Kevin Schwantz: Show Champion
“Whatever Kenny [Roberts] did, I’m going to do it better!” laughs motorcycle road racing legend Kevin Schwantz when we asked what he thought he’d be doing for the AIMExpo as its “Show Champion.” Spoken like someone who still has the competitive fire burning after an illustrious professional racing career that he retired from almost two
Harley Unveils Customer Inspired 2015 Lineup
Harley continues to push the boundaries with the rollout of its 2015 model lineup. With the global launch of the Street 750 and Street 500 motorcycles and the electric buzz of Project LiveWire, Harley has unveiled a diverse lineup of motorcycles that have been inspired by customer-led innovation via Project Rushmore. “The broad 2015
Enter the “Fall in Love” Sweepstakes from Schuberth
Schuberth North America has announced the launch of the “Fall in Love” sweepstakes in conjunction with its participation at the upcoming 31st Annual Love Ride on October 25th. The sweepstakes will give Schuberth fans the chance to win a prize packages by entering the Facebook sweepstakes.
Shifting Gears
Printing All The News That Fits
Dainese Does Deal With U.S. Ski Team
Motorcycle protective gear specialist Dainese is getting ready for the winter months. In a departure from their moto-roots, the Italian apparel firm is now the official supplier of safety equipment for the U.S. Ski Team. Dainese also did a four-year endorsement deal with U.S. skier Bode Miller.
Tour Master Solution WP Air Road Boots
Tour Master’s Solution WP Air Road Boots are made from water-repellent leather and a PU upper. The HiPora waterproof air membrane allows warm air to escape and keeps water from entering. The boots have a reflective panel on the rear area for nighttime safety and a VR single-density-compound sole for reliable grip.
Cortech Super 2.0 Backpack
The Cortech Super 2.0 Backpack is made from a 1680-denier ballistic polyester and 1800-denier three-lined twill Jacquard construction. The backpack’s locking zipper pulls do not flap in wind or open when in the locked position.
AGV Rossi ‘Double Face’ Corsa
The Corsa is a supersport helmet that combines the performance of the Pista GP with street-riding characteristics such as adjustable ventilation and improved comfort without having to forgo the performance standards of the GP version. Both Pista GP and Corsa are AGV Extreme Standards Helmets.
Harley’s 2015 Lineup Inspired by Customer-Led Innovations
Harley-Davidson continues to push the boundaries with the introduction of its 2015 model lineup. With the global launch of the Street 750 and Street 500 motorcycles and the electric buzz of Project LiveWire, Harley has unveiled a diverse lineup of motorcycles that have been inspired by the company’s Project RUSHMORE. “The broad 2015 Harley-Davidson
Importations Thibault Ltd Becomes Distributor for ONE Industries in Canada
Canadian distributor Importations Thibault Ltd., recently announced it has partnered with the U.S. company ONE Industries to distribute its products in Canada. The complete line of products will be available for dealers in September. One Industries, with its family of brands such as TAG Metals Racing and Sunline Racing, offers helmets, race wear, protective gear,
Coleman PowerSports
The Power of a Woman’s Touch
Yamaha Awards Scholarships to National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announced its annual scholarships for National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow (NACT) students at the Ag Media Summit (AMS) in Indianapolis. Three chapters including the University of Missouri, University of Florida and University of Nebraska- Lincoln were awarded.
Scorpion Returns to the RedBull Indianapolis MotoGP
Scorpion sports is returning with its corporate presence at this year’s RedBull Indianapolis MotoGP August 8th-10th. The Scorpion team in conjunction with Westfield Powersports will be offering great deals on their award winning helmets as well as a wide variety of their industry leading EXO-Wear apparel line.
Victory Motorcycles Revs Up Plans For Sturgis
Victory Motorcycles has packed the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally schedule with special events, with a major focus on activities exclusively for Victory owners attending the legendary Black Hills rally. Activities are planned in and around the Sturgis area from Saturday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 9.
Motorcycle Racing Champs Ben and Eric Bostrom to Host Sturgis Charity Ride
The city of Sturgis is very excited to team up with Ben and Eric Bostrom, “The Boz Bros,” to bring a new element to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 2014 will be the inaugural year of a multi-year partnership with the legendary brothers hosting a ride and a night at the Sturgis Dragway.
The Brotherhood of Bikers
One of the things that makes this industry so special is the brotherhood that is prevalent among fellow bikers – whether you are a moto dude, cruiser guy or scooter girl – we all stick together and help each other out when the chips are down. Can you imagine if corporate America acted with these