Pirelli Announces 2017 Local Dealer and Amateur Motocross Support Program
For 2017, Pirelli has announced the launch of an all-new motocross dealership support program focused on assisting local dealerships in backing amateur motocross enthusiasts across the nation. The program is designed to help dealerships through technical expertise, activation, and product support.
Pirelli Announces 2017 Local Dealer and Amateur Motocross Support Program
For 2017, Pirelli has announced the launch of an all-new motocross dealership support program focused on assisting local dealerships in backing amateur motocross enthusiasts across the nation. The program is designed to help dealerships through technical expertise, activation, and product support.
Musselman Honda: Giving Customers What They Want for More Than 70 years
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you were showing visitors around town, how often would you take them to a bike shop? In Tucson, Arizona, Musselman Honda, in business selling motorcycles since the end of World War II, is a local landmark. Helen Musselman, half of the couple that started the business, is still at the shop every day. Generations
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Charging ahead! AMA Hall of Famer and former VP of global marketing for Zero Motorcycles, industry veteran Scot Harden is now chief marketing officer for GasGas Motorcycles and Torrot electric products. Harden reports to Torrot CEO/Founder Ivan Contreras and is responsible for all North American sales and marketing efforts, including dealer development for GasGas enduro
Printing All The News That Fits
USA Pro Supermoto, promoter for the AMA Supermoto National Championship Series, has added Johnny Lewis to the team. A former AMA Supermoto racer, Lewis is a consultant in charge of sponsor relationships. “I think the whole concept of blending all disciplines together – motocross, flat track, and road racing – make it one of the
Bert Baker and Jerry Covington Highlight Sturgis Hall of Fame Inductees
A couple of inveterate tinkerers and V-Twin innovators lead the pack headed into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Class of 2016. Both Bert Baker and Jerry Covington have made an indelible stamp on the industry and have “the right stuff” to meet the Museum’s criteria for inclusion in a select group of individuals who have impacted this industry.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Announced
From pioneers and innovators to customizers and dealers, the 2016 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame represent every aspect of what makes motorcycling great. Arguably the most diverse and deserving group ever inducted into the Hall of Fame, the Class of 2016 will be honored during the annual Rally on August 10, 2016.
Shifting Gears December 2015
Our friends at MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com report a record year for the number of “Help Wanted” ads placed in the past 12 months. We have tracked some of the highlights of this year’s new hires going back to January.
K&L Supply Co.
Humble beginnings gave way to this massive distributor and manufacturer of equipment, tools and parts [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike many manufacturers and distributors in the powersports industry, K&L Supply Co. has evolved to meet changing needs throughout the decades. What’s unique, however, is the company’s humble beginnings and the speed with which it has adapted its business model
Klock Werks Apparel Line
Klock Werks apparel line offers several styles to choose from including the Klassic Logo t’s, race team inspired “Klock Speed Shop” designs, the new “Retro Flare” that is a hot-rod inspired pinstripe style that features mention of the patented Flare Windshield, and the new Klock Werks Sugar Skull.
Long-Time Harley-Davidson Stalwart and Sturgis Hall of Fame Inductee Retires
End of an era for The Motor Company as long-time Harley-Davidson stalwart and Sturgis Hall Of Fame inductee Steve Piehl has retired.
Just in Time for the Vintage Issue…
Just in time for MPN’s vintage issue comes word that the newest member of the AIMExpo team is an old bike nut.
National Powersport Auctions Has Hired Chris Ramanauskas as a Regional Sales Manager
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has recently hired Chris Ramanauskas as the regional sales manager for Florida. Chris has 35 years experience in the industry, including 17 years at the dealership level.
Chicken Hawk Racing Privateer Motorcycle Tire Warmers
Built in upstate New York, Chicken Hawk’s nine-warmer product line is now available in three distinct levels. Each model of the new-for-2015 Privateer trio features a back-n-forth heating element design pattern that provides even heat across the tire. The new tire warmers are available in single-temp, multi-temperature and digital models.
Shifting Gears: May 2015
Digital media guy shifts gears: Justin Dawes has left MotorcycleUSA.com.
Track Days Speed Your Sales
The doors to the track swing open at 7 a.m. Many of the attendees have been up since 5 a.m. to get to the track on time, and a hardcore group has been up most of the night working on their ride. The mandatory riders meeting is at 8:30 a.m. and by 9 a.m. the first group of riders is out on the asphalt, honing their skills.
