Kawasaki Announces Road Racing Contingency Program
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced a $2 million road racing contingency program for the 2016 racing season. The contingency program covers Kawasaki’s most popular racing models, championed by the all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle.
New Research Shows Riding STRIDER Bikes Improves Stability Scores in Children with Autism
New research by Dr. Andrew Shim, Chair of Briar Cliff University’s Kinesiology and Human Performance Department, confirms that children with ASD show a significant improvement in Limit of Stability outcomes after riding a STRIDER No-Pedal Balance Bike for five weeks.
Schuberth Unveils Rebrand and Launches New Website
Schuberth has a new look. The German-based helmet manufacturer has partnered with Hamburg-based agency Jung von Matt to develop a new corporate identity. With a revised brand logo, new fonts and a focus on the color orange, the rebrand coincides with the launch of Schuberth’s new 2016 helmets and graphics.
UPS and Rizoma Announce the Winner of the Urban Mobility Contest
Alberto Piovesan, a student at IUAV University in Venice, has won the Urban Mobility Contest, which challenged students from Italy’s top design schools and universities to design objects, vehicles and accessories that offered an innovative take on the future of sustainable urban mobility by combining elements of the brand identity of UPS with the cutting edge style and vision of Rizoma.
New MAP Policy Enforced for NiTEK Helmets
As the exclusive U.S. distributor of NiTEK Helmets, SpeedMob is now charged with ensuring this brand is sold in a manner that best represents a premium product like NiTEK helmets, along with ensuring strong brand value to all dealers nationwide.
WPS Opens Texas Distribution Warehouse
WPS (Western Power Sports, Inc.) has announced the opening of its sixth distribution warehouse in the United States, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the town of Midlothian, Texas.
Kendon Industries Adds Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Distribution in America
Kendon Industries, LLC has announced the addition of Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties as its newest distribution partner in the United States market. Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties will distribute the full line of Kendon Stand-Up Powersports Trailers through a 9,000+ dealer network.
Ducati Announces New Bikes Highlighted By the XDiavel
One of the most eagerly awaited bikes at EICMA 2015 was undoubtedly the XDiavel. This intriguing new bike sees Ducati enter the Cruiser world in its own inimitable way by presenting a true cruiser that has all the design, technology and performance one expects from a Ducati thoroughbred.
Indian Motorcycle Unveils the 2016 Scout Sixty
Indian Motorcycle has introduced the latest addition to its 2016 lineup — the all-new Indian Scout Sixty — from the floor of the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. The new 999cc Scout Sixty promises a broad appeal to new rider segments with a premium motorcycle at the lowest MSRP yet for the brand.
Victory Motorcycles Reveals Engine Based on Project 156 and Signals Next Product
Victory Motorcycles has revealed the production version of the engine that powered Project 156 up Pikes Peak this summer, and will power an upcoming 1200cc class motorcycle. The engine was designed to deliver power and performance, and was shown off in a concept motorcycle built by European builder Urs Erbacher.
Erik Buell Racing Will Go to Auction a Second Time
After an initial auction where a New Jersey buyer was unable to close on Erik Buell Racing, the motorcycle company will head to the auction block again on Dec. 10. Bruce Belfer, CEO of Atlantic Metals Group LLC, had the highest bid for the company in August.
AGV’s Motorsports Heritage Showcased at EICMA
AGV showcased its motorsport history and its technology to the world’s top motorcycle-industry specialists and journalists at the EICMA tradeshow.
