INTERMOT 2016 Breaks Records for Premiers, Exhibitors and Visitors
INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany last week broke all records to-date for its show performance. The international business and event trade fair for motorcycles and scooters presented around 40 premiers of the vehicle manufacturers.
Strider Balance Bikes to Exhibit at AIMExpo
Strider Sports International Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, will be exhibiting at the AIMExpo October 13-16, 2016, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Stop by booth #2643 to learn how toddlers as young as 18 months are quickly and safely learning to ride on two wheels.
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
INTERMOT is Just One Week Away
In no time at all the international motorcycle industry and motorcycle fans from all over the world will be meeting up in Cologne for INTERMOT 2016. Numerous world premieres from manufacturers of motorcycles, scooters, E-scooters and E-bikes promise a veritable wealth of innovations.
K&L Supply is on the Move
Growing partnerships, new products and a revamped website Between now and this time last year, K&L Supply has been busy, to say the least. In that time, the company has expanded its product line, revamped its website and moved its headquarters to a new, larger location in Santa Clara, CA. K&L has even found time
Southern California Motorcycles
To Stay at the Top So Cal Brings its A-Game Everyday Southern California is a hotbed of motorcycling. It’s a place where even wimps who hate rain and cold weather can ride all-year round. It’s also a place where there are motorcycle dealerships around every corner, and distinguishing your establishment from the den of the
Trading Four Wheels for Two
MPN Staff Members Take State 8’s Basic RiderCourse [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ll be the first to admit that while I’ve been MPN’s managing editor for nearly three years now, I have never ridden a motorcycle. Aside from putting a leg over a bike at tradeshows, I have only ever admired the machines and written about the many makes
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Charging ahead! AMA Hall of Famer and former VP of global marketing for Zero Motorcycles, industry veteran Scot Harden is now chief marketing officer for GasGas Motorcycles and Torrot electric products. Harden reports to Torrot CEO/Founder Ivan Contreras and is responsible for all North American sales and marketing efforts, including dealer development for GasGas enduro
AMA Amateur National Motocross Champions Crowned at Loretta Lynn Ranch
The best amateur motocross racers in America stood triumphant as the 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL, came to a close in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. The event, which took place Aug. 1-6 at the Loretta Lynn Ranch, produced 37 championships and recognized four riders for truly outstanding performances.
Seat Concepts Sponsors U.S. Teams in 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro
Seat Concepts, maker of seat foam and cover products for competition, adventure, dual-sport and touring motorcycles, will support the U.S. teams in the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro on Oct. 11-16 in Circuito de Navarra, Spain.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to Induct Charles Franklin, Chris Haines and Dennis Mahan
Indian motorcycle designer and engineer Charles Franklin, racer and tuner Chris Haines and engine builder Dennis Mahan will be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Orlando on Oct. 13.
Mustang Returns to Sturgis
Once again, motorcyclists are beginning to converge on the Black Hills of South Dakota for the annual Sturgis Rally. From Mustang’s huge rally rig at Black Hills Harley-Davidson to its two billboards on I-90 to the factory reps at the J&P Cycles store on Lazelle in the heart of downtown Sturgis, Mustang will be all through the Black Hills during this year’s rally.
All Signs Point to a Productive Show for Dealers in October
Heading into its fourth year, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is ramping up for what looks like will be the best event so far in the tradeshow’s short history.
Tasting the Change
Right now “retro” is where it’s at as Yamaha has confirmed with its new “Sport Heritage” segment that will take over from the phased out Star Motorcycle brand.
Suzuki’s Kerry Graeber Joins MIC Board of Directors
Kerry Graeber, vice president of MC/ATV sales and marketing at Suzuki Motor of America, Inc., will be representing Suzuki as a new member on the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors.
Twenty National Championships Awarded at 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship
Twenty racers who earned national championships were presented their AMA National No. 1 plates at the conclusion of the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship on July 6 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.
