Indian Motorcycle’s 75th Sturgis Rally Itinerary
Indian Motorcycle’s itinerary for the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will feature the first appearance of the 2016 model year lineup, entertainment, factory demo rides, Indian Motorcycle owner events and rides, an array of custom bikes and much more.
Polaris Reports Record Second-Quarter 2015 Results
Polaris Industries Inc. has reported a record second-quarter ended June 30, 2015, with an increase of 4 percent from the prior year. The second-quarter results included additional manufacturing costs and inefficiencies, as Polaris worked to scale-up production and add capacity to the paint system at the company’s motorcycle facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
American Motorcyclist Association Surpasses 25,000 Signatures on Anti-E15 Petition
More than 25,000 people have joined the American Motorcyclist Association to oppose federal mandates that would result in the spread of higher-ethanol blended fuels and increase the risk of inadvertent misfueling for motorcyclists and others.
Yamaha WaterCraft to Showcase WaveRunners and Boats at 2015 AIMExpo
Yamaha WaterCraft becomes the first dedicated marine segment manufacturer at AIMExpo and will join its motorsports division counterparts as it showcases its lineup of WaveRunners, Wake Boats and complete line of accessories for attendees of the third-annual powersports event this October.
Harley-Davidson Second-Quarter Results In Line With Company Expectations
Second-quarter results are in line with company expectations following Harley-Davidson’s decision in April to lower motorcycle shipments from initial projections for 2015 in light of currency-driven competitive pressures in the U.S. and the company’s commitment to manage supply in line with demand.
Giant Loop Opens Retail Showroom at Bend, Oregon Headquarters
To accommodate local riders and customers, Giant Loop recently opened a retail showroom at its Bend headquarters. The Giant Loop showroom provides a single location to see, test fit and purchase the entire Giant Loop line of motorcycle, snowmobile and snow bike products.
AMP Factory Hires Michael MacGregor as New Design Director
Michael MacGregor has signed on as Design Director for AMP Factory. An acronym for “Answer/Malcolm Smith Racing/ProTaper,” AMP Factory is the new name for the performance apparel division of Tucker Rocky/Bikers Choice.
Project Velocity: Belfast Boys Bound for Bonneville Speed Record
The aim of Project Velocity is to design a full fairing motorcycle to take to Bonneville and set a new land speed record of well over 200mph in the 1000cc Streamline Class S-F beating the 184mph record set in 1967 by New Zealander Burt Munro.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum to Host Hundreds for Classic Motorcycle Weekend
Hundreds of classic motorcycle enthusiasts will gather at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State for its 10th annual Curtiss Classic Motorcycle Weekend, Aug. 1-2. Admission is free for the outdoor display and museum tours are reduced to $6 for anyone arriving on a motorcycle.
Triumph to Auction Chris Pratt’s Jurassic World Scrambler
On July 23rd, Triumph Motorcycles will auction the Scrambler ridden by Chris Pratt in Jurassic World. The bike, featured racing alongside Raptors in the film, will be sold on eBay to the highest bidder, with the proceeds going to Triumph’s nominated fundraising partner, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
Victory Isle of Man TT Podium Bike Stolen and Recovered
The Victory Isle of Man TT racer ridden by Lee Johnston to third place in the 2015 Zero TT was stolen from the Brammo Company headquarters on Friday. The bike was recovered on Sunday and two suspects were taken into custody.
Racing Community Mourning the Loss of Two MotoAmerica Riders
A chain-reaction, multi-bike incident on the first lap of the second MotoAmerica Superbike/Superstock 1000 race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has resulted in the deaths of two competitors.
