ProTaper Partners With Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Off-Road
Two of the off-road world’s pioneers team up as ProTaper joins forces with Factory Husqvarna and top racers for the coming season. “ProTaper is pleased to announce a partnership with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Off-Road Team for the 2015 season… and beyond,” says ProTaper Brand Manager Paul Perebijnos. “With 2014 champions Andrew DeLong
AMA Issues Licensing Requirements and Rider Number Procedures for MotoAmerica
The AMA and MotoAmerica, the new home of the AMA Superbike Series, have announced the four classifications of licenses for the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Road Racing Series: Superbike, Supersport, Superstock 600 and Superstock Limited. The licenses are as follows: Superbike license will allow a rider to compete in the Superbike, Superstock 1000 and Supersport
J. W. Childs Associates Acquires Cycle Gear
.W. Childs Associates, L.P., an established private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of middle-market growth companies, announced it has acquired a majority interest in Cycle Gear, Inc., a leading provider of motorcycle apparel, parts and accessories, from Harvest Partners, LP. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. Concurrent with this transaction,
Bell Helmets and Pro Circuit Announce Partnership
Bell Helmets and Pro Circuit Racing have announced a partnership, in which Bell will be the official helmet for the 250 team. The 250 team lineup of Adam Cianciarulo, Joey Savatgy, Chris Alldredge, Tyler Bowers and Arnaud Tonus will wear both Bell’s radically advanced Moto-9 Flex, and Custom-Fit Moto-9. “We’re proud to align ourselves with
Held USA Announces Partnership with CLASS Motorcycle Schools
Held USA has announced its renewed partnership with Reg Pridmore and CLASS Motorcycle Schools. CLASS instructors will be outfitted with Held’s Titan and Phantom motorcycle gloves and students will be able to test and purchase the gloves and other Held products such as track suits and accessories. Founded in 1972 by 3-time AMA Superbike Champion
Polaris Industries Inc. Expands Manufacturing Operations
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced plans to build a new production facility in Huntsville, Alabama to provide additional capacity and flexibility as the company continues to experience rapid growth. Located Southwest of Huntsville City Center, the 600,000 square-foot facility will focus on off-road vehicle production. Polaris selected Huntsville due to its skilled workforce, history of
Motorcyclist Fatalities, Injuries Decline in 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes declined by 6.4 percent from 2012 to 2013, and the number injured dropped 5.4 percent, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. In 2013, 4,668 motorcyclist fatalities were reported, down 318 from the 4,986 in 2012. Similarly, 88,000 “occupants” were reported to
Polaris Announces Special Fox Edition, New RZRs and Sportsman ATVs for 2015 Lineup
As part of RZR’s continuing innovation and commitment to its enthusiasts, Polaris has announced several new models featuring new paint schemes and graphics, and a new RZR XP 1000 EPS model with the first-ever Internal Bypass Shocks available on a side-by-side. The new RZR XP 1000 EPS FOX Edition offers a high-performing suspension, featuring highly-tuned
Kuryakyn to Attend 2015 Verona Motor Bike Expo
Kuryakyn Holdings LLC has announced plans to be an attending vendor at the 2015 Motor Bike Expo at the Veronafiere complex in Verona, Italy, on January 23-25. “This is a very big opportunity to enhance the Kuryakyn brand on an international level for 2015,” said company President Holger Mohr. “We have some outstanding new products
Yamaha Outdoors Donates a Viking Side-by-Side to Winner of National Hunting and Fishing Day Giveaway
Yamaha Outdoors has been a longtime partner and supporter of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day), an annual celebration of outdoorsmen and women and the important contributions they make to the environment and economy. To help raise awareness and excitement for NHF Day in 2014, Yamaha donated a Viking Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle – a
Zero Motorcycles Carries Strong Momentum into 2015
Zero Motorcycles, a global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced that the California company finished 2014 with record sales and is poised for dramatic growth in 2015. While the brand continues to gain traction with motorcycle enthusiasts in North America and Europe, Zero has rapidly expanded into international markets by adding seven new distributors
Jonny Walker Signs with MSR
Named after legendary off-road racer, Malcolm Smith, MSR has announced the signing of the next generation of off-road riding legends as KTM Red Bull International off-road rider Jonny Walker joins the brand for the next two years. Walker shot out of the gates to take the Superpole and Prestige class wins in his MSR gear