Electric Superbike To Take On Top Gas-Powered Race Bikes
The world’s most powerful and sophisticated electric superbike will make history on January 9, 2010 at the Auto Club Speedway in California.
Krawiec Rides V-Rod to Victory and New Record at Pamona
Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec set a new NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle elapsed-time record on the way to winning the final round of the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at the Auto Club Raceway.
KYMCO USA Sponsors First Annual Scooter Only Land Speed Trials
Land Speed Trials event to take place November 21, 2010, on the historic Route 66 in Devore, California.
Custom Chrome Dealer Show Moves to Larger Location
Custom Chrome (CCI) has announced that the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be headquartered at the Santa Clara Convention Center, March 19 and 20.
AMA announces 2011 Kenda National Hare & Hound Championship Series Schedule
The AMA has announced the 2011 schedule for the AMA Racing Kenda National Hare & Hound Championship Series, which determines the country’s top desert racers every year in a number of skill- and machine-based classes.
PBTF Ride for Kids Events Haul In Over $126,000
Motorcyclists in California, Arizona and Tennessee brought a total of $126,326 to Ride for Kids
Zero Motorcycles Awarded Additional Grant Funds
$2 Million Program for Next Generation Powertrain Development gets $177,906 Boost
Foose Design and Metalsport Partner To Build Exclusive Line of Wheels and Accessories
Metalsport Inc., manufacturer of some of the most sought after custom motorcycle wheels, recently announced the signing of a multi-year contract with renowned designer Chip Foose.
Two Guys and a Truck
The evolution of Helmet House
Motorcyclists in Baltimore-Washington Come On Strong for PBTF Ride for Kids
Riders rolled into the Baltimore-Washington Ride for Kids
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.
Harley-Davidson 2010 MDA contributions reach $3.3 million
The Harley-Davidson family of customers, dealers, employees and suppliers presented a contribution of $3.3 million to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Sept. 6 during the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. The 2010 contribution marks the 30th year Harley-Davidson has supported MDA, and brings its cumulative fundraising to more than $76 million.
ATV Industry Veteran Craig Petersen Leaves ITP/Carlisle
Craig Petersen has left the Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company and its subsidiary Industrial Tire Products (ITP) to pursue new business opportunities. Petersen had been with ITP/Carlisle since 1986, most recently serving as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Powersports segment from ITP’s office in Ontario, California.
Progressive Insurance Named Title Sponsor of International Motorcycle Shows
Progressive Insurance has been announced as the new title sponsor for the International Motorcycle Shows, the world’s largest powersports tour.
2010 Dealership Superstars
Motorcycle Product News and Mark Rodgers from Peak Dealership Performance present the third annual Dealership Superstar competition. Due to the overwhelming number of entries we received in 2009, we’re no longer awarding one Superstar award; rather, for this year’s contest, we’re handing out five Superstar prizes to honor excellence and innovation in sales and service across all departments of the dealership.
Innovation is a common theme this year. Whether the Superstars utilized the latest technology to increase door swings and bolster sales or, as is the case in Dave Head’s story, showed great compassion and remarkable salesmanship, all of our 2010 honorees are true Dealership Superstars.
Glamis Poised To Get 40,000 Additional Riding Acres
According to the American Motorcyclist Association, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, popularly known as Glamis, could soon see nearly 40,000 acres returned to the OHV (off-highway vehicle) ledger, thanks to a new plan developed by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM).