MIC’s Gas Tank Competition Opens to Powersports Entrepreneurs
MIC is inviting powersports entrepreneurs to enter for a chance to win one-on-one mentoring from an industry veteran, plus a trip to Las Vegas that includes booth space at the 2018 AIMExpo with access to powersports leaders and media.
Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties Signs to Exhibit at AIMExpo in 2018 & 2019
Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties and its host of brands extend the lineup of exhibitors represented at AIMExpo as the first major distributor, a key category important for continued growth of the show.
The Three P’s Philosophy
In our Destination Dealer profile on FlatOut Motorsports this month, we talk to owner William Starkey about his “Three P’s” philosophy. Starkey says it’s based on an understanding of how retail and Internet sales combine for success.
MIC Gas Tank Mentoring Program Available Now to Both Men and Women in the Powersports Industry
For the past two years, the MIC Gas Tank program has provided contestants with extremely helpful industry insight, visibility, valuable business plan feedback and key industry connections.
MPN 2017 International Issue
In our second year covering the global motorcycle industry, things are not quite as rosy as they were at the end of 2016. Last year, more than a million motorcycles and scooters above 50cc were registered in European countries – a healthy 13.3% jump over 2015, according to Industrie-Verband Motorrad Deutschland eV.
MARKET UPDATE: RUVs Rocking! ATVs Rolling!
The silver lining in the face of continuing soft motorcycle sales has been the hidden strength of the Side-by-Side (SxS) market and continued stability of the ATV sector. We say “hidden” because unlike motorcycles, scooters and ATVs, Recreational Utility Vehicles sales are not reported by the Motorcycle Industry Council. Overall ATV/UTV new unit sales fell
AIMExpo Releases Attendance from Columbus Event
A busy first day of dealers on the show floor showed promise for the event’s move to a geographically central location. The second day did not follow on from the first, and dealer traffic was much lighter than anticipated.
DTV Shredder Makes First U.S. Appearance at AIMExpo Ahead of Stateside Availability
The DTV Shredder has been sold to international consumers since 2013, but has not been available for retail in the U.S. until now, with units officially showing up in dealerships in October.
Preston Petty Products Makes a Comeback at AIMExpo
Polisport Off-Road and Strictly Hodaka LLC’s Paul Stannard have teamed up to take the remaking and rebuilding of the iconic brand to the next level.
Yamaha Introduces New XSR700 Sport Heritage Motorcycle
Yamaha’s presentation at AIMExpo went old school as it introduced a pair of new models for its Sport Heritage line – the 40th anniversary SR400 and the new generation XSR700 – which were introduced under the “Faster Sons” Philosophy.
Hundreds of Motorcyclists Attend AMA Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night During AIMExpo
More than 800 attendees visited the Hall of Fame Museum and new “Six Days” display.
Tim Dixon Wins Free Style Class at AIMExpo’s Championship of the Americas
A total of 31 bikes from from 24 builders were entered in one of four classes, with an eventual winner crowned for Free Style, Performance Custom, Retro Custom, and Street Custom. Additionally, all attendees casted votes to determine the People’s Choice.
