May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
With the beginning of Motorcycle Awareness Month on May 1, the American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal to motorists to be aware of their driving environment, check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and, especially, to watch for motorcyclists.
Sullivans Inc.: A Backbone of Brands
If you know Bobby Sullivan or have ever seen his Triumph collection at the Sullivans Inc. headquarters just outside of Boston, you know he is one of the biggest Triumph enthusiasts out there.
Indian Motorcycle Named Presenting Sponsor of ‘The MEET at ACM’
America’s Car Museum (ACM) has announced that Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, will be a presenting sponsor at the fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at ACM, in Tacoma, Washington, on August 22.
Helmet House Settles Patent Lawsuit with Olympia, Grants License
Helmet House, Inc., one of the nation’s largest powersports apparel distributors and manufacturers, announced settlement of its patent and trademark litigation against RPM Gear, Inc. – doing business as Olympia Moto Sports.
Motorcycle Industry Council’s Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest
Gear Up Every Ride has launched a month-long photo contest starting May 1. The contest gives riders a chance to win nearly $10,000 in prizes in exchange for posting photos that embrace the Gear Up theme and including the hashtag #GearUpEveryRide on Instagram.
Ace Cafe Orlando Breaks Ground, To Open End of Summer
Ace Cafe London, with its combination of motorbikes, cars, speed and rock ´n roll, served as a beacon to English motorcyclists for decades. Now this same love of speed and adrenaline is coming to Orlando in the form of Ace Cafe Orlando, the first Ace ever in the U.S.
Mustang Seats 35th Anniversary Campaign Takes Flight
It isn’t every day that a company in the motorcycle industry celebrates its 35th anniversary, so when Mustang Seats hit this milestone this year, they really wanted to do something special.
AMA Announces U.S. World Trophy Team for 2015 International Six Days Enduro
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the U.S. World Trophy Team and U.S. Junior Trophy Team for the 90th International Six Days Enduro in Kosice, Slovakia, Sept. 7-12.
BARDAHL Announces New Website Launch
Bardahl Manufacturing Corporation has launched a new website with a more modern brand image and a greater emphasis on its long heritage in motorsports. It also officially launches its two new product lines.
Shifting Gears: Helmet Market Happenings
Helmet market happenings: Just in time for this issue’s heads up on helmets comes word that industry exec Frank Esposito is now heading up sales and marketing for Scorpion Sports. Most recently with Kendon, the stand-up trailer originators, Esposito has track record of integrity and results in the powersports industry. “We are extremely excited to
Dainese Named Official Clothing Supplier of FIM
Dainese and FIM have announced that following the recent signing of an agreement between the two parties, Dainese has become the Official Clothing Supplier of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the global sanctioning body of motorcycle racing.
Klock Werks Launches ‘Out of the Vault’ Series to Highlight Timeless Customs
Klock Werks Kustom Cycles has an extensive collection of custom built motorcycles from it’s 18 year history in the motorcycle industry. The company decided to feature some of its past custom bikes as part of a series titled “Out of the Vault.”
