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Curt Sacks Joins Zero Motorcycles as CFO

Zero Motorcycles, a global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, has announced that Curt Sacks joined the company as chief financial officer. Sacks brings over 20 years of progressive financial and management experience with both private and public companies. His primary responsibilities with Zero will be to build and lead a world class finance and administration team.

Tanom Motors Ramping Up Invader Production at 55,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility

Vehicle assembly of production model Invaders has begun at the Tanom Motors manufacturing facility in Culpepper, Virginia. This modern 55,000 square foot facility is currently producing three models of the Invader high performance reverse trike – TR-3 roadster, TC-3 coupe and the Model “R” with race performance capabilities.

Harley-Davidson Promotes Matt Levatich to President and CEO, Keith Wandell to Retire

Harley-Davidson, Inc. has named Matthew S. Levatich, currently president and chief operating officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, to succeed Keith Wandell as president and CEO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. upon Wandell’s retirement May 1, 2015. Levatich has also been elected, through Board action, to the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors.

MotoUSA Names Adam Booth Off-Road Editor

Leading motorcycle media outlet Motorcycle USA is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Booth as its new Off-Road Editor.

Spectro Oils Welcomes Cuesta Del Agua Chirripo as its Central America Distributor

Spectro Oils of America has welcomed its newest distributor, Cuesta Del Agua Chirripo S.A., a leading regional importer, distributor and wholesaler of motorcycle spare parts and accessories covering the markets of Costa Rica, Nicaragua and the rest of the Central American and Caribbean region.

American Motorcycle Association Announces 2015 AMA Award Recipients

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the recipients of its 2015 AMA Awards. The six motorcyclists selected by the AMA Board of Directors have made outstanding contributions to the motorcycling community and their efforts support the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.

MIC Board of Directors Seat Opens as Sarah Schilke Rolls to BMW

Industry veteran Sarah Schilke has announced she has accepted the position of National Marketing Manager with BMW Motorrad USA, a move that opens up her previously held seat on the MIC Board of Directors. Schilke was serving her third term on the MIC board.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Melbourne J. ‘Mike’ Wilson Dies

The American Motorcyclist Association expresses its most sincere condolences to the friends and family of Melbourne J. “Mike” Wilson, who passed away Feb. 2. He was 94. Mr. Wilson, an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and longtime patron of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, was preceded in passing by his wife and fellow Hall of Famer Margaret Wilson last July. The couple was awarded the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.

JB Off-Road Teams Up With Houser Racing for 2015 GNCC Championship Run

The Can-Am/JB Off-Road Team of Larry Hendershot Jr. and Tim Farr have teamed up with Houser Racing for the 2015 season. Hendershot and Farr will each be driving a 2015 Can Am Maverick XRS 1000.

Mitas Hires Jamie Nicely as Motorcycle Tire Sales Manager for North America

Jamie Nicely has been appointed Mitas motorcycle tire sales manager in North America. Starting in January, Nicely is responsible for servicing established distributors for tire sales and creating new distributor accounts in the United States. He will be actively working with Mitas distributors to support sales growth at both the dealer and consumer level. Prior to joining Mitas, Nicely worked as a race tire distributor as well as racer support.

Indian Motorcycle To Unveil 2016 Lineup in Chicago With ‘Dark Horse Challenge Ride’

The ride is hosted by Indian Motorcycle to commemorate the launch of its newest motorcycle and the first industry 2016 model year, the Indian Chief Dark Horse, which will be unveiled the same day.

LighTech Selects TAW Performance Distribution as Sole Importer

LighTech a leading Italian manufacturer of high end sport bike performance parts has recently made a change to its North American distribution channels. To both increase the brand market share and awareness in the USA Lightech have chosen TAW Performance Distribution LLC as its sole importer.