Inside Tucker Rocky
Tucker Rocky’s vice president of product development Brian Berney has the chops to take his bright ideas from the back of the napkin to the shelves in your dealership.
Bell’s Pit Boss 2012.5 Helmet
The Pitt Boss’ shell design keeps the helmet lightweight while still passing DOT standards. The helmet’s Speed Dial adjustable fit system provides incredible comfort while drastically reducing the tendency for open face helmets to lift off the head.
Sena Technologies, Inc. Sponsors Cross-Country Motorcycle Documentary
Sena Technologies, Inc. will sponsor filmmakers Zach Settewongse and Amanda Pollard as they begin filming a documentary about their upcoming cross-country motorcycle ride. The pair will depart from Reno, Nev. late this month and will capture all 8,500 miles of their journey on video. Sena will make communication between the riders possible by providing Bluetooth technology to Settewongse and Pollard.
Sena SMH10 With Universal Microphone
Sena Technologies now offers its Universal Microphone Kit as an option when customers purchase the company’s flagship SMH10 headset/intercom.
A Conversation With Wayne Allard, AMA’s Vice President For Government Relations
Last October, former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado joined the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) as vice president for government relations. Allard served two terms as a Senator for his home state, but he’d promised his constituents to put a term limit on his service. We recently chatted with Allard and AMA spokesman Pete TerHorst
Bell Launches ‘Endless Summer Giveaway’ Helmet Promotion
Bell Powersports will be giving away a helmet a day on its Facebook page from June 1-28 (28 free helmets). Every Thursday during the month of June the company will pick seven winners from the previous week who will receive a new Bell Helmet.
Ace Helmet
The Ace helmet is one of Z1R’s most dynamic helmets, packed with features, including an elevating full-face shield, a highly effective venting system, a removable and washable liner to allow for a custom fit, and a no-tool quick release for the shield.
‘Accsellerating’ Through the Curves – Rebutting the Toughest Objections
Early one August morning, I boarded a bus with a sleepy-eyed group of Canadian Harley-Davidson dealers. We were headed to a road-racing track in what, to me at least, appeared to be a remote region of the country. This was all part of the annual Canadian Harley-Davidson new model announcement dealer meeting. We were preparing
Motonation Opens New East Coast Logistics Center
Motonation has announced the opening of a new East Coast logistics center located in Monroe Township near Newark, New Jersey.
Triumph to Sponsor Jason DiSalvo Speed Academy
Triumph Motorcycles and Jason DiSalvo continue to build on their relationship with the British motorcycle manufacturer’s presenting sponsorship of the Jason DiSalvo Speed Academy. The two have worked together before with DiSalvo riding for Triumph’s former World Supersport team and currently piloting Latus Motors Racing’s AMA Daytona Sportbike entry.
Proffer Joins Schuberth North America Dealer Development Team
Powersports industry veteran Dan Proffer has joined Schuberth North America’s dealer development team, handling key accounts. In his new role, Proffer will be responsible for dealer promotions, activities, training and events.
SHOEI, Helmet House Launch ‘RF-1100 Free Shield Promotion’
SHOEI Safety Helmet and its exclusive U.S. distributor Helmet House, Inc. have announced a new promotion program in support of the SHOEI RF-1100 full-face helmet. The “SHOEI Factory Authorized RF-1100 Free Shield Promotion” affords buyers of the RF-1100, a free bonus accessory shield at virtually no cost to the purchaser.
NEXX USA To Sponsor Impact Racing’s Jeremy Simmons
NEXX USA, a recent entry to the American helmet market, has entered into an agreement with Impact Racing rider Jeremy Simmons to provide helmets and support for the 2012 road race season.
AGV PistaGP
AGV says its PistaGP is the “first helmet designed around the rider’s head.”
Piaggio Group Unveils Three New Models at Dealer Meeting
Italian manufacturer Piaggio Group, represented in the U.S. by its subsidiary Piaggio Group Americas (PGA), recently introduced three new models to the North American market – the Aprilia Tuono V4 naked sportbike, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX sport tourer and the Piaggio BV 350 maxi scooter. All three new models will arrive at dealerships later this spring.
Motonation: Three Brands, One Passion
One-On-One With Motonation’s Bill Berroth