Bryan Fuller Builds an OTC Triple Speed Three-Wheeled Leaner
Bryan Fuller, TV personality and owner of Fuller Moto, has officially begun his build of the OTC Triple Speed three-wheeled leaner. Utilizing OTC’s latest line of motorcycle service tools, Fuller and his team will convert a Triumph Speed Triple into a one-of-a-kind performance leaning three-wheeler.
Babcox Media Promotes Sean Donohue to Publisher
Babcox Media Inc. has announced the promotion of Sean Donohue to Publisher of both its Motorcycle & Powersports News (MPN) and TechShop brands and affiliated properties. Donohue joined Babcox as a Regional Sales Manager in 2008.
Powersports Business Institute@AIMExpo Details Announced
For 2014, Powersports Business Iinstitute@AIMExpo will feature 32 educational sessions focused on improving all facets of the powersports retail business model in four key areas: sales and marketing, digital solutions, services and operations, and powering profits.
Allstate Announces Rider Protection Project at Sturgis
Rider Protection Project built by Allstate, is a collection of programs and applications to help keep riders riding safely. With tools like the Rider Risk Map and the GoodRide app, Allstate helps raise awareness of motorcycles on the road.
Progressive Suspension 465 Series Monoshock for Honda F6B
Suspension tuning can dramatically improve ride quality, handling and the comfort of your motorcycle and the more tools available to work with, the better the results. With that in mind, Progressive Suspension has tuned its 465 Series monoshock to compliment Honda’s F6B chassis.
The Brotherhood of Bikers
One of the things that makes this industry so special is the brotherhood that is prevalent among fellow bikers – whether you are a moto dude, cruiser guy or scooter girl – we all stick together and help each other out when the chips are down. Can you imagine if corporate America acted with these
Zoan Synchrony Duo-Sport Helmet
The Zoan Synchrony Duo-Sport Helmet features lightweight thermoplastic composite construction for added strength, advanced EPS in head, cheek, and front areas, and hypoallergenic textile materials to wick away moisture and odor.
NPA Returns to AIMExpo
National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a leader for powersport auctions and re-marketing services, is actively preparing for the Second Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), set for October 16-19, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
National Powersport Auctions Gears Up For 2014 AIMExpo
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) is actively preparing for the Second Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), set for October 16-19, 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
NPA Pre-Owned Monthly Recap: Spring In Full Swing
With all but one powersports vehicle category on the rise in March it’s clear that spring is here, buyer confidence is up and retail customers are gearing up for the riding season. On-highway categories saw a small but noticeable increase in Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) in March as compared to the prior three months –
April Service Department Performance
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ARI Opens New 25,000 Sq. Ft. Facility
ARI Network Services, Inc. has officially opened its new 25,000 sq. ft.-plus facility in Duluth, Minn. The company invested more than $500,000 in the building over the course of the five-month renovation, modernizing the facility, and creating an innovative workspace designed to meet the expanding needs of ARI.
Desert Dawgs Rain Guards for Indian Chief and Chieftain
A bike as classy and iconic as the new Indian Motorcycle, deserves accessories that look as good as the bike does. Desert Dawgs Rain Guards and Wind Deflectors fit that bill, and they are now shipping. Desert Dawgs keep feet and legs warm and dry in rainy or cold weather.
Some Non-Traditional Seasonal Movements
Some of the movements within the motorcycle and powersports market during May have varied from the more traditional seasonal changes. The powersports market heading into June is showing mixed levels of change. Six of the 10 segment categories we break the market into showed increases during the month of May.
Why We Ride Screening at Kurt Caselli Foundation Benefit
The Kurt Caselli Foundation is holding a screening of Why We Ride at Doffo Winery in Temecula, CA this Saturday as part of a fundraiser to help the foundation promote safety awareness and practices in motorcycle racing.
AGV Horizon
The AGV Horizon was designed for maximum versatility, making it perfect for everything from racing to frequent and/or longer journeys, in any weather and light conditions. Its IVS ventilation system is built into the shell to guarantee effective airflow inside the helmet and high aerodynamic performance.