Mitas Hires Jamie Nicely as Motorcycle Tire Sales Manager for North America
Jamie Nicely has been appointed Mitas motorcycle tire sales manager in North America. Starting in January, Nicely is responsible for servicing established distributors for tire sales and creating new distributor accounts in the United States. He will be actively working with Mitas distributors to support sales growth at both the dealer and consumer level. Prior to joining Mitas, Nicely worked as a race tire distributor as well as racer support.
Laugerman’s Harley-Davidson
Laugerman’s Harley-Davidson. Laugerman’s, the oldest Harley shop in Pennsylvania, has been in business since 1949, and has been run by the same family for as long.
Drag Specialties Announces New Sales Rep for Northeast Region
Drag Specialties has welcomed Bob Dell to the team as the new rales rep. for the northeast region. Bob joins Drag after several years with some popular powersports dealerships in Rochester, NY.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Between the 2nd Annual AIMExpo in Orlando and Biketoberfest in Daytona, Florida was the epicenter of the powersports industry for a week, which made it the perfect time and place to announce that V-Twin industry leader Bob Kay joined the team at Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, producers of theAmerican International Motorcycle Expoas V-Twin Director. Long-time
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Ducati Presents the Scrambler Brand
At the end of the first day of Intermot 2014 – the International Motorcycle Fair being held in Cologne, Germany from September 30 to October 6 –Ducati finally unveiled one of the most eagerly awaited new bikes to go on show there; the Ducati Scrambler brand immediately became the focus of media and public attention,
Ducati Presents the Scrambler Brand
At the end of the first day of INTERMOT 2014 – the International Motorcycle Fair being held in Cologne, Germany from September 30 to October 6 – Ducati finally unveiled one of the most eagerly awaited new bikes to go on show there; the Ducati Scrambler brand immediately became the focus of media and public attention, and the undisputed star of this key German fair.
Kevin Schwantz: Show Champion
“Whatever Kenny [Roberts] did, I’m going to do it better!” laughs motorcycle road racing legend Kevin Schwantz when we asked what he thought he’d be doing for the AIMExpo as its “Show Champion.” Spoken like someone who still has the competitive fire burning after an illustrious professional racing career that he retired from almost two
Ace Cafe Orlando: The British Are Coming — Again
Ever wonder what it would have been like if rock and roll had never gone farther than a certain radio station in Cleveland where the term was coined? While the Ace Cafe in London was originally just a roadside diner, it has cemented its place in history as the foundation of the “ton up boys,”
Motorcycle Racer Valerie Thompson Captures New Land Speed Record
Motorcycle racer and team owner, Valerie Thompson, set her seventh land speed record on her CTEK sponsored BMW S 1000 RR during the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association’s 28th Annual World of Speed event September 6-9 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah.
Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle Exhibit Opens End of June
Forest Lawn Museum presents Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle, an exhibition of distinctive and artfully designed motorcycles, intricately painted motorcycle parts and accessories, and motorcycle-themed artworks. On view at Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale, CA, from June 27, 2014 through January 5, 2015.
Kyle Petty and Craig Vetter Join Barry Boone Tonight to Talk Motorcycles
Two Industry Legends join Barry Boone in the studio tonight to talk about Racing, Inventing and Giving Back. It’s the show you do not want to miss as Daytona Bike Week slides closer.
Hero MotoCorp Collaborates with EBR to Showcase New Models and Concepts
With a series of remarkable new launches, from youth-oriented 100cc motorbikes to a 620cc middleweight streetfighter and futuristic concepts, Hero MotoCorp, with the help of EBR, made a strong impact at this year’s Delhi Auto Expo.
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New Harley-Davidson Street Takes Center Ice at X Games in Aspen
Harley-Davidson – one of the newest X Games sponsors – is teaming with ESPN to feature motorcycle ice racing as an X Games Aspen exhibition sport. Its Dark Custom bike is poised to star at ESPN’s flagship action sports event.