with a TPU knuckle protector allows for abundant airflow, while the goatskin palm provides abrasion protection should a dirt nap or pavement inspection be encountered.
River Road Announces Howard Kelly as New Brand Manager
After a career path change, V-Twin industry veteran Howard Kelly is back in the saddle again. The former Hot Rod Bikes feature editor and Hot Bike editor is now the Brand Manager for River Road, the hardcore riding gear line for bikers that is part of the Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice portfolio.
Kawasaki Hires New Manager, Government and Fleet Sales
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced it has hired Michael Jacobs to fill the newly created position of Manager, Government and Fleet Sales. In this new position, Jacobs will be responsible for the strategic development of growing brand awareness for Kawasaki side x side vehicles.
The Feature-Packed VEXA500 eBike Coming Soon
VEXA500, the commuter-friendly eBike, has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise a total of $100K in order to bring the eBike to the states. This affordable, urban eBike works to get riders where they need to go in a smarter, faster and greener fashion while keeping cash in their pockets.
Honda Achieves 700th FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix Victory
Beginning with its first world grand prix race in 1961, at the hands of Australian rider Tom Phillis on his Honda RC143 in the 125cc class of the season-opening Spanish Grand Prix, Honda has now achieved an unprecedented 700 grand prix wins with Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez’s victory in the MotoGP class at the 2015 FIM Road Racing World Championship.
AMA Mourns Passing of Former Board Member John Hoover
John Hoover began riding motorcycles as a teenager. He turned his passion into a decades-long career with Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. It was during his tenure with Kawasaki that Mr. Hoover was elected to the AMA Board of Directors, where he helped guide AMA policy in a number of areas, particularly membership relations and marketing.
