Valerie Thompson Will Try to Break 217 MPH Barrier at Texas Mile
Seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson will return to the Texas Mile land speed racing event October 23-25 in Beeville, Texas with the goal of breaking her personal best speed of 217 mph powered by a new engine provided by BMW Motorrad USA, the first Stage 3 motor imported to the US.
Bob’s BMW
One part motorcycle dealership, one part vintage motorcycle museum and one part online/mail order new, classic, vintage and used motorcycle parts store, Bob’s BMW located in Jessup, Maryland, adds up to a 100 percent successful dealership.
BMW Motorrad Announces HP4 Supersports Bike Pricing
The lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in its class will be available for purchase through authorized BMW Motorrad dealers by the end of this year. Two models are available — the Standard and the Premium.
Motovan Acquires Steen Hansen Racing
Motovan Corporation, a leading Canadian distributor of powersports parts and accessories, has recently acquired Steen Hansen Racing (SHR). Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, SHR has been servicing Western Canadian dealers for almost 40 years and currently distributes well-known brands such as Akrapovic, Gerbings, Leatt, Ohlins, One Industries and Sidi, to name a few.
Avon Unveils 100th Anniversry Custom Motorcycle
Celebrate 100 years of manufacturing in 2011, Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America recently unveiled a custom-built anniversary motorcycle at last month’s Dealer Expo. The project showcases an extensive list of sponsors and custom paint by renowned airbrush artist Carlos Avelar.