Erik Buell Racing Expands
Erik Buell’s passion for two-wheeled perfection led him to take a new road after the unforeseen crash of the original Buell motorcycle brand. Erik is back with a new company and a new will to win free from corporate limitations.
Baja Racing of Texas Names VP As Official Fuel
Under this agreement, VP will be the exclusive on-site fuel supplier, serving up its C12 racing fuel at the second annual Chupacabra 300 race at Texana Ranch, which will take place Oct. 4-7.
Western Power Sports Holds Successful National Sales Meeting
The annual sales meeting and awards program took place Aug. 14-17 in Boise, Idaho. Numerous suppliers were in attendance to educate salespeople and demonstrate new products. Other events included a barbecue lunch and a golf outing.
Calabasas Inn Hosts Successful L.A. Calendar Motorcycle Show
The annual event was a huge success as attendees enjoyed the Calendar Bike Building Championship, select vendors and exhibitors, the Motorcycle Machine Dyno, and live music. The show featured many of the world’s top pro and amateur custom street bike builders and their newest creations.
AMA Thanks Sponsors and Attendees for Successful 2012 Vintage Motorcycle Days
The three-day celebration was an enormous success, according to the American Motorcyclist Association. The event serves as a fundraiser for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation Hall of Fame.
Class of ’79 First Annual Chairty Golf Classic Supports Aid to Injured Riders
The golf tournament will take place Aug. 31 at the Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, Ill. Participants will be paired with current and past GNC riders for a round of best ball golf.
Made in the USA Foundation Inducts Zero Motorcycles Into Hall of Fame
The company becomes only the second United States-based motorcycle manufacturer, along with Harley-Davidson, to receive this award. The Hall of Fame celebrates businesses who exhibit excellence in United States-based manufacturing practices and standards. The nominees were evaluated on their contribution to job creation in the United States and labor and environmental standards, among other criteria.
Corbin Hosts Third Annual Biker Appreciation Day
Corbin will be holding its Third Annual Rider Appreciation day on June 30 at its factory in Hollister, Calif. The daylong event will include a bike show, live music, a trade show and a bike show.
MPN Launches 2012 Dealership Superstar Competition
The 2012 Dealership Superstar Competition sponsored by Western Power Sports has officially opened. Nominate a Dealership Superstar today!
An Eclectic Multiline in Kansas City
Although he has been a rider and motorcycle enthusiast his entire life, Steve Okenfuss didn’t start out intending to sell motorcycles. For 21 years, Steve worked as a banker. After that, he decided to get into the auto industry, but was not entirely happy selling cars. Steve wanted to try something more fun, and he
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Show Report: V-Twin Expo
With a show floor stacked with the top names in the V-Twin aftermarket and a robust schedule of educational seminars, the 12th Annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders delivered a worthwhile value to attendees and exhibitors alike.
Best of the Web: MPN’s Top Products for 2011
Powersports manufacturers are nothing if not innovative. Each week we see dozens of new products, and each release is more impressive than the last. While the MPN team has our favorites, we wanted to see what dealers loved – leading to the introduction of MPN’s Best of the Web awards. Our website visitors voted with their clicks, and we’ve assembled the 25 most visited products for 2011.
Maggie McNally Elected AMA Vice Chairwoman
Maggie McNally, the Northeast Region member representative on the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Board of Directors, has been elected vice chairwoman of the board. McNally, who has served on the board since 2009, is the first woman to hold the position.
Alpinestars Wins Popular Science Award for Tech Air Race Suit
Each year, the editors of Popular Science review thousands of products in search of the top 100 tech innovations of the year; breakthrough products and technologies that represent a significant leap in their categories.
Pirelli’s Diablo Super Biker App Receives Mobile Technology Award
The Diablo Super Biker app for iPhone, launched in early August, has been awarded “Top 5” status in the “Utilities, Tools and Productivity” category at the MOB App Awards.