Mustang Partners with PixelMags
The aftermarket seat manufacturer has partnered with the digital content distribution company to produce apps and catalogs for its consumer audience. The first product to be launched through this partnership is an app that enables anyone to see the brand’s range of replacement seats for metric cruisers and H-D models in a pair of digital catalogs.
Harley-Davidson Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month Results
The company reported earnings per share of $0.59 for the third quarter of 2012, in line with company expectations. For the full year 2012, Harley-Davidson continues to forecast a 5 to 7 percent increase in motorcycle shipments compared to 2011. Third-quarter income from continuing operations was $134.0 million on consolidated revenue of $1.25 billion. Through nine months, Harley-Davidson income from continuing operations increased 12.1 percent year-over-year to $553.3 million, or $2.40 per share, on consolidated revenue of $4.41 billion.
K-Tech Suspension Adds EDR Performance As Authorized Service Center
The Oregon-based company will offer the full line of K-Tech Suspension components, from the race-winning 20DDS front fork cartridges to the 35DDS rear shocks. Having been in business since 1995, EDR Performance last year expanded into a 12,000-plus-square-foot facility to better serve its customers.
Zero Motorcycles Receives $1.8 Millon Grant From Calif. Energy Commission
Zero Motorcycles has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the California Energy Commission to quadruple its manufacturing capacity in California. Additional matching funding brings the total project allotment to more than $3.6 million. Zero’s manufacturing expansion will further its commitment to manufacturing high performance electric motorcycles in California.
Yamaha Customer Support Group Selects ARI Network Services Inc. To Develop Custom Website
Under the agreement, ARI will build, host and maintain the new website. The site will include a next‐generation content management system that enables CSG to take advantage of dynamic product merchandising, as well as makes it easier to update catalog information. PartStream, ARI’s consumer‐oriented, mobile‐friendly illustrated parts lookup solution, will provide consumers with the freedom to look up parts, garments, accessories and service items from virtually anywhere at any time.
Yamaha Releases Supersport Touring 2013 FJR1300A
With a more technologically advanced design, the company promises the FJR1300A will offer a more comfortable ride, according to the company. The bike sports a modernized look, a brand-new cockpit, and front and rear suspension settings.
Triumph Unveils New Street Triple and Triple R
The all-new Street Triple has been completely redesigned with a new chassis, an aluminum beam twin-spar frame and a two-piece high pressure die cast rear subframe. Both the Street Triple and the Street Triple R feature lightweight designs in three eye-catching color schemes.
Zero Motorcycles Unveils 2013 Lineup
The latest model line features an average power increase of 99 percent, faster charge times and sleek new designs. Leading the line is the Zero FX urban rebel motorcycle, which sports 70 foot-pounds of torque, 44 horsepower and a weight of 275 pounds.
BMW Motorrad Announces HP4 Supersports Bike Pricing
The lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in its class will be available for purchase through authorized BMW Motorrad dealers by the end of this year. Two models are available — the Standard and the Premium.
Harley-Davidson Celebrates Rider’s Edge New Rider Course Milestone
The program has trained 300,000 new motorcycle riders since its inception in 2000. Conducted at select Harley-Davidson dealerships around the country, the Rider’s Edge New Rider Course trains new riders in the classroom and with instruction on the motorcycles, while the Skilled Rider Course provides additional riding instruction and practice on specific skills.
Harold Olaf Cecil Takes Full Ownership of Giant Loop
With co-founder’s taking over as owner, the company is slated for further growth. It will introduce its 2013 product line at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy, this November, followed by the Dealer Expo in February 2013.
New Mustang Elective Course Live on PowersportsU
The latest update invites viewers to take an up-close look at Mustang seats. The new video provides an insider’s view of the historic facilities in Three Rivers, Mass., and additional insight from Mustang founder Al Simmons, including the background on the company name.