Honda Marks Unprecedented Milestone: Global Production of 300 Million Motorcycles
Achieving a milestone more than 65 years in the making, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced production of its 300-millionth motorcycle. The milestone bike is a Honda Gold Wing produced at the company’s Kumamoto Factory in Japan. Honda will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Gold Wing in 2015. Honda began mass production of
MSF Releases Motorcycle Pre-Ride Inspection How-To Video
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has just released a new video to help motorcycle riders perform crucial, pre-ride safety inspections of their bikes. The video, entitled “T-CLOCS” (a six-letter acronym representing the six main categories of inspection steps), can be viewed for free on MSF’s website. The T-CLOCS video is hosted by actress/motorcyclist Celeste Creel and
On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter
It is safe to say that no movie has done more to promote the powersports industry than Bruce Brown’s immortal classic On Any Sunday. When it hit the big screens in 1971, motorcycle and scooter sales boomed as an entire generation embraced two-wheels. The true-to-life stories chronicled in OAS even earned an Academy Award nomination.
Kuryakyn to Attend Dealer Expo
Kuryakyn Holdings LLC, has announced plans for a return to the annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo taking place December 5-7, 2014, at McCormick Place in Chicago. “The Dealer Expo provides an ideal opportunity for us to grow the Kuryakyn brand by showcasing our latest products with both new and existing domestic and international dealers,”
Yamaha Announces ‘All-American ATV Racer’ Contest Winner
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announced Kylie Ahart of Marietta, Ohio, the Yamaha “All-American ATV Racer” at the recent Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) awards banquet. Kylie was voted to the top position by her peers, friends and fans in an online contest hosted by Yamaha as a person and racer who embodies All-American ATV Racing
Cobra Moto Salutes its GNCC Champs, Launches New Cobra CX 50 and 65
The American-made Cobra Moto brand has recognized its two AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series, presented by Maxxis, champions – Indiana’s Lucas Grounds (65cc) and Pennsylvania’s Nathan Dulaney (50cc). And in the same breath, Cobra Moto would like to announce the launch of the new off-road package on its championship CX models. “We couldn’t be
Honda Thanks Jeremy McGrath
American Honda has thanked Jeremy McGrath for his many years representing the brand while racing and riding Honda CR and CRF machinery. When he rode for Team Honda during his racing career, Jeremy McGrath won four-consecutive premier-class AMA Supercross titles from 1993 to 1996. He also earned the premier-class AMA Motocross crown in 1995 aboard
Schuberth Offering Holiday Pricing on its Rider Communication System
This holiday season Schuberth is offering two ways to save big on a Schuberth Rider Communication System – Purchase a Schuberth helmet and get the SRC-System at 35% off. Already have the helmet? Then purchase only the SRC-System at 25% off. Both offers are available online and through participating Schuberth dealers through December 24, 2014.
Dealer Spike Partners with Dealer Performance CRM
Dealer Spike, one of the fastest growing digital advertising companies in the web solutions industry, has partnered with Dealership Performance CRM, a customer relations management system that has developed a complete marketing solution for dealers around the globe. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with industry veterans like the team at Dealership Performance CRM,”
Butty Buddy and Zodiac Form Partnership
BB Comfort Systems, a.k.a. Butty Buddy Seats has announced that Zodiac has agreed to distribute the product line effective immediately. “Zodiac has product on the shelf and ready to ship as we speak”, said Bob Goin, Butty Buddy President. “We are very pleased to have such a strong partner in Europe to reach the numerous
Moto2 and Moto3 to Use LIQUI MOLY Oil in 2015
At the end of this year’s racing season the German motor oil specialist LIQUI MOLY will become the official oil supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships. All of the teams will be using the new motor oil during the preparations for the 2015 season. “This is a great distinction for us, that the
Houser Racing Enters the Sport UTV Market
Houser Racing has been in the all-terrain vehicle industry for 17 years developing race components for Sport ATVs. Houser recently announced that it has released an aftermarket product line for the Polaris Razor XP1000. Products developed include: Tree Bars, Complete Roll Cage with Integrated Bed Braces and Rear Bumper, Front Bumper, Maximum Ground Clearance A-Arms,