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.
Wes Cooley to be 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal
It has been nearly 30 years since AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Wes Cooley competed on a motorcycle. July 8-10, during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, fans will get another chance to meet the two-time AMA Superbike Champion. Cooley will serve as the 2016 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal.
FIM International Six Days Enduro Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams Announced
The seven riders selected to represent the United States on two teams in the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro were recently announced by the American Motorcyclist Association. The riders will compete as the U.S. Trophy and Junior Trophy teams in the ISDE scheduled for Oct. 11-16 in Circuito de Navarra, Spain.
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
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.
Yamaha Announces Top Technicians to Participate in U.S. Technician Grand Prix
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.’s Customer Support Group has announced the top six technicians invited to participate in its United States Technician Grand Prix. The six technicians achieved the highest scores on Yamaha’s Technical Academy (YTA) Gold classes conducted between fall 2013 and spring 2016.
Fifty Years Ago Kawasaki Won its First U.S. Road Race
Nearly 50 years ago, the 250cc A1 Samurai motorcycle won Kawasaki’s first-ever U.S. road race at California’s Willow Springs Raceway in dramatic fashion. And that’s because racer Jim Deehan and the Samurai didn’t just beat a field of 250cc lightweights, it beat the entire field of 250cc through Open Production bikes
2016 Ride for Kids Events in Full Swing, Benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The 2016 Ride for Kids (RFK) schedule of events, in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF), kicks into high gear with this weekend’s ride in Houston. A total of 32 events will be hosted across the country this year.
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.
ATV Safety Institute To Offer Free ATV Safety Training
The ATV Safety Institute will provide free rider training for the third straight year during ATV Safety Week. The ASI is again working with partners across America who are volunteering to provide free ATV RiderCourses and other safety education June 3-12.
The Millennial Paradigm Has Shifted, Have You?
Millennials are going to be the first generation to replace the economic power of the baby boomers. So what does that mean to me as a motorcycle industry professional?
Alternative Profit Centers
When somebody asks you what you do for a living, do you automatically answer that you are in the motorcycle business? We all tend to identify powersports dealers as “motorcycle” dealers… however there are a growing number of alternative profit centers.
Polaris Plans to Win with Victory AND Indian
After unveiling the Octane and Stealth Victory motorcycles to dealers and the media, and the Hooligan Indian Scout Sixty, it is clear that Polaris is playing to win with both Indian and Victory this year.
Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
With seven giant halls and 500,000 square-feet of show space, there’s a reason the Toronto, Canada show in January is called the Motorcycle Supershow. It’s the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW to call it by its full name, and it has taken place over a three-day weekend in January every year for the past 40 years.
AMA Pro Flat Track 2016 Season Begins This Week at the DAYTONA Flat Track
The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Tack racing season kicks-off this week on the DAYTONA Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway where rounds one and two of the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines and the GNC2 classes will take place this Thursday and Friday, March 10 – 11.
