Energica Announces Surprising First Quarter 2018 Results
Energica Motor Company S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of high-performing electric motorcycles, closed the first quarter 2018 with a current order book that exceeds the total sales of the previous year.
Behind the Brand: Meet Chris Meyer
Last week we went “behind the brand” to give you a bit of a history lesson on CST Tires. Starting this week, we’ll be introducing some of the people involved with CST Tires.
OptionSoft Named ‘Endorsed Vendor’ for Powersport Association
OptionSoft has announced that the Louisiana Marine and Motorcycle Dealer Association (LMMDA) has chosen them as an endorsed vendor.
OEM UPDATE: Wolf Brand Scooters
Wolf Brand Scooters got its humble start in Tampa Bay, Florida, almost a decade ago. Now Wolf scooters are being carried across the country in some of the largest scooter shops in the nation.
Off-Road Update: King of the Motos/King of the Hammers Conquers Competitors
In 2017, amidst a down year for the overall industry, both Off-Highway and Dual-Sport/ADV Motorcycles were in the black with upticks of 2.5% and 10.4%, respectively, according to the latest Motorcycle Industry Council statistics.
Kenny Roberts to Host ‘Welcome Home Heroes’ Dinner and Ride
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering presented by GEICO Motorcycle, a Peninsula Hotels Signature Motoring Event, will partner with “Welcome Home Heroes Foundation” to bring two charitable events to the weekend of the annual show.
King of the Motos/King of the Hammers Conquers Competitors
Billed as the toughest extreme enduro race in the United States, the King of the Motos motorcycle competition kicked off the week-long King of the Hammers (KOH) event in Johnson Valley, California.
iMotorsports of Orlando: Indian Motorcycle
The motorcycle is shown from every angle, although it is not shown running. If the customer decides to buy the bike, all details, including financing, are dealt with over the phone and internet, and delivery is free. The customer gets 24 hours and 50 miles to decide whether or not to keep the machine.
Golf Car Dealership Group Boosts Online Leads Partnering with Web Services Provider
Mission Golf Cars and its family of dealerships, known for five stand-out stores in central and south Texas, also has a stand-out Instagram account.
Babcox Media Acquires Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Since 1978, the Professional Carwashing & Detailing brand has been providing car care professionals with the information they need to manage a growing and thriving business.
White Brothers Founder, AMA Hall of Famer Tom White Has Died; Glen Helen Memorial Ride Set for Nov. 11
Tom White, famed motorcycle racer, business owner, philanthropist, and historian, has passed away after a courageous battle against cancer. He was 68.
Pajama Shoppers: Put Your Clothes On and Get Out of the House!
Dear Ma: I hope you’re doing well up there in Heaven, we are working hard and doing good down here in Dallas. I have been thinking a lot about how business has changed over my 22 years in the Motorcycle Industry. The BEST thing that has happened to our industry in the last 20 years,
AIMExpo Releases Attendance from Columbus Event
A busy first day of dealers on the show floor showed promise for the event’s move to a geographically central location. The second day did not follow on from the first, and dealer traffic was much lighter than anticipated.
BS Sand Takes Wraps Off Gel Integrated GLI Seat at Sand Sports Super Show
BS Sand unveiled their GLI technology at the Sand Sports Super Show last weekend. Short for “GeLIntgrated Seat,” the GLI utilizes medical grade gel inserts to effectively deaden vibration and eliminate pain for longer, with more enjoyable experiences.
Gearing Up: MIC Offering Online Training Courses
We got a call from the MIC about our coverage of Textile Street Apparel this month. They told us that they will be offering free Gear Up University online courses that will teach you how quality motorcycling gear can not only save a life but enhance your customers’ riding experiences so they can ride through
Celebrating Motorcycling’s Vintage Style and Heritage
Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course, the 2.4-mile road course nestled in the gently rolling hills of Lexington, Ohio, about halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, has been a traditional stop for top road racers on both two and four wheels for decades. But for the past few years, it has played the perfect host for one of the
