INTERMOT Test Tracks, Event Areas to be Centrally Integrated for 2018
This year, the event presents itself even more visitor-friendly and extensive, because the structural planning of INTERMOT is being optimized.
Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2018: Your Customers Went, Where Were You?
This year, Quail’s 10th anniversary, over 3,000 enthusiasts showed up to ogle 350 show motorcycles.
On Any Moto Takes Over Closed Ducati Dealership in Arizona
On Any Moto recently held a grand opening to celebrate its new location for their Italian brands that include Ducati, Aprilia and others. The dealership acquired the assets of Renaissance Motorcycles, which closed in December 2016 after 40 years in business.
Royal Enfield Himalayan Ready to Conquer U.S. Middle Weight Market
Compared to the massive pavilions and runway models from hometown heroes like Ducati and the Aprilia/Moto Guzzi/Vespa team, the low key unveiling of the little Himalayan was on a pile of dirt… literally.
Works TripleGuard Road Race Chain
The Sunstar 520RTG1 Works TripleGuard Road Race Chain is the same one used the past few seasons by HSBK Factory Racing team on the Aprilia 1000s.
TOP 1 ACK ATTACK Retains World’s Fastest Motorcycle Title
Assault On 400 mph At The Top Of The World Landspeed Trial… To Be Continued
BMW Tops Pied Piper’s Benchmarking Study
Pied Piper Management Company LLC sponsored the Linkedin Motorcycle OEM Network on behalf of the group’s 20,000 members worldwide, and has passed along results from Pied Piper’s annual industry benchmarking study measuring how effectively U.S. motorcycle dealerships help shoppers become buyers.
OEM Report Cards
First Quarter Results Last month we sent out a survey to a random sample of readers to help gauge the performance of manufacturers for the first three months of the year. We wanted to know whether a recent USA Today article that stated sales were up was in fact true. Below are the unvarnished results.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff
A proposed tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today, February 15, 2017. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
AIMExpo 2016 Recap: In Like A Lion… Out Like A Lamb?
[dropcap]“T[/dropcap]he show must go on” is a show biz term meaning that regardless of whatever happens, whatever plans change the event still has to be staged for the waiting patrons… in the case of the 2016 AIMExpo that meant pulling out all the stops for the final event in Florida. This despite the fact that
Piaggio Group Becomes Newest AIMExpo Exhibitor
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that Piaggio, the Italian manufacturer with multiple brands of powersports vehicles, is the latest addition to the collection of OEM exhibitors for the 2016 event. Piaggio will be making its AIMExpo debut.
BMW And Honda Dealers Ranked Highest For Response To Internet Inquiries, Says New Pied Piper Survey
BMW and Honda dealerships ranked highest in the 2016 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness (ILE) Motorcycle Industry Study, which measured how motorcycle dealerships responded to customer inquiries received through dealership websites. Study rankings by brand were determined by the Pied Piper PSI process, which ties “mystery shopping” measurement and scoring to dealership sales success.
Imz-Ural Ramps Up Global Sales Strategy with New Dealer Services, Marketing & Distribution Structure
Josh Kane Named U.S. Director of Sales & Dealer Services IMZ-Ural, the Redmond, Wash.-based owner of Ural Russian sidecar motorcycles made in Siberia, this month deeply invested in its dealer base and marketing programs by naming Josh Kane as U.S. Director of Sales & Dealer Services, and hiring Hayter Communications as its public relations agency
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
Printing All The News That Fits
SG_KevinDunworthJust in time for Sturgis, Klock Werks has reloaded. Kevin Dunworth, previously with Loaded Gun Customs in Selbyville, Delaware, joins the South Dakota-based team.