Pro Circuit 2017 KX250F Coated Tappets
Pro Circuit’s newest products for the 2017 Kawasaki KX250F are DLC Coated Tappets. Designed to withstand higher engine RPM and extreme operating temperatures, Pro Circuit DLC Coated Tappets are a must-have for those serious about performance.
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.
EVS Sports Signs Robby Bell
EVS Sports has signed Robby Bell, WORCS Grand Prix Series Champion and one of the leading riders in off-road racing. Robby has been one of the world’s top off-road riders for years and recently wrapped up the 2016 WORCS Championship.
FLY Racing Signs Josh Grant
FLY Racing has announced the signing of Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Josh Grant for the 2017 SX/MX season. Josh will wear the 2017 lineup of Evolution, Lite Hydrogen and Kinetic lines of gear.
St. Pete Powersports Acquired by iMotorsports
iMotorsports, one of the largest pre-owned motorcycle retailers in the United States, recently announced it has completed the acquisition of St. Pete Powersports, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based franchised powersports dealer serving central and southern Florida for more than 10 years.
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.
American Lifan Carrys Momentum Following AIMExpo 2016
American Lifan utilized the American International Motorcycle Exposition (AIMExpo) as a platform to launch several new products for next year. American Lifan’s President and CEO, Tony Sun, said “AIMExpo was a huge success for us and the momentum we gained shows no sign of slowing down.”
Galfer USA 280mm Off-Road Rotor Kits
Galfer USA is now offering its Tsunami Wave Rotors in 280mm Oversize kits, offering off-road riders more stopping power than ever before. The new kits are in stock for a wide range of motorcycles and are available now through authorized Galfer USA dealers. Designed for both trail and track, the 280mm Oversize Tsunami Wave Rotor Kit
TrakMotive 2017 ATV-UTV CV Axle Catalog
TrakMotive has announced the release of its new comprehensive 2017 ATV-UTV CV Axle catalog. Featuring more than 5,400 ATV, UTV, and Side-by-Side applications, this new catalog illustrates the increasing scope of the TrakMotive CV Axle product lines.
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension Kits for ’90-’17 Harley-Davidson Touring Line
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension has announced the introduction of height and rebound adjustable FOX Air Suspension Systems for the 1990 to 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring line of motorcycles.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honors Eight Inductees, One Legend
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted eight new members and honored an existing member as a Hall of Fame Legend last Thursday evening at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, during the opening day of the American International Motorcycle Expo in Orlando.
Big Bang Theory: Harley Doubles Up With Milwaukee-Eight
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike a July 4th fireworks display that builds to a crescendo, it seems as if the OEMs have saved the biggest booms for the end of the year. The 2017 model year had already seen some real sparklers ranging from Kawasaki’s nifty little Z125 Pro all the way up to Ducati’s monstrous Diavel, but the
2016: A Year of Firsts for Women in Motorcycling
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his years marks the 100th anniversary of Adeline and Augusta Van Buren each riding her own motorcycle across the United States. In 1916 the two intrepid sisters set out from Brooklyn, New York, riding a series of farm roads and tracks that had just been conceptualized as the Lincoln Highway a scant three years earlier.
INTERMOT 2016 Breaks Records for Premiers, Exhibitors and Visitors
INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany last week broke all records to-date for its show performance. The international business and event trade fair for motorcycles and scooters presented around 40 premiers of the vehicle manufacturers.
Training Quality Label Introduced at European Motorcycle Safety Conference
The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, ACEM, hosted its 12th annual conference, ‘The Safe Ride to the Future,’ around the issue of motorcycle safety in Europe. The annual conference, held in early September, attracted more than 150 attendees from around the motorcycle industry. As part of the conference, ACEM and the German Road Safety Council (Deutscher
