Vespa and Kate Spade New York Launch Facebook Sweepstakes
Vespa USA and Kate Spade New York have teamed up to encourage style mavens, trend setters, and the irreverently chic to embrace their independence and sense of adventure with the launch of a Facebook sweepstakes.
Pirelli Supercorsa Tires Selected for New Triumph Speed Triple R
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires derived directly from the SC (Special Compound) version of the same tread pattern adopted in the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup.
Custom Harley to be Raffled During Bike Week to Benefit MDA
A special customized 2012 Street Glide motorcycle will be the featured prize of the Harley-Davidson 2012 Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle Raffle to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Harley U.S. Motorcycle Sales Climb Nearly 12 Percent in Q4
Harley-Davidson has reported a strong finish to 2011, with improved fourth-quarter performance capping a year of earnings and dealer retail sales growth.
Honda Introduces New Adventure-Style Bike
Honda has kicked off the new year strong with a new 2012 model that brings a fresh look to its lineup. This latest addition, the NC700X, features adventure-bike styling, an all-new engine tuned for real-world power, plus nimble handling thanks to a chassis design that takes advantage of a low center of gravity. In addition, the NC700X offers the option of Honda’s unique second-generation automatic dual clutch transmission (DCT) and anti-lock brakes together.
Ducati North America Reports Big Gains in 2011
Ducati North America today announced 2011 motorcycle sales growth of 43 percent compared to 2010 and a record market share in all of its territories. North America is now Ducati’s number one market for the first time ever.
BRP Signs with ADP Lightspeed to Provide Parts Locator to Dealers
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) has signed an agreement with ADP Lightspeed to provide its dealers the opportunity to post their inventory and consult BRP’s inventory as well as other participating dealers.
XY Powersports 30D Electric Side-by-Side
This offering from XY Powersports is powered by a 48V 3.8KW separately excited motor with a 6V 225Ah deep cycle low-maintenance battery, 48V 275A programmable multi-mode controller and a wide power supply 48V 25A smart charger.
KTM Introduces 2012 450 SX-F Factory Edition, Dungey Finishes Third
ice for KTM’s Ryan Dungey, who finished 3rd overall at the opening round of the AMA Supercross Series in Anaheim, Calif., earning KTM’s first-ever U.S. Supercross class podium finish.
Harley-Davidson Sending Out Layoff Notices
Harley-Davidson has started sending pink slips to hourly workers in Wisconsin, according to Chicago Tribune.
Yamaha to Celebrate Best Selling ATV with Alaskan Adventure Sweepstakes
To celebrate Yamaha’s Grizzly 700 being the best selling big bore ATV in Alaska, they are partnering with Cabela’s as the official outfitter and giving three lucky winners the “real world” adventure with an all expense paid trip for two to one of the world’s toughest ATV testing grounds.
ZAP Jonway Plans Limited Edition ALIAS for Fourth Quarter 2012
ZAP Jonway, a designer and manufacturer of new energy and electric vehicles (EVs), says it is planning production of the ALIAS, ZAP’s highly anticipated sports EV, for the fourth quarter of 2012.