Pied Piper Releases 2012 Prospect Satisfaction Index
Harley-Davidson dealerships returned to the top ranking in the newly released 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study, which measured dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers.
Bike EXIF Releases the 2012 Custom Motorcycle Calendar
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2012 Custom Motorcycle Calendar
The “world’s sexiest custom motorcycle calendar” is on sale Sept. 7. It’s the 2012 edition of the Bike EXIF Calendar, published for the first time by Octane Press. The Bike EXIF website is the leading online showcase for some of the most exciting custom motorcycles in existence today, and the calendar includes 13 of the very best.
MV Agusta President Claudio Castiglioni Dies at 64
Claudio Castiglioni, president of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., has passed in Varese, Italy, after a courageous battle against an illness. He was 64 years old.
Dual-Sport Motorcycling’s Multi-Faceted Appeal
Two wheels are the way to see the world’s backcountry, and the sales of dual-sport motorcycles have remained steady during market conditions that are anything but.
Chicago’s Eurobike Dealer: Motor Cycle Center
How a couple of nice guys made it big in a tough town.
Victory Retains Top Rank in 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index
The Victory Motorcycle brand from Polaris Industries, Inc. maintained its top ranking in the newly released 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. Harley-Davidson finished second, while Ducati and Triumph tied for third, followed by BMW and Yamaha, all of which scored above the industry average.
Motocross Racer Bobby Bonds Joins the Sidi Boot Family
Bobby Bonds, former SX/MX AMA “Rookie of the Year” in 2001 and 2008 WORCS Champion has joined forces with Sidi Boots and will be sporting the company’s Crossfire boot in 2011 and beyond.
Zero Motorcycles Appoints Team Of Motorcycle And Technology Industry Veterans
Zero Motorcycles has announced the appointment of Steve Salyer, Vice President of Operations, Richard Kenton, Director of Customer Service and Floyd Goshorn as Director of Developmental Purchasing.
Scot Harden Joins Zero Motorcycles As VP
Scot Harden has joined Zero Motorcycles as Vice President of Global Marketing. Harden, who comes to Zero from BMW/Husqvarna, brings more than 40 years of racing, management, product development and brand building experience in the motorcycle industry to Zero. Throughout his career, Harden has held executive sales, marketing and race team management positions with a proven record of success in expanding market share and enhancing brand awareness for leading European motorcycle OEMs, most notably KTM, dating back to 1982. He returned to BMW/Husqvarna in 2008 and served as the National Marketing Director and Race Team Manager prior to making the jump to Zero.
Destination Dealership:Small Market, Major Player
What happens when a nice young woman with a background in retail management meets a nice young man with a degree in aviation maintenance? They get married, move to the country and start a successful Ducati shop. Bend, Ore., boasting a population of about 80,000 and located near the geographic center of the state, is
Brothers, Partners, Dealers
It’s A Family Affair At The Motor Cycle Center
Speeding Past Sixty
Racing Legend Dick Burleson Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Inside the Industry
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