Mustang Seats Announces Sturgis Schedule
From its two billboards out on I-90 to the heart of downtown Sturgis, bikers will see Mustang Seats well represented as they make their way into town for the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Once there, Mustang has much more in store.
May Wholesale Pricing In Review
Average Wholesale Pricing in May began to slide from the prior spring months, with all major categories declining three percentage points from the prior three-month average.
April Wholesale Pricing In Review
Average Wholesale Pricing in April was up over the prior three months, especially for off-road product categories.
Doffo Winery to Host 2nd Annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Fundraising Event
Doffo Winery is set to host the 2nd Annual MotoDoffo Event to Benefit the Kurt Caselli Foundation on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Doffo, KTM, FMF Racing and SCORE International have all partnered with the Kurt Caselli Foundation to help raise money towards improving the safety of off-road motorcyclists and racers. The 2nd Annual Benefit will feature a wide
March Wholesale Pricing in Review
March yielded a surprising mix in Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) trends, which seems to suggest that typical seasonal peak may be muted or delayed in some categories.
BARDAHL Announces New Website Launch
Bardahl Manufacturing Corporation has launched a new website with a more modern brand image and a greater emphasis on its long heritage in motorsports. It also officially launches its two new product lines.
Yamaha Donates Special Edition Viking VI to SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, recently donated a new Special Edition Matte Silver Viking VI Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicle to the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation.
Erik Buell Racing Enters Bankruptcy
Erik Buell Racing has ceased its operations and plans to file for protection from creditors under Chapter 128 of Wisconsin’s bankruptcy code, according to news being broke by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Motorcycle & Powersports News March 2015 Digital Edition
The March 2015 edition of MPN features our 2015 Powersports Industry Profile, which takes an in-depth look at what the numbers are telling us about the state of powersports. We also take a look at the world of auctions, visit inside San Jose Harley-Davidson, and discover what leads to success at MTA Distributing.
MotoAmerica Announces TV Talent for 2015
MotoAmerica has announced its lineup of talent for CBS Sports Network’s coverage of the 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series. The team will consist of Jonathan Green, Colin Edwards and Cristy Lee.
January in Review
Average wholesale pricing (AWP) started off 2015 on a softer note than usual. Dealers report optimism mixed with a “wait and see” attitude for spring 2015.
December In Review
Although the first half of 2014 was relatively strong, Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) declined further in December for most product categories.
Shifting Gears
Since December was MPN’s annual Buyer’s Guide we missed a month’s worth of lane changes and shifting job positions. Some of the biggies, such as Western Power Sports merging with Marshall Distributing and Italian moto apparel outfit Dainese being sold to Investcorp for $162 million may be old news to you, but it is the people that really make this industry, so bear with us while we get caught up!
Off-Road Categories Top The Charts Again
For the third month in a row the off-road categories displayed positive year-over-year trends for Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP). In September, we see continued strength in the ATV and MX categories. ATVs jumped eight percent and the MX category increased 12 percent over last year. The Side-x-Side segment was the only off-road segment that saw
Black Book’s November Powersports Market Analysis
As we completed the market study during October the powersports market is cooling down just like the weather in most parts of the country. Just about all of the segments we cover are declining this month, even a few of those which are normally showing a little positive strength at this time of year. Much
Printing All The News That Fits
The AIMExpo will play host to the announcement that Ryan Keefe has been appointed to director of marketing for National Powersport Auctions (NPA), the world’s leading powersport remarketing company. “Ryan has developed a wealth of experience in our industry and has a proven track record in delivering success, which makes him a huge asset