Kuryakyn Products to Appear on The Velocity Channel by Discovery
Kuryakyn Holdings LLC products are getting 15 minutes of fame as the brand is featured in a new TV show on the Velocity Channel by Discovery this month. The “stars” of the show include Kuryakyn’s Perfect Storm kit and its Panacea lighting, plus cameos from some of its other innovative accessories.
Bell Helmets Names Race FX as its New Distributor for the UK
Bell Helmets and Race FX have announced a strategic marketing and distribution agreement in the United Kingdom. Race FX brings experience and resources as a leading distributor of motorcycle products and accessories. This strategic partnership continues the brand’s global revitalization and re-alignment efforts.
Dominion Powersports Continues its Dealer Educational Series
Dominion Powersports is continuing one of the powersports industry’s most comprehensive and popular educational programs in 2014 with more complimentary offerings this month. The Pulse, a sales and marketing learning program available through various online channels, will relaunch Feb. 12
AMA Announces 2014 Award Recipients
The six national awards, conferred by the AMA Board of Directors, recognize outstanding contributions in the world of motorcycling and acknowledge support of the AMA mission.
Bushtec Products Corporation Acquires TRIGG Trikes
TRIGG, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality fiberglass trike conversion kits, will join Bushtec Cargo Trailers and Bunkhouse Camper Trailers operation in their state-of-the-art Jacksboro, Tennessee, manufacturing facility.
New Harley-Davidson Street Takes Center Ice at X Games in Aspen
Harley-Davidson – one of the newest X Games sponsors – is teaming with ESPN to feature motorcycle ice racing as an X Games Aspen exhibition sport. Its Dark Custom bike is poised to star at ESPN’s flagship action sports event.
Dominion Powersports Solutions’ New DX1 Business Platform is Result of Rising Mobile Use
Dominion Powersports Solutions’ DX1 Business Platform is the industry’s only end-to-end business system featuring new web technology aimed at the growing population of mobile shoppers.
Takeshi Hayasaki Appointed President of Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Hayasaki, a long-serving executive of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has many years of experience in the motorcycle/ATV industry, and began his new position Dec. 16, 2013.
Metalsport, Inc. Introduces the “Corleone” and the World’s First 32″ Wheel/Tire Combination
Metalsport, Inc. will release its 32″ billet wheel/tire combination at the 14th annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, February 2014. The company is known for making some of the largest wheels in the industry.
November 2013 Service Department Performance
Marketing your dealership is an important part of staying ahead and remaining profitable. Many dealers have improved significantly by increasing their marketing efforts.
P-selling To P-sychos
Human beings ride motorcycles primarily because they are fun, convenient and represent a lifestyle with which we want to be connected. The machines you offer represent an emotional commitment and lifestyle expression to us – unlike the European and Asian scooter markets where they are purely tools for transportation. Harley-Davidson doesn’t sell motorcycles; it sells a lifestyle, which in turn brings the parts, pieces and ingredients along for the ride. So what are you selling?
Dominion Powersports Solutions Launches DX1 Platform
DX1 is a complete business management solution that will manage every department with the touch of a button, according to the company. Users will notice a number of system advancements not previously available to the industry, including mobile compatibility, customer data management and advanced dealership support.
Changes to Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors
Motorcycle Industry Council members recently elected Steve Menneto, Larry Little and Sarah Schilke to each serve two-year terms on the MIC Board of Directors.
AMA Announces 2013 Motorcyclist of the Year
Vice President and General Manager of Marketplace Events Larry Little has been recognized for his role in creating AIMExpo, which debuted in 2013. The award recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling community in the previous 12 months.
Mustang Perewitz Signature Series At NYC IMS Event
Mustang Motorcycle Products LLC will attend the International Motorcycle Show Dec. 13-15 at the Jacob Javits Center and, as an added attraction, custom bike enthusiasts will be treated to a sneak peek at the Perewitz “Signature Series” seats at the event.
Indian Motorcycle Partners with Jack Daniel’s On ‘Operation Ride Home’
Company donates “No. 7” serial number of custom 2014 Indian Chief Vintage to Operation Ride Home a partnership program between Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA designed to help junior-enlisted service members and their families travel to their homes across the country this holiday season.