KTM Names Mike Cunningham Dealer Development Manger
KTM North America, Inc. has appointed Mike Cunningham to its management team as dealer development manager for the North American market.
Pirelli To Supply 17-inch Tires For 2013 World Superbike Championship
Pirelli will replace the current 16.5˝ tires with 17˝ tires remaining close to its philosophy of transferring the know-how gained in competitions to motorcyclists all over the world
Motovan Acquires Steen Hansen Racing
Motovan Corporation, a leading Canadian distributor of powersports parts and accessories, has recently acquired Steen Hansen Racing (SHR). Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, SHR has been servicing Western Canadian dealers for almost 40 years and currently distributes well-known brands such as Akrapovic, Gerbings, Leatt, Ohlins, One Industries and Sidi, to name a few.
Management Change at REV’IT! Sport USA
REV’IT! Sport International recently announced that Jordan Levitt, director of sales of REV’IT! Sport USA, left the company effective at the end of June.
Las Vegas BikeFest 2011 Showing Growth in All Areas
With the Las Vegas BikeFest just four months away, organizers are excited about the growth in all aspects of the event. BikeFest 2011 will be held September 29 – October 2 at Cashman Center, as well as returning its headquarters to the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on the popular Fremont Street Experience.
Customers Embrace Special Programs Offered by Triumph Motorcycles
Triumph Motorcycles says it is seeing an increase in store traffic after it introduced a suite of special programs in March that include special financing from FreedomRoad Financial, Value Added Accessories Packages on select models, Value Assurance on select America and Speedmaster models, and a New Rider Training incentive program.
Avon Tyres Offers Consumer Rebate
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America has announced a new consumer rebate program on Avon Cobra and Venom tires. Beginning April 1 through May 15, qualifying Avon tire buyers receive a $25 rebate per tire on up to two tires.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Names 2011 Inductees
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recently announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2011. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long-term positive impact on the motorcycling community.
Exedra MAX Bias/Radial Cruiser Tires in New Sizes
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations says new Bridgestone brand Exedra MAX cruiser motorcycle tire sizes will soon be available to riders in the United States and Canada.
Industry Veteran Jamie Chisholm Joins MTA Distributing
Chisholm’s primary responsibility will be to work closely with the company’s major accounts in the U.S. and Canada.
Harley Announces New 1200 Custom, Debuts H-D1 Customization
Introduced as a mid-year addition to the 2011 Harley-Davidson model lineup, the 1200 Custom also features new wheels, a pull-back handlebar and a reshaped LED tail lamp.
Avon Motorcycle Tyres Celebrates 100 Years
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America is celebrating 100 years of manufacturing in 2011. The history of Avon Tyres began in 1885 when the company was founded in Melksham, Wilthsire, England in a converted cloth mill. What began as a rubber goods factory was expanded to manufacture motorcycle tires in 1911.
IMBBA Announces Top Six Builders for World Cup Competition
The International Master Bike Builders Association (IMBBA) is sending a global message out to challenge the bike building world to compete in Canada on April 21-22, 2012 at the Tattoo and Custom Bike show in Laval, Canada.
Factory Connection Steps Up To Support MX Stars of Tomorrow
The Motocross Stars of Tomorrow program is pleased to announce Factory Connection Canada has confirmed a rider support program for the 2011 race season.
BRP Receives Canadian Investment To Develop Hybrid System for Can-Am Spyder
Bombardier Recreation Products, BRP, is currently working on developing a new hybrid engine for the Can-Am Spyder. It is the only hybrid roadster development project in the world.
Seven New Triumphs Unveiled at International Motorcycle Show
Triumph Motorcycles recently unveiled seven new motorcycles to North American customers at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach.