Can Junior Cup Bring New Riders?
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday has long been a motto for racing, but sportbike sales are not what they used to be in the peak years. American road racers have enjoyed great success on the world stage of motorcycle racing and in the U.S. under the old AMA rules. Today, MotoAmerica is doing its best to rebuild the series.
Suzuki and Yoshimura Celebrate 40-Year Superbike Racing Partnership
The 2018 racing season will not only see Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing team back on track to defend its MotoAmerica Superbike Championship, it also marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most successful partnerships in the history of the sport.
Yoshimura Introduces Alpha T for 2017 BMW S1000R/RR
The 2017 BMW S1000RR is one of the most powerful sportbikes in the liter bike class, so Yoshimura went to work on refining the power, making it even better.
BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing, Product Details for HP4 Race and C Evolution
The 2018 HP4 race bike will be a handmade dream come true for 750 enthusiasts, and the C evolution will initially be introduced in the U.S. as part of a pilot program.
Is The Motorcycle Industry Dying?
A Look At The New Rider Market Bloomberg followed the July 4th holiday with the declaration “The Motorcycle Industry Is Dying” on July 5th. While the pronouncement created some fireworks in cyberspace, many in the real world of the motorcycle industry took it as business as usual. “We all die a little each day,” claimed
Summer Wholesale Pricing Has Arrived
Summer Slide It’s official – summer wholesale pricing has arrived. Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) declined for most major powersport product categories in June, right in line with typical seasonal behavior. Compared to the prior three months, domestic cruiser AWP declined 7%, metric cruisers declined 12%, sportbikes declined 2% and off-road was roughly flat except for
Passing the Spring Peak
While pre-owned powersports unit sales continue to be a shining star for dealers, the wholesale market has crested its peak. Dealers are still in their selling season and need good inventory from the auction, but they are maintaining their inventory levels rather than building up in anticipation. This is typical for May as the market
Pre-Owned is Heating Up
Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) rose again in April, in many cases outpacing average prices from the same time last year. Dealer appetite for comparable product rose again in April for all categories as consumer demand continues to rise as we near the peak of the selling season. Many dealers report that they can’t get enough
Track Days: Preaching To The Choir?
Say “track day” and visions of go-fast guys on crotch rockets wearing Rossi and Marquez replica leathers and lids probably flash from your subconscious. Ditto for the dirt dealers who envision local pros dressed like Dungey blitzing your customers through the whoops. This dynamic is shifting, however. While the typical track days continue to preach
Southwest Superbikes: Wins The Auction Game
When playing Texas Hold ‘Em poker, a player is dealt two “hole” cards face down, then there is a round of betting where you can check, bet or fold. When all the betting has finished, three shared cards are dealt face up in the middle of the table. More betting, bluffing and BS take place
K&L Supply Launches New MC515 Air Lift
The MC515 is the latest addition to K&L Supply’s full line of Air and Hydraulic Lifts. It combines K&L quality with a traditional scissor style lift that is ideally suited for sportbikes and cruisers. It is a great option for any shop or motorcycle enthusiast.
Average Wholesale Prices Pick Up Steam in Feb.
It seems 2017 is off to a good start. The wholesale powersports market picked up steam in February with Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) trending further up from the prior three month average. The western U.S. markets caught up with the eastern U.S. markets, and dealer participation grew as everyone prepares for spring. Although prices were
OEM Update: 2017 Snapshot
A Glimpse at What Has Been Released in the Market Thus Far Still just a few months into 2017, numerous OEMs have been announcing new models to the market, and some have even hinted at what’s in store for 2018 models. Excelsior-Henderson Some OEMs such as Excelsior-Henderson are using 2017 to try and make a
Rotobox BOOST Carbon-Fiber Wheels
Brock’s Performance has introduced the all-new Rotobox BOOST wheels. Featuring five thinner, lighter, stronger spokes they’re immediately distinguishable from the European company’s award-winning elliptical spoke designs.
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
Portable Motorcycle Lift Raises Rear Wheel For Drive Chain Maintenance and Cleaning
Folding down to a compact 8-1/2 inches, SnapJack allows for easy chain lubing between days on extended adventures and more thorough chain maintenance and rim shining at home.
