Victory Racing’s Empulse RR and Project 156 Take Podium at Pikes Peak
Victory Motorcycles announced that Victory Racing’s electric Empulse RR ridden by Cycle World’s Road Test Editor Don Canet and gas-powered Project 156 piloted by Jeremy Toye accelerated away from the competition to win their respective classes at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
Cashing In On Cafe Racers
These folks are not an isolated phenomenon. Cafe racers are a worldwide trend. Today, cafe racers are being built from Ireland to Singapore by small shops and homebuilders. Streets in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro are home to loud exhausts, custom tanks, bikini fairings and accessory seats.
New Products Showcase at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering
The eye appeal of hundreds of stunning classics arranged on the putting green of a top-scale resort in the hills above Monterey, California has led many manufacturers to use the event as a backdrop to roll out new products.
Enough of Milquetoast Machinery
What about the brands that hang on forever even though they may be past their best use before date?
Whiskey Grade
Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ohio City just outside of downtown Cleveland, Ohio is home base for Whiskey Grade, a moto fashion and fuel-inspired apparel store.
AIMExpo Surpasses 300th Exhibitor Mark Four Months Out From Show
The new and desirable North Hall location at the Orange County Convention Center is quickly filling up with exhibiting companies for the 2016 American International Motorcycle Expo, returning to Orlando this October 13-16. The growing list of powersports companies showcasing new products has now surpassed 300, anchored by commitments from nine OEMs and leading aftermarket companies.
Destry Abbott Fundraiser at Pole Position Raceway
Off-road superstar Destry Abbott was recently diagnosed with leukemia and the motorcycling family has responded by banding together to host a fundraiser for him on Tuesday, June 21. This event will take place at Pole Position Raceway in Corona, California, an indoor go kart track.
Will History Repeat Itself?
Recently, there has arisen two relatively new players in the American motorcycle market. They are, of course, Victory and Indian, and they are changing their own futures.
GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic Race Results
The opening round of the 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicked off Saturday with the annual GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic. A large energetic crowd filled the facility’s hillsides to take in the race and near perfect conditions.
New Study Ranks Ducati Dealers Highest For Third Straight Year
Ducati dealerships were the top ranked brand in the recently released 2016 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study, which marks the third consecutive year that Ducati finished at the top. The study measured dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers, with rankings by brand determined by the patent-pending Pied Piper PSI process, which
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Celebrates its 8th Year
The 8th Annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, presented by TUDOR, is shaping up to be the biggest event yet. With the support of sponsors and a large field of motorcycle and bicycle entries, the May 14, 2016 event is expected to draw record numbers to Quail Lodge & Golf Club.
Shifting Gears: Following the Movers and Shakers in the Powersports Industry
Cat is out of the bag! Erik Nelson was promoted to VP and general manager of Arctic Cat’s snowmobile division and international sales, effective immediately. Patricia Jones also joins the company as chief human resources officer. Nelson succeeds Brad Darling and Jones succeeds William Nee, both of whom are pursuing other opportunities. “We are pleased
Motorcycle Helmet Market in the U.S.
Looking for some easy money? With a little product knowledge and some basic sales techniques, you can transform an underperforming section of your dealership into the leading profit center that it should be! The margin is better, the floorspace requirements are minimal compared to unit sales and the buy in is a lot less… so
FLY Hard Parts Gator Footpegs
The unique arched design of the Gator footpegs allows for a wider footbed without compromising control. Your foot can roll on the arched cleats while shifting and/or braking so you stay in contact with more of the peg instead of just the front or back edge common with most wide flat foot pegs.
New Motorcycles Delivered to Winners of AIMExpo 3-Way Giveaway
AIMExpo has announced that the five lucky winners of the hugely popular 3-Way Giveaway contest were delivered their new winning items. OEM exhibitors Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha partnered with AIMExpo to each give away a new motorcycle to four lucky recipients, while Arai and Schuberth provided two high-end helmets.
Klock Werks Tire Hugger Fender Series
With the gaining popularity of the Kawasaki Vaquero, the desire to customize and make the ride even better has come to the forefront. Klock Werks answered this growing market’s need with seven front fender profiles.
