U.S. Junior Team Claims World Title at 2014 International Six Days Enduro
For the third time in the 89-year history of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme International Six Days Enduro, the U.S. Junior Team has emerged victorious, claiming the world championship for the junior division. The 2014 ISDE was Nov. 3-8 in San Juan, Argentina. The U.S. Junior team included Justin Jones, Grant Baylor, Steward Baylor and
Schuberth to Showcase Complete Helmet Line at Long Beach IMS
Schuberth will be on display at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show, set for November 14-16 in Long Beach, California. Customers will be able to get professionally fit for any Schuberth flip-up or full-face helmet, shop for helmets or accessories, and preview the 2015 M1 open-face helmet. Schuberth unveiled the new M1 helmet for the first
Pro Taper Partners with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team
Pro Taper has announced a partnership with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for the 2015 racing season and beyond. After winning the 2014 AMA 250 West Supercross title with Jason Anderson, the team will return as the sole factory U.S. Husqvarna SX/MX effort and will use and endorse Pro Taper’s product line of
The Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program
The Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program is helping the Abbott House Celebrate its 75th Anniversary. Forty young women from the ages of 9-17, all residents of the Abbott House in Mitchell, South Dakota, worked alongside volunteer facilitators – Klock Werks’ Laura Klock, Karlee Cobb, and Jennifer Bainbridge – to completely transform a Harley-Davidson Road
Harley-Davidson Partners with Wounded Warrior Project – Surprises Vets With 2015 Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson made a special delivery of new 2015 motorcycles to six U.S. military veterans recently. The surprise jumpstarts a new partnership between Harley-Davidson and Wounded Warrior Project to help improve the lives of service men and women living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Bill Davidson, great-grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson, along with six
PowerLily and MIC Alliance to Support Growing Female Market and Industry Growth
PowerLily, a professional network for women in the powersports industry with over 300 active members, is now part of the Motorcycle Industry Council. MIC Chairman Dennis McNeal announced news of the alliance during the annual MIC Communications Symposium held on Sept. 25, 2014. The MIC plans to host PowerLily members and prospects at the Progressive
SpeedMob Introduces 2015 Sponsorship Program
SpeedMob, Inc. is now accepting sponsorship requests for 2015, offering racing support on Airoh Helmets, Arrow Exhaust, Ariete Goggles, BMC Filters, Dion Devices, GPR Stabilizers and more. SpeedMob offers sponsorship on its growing family of performance brands to support the varying needs of racers and teams. Another unique element SpeedMob offers to its sponsored members
SpeedMob Introduces Three New Brands
SpeedMob has announced three new brands, offering market diversity for SpeedMob and its national dealer network. OMNI-CRUISE Omni-Cruise is a mechanical cruise control. Omni-Cruise entered the market in 2013 and was developed by entrepreneur Brian Carmicheal, who saw the need for a better design in throttle locks and mechanical cruise controls. After much research and
American Motorcyclist Association Salutes the U.S. Military on Veterans Day
The American Motorcyclist Association offers a salute of respect and gratitude this Veterans Day to the legions of U.S. veterans who have served this country in times of peace, in times of strife and in times of war. “As the busy end-of-year holiday season quickly approaches, it is appropriate to set aside a day to
BMW Motorrad USA Welcomes BMW Motorcycles of Denton to Dealer Network
BMW Motorrad USA has further expanded its brand in northern Texas with the addition of BMW Motorcycles of Denton. The new BMW motorcycle dealership, located on State Highway 377, one block south of Interstate 35-E at 521 Acme St. in Denton, TX (also home of Cycle Center of Denton), offers a complete line of BMW
Flick Fusion Partners with LT2 to Bring Video Marketing Solutions to Powersports Industry
Flick Fusion has announced a partnership with Lighthouse Technology Team to bring video marketing solutions to the powersports industry, among others. Effective immediately, the Flick Fusion video platform will enable dealers in these industries to showcase their vehicles and equipment with live-action videos on their websites, push inventory videos to third-party sites, and take advantage
Dainese Acquired By Investcorp
Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products, has announced it has reached an agreement with Mr. Lino Dainese, to acquire the specialist Italian retailer Dainese at an enterprise value of $162 million. Mr Dainese, will retain a minority stake in the business alongside Investcorp. Founded in 1972, Dainese provides protective gear