Justin Hill Stretches Points Lead With Fourth Consecutive Win
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Justin Hill raced to his fourth-straight victory of the season with the win at AT&T Stadium. The win helped propel him a comfortable 21 points ahead of second place in the championship standings.
The New Norm in North America
Apparently we’re not in the business of selling motorcycles anymore – at least not according to Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich. He says H-D is shifting towards a new norm in North America and will now be in the business of bringing in new riders, not selling hardware. Harley, to be certain, had a tough time
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Justin Hill Takes Over Points Lead in Oakland
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Justin Hill claimed his third straight victory of the season, bringing Pro Circuit’s win record to 251. With the win, Hill took over the championship point’s lead and the coveted red plate.
Bullet Proof Designs Gen 2 Radiator Guards
Bullet Proof Designs Gen 2 KTM / Husqvarna Radiator Guards offer superior protection with added lower bowl protection and a ribbed design for increased strength.
Center Stage At EICMA
Small Bikes and ‘Modern-Retro’ Variants Headline Milan Show Unlike America, new unit sales are up in Europe, with new motorcycle registrations hitting double digits in key markets like Germany and Italy. So it is no surprise that the OEMs all saved some show-stopping models to show off to the more than half million consumers and
Enduro Engineering Skidplate Mounted Linkage Guard
Enduro Engineering’s Skidplate Mounted Linkage Guard glides over obstacles like rocks and logs without hanging up or damaging your shock linkage.
Shifting Gears (January): Printing All The News That Fits
Turmoil in the e-tail ranks to ring in the New Year! Word broke December 16th that RevZilla frontman Anthony Bucci was out as CEO effective January 13, 2017. “As I looked towards RevZilla’s future – which I believe has incredible potential – I recognized that the best approach for continued growth and expansion is a
AMA Objects to U.S. Tariff on Some European Bikes
The American Motorcyclist Association strongly objects to a federal agency’s attempt to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef.
Casey Folks the Founder of Best in the Desert Has Passed Away
Best in the Desert has announced the passing of its leader on January 12, 2017. Casey Folks suffered a massive stroke on the morning of January 7th in Parker, Arizona.
ProTaper Launches 2017 Team Video
ProTaper has announced its professional athlete and race team lineup for the 2017 racing season.
Retail Sales Environment Remained Sluggish in September
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ur latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment remained sluggish in September. The general theme from the market place is that consumers are being cautious with their spending and are often compelled to make a purchase only when heavy incentives are included. Perhaps the best example of this consumer behavior comes
Galfer USA 280mm Off-Road Rotor Kits
Galfer USA is now offering its Tsunami Wave Rotors in 280mm Oversize kits, offering off-road riders more stopping power than ever before. The new kits are in stock for a wide range of motorcycles and are available now through authorized Galfer USA dealers. Designed for both trail and track, the 280mm Oversize Tsunami Wave Rotor Kit
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees, One Legend
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members and honored an existing member as a Hall of Fame Legend last Thursday evening at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, during the opening day of the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando.
American Team Wins International Six Days Enduro for First Time in History
The U.S. World Trophy Team dominated the 2016 International Six Days Enduro, the longest-running team world championship in motorcycling, winning the ISDE World Trophy for the first time. Held in Navarra, Spain, on Oct. 11-16, it was the 91st running of the ISDE since the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme event was founded in 1913.
End of Summer Leaves Industry Sluggish
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ur latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment in the powersports industry was sluggish in August. While dealers received a lift in traffic early in the month from end-of-the-year sales promotions, consumer traffic trailed off as the month continued. As a result, dealers were not able to materially improve their inventory
