Jorge Lorenzo and SHARK Helmets Confirm Partnership in MotoGP
Spain’s triple MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, and SHARK, a French helmet manufacturer, announced the signature of a three-year partnership in MotoGP. Lorenzo will be wearing the Race-R PRO, SHARK’s flagship product, in all races.
SKULLY AR-1 Helmet Shipped to Early Supporters
Initial shipments of the first augmented reality motorcycle helmets have been sent out to early supporters. Initial recipients of the DOT-certified AR-1 will work closely with the SKULLY team to provide feedback and help fine-tune the software before the remaining deliveries are fulfilled.
Dainese Responds to Lawsuits Against Alpinestars
With respect to Alpinestars’ “Statement regarding press coverage of Patent Challenge,” and for the sake of clarity, Dainese deemed it necessary to reply to the claim.
Best of 2015 Pit Pass
Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party (January issue, page 56) A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park played host to
MPN Launches Tool Giveaway Tuesday – sponsored by Beta Tools
MPN’s Tool Giveaway Tuesday Gives Dealers Chance To Win Beta Tool of the Week (#ToolGiveawayTuesday)! MPN has teamed up with Beta Tools (now available at ShopYamaha.com) to giveaway high-quality tools every Tuesday in 2016 to lucky powersports service departments. The drawing will be held every Tuesday and announced on our Facebook page each week. The first giveway
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the MPN Team: Bill Babcox, Greg Cira, Sean Donohue, Brendan Baker, Robin Hartfiel, Greg Jones, Melinda Compton, Katelyn Mueller, Roberto Almenar, David Benson, Jennifer Hazen and Andie Martin
Polaris RZR UTV World Championship Returns to Laughlin, Nevada in 2016
The four-day event format will once again feature one full day of racing, contingency and tech in downtown Laughlin, demo and enthusiast rides, and a business-to-business UTV industry summit.
Weego Amps Up Product Development with New Hires
Weego, innovator of portable jump starters and rechargeable battery packs, has announced Efrain “Frank” Rodriguez as the company’s senior engineer and Berdj Mazmanian as senior product manager.
Paul Teutal Jr. to Appear at 40th North American International Motorcycle Supershow
World famous motorcycle designer and builder, founder of Paul Jr. Designs and co-founder of Orange County Choppers, Paul Teutel Jr. will be showcasing his custom motorcycles and signing autographs at the biggest Motorcycle show in Canada, January 8-10, 2016 at the 40th Annual North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW.
Pacific Powersports and Haan Wheels Announce Distribution Agreement
With more than 45 years of wheel building experience, Haan Wheels are built with its own hubs manufactured in the Netherlands from billet 6082 alloy with the latest CNC technology to ensure precision and maximum strength.
Yamaha Announces its Newest Wall of Champions Winners
On Thursday, December 17 at its Cypress, CA office, Yamaha inducted a total of 12 ATV, Supercross/Motocross and Road Racing titleholders into the Yamaha Wall of Champions. This special event symbolizes the company’s accomplishments and contributions from the race track to its local communities each year.
H.O.G. Members Get Open Door Access to Harley-Davidson Museum
The Harley-Davidson Museum is swinging its doors wide open to all Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world by adding unlimited admission and VIP access to more than 112 years of Harley-Davidson history to its package of exclusive membership benefits.
