AMA Announces Award Recipients, Selects Craig Vetter for Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Craig Vetter is the winner of the prestigious AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016. The annual award acknowledges the highest level of service to the AMA in any area of activity.
Rollin’ Fast Announces Grand Opening Event
Rollin’ Fast Indian Motorcycle of Lebanon has announced the opening of its new location on Route 22 in Lebanon, New Jersey (Hunterdon County). The dealership will be celebrating its expansion and renovation with a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, February 20th from 9am-5pm.
Tramontin Harley-Davidson, Hope, NJ
It’s so refreshing to find a place like Tramontin Harley-Davidson/Honda in Hope, N.J. No, it’s not housed in a historical building or part of an urban renewal project; this dealership’s history reaches back to the bright, early days of American motorcycling, touting a family connection to Ernest “Red” Tramontin’s first motorcycle shop in Clifton, N.J., established in 1915.
Best of 2015 Pit Pass
Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party (January issue, page 56) A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park played host to
Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo and Snowmobiles
Polaris recently recalled its RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles due to vehicles’ oil drain line leaking and posing a fire hazard. The company also recalled its snowmobiles due to a steering pitman arm or drag link that can crack and result in a loss of steering, posing a crash hazard.
Honda Unveils 2016 CB500F and Metropolitan Scooter
At a special media event held in Milan ahead of the EICMA motorcycle show, Honda unveiled the updated CB500F naked sport bike, which gets an aggressive new look and a number of important technical improvements for 2016. At the same time, Honda announced the revised Metropolitan scooter.
Honda Rider Education Center Reopens in Irving, Texas
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently, the reopening of the Honda Rider Education Center in Irving, Texas was celebrated by local powersports enthusiasts, politicians and media, as well as Honda associates and Geo-Center Motorcycle Training owner Curt Liles.
Tread Lightly! and Noble Energy Celebrate Restoration Projects on Pawnee National Grassland
Tread Lightly!, Noble Energy, Inc. and the U.S. Forest Service recently celebrated the completion of three priority Restoration for Recreation projects implemented this year on the Pawnee National Grassland, near the community of Greeley, Colorado.
Printing All The News That Fits!
Heads up! Schuberth North America has signed a slew of new players. Three regional sales managers, an inside sales rep and a digital marketing specialist join the team to better service its growing dealer network. “Adding team members that exclusively represent Schuberth and Held products will be an advantage to our dealers,” says National Sales
Honda Releases Pricing on CRF1000L Africa Twin and Details on Other 2016 Models
Following a series of information releases on the CRF1000L Africa Twin, American Honda has publicized pricing for the all-new model and also revealed additional details on the trailblazing adventure bike. At the same time, Honda officially announced a number of returning on-road models, several of which are offered in new colors for 2016.
Honda Releases Details on 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin
Honda has announced further technical details on the new CRF1000L Africa Twin, which will be in Honda showrooms across the United States in early 2016. Like its forerunners, the CRF1000L Africa Twin is equipped for adventure, with a potent engine and dynamic chassis ready to explore continents, on- or off-road.
Suzuki Announces 2016 Motorcycles and ATVs
With this early-release announcement of 2016 motorcycles and ATVs, Suzuki shifts into a higher gear with a 2016 model lineup that delivers power, style and comfort. Suzuki kicks off the 2016 model year with the launch of the anticipated GSX-S1000 family of motorcycles.
9 Tips to Get Your Customers Ready for the Commute
It’s that time of the year where two-wheeled transportation becomes a more viable option for many commuters.
Killing It With Kindness
When you were learning to drive, your dad probably told you not to rev the snot out of his car. OK, his car – his rules.
Commuter Bikes are Good for Us
Motorcycle riders don’t just save themselves time and money, they do the same for car drivers.
Motorcyclist Fatalities Projected to Drop for 2nd Straight Year
As hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists gather in Washington D.C. for the annual Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” this Memorial Day Weekend, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is projecting that motorcyclist fatalities decreased for the second straight year in 2014.
