V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati Cancelled After 18 Years
We were concerned when registrations didn’t open in September as scheduled, but now comes word that the 2018 V-Twin Expo has been cancelled.
Can-Am Rolls Out New Smartphone Connect Display for 2018 Spyders
BRP recently introduced a new, fully-digital instrument panel on a majority of its 2018 Can-Am Spyder vehicles. Always having the consumer in mind, the ingenious display is the first in the motorcycle industry to provide access to third-party smartphone apps, thanks to seamless connectivity via BRP Connect.
Harley-Davidson Makes the Dyna Irrelevant
After 25 years in the lineup, Harley shocked their dealers with the news that the Dyna was done. Ditto for the V-Rod after its 16-year production cycle.
Flying Tiger Motorcycles, St. Louis
Planning is Overrated Some businesses follow a well-defined, meticulously detailed plan, taking measured steps that lead to expected goals. Flying Tiger Motorcycles in the St. Louis suburb of Maplewood, isn’t one of them. But success has followed anyway and that’s impressive for an independent motorcycle shop born on a whim in 2010 and sustained on
Oh, The Places You’ll Go: ARGO Continues to ‘Go Anywhere’ by Launching an ATV lineup
“It’s the most fun you’re going to have under 25 mph,” says Brad Darling, president of ARGO, speaking about ARGO’s XTVs. The ‘Go Anywhere’ extreme terrain vehicle manufacturer was back again this year with a new ride-and-drive event at ERX Motor Park located outside Minneapolis. Following its event last year in Austin, TX, where ARGO
Rival Motorsports Unveils Two New Youth ATV Models
Company says its MudHawk 6 and MudHawk 14 are positioned to fill gaps in the market.
Suzuki Unveils Additional 2018 Motorcycles and ATVs
Suzuki recently unveiled the all-new 2018 RM-Z450, and mentioned that they would announce additional 2018 motorcycles and ATVs soon. Wait no more! The company has continued its strong new model push with these 2018 motorcycles and ATVs, offering performance, value and style for U.S. riders that include the following: The 2018 GSX-S1000 ABS and GSX-S1000F models
Yelvington Black Hills Series Shocks
The Black Hills Series shock represents state-of-the-art low pressure gas monotube shock design built with valving matched to your customer’s Harley-Davidson touring model with the coil over springs also matched their bike.
Kawasaki Agrees to $5.2 Million Penalty for Failure to Report Defective ROVs to CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., of Japan, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., have agreed to pay a $5.2 million civil penalty.
BMW Motorrad Announces the New HP4 RACE
With the new HP4 RACE, BMW Motorrad presents a purebred racing bike in a production run of 750. It is individually crafted by a small, highly specialized team, ensuring the very highest level of quality.
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension Ultimate Ride Series Adjustable Shock Kit For Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Arnott Motorcycle Air Suspension has announced the release of the company’s new adjustable Ultimate Ride Mono Shock Air Suspension Kit for the Suzuki Boulevard M109R, which provides the rider superior control, ride comfort and height adjustability.
DEI Powersports Auxiliary Fan Kit for Honda Pioneer 1000 UTV
Honda’s flagship Pioneer UTV features an impressive 1000cc high output engine that is known for generating a lot of heat that can creep into the passenger area. DEI now offers an auxiliary fan kit that actively removes the hot air, reducing component stress and adding to rider comfort.
MV Agusta 2017 Brutale 800
Fifteen years after its first appearance, the new 2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800 is back again fully redesigned and delivering more efficient performance.
Indian Motorcycle’s Newly Crafted 2017 Roadmaster Classic
Indian Motorcycle has presented the newly crafted Roadmaster Classic, a bike that reimagines what a heritage-inspired American touring motorcycle can be by blending iconic styling with the ultimate in modern touring amenities.
Selling Off-Road Lighting: Not All LEDs are the Same
If your customers are looking to upgrade lighting systems for their dirtbike, ATV or SxS, it is important to understand what they really use their machine for before selling something that underperforms. Often times, they don’t have the capacity to run a lot of auxiliary components, so you need to know what kind of system
Yamaha Expands YXZ1000R Line with New Special Edition Sport Shift Model
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is growing its YXZ1000R pure-sport Side-by-Side (SxS) line with a new 2017 Special Edition (SE) Sport Shift (SS) YXZ1000R. Yamaha’s U.S. factory is delivering the unit to dealers later this month.
