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New Grassroots Motorcycle Group Seeks to Rid U.S. Transportation Agencies of Corporate Influence

Longtime public-safety advocate Fergus Nolan has announced the founding of the Motorcycle Action Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making roads safer for American motorcyclists and the drivers around them. The organization will raise awareness of federal and state transportation regulations that have been weakened by the U.S. motorcycle industry and its allies, costing thousands of lives every year.

GasGas North America to Provide AMA Memberships with 2017 Enduro or Trials Motorcycle Purchases

GasGas North America will provide an AMA membership along with every new 2017 GasGas enduro or trials motorcycle purchased in the United States, effective retroactively to Dec. 1, 2016.

Zero Motorcycles Announces First Production Electric Motorcycle to Exceed 200-Mile Range

Zero Motorcycles has announced its 2017 model line featuring as much as 19% more torque, up to 11% more power and the world’s first production electric motorcycle to exceed 200 miles on a single charge.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Welcomes Honda and Indian as Platinum Sponsors of 2016 Induction Ceremony

The American Motorcyclist Association has welcomed American Honda’s and Indian Motorcycle’s support for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

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

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Husqvarna Motorcycles as 2016 Presenting Sponsor

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced Husqvarna Motorcycles as presenting sponsor of the 2016 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Husqvarna Motorcycles, on Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Indian Motorcycle Sponsors the Ramspur Winery Santa Rosa Mile Weekend

Indian Motorcycle has announced it is sponsoring the Pro/Am Hooligan and RSD SuperHooligan races during an action-packed AMA Finale weekend in Santa Rosa, California on Sept 24. Indian also confirmed that its all-new Indian Scout FTR750 race bike will make its racing debut.

Motorcycle Industry Issues: Vote, Join the Cause and Be Engaged!

Top Issues Affecting Powersports Dealers and What You Can Do About It [dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing an election year, most of the headlines in recent months have been aimed toward the two presidential nominees. While we are free to vote for whomever we wish, why not look at the 2016 election from a perspective that makes sense for

Indian Motorcycle Teams with Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride

Indian Motorcycle has announced its partnership with the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country group ride that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Augusta and Adeline Van Buren’s courageous and unprecedented motorcycle journey across the United States.

Yamaha WaterCraft Group Receive Major Boating Industry Awards

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]eg lamps notwithstanding, Yamaha WaterCraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., has received a couple of major boating industry awards for its WaveRunner product line recognizing excellence in design. In January, the Yamaha FX SVHO WaveRunner was named the 2015 Watercraft of the Year. The annual award is presented by Watercraft Journal magazine,

Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride Celebrates 100 Years with 100 Women

MPN Contributing Editor Alisa Clickenger has recently announced plans for the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride, July 4-24, 2016. A cross-country motorcycle adventure for women, the event commemorates the 100th anniversary of Adeline and Augusta Van Buren’s historic ride across the United States from New York to San Francisco.

BMW to be Platinum Sponsor of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction

The American Motorcyclist Association Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced that BMW is a Platinum Sponsor for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 2015 induction ceremony. The ceremony is Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Kawasaki is Platinum Sponsor for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame 2015 Induction

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced that Kawasaki will be a Platinum Sponsor of the annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The ceremony is Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Yamaha is Title Sponsor of 2015 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The American Motorcyclist Association welcomes Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. as the title sponsor of the Yamaha AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony being held Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

MIC Acquires Marketplace Events’ Motorcycle Group and AIMExpo

The Motorcycle Industry Council board of directors has announced that the MIC has acquired Marketplace Events’ Motorcycle Group and AIMExpo. AIMExpo’s show personnel, sales staff and management, including Show Director Cinnamon Kernes and AIMExpo show creators Mike Webster and Larry Little, will form a new department within MIC titled “MIC Events.”

Road Racing Champion Wayne Rainey to be Honored as AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend

Three-time Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme 500cc Grand Prix World Champion and two-time American Motorcyclist Association Superbike Champion Wayne Rainey will be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, Oct. 17, in Orlando.