Can You Hear Me Now? Selling Communications Systems Takes Patience
Riding motorcycles for the most part is a solitary endeavor. But more and more, riders are breaking the silence with new technologies available.
AJP Announces 2018 U.S. Model Lineup, Including 600cc Rally Bike
The off-road race-only edition of the PR7 is coming to the U.S. While it is not street legal, the new off-road bike is designed to be the ultimate open-class rally racer.
Yamaha Developing Autonomous Off-Road UTV
Yamaha Motor R&D is developing intelligent vehicle technology for wilderness environments, according to a statement from the manufacturer. The company has built a fully autonomous Viking VI as a test mule.
Yamaha Creates A Category
2018 Star Venture Transcontinental Tourer Yamaha took the wraps off the 2018 Star Venture and introduced the concept of a “transcontinental tourer” capable of running with any bagger on the market. Cue up the Beach Boys on the state-of-the-art “infotainment” system and let the Good Vibrations of the big air-cooled twin eat up the miles.
The Good, the Bad and the Downright Ugly!
Remember the old Spaghetti Westerns with the tumbleweeds blowing through desolate ghost towns? Does this describe your dealership these days, but without the bitchin’ musical score?
Selling Off-Road Lighting: Not All LEDs are the Same
If your customers are looking to upgrade lighting systems for their dirtbike, ATV or SxS, it is important to understand what they really use their machine for before selling something that underperforms. Often times, they don’t have the capacity to run a lot of auxiliary components, so you need to know what kind of system
Sena Calvary Bluetooth Integrated Helmet
Sena Technologies, Inc. has released the new Cavalry Helmet. The Cavalry is a motorcycle half-helmet with Bluetooth technology integrated to meet the connectivity needs of those motorcycle riders who prefer the low-profile helmet style.
Indian Motorcycle Announces 2017 Models
Indian Motorcycle has announced its lineup of Model Year 2017 bikes. The 2017 family carries forth all 2016 models including the recently released Scout Sixty, Indian Springfield and Chieftain Dark Horse models, while featuring an array of new features, new color choices, awe-inspiring infotainment, and more.
Star brite Supports 2016 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Riders
Star brite, the manufacturer of Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment and a wide range of motorcycle appearance products, has announced its support of the riders in this year’s 2016 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, “The Toughest Ride for the Toughest Riders on Earth.”
National Powersport Auctions Revamps its Website
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has revamped its website (www.npauctions.com) to better meet the needs of dealers. The new site features easier navigation across multiple devices, additional functionality and helpful educational content.
TomTom RIDER 410
TomTom has launched the RIDER 410, a portable navigation device for motorcycles. The launch comes as TomTom marks the 10th anniversary of the very first RIDER.
Around the World Record Attempt to Start at Daytona Bike Week
Urs Pedraita, aka Grizzly, plans to roll out of Daytona’s packed and bustling main street at 1pm on Friday, March 11, 2016. True to his name, Grizzly has been bear-like in his preparations to ride a Victory Cross Country around the world through all six continents in under 100 days (the record currently stands at 120 days).
BRG Sports & 360fly Partner To Develop Advanced Helmets Featuring 360-Degree Video Tech
BRG Sports and 360-degree camera innovators, 360fly, have announced a formal partnership to develop a line of advanced helmets, featuring 360fly’s stitchless, single-lens 360-degree video capture technology.
UPS and Rizoma Announce the Winner of the Urban Mobility Contest
Alberto Piovesan, a student at IUAV University in Venice, has won the Urban Mobility Contest, which challenged students from Italy’s top design schools and universities to design objects, vehicles and accessories that offered an innovative take on the future of sustainable urban mobility by combining elements of the brand identity of UPS with the cutting edge style and vision of Rizoma.
Schuberth E1 Dual Sport Helmet
Schuberth North America has introduced the E1 Adventure helmet, marking the first Schuberth helmet designed specifically for enduro and adventure motorcyclists. Its latest innovation in head protection technology, Schuberth’s E1 offers the comfort, flexibility and safety of a modern flip-up helmet while meeting the requirements for off-road use.
VROOM Network Expands
Founded and driven by industry icon Eric Anderson, the group of highly adaptable executives specializing in powersports brand navigation and value-building strategy is expanding.
