2017 Revved-Up Women Texas Motorcycle Exposition
Join nationally-known women motorcyclists at Revved-Up Women—Texas Motorcycle Expo April 28-30, at Retama Park, near San Antonio, TX. Attendees will enjoy guided rides, workshops and panel discussions by recognized leaders in the motorcycle industry, beginner and advanced rider classes, a fashion show, and a free Sunday brunch.
Touratech ‘RallyeForm’ Skid Plate
Using a new deep-draw manufacturing process, Touratech was able to create a skid plate that wraps around the engine featuring a 3-D shape that is pressed from a single sheet of 4mm aluminum. This process strain-hardens the material for increased toughness and the large-radius bends add structural integrity.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Raffle Bike Won by Pennsylvania Rider
A 1975 BMW R75/6 motorcycle customized by renowned custom bike builder Tony Prust of Analog Motorcycles in Chicago was won by Bill Chick of Indiana, Pa. in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame bike raffle.
Baja Designs LED Lighting Systems
Baja Designs offers a wide-ranging line of auxiliary LED lighting systems for the growing adventure motorcycle market to assure confident, safe night time trail riding adventures.
Where’s The Beef?
Trade Dispute Could Gut U.S. Off-Road Industry “What’s the game plan? Well… there is none if that tariff comes into play,” admits Gravity TM Racing USA’s Ralf Schmidt. As the exclusive U.S. importer of hand assembled competition off-road motorcycles, TM is set to be the real loser in a trade war that has nothing to
Can the OEMs Squeeze More Blood from Us?
I see that Kawasaki has a new program called KESE. They want to sell us display items that they believe will make our showrooms look better. And, on the face of it, this is a good idea. Some dealers have showrooms with all the appeal of a sinkhole in Florida; maybe for them it could
American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff
A proposed tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today, February 15, 2017. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff.
J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Crowns ‘King of the Builders’
The competition ran through all seven IMS shows and awarded over $57,000 dollars in cash and prizes at the championship round in Chicago and also named Nick Beaulieu as the 2017 “King of the Builders.”
Motorcyclist Magazine Relaunches with Expanded Format
Bonnier Motorcycle Group has announced a newly redesigned Motorcyclist magazine with the launch of the publication’s March/April issue, scheduled to hit newsstands February 28. In order to support its readers, Motorcyclist will move to a thicker paper stock and enlarged size.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Parts Unlimited Announces New Sales Reps
Parts Unlimited would like to welcome Garrett Stokke, Dennis McCool and Kyle White as new sales reps to the company.
Center Stage At EICMA
Small Bikes and ‘Modern-Retro’ Variants Headline Milan Show Unlike America, new unit sales are up in Europe, with new motorcycle registrations hitting double digits in key markets like Germany and Italy. So it is no surprise that the OEMs all saved some show-stopping models to show off to the more than half million consumers and
AMA Objects to U.S. Tariff on Some European Bikes
The American Motorcyclist Association strongly objects to a federal agency’s attempt to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef.
MotoQuest Motorcycle Tour and Rental Company Launches New Website
Motorcycle tour and rental company MotoQuest has launched a revitalized website amidst a year of unprecedented growth. Visitors to the new site are given a taste of adventure and are instantly encouraged to explore MotoQuest’s exotic tour destinations or to start planning their own adventure with a motorcycle rental.
Touratech Unveils 199kg Waterboxer-Powered Enduro Bike Called the R1200GS Rambler
The project, code-named K199, was a challenge accepted by Touratech to build an enduro machine based on the current liquid-cooled R1200 powerplant for BMW Motorrad.
MIC’s PowerLily ‘Gas Tank’ Looking for Mentors
The MIC is looking for a few good mentors. Odds are, you may have had a helping hand or two on your way to the top. Perhaps the PowerLily Gas Tank program can be an opportunity for you to return that favor. The PowerLily “Gas Tank” is similar to “Shark Tank,” where aspiring entrepreneur-contestants make
