Ducati and Aruba Racing Announce Partnership
The Aruba Data Center in Arezzo today hosted the presentation of the new Aruba Racing – Ducati Superbike Team, the only official Ducati team in the 2015 Superbike World Championship. The agreement between Ducati and Aruba, Italy’s leading web hosting and cloud services company, will last three years.
Schuberth ‘Classic’ and ‘Dark Classic’ Graphics for C3 Pro Helmet
Schuberth has added new options to the popular C3 Pro flip-up helmet with the introduction of the “Classic” and “Dark Classic” graphics. The traditionally-styled designs come in seven color combinations for the C3 Pro and two combinations for the C3 Pro Women.
Dainese Announces Safety Partnership With Misano World Circuit
During the Motor Bike Expo held at VeronaFiera Dainese announced its new partnership with the Misano World Circuit. The co-operation between the two organizations regards the safety and spreading the knowledge of D-Air – Dainese’s bike airbag – that is available on the market in both racing and road versions. With D-Air, Dainese will be a constant presence at the circuit.
Questus Hires Kerry Graeber as Marketing Director
Questus has hired Kerry Graeber as marketing director to provide strategic direction for client Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. Prior to joining Questus, Graeber held executive level positions at several motorcycle and powersports-related companies including Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, AMA Pro Racing and Suzuki. Graeber has agency-side experience, as well.
Corbin Fleetliner Fairing for Triumph Thunderbird LT/Commander
Corbin has had a lot of rider requests for a Thunderbird fairing with long range in mind… The result is the new Fleetliner fairing. Designed to fit the Commander and LT models, it provides excellent wind protection with a traditional look. Comes prepainted and color matched to your Triumph paint so it’s ready for immediate installation.
MAG Announces Andrew Graves as New CEO
Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has announced the hiring of former Brunswick Boat Group President Andrew Graves as its new Chief Executive Officer. Graves will lead the next phase of integration following the 2014 merger of Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice and MAG, and drive the long-term strategy of the combined company. He becomes CEO of MAG effective immediately.
December In Review
Although the first half of 2014 was relatively strong, Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) declined further in December for most product categories.
Laugerman’s Harley-Davidson
Laugerman’s Harley-Davidson. Laugerman’s, the oldest Harley shop in Pennsylvania, has been in business since 1949, and has been run by the same family for as long.
AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil
New AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oils deliver maximum protection and performance for a wide range of dirt bike applications in need of 10W-40, 10W-50 or 10W-60 viscosities. This new product line fulfills the demand for dirt-bike-specific motor oil both on the trail and at the track.
VP Pre-Mixed C50 Fuel for 50cc 2-Stroke Motorcycles
VP Racing Fuels has introduced C50, a racing fuel designed exclusively for 50cc 2-stroke motorcycles. C50 is the result of extensive testing with Cobra Moto, a manufacturer of 50cc bikes. C50 is unleaded and pre-mixed with a top quality JASO FD-rated, certified premium oil at a 50:1 ratio.
2015 Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited Tire Catalog
The new 2015 Drag Specialties & Parts Unlimited Tire catalog keeps all the top brand name tires for street, V-twin, off-road and ATV/UTV vehicles in one convenient place. This catalog offers size application guides that feature a page number reference so you find the tire faster and easier.
CV Performance Harley CV Carb Vacuum Slide
CV Performance, specializing in tuning and improving Harley-Davidson CV carburetion for over 25 years, is now offering the new CV Performance Vacuum Slide for Harley CV carburetors as a direct replacement for the stock OEM slide. The vacuum slide in a CV Carb controls or influences the majority of the carb functions.
Exit Or Entry… Classic Catch-22 Conundrum
It’s a peculiar time in America with “gray hairs” and “Millennials” vying for positions in the marketplace. Are you a mature company looking to sell and retire soon? Or are you a new company looking to make your “mark” on the American marketplace? The Baby Boomers want “out” and youth wants “in” – the problem is
Cortech VRX Jacket
The Cortech VRX Jacket is made of a performance-cut, abrasion-resistant, 600-denier polyester outer shell and features a waterproof and breathable barrier. The jacket also has adjustable sleeve take-up straps, Cortech’s Z.O.Q. (Zip-Out Quilted) liner with warming 100-gram polyfill insulation, removable, CE-approved armor in shoulders and elbows, and a removable, articulated, triple-density back protector. Sizes: XS-3XL,
Corbin Smuggler Trunk for Indian Chief
If your customers tour solo or commute on the big Indian, they’ll love this Smuggler. Artfully designed and color matched to your paint to give a totally integrated look while adding convenient storage. Corbin kept a line close and tight to the fender for clean looks so it’s great for smaller items like keys and
Shifting Gears
Since December was MPN’s annual Buyer’s Guide we missed a month’s worth of lane changes and shifting job positions. Some of the biggies, such as Western Power Sports merging with Marshall Distributing and Italian moto apparel outfit Dainese being sold to Investcorp for $162 million may be old news to you, but it is the people that really make this industry, so bear with us while we get caught up!
