The Kawasaki Z1 Story
Just as Kawasaki was about to green-light the world’s first mass-produced across-the-frame four-cylinder motorcycle, Honda pulled the rug out from under the project by unveiling the CB750-4 at the Tokyo Show in 1968, and lighting the fuse for what was to become motorcycling’s most explosive decade.
World Debuts from Orlando
The 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo kicked off in Orlando with some significant global and North American debuts of new motorcycles from some the industry’s top manufacturers. We highlighted a few unveilings here.
CBR250/300 CRF250L Valve Clearance
The single cylinder engine that Honda debuted with the CBR250R is also the basis for the CBR300R power plant as well as the CRF250L. This engine is a DOHC type with shim type valve clearance adjustment. Unlike many engines of this type it has a handy feature that allows for quick shim changes without having to remove the camshafts.
SEMA 2015
SEMA offers powersports dealers a one-stop marketplace for all the new products and services offered by some of the leading powersports manufacturers. It also offers automotive parts and accessory retailers and distributors new opportunities to add complementary cross-over products and services.
Leader URBAN Mounts
Leader’s new URBAN line features a slimmed-down, streamlined look that today’s riders are looking for. The URBAN mounts are of interest to sport, dual-sport/adventure, adventure/touring and cruiser riders and hold phones, GPS, cameras and more.
One Week Until 2015 AIMExpo
With the countdown clock just outside of one week until the kickoff of the Third Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), the anticipation surrounding the 2015 event continues to build as the days count down.
The Cycle World Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Auction is Coming to AIMExpo
AIMExpo and National Powersports Auction (NPA) are teaming up to bring a live auction to AIMExpo benefiting the Cycle World Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Fund program at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, home of Ride for Kids (RFK). This live auction will be held Thursday, October 15th at AIMExpo.
MALCOLM: Motorcycling Legend Tells All At AIMExpo
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are some truly iconic images that define motorcycling. The little woodshed where Harley-Davidson was launched back in 1903 resonates with the V-twin crowd; the shot of Rollie Free stretched flat-out on his Vincent on the Bonneville Salt Flats wearing little more than his underwear rings true for speed demons to this day; Marlon Brando
Save the Manuals: Dual Clutch Transmissions Coming
Will Honda’s AFrica Twin With DCT breakthrough in North America? [dropcap]I[/dropcap] see that Honda is once again experimenting with Social Engineering. I’m referring, of course, to the new Africa Twin with DCT. From my experience in the past, DCT has not been a sales success, certainly not in North America. Yamaha has tried it with
K&L Supply Co.
Humble beginnings gave way to this massive distributor and manufacturer of equipment, tools and parts [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike many manufacturers and distributors in the powersports industry, K&L Supply Co. has evolved to meet changing needs throughout the decades. What’s unique, however, is the company’s humble beginnings and the speed with which it has adapted its business model
AIMExpo Top 10
What you don’t want to miss this year Need a good reason to attend the AIMExpo in Orlando? How about 10 good reasons to go? With apologies to a certain late night TV comedian, the top 10 reasons for attending trade shows are no joking matter. When AIMExpo decided to revolutionize the concept of a
K&L Supply Mid-Season Catalog
K&L Supply has released the K&L 2015 Mid-Season Update, featuring hundreds of new products for Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ducati, Polaris, Bombardier, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and more.
Solid Gold
The old saying, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” certainly rang true at this year’s edition of the American Motorcyclist Association’s Vintage Motorcycle Days, held at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on July 10-12.
The Art of War: Your Dealership Against The Internet
Little is known about Sun Tzu, a mysterious person who lived in China 2,000 years ago, but the book he wrote, “The Art of War,” is still being studied by military strategists and business people.
Henry Wiles Makes History with 11th Straight Peoria TT Victory
Henry Wiles did exactly what everyone expected him to do on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Peoria Motorcycle Club, and his 1.342-second win over Jared Mees stamped his name in the AMA Pro Flat Track record books, forever. Wiles’ 11th straight Peoria TT main event victory extends his consecutive win record.
Warp 9 Racing Cush Drive Assembly
Warp 9 Racing’s Cush Drive Assembly is an option added to the company’s standard wheels. The assembly is only $95 and includes a set of rubber dampening cushions for the rear wheel hub.
