40th Anniversary Rewind: Yamaha Then and Now
Yamaha’s Industry Outlook in 1982
BMW Motorrad Seeks New Sales Record at Year’s Halfway Point
BMW Motorrad has achieved an all-time six-month high in the first half of this year. With worldwide sales of 70,978 motorcycles and maxi scooters, this amounts to an increase of 9.3% as compared to the equivalent period of the previous year.
Tamarack Acquired by Roto Solutions
A leading brand of ATV hard luggage, Tamarack, has been purchased by a rotational molding company in Ashland, OH called Roto Solutions. Previously, Tamarack was made in Michigan where the molding was sub-contracted out of a separate Michigan plant and assembled and shipped from the Tamarack facility.
Suzuki Returns to 2014 AIMExpo to Showcase New Models
Suzuki will showcase its new 2015 models to the public for the first time as AIMExpo returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida October 16-19, 2014. Suzuki utilized both indoor exhibit space and an innovative demo area at AIMExpo Outdoors! at last year’s event.
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Top Builder Competition Joins Forces with Hot Bike Magazine
Two competitions will combine, but only one ultimate winner will emerge. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Hot Bike Magazine, Adventure Power and Kinetik Pro Audio converge to roll out one big, bad bike show on the largest stage of motorcycling.
NPA Returns to AIMExpo
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a leader for powersport auctions and re-marketing services, is actively preparing for the Second Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), set for October 16-19, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
National Powersport Auctions Gears Up For 2014 AIMExpo
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) is actively preparing for the Second Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), set for October 16-19, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
EBR Introduces 1190SX Superfighter Sport Bike
Following the successful introduction of its 1190RX superbike, Erik Buell Racing has introduced the EBR 1190SX, a true naked streetfighter-style sport bike with uncompromised Superbike race-bred performance and handling.
Shifting Gears
Printing All The News That Fits
Just Say No to DBS – Dead Battery Syndrome
How the Powersports Market Should Approach Batteries
Debunking the Myth of Urban Mobility
Will Electric Bikes and Scooters Ever Sell In the U.S. Market?
How To Cure Empty Online Cart Syndrome
The tips to make sure you’re welcoming online buyers
Heichelbech No Longer Triumph North America CEO
Greg Heichelbech has left his position as CEO of Triumph Motorcycles of America. Matt Sheehan, Triumph’s COO, and Don Carleo, CFO, will continue to lead Triumph Motorycycles of America. Triumph thanks Heichelbech for his leadership and wishes him future success.
Harley-Davidson Reveals First Electric Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson has revealed its Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle. In keeping with the company’s customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the country will be able to ride and provide feedback on the bike.
ARI Opens New 25,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
ARI Network Services, Inc. has officially opened its new 25,000 sq. ft.-plus facility in Duluth, Minn. The company invested more than $500,000 in the building over the course of the five-month renovation, modernizing the facility, and creating an innovative workspace designed to meet the expanding needs of ARI.
New Harley-Davidson Street 750 Stars in Exhibition Flat Track Race at X Games Austin
After hitting the ice at ESPN’s X Games Aspen, the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 will kick up the dirt at X Games Austin with an adrenaline-fueled Flat Track exhibition race just weeks before the new bikes begin to arrive at U.S. dealerships.