Shifting Gears (Feb.) – Printing All The News That Fits
Orange Brigade promotion: Tom Etherington is now VP of sales for KTM Group North America. In this new role, Etherington will oversee the sales departments for both KTM North America and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America. After starting his career as the GM for Ab’s Motorcycle Shop Ltd. during the 1980s, Tom worked his way up
Joey Savatgy Keeps Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Win Streak Alive in Minneapolis
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy kept a personal and team win streak alive as he claimed the first victory of the 2017 Eastern Regional 250SX Championship inside U.S. Bank Stadium.
Cernic’s Cycle World
The fans are out of their seats screaming. It’s the last lap and the two frontrunners are swapping the lead like madmen. Round the last turn, taking some air on a whoop, the checkered flag is just ahead… and the guy with the Cernic’s decal wins by a wheel. Although this is only an amateur
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Justin Hill Takes Over Points Lead in Oakland
Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Justin Hill claimed his third straight victory of the season, bringing Pro Circuit’s win record to 251. With the win, Hill took over the championship point’s lead and the coveted red plate.
Drag Specialties Announces New Sales Rep for Central Region
Drag Specialties has hired William “Billy” O’Dwyer as a sales rep for Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois. Billy comes to Drag as a former business owner, and a sales representative with Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson.
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
Rare Japanese Motorcycles Set to Cross the Auction Block at Mecum Las Vegas
An extraordinary offering of Japanese rarities is set to draw attention at the world’s largest vintage and antique motorcycle auction, the 26th annual Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction, slated for Jan. 25-28, 2017, at South Point Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas.
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.
ProTaper Launches 2017 Team Video
ProTaper has announced its professional athlete and race team lineup for the 2017 racing season.
Arnott Air Suspension Products Announces New Website for Motorcycles
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension has announced the launch of a new website highlighting the company’s new Ultimate Ride and Smooth Ride lines of adjustable air suspension kits available for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Victory, and Yamaha motorcycles.
Motorcycle Industry Council Announces 2017 Board of Director Election Results
The members of the Motorcycle Industry Council have elected Paul Puma to the 2017 MIC Board of Directors. In addition, Arnold W. Ackerman and Andy Leisner have each been reelected to the MIC board. All three will serve two-year terms.
Printing All the News That Fits: December
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Greek philosopher Heraclitus noted, “The only constant is change!” Seems like the entire powersports industry was in a state of flux in 2016. Mergers, acquisitions and simple cases of the ‘grass is greener’ wanderlust made it tough to tell who the players were without a scorecard this season. From industry veteran Greg Blackwell
Helmet House and Shoei Award Latest SHOEI University Online Helmet Winner
Helmet House, Inc. and SHOEI Safety Helmet Corporation have announced the latest winner from completing the online product training course – SHOEI University Online. Winning her choice of a new SHOEI helmet was Jenna Gordon, Parts Associate at Mountain Motorsports, in Marietta, GA.
National Powersport Auctions Goes Live In Philadelphia
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) has opened its latest facility on the outskirts of Philadelphia. The company says vehicles are being delivered daily in order to be ready for its first live auction set for early January.
Shifting Gears (November): Printing All The News That Fits
New head wrangler in Texas as Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice names Eric Cagle President of the Fort Worth-based distribution giant. Cagle comes from Caterpillar Inc. and Neovia Logistics where he spent 25+ years. “The opportunity to join a recognized leader in such an exciting industry was very appealing to me,” Cagle says. “The relationship this company
Malcolm Smith Racing Training Wheels
From Baja 1000 winners like Colton Udall and Mark Samuels to Six Days Overall Gold Medal winner Ryan Sipes, entire generations of riders started the same way: a minibike with training wheels.
