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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

Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Results

Arctic Cat’s fiscal 2015 second-quarter net sales rose approximately 10 percent to $262.5 million, due to higher snowmobile sales to its OEM partner and Arctic Cat’s dealers, strong Wildcat sales and double-digit sales gains in the parts, garments and accessories business.

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AMA Assists East Coast Enduro Association in Reopening New Jersey Trails

The American Motorcyclist Association presented research data and assistance to the East Coast Enduro Association last Monday during discussions with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in an effort to reopen some existing off-highway motorcycle trails.

Victory Motorcycles to Contribute Portion of Fourth of July Sales to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Victory Motorcycles is celebrating the Fourth of July, a special date in brand history, and honoring the men and women of the armed forces by making a donation to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) for every new Victory motorcycle sold between June 30-July 6, 2014.

Motor Trike Announces Trike for Triumph Rocket III Touring Model

Motor Trike, Inc. has announced the release of an all-new trike, which pairs its Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with the world’s largest motorcycle production engine. The steering has been designed to make riding easy whether around town or on the highway taking on your favorite twisties.

ROHVA Hopeful that New York Passes Bill to Increase Weight Requirement for ATVs

The bills would modernize the definition of all-terrain vehicle to allow popular side-by-side recreational vehicles weighing up to 1,500 pounds to be registered and ridden on existing off-highway vehicle trails in New York. The most popular utility and recreational ATVs in the U.S. are legal in every state except New York.

ATV Safety Institute Urges Riders to be Safe this Memorial Day Weekend

The ATV Safety Institute and the nation’s major manufacturers and distributors urge ATV riders across the country to be safe and responsible during Memorial Day weekend, when many will head out to the trails.

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Lightning to Reveal New Electric Superbike

Lightning Motorcycle will reveal its latest creation, the all new LS-218 electric Superbike, at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering on May 17th. Lightning says that the LS-218 will be the most technologically advanced and highest performing street-legal production motorcycle in the world.

2014 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Moves to Malibu and Will Benefit American Cancer Society

The 2014 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its now 23rd year tradition as the premier outdoor streetbike event in America with the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance, top celebrity builders, selected vendors and exhibitors, and the live Calendar Girl Music Show. This year’s show will benefit the American Cancer Society.

DMVdesk Simplifies Motorcycle Registration Through eFiling

DMVdesk, Motor Vehicle Software Corporation’s (MVSC’s) turnkey automotive registration software solution, announced that it continues to be the preferred e-registration provider for motorcycle and powersports dealerships in California.

The AMA Supports Extending the Provisions in S. 1925 to Motorcyclists

On January 14th U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R.-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.) introduced S. 1925, the Driver Privacy Act. However, as written S. 1925 does not include any reference to motorcycles.

ATV Fatalities On the Rise Due to Public Road Riding

A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that about 1,700 ATV riders died in crashes on U.S. public roads from 2007 to 2011. The study indicates that a vast majority of riders killed in crashes are 16 or older and male, impaired by alcohol, and not wearing helmets.

New Riders Turn Into New Customers: Introductory Experiences at AIMExpo

The Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle Association, ATV Safety Institute and Motorcycle Safety Foundation will hold Introductory Experiences for consumer show attendees at AIMExpo. The programs are designed to give prospective riders a safe and controlled environment to try these vehicles out.