Auctioning Up Opportunity
There are few things more exciting than attending a live auction, especially when you are interested in the item up for bid. The atmosphere can be contagious – one of high energy and competition.
Car or Motorcycle? Either Way the Polaris Slingshot is on Target
Is it a motorcycle with an extra wheel? Maybe it is a reverse trike? Is it a car missing a wheel or is it the creation of an entirely new category?
2015 Parts Unlimited ATV/UTV Catalog
Parts Unlimited has announced the release of its 2015 ATV/UTV catalog – an offroad resource for you and your customers. This catalog is filled with every part your customer could want or need to make their ATV or UTV the ultimate off-road machine.
Harley-Davidson Breaks Ground on Permanent Sturgis ‘Rally Point’
Harley-Davidson and the city of Sturgis traded-in gilded shovels and ceremonial hard hats for revving motorcycles and open-face helmets to break ground, or more accurately, tear it up to start construction of The Harley-Davidson Rally Point, the city’s new permanent year-round space for riders.
GE Capital Launches Dealer Insights Portal
GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance has launched Dealer Insights, an online portal designed to give motorsports dealers relevant information on inventory, demographics and financing to help guide business decisions.
Wolf, Scanlon Assume P&L Responsibility for Snowmobiles, Slingshot Respectively
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that the responsibilities of retiring Vice President of Snowmobiles and Slingshot, Mike Jonikas, will be divided between two roles. Chris Wolf, currently general manager, Snowmobiles, will be promoted to vice president of that business, and Craig Scanlon will fill the role of vice president, Slingshot.
TomTom RIDER GPS
The all-new TomTom RIDER (available in April) is the first navigation device for motorcyclists that lets them choose the level of twists and turns they want to ride to create their own adrenaline-filled adventure and help them discover and explore new routes.
The University of Gravel Roads: Global Lessons From a Four-Year Motorcycle Adventure
The University of Gravel Roads, which captures author Rene Cormier’s solo circumnavigation of the world, has become a Canadian bestseller. Immediately popular as soon as it was published in 2010, it’s continued to be in demand, fueled in large part by extensive author appearances across North America.
Triumph Announces 2015 Race Plans and Partners Purchase Program
Triumph Motorcycles has announced that its racing plans this season will include AMA Pro Flat Track, MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series and the Canadian Superbike Championship.
Dick “King Richard” Burleson Honored by Legends and Heroes Tour at Detroit Supercross
Dick Burleson was America’s First Grand National Motocross Champion in 1970, 8-time AMA National Enduro title holder, had 8 consecutive ISDT Gold Medals, and was a 1999 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee.
TCX Boots and Michelin Technical Soles
TCX Boots, a global leader in the design and manufacture of motorcycle footwear, has signed an exclusive agreement with Michelin to fit it’s premium motorcycle boots with Michelin high-performance technical soles.
Yamaha Champions Riding School Launches Yamaha Sportbike Demos Program
Yamaha Champions Riding School (YCRS) will be bringing an all-new Yamaha sportbike demo program to numerous track-day events across the country this year. The demo program will be offered free of charge to track day customers and consumers, and will feature a complete line of Yamaha sportbikes.
Corbin Dual Touring Saddle for Can-Am Spyder F3
Corbin’s Dual Touring saddle for the Can-Am Spyder F3 is sculpted to provide an ergonomic advantage for touring quality support. Wide, sculpted seating positions create a larger area of contact for weight distribution.
Team DragonFire and Lacrecia Beurrier Win the Mint 400
They say the third time is a charm… and in the case of DragonFire-sponsored Pro Unlimited UTV pilot Lacrecia Beurrier this is certainly true. She beat the odds in Las Vegas and won the Mint 400 this past weekend.
Drag Specialties Outer Fairing Shell
The shell is manufactured with precision tooling, using nothing but OEM-grade materials, and includes threaded brass inserts to install OEM inner fairing and components. It’s even compatible with most aftermarket accessories.
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Drag Team Ready to Defend Title
With a championship #1 on the flanks of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle, the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team is set to open the defense of its Pro Stock Motorcycle 2014 world championship. The team kicks off the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series March 13-15.
