Bob Hannah To Be Honored At 2010Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Ask any motocross fan to name the greatest American racers of all time, and Bob “Hurricane” Hannah is sure to make the list. Hannah’s immense popularity helped the sport of motocross explode in the late 1970s, and on Friday, Nov. 19, he will be honored as a Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend at the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.
New NG Disc Brake Racy 1201 X Series To Premiere At SEMA
Martin Racing Performance will be premiering its new line of NG Disk Brakes made exclusively for MRP in the USA. This new line features stainless steel anodized street Race Style Disk brakes for the new custom scooter rider.
Scooter Helmet Options
While many of these helmets are crossovers from the street bike side of your business, it’s important to merchandise scooter safety gear so it stands out on its own.
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Beth Dolgner Joins Throttle Nation as Editor
Beth Dolgner has been named Editor of Throttle Nation, the bi-monthly magazine covering the aftermarket sportbike scene. Dolgner will oversee all editorial content and assist in the magazine’s overall focus in her new role.
Annual Suzuki Dealer Meeting Showcases 2011 Bikes
Suzuki announces that 2011 is “Just the Beginning” at its Annual Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas BREA, Calif. Oct 6, 2010
Viper Announces Board Appointees
Tim Wellborn, Alabama businessman and owner of the Wellborn Muscle Care Museum and Grant Lynch, chairman of Talladega Super Speedway have agreed to join the board as directors of Viper Powersports Inc.
Parts Unlimited Shows Dealer Appreciation With UP300 and RM400 Rides
In an effort to show their support to their loyal powersports dealers, Parts Unlimited continued their annual tradition of hosting the UP300 (Upper Peninsula) and RM400 (Rocky Mountain) Dealer Rides in Marquette, Mich. and Crested Butte, Colo., respectively.
Drons Retire After 30 Years At The Helm Of Oakland Harley Dealership
Bob and Tracey Dron, who for more than 30 years set innovative sales, marketing, merchandising, customer service and community affairs standards for American motorcycle dealerships, are selling their Oakland, CA, Harley-Davidson complex on Hegenberger Road and retiring October 1.
Off-Road Gear Guide
While each season’s gear lineup is designed to elevate a rider’s comfort and safety, each new season also brings a fresh batch of colors, graphics, styles and patterns that would do those TV fashion designers proud.
The Call of the Ride
Somewhere, deep down inside, everyone feels the call of the ride. Whether it’s the freedom of the proverbial wind in their hair of a cruiser, the need for speed of a super sport or the thrill of temporary weightlessness associated with launching a 450 skyward over a sick triple — the call itself is all
Scot Harden Joins Zero Motorcycles As VP
Scot Harden has joined Zero Motorcycles as Vice President of Global Marketing. Harden, who comes to Zero from BMW/Husqvarna, brings more than 40 years of racing, management, product development and brand building experience in the motorcycle industry to Zero. Throughout his career, Harden has held executive sales, marketing and race team management positions with a proven record of success in expanding market share and enhancing brand awareness for leading European motorcycle OEMs, most notably KTM, dating back to 1982. He returned to BMW/Husqvarna in 2008 and served as the National Marketing Director and Race Team Manager prior to making the jump to Zero.
Sophisticated Electric Superbike To Be Unveiled At The San Jose Battery Show In October
Chip Yates, American bike racer and engineering guru, will officially debut his new electric superbike at The Battery Show, which takes place at the San Jose Convention Center, California on October 5th to 7th, 2010.
Cycle News Ceases Publication
After serving as the industry’s weekly racing newspaper for nearly half a century, Cycle News published its final issue this week. The blogosphere has been all a-twitter about the demise of this much-loved publication, most notably former editor Paul Carruthers, who was let go from the pub just a week before shuttering, editorialized on the
Remy and MotoCzysz to Start Production of D1g1tal Dr1ve Electric Drive System
Remy Electric Motors, LLC, has entered into an agreement with MotoCzysz LLC to bring a revolutionary, new generation electric drive system to market. The unique drive system leverages Remy’s patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) electric motor technology and patent-pending cooling and integration technology from MotoCzysz.
Open-Faced DOT Helmet Options
DOT is the standard for helmet sales, but swap meet booths and mail order outlets still litter the market with bargain-basement novelty lids designed for “fashion” worn by both uneducated, budget-conscious buyers as well as riders skirting their local helmet laws. Use this guide to stock up on appealing DOT-approved open-faced helmets.