Edelweiss Introduces Affordable European Tours on a Triumph
nge of affordable tours to attend the world’s largest gathering of Triumph enthusiasts, called Triday, in the town of Neukirchen in the Austrian Alps. The tour dates run between June 17–29, 2012.
J.D. Power and Associates Reports Improvement in Motorcycle Customer Satisfaction
Overall motorcycle customer satisfaction has increased notably from 2010, driven by marked improvements in the sales experience, the products, and cost of ownership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Motorcycle Competitive Information Study.
Harley-Davidson Launches Global Authorized Tours
Harley-Davidson has announced the launch of an all-new global Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours program that will offer riders an opportunity to experience riding adventures worldwide.
Suzuki Offers Over $4 Million in Race Contingency for 2012
American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) has announced the allocation of more than $4.2 million in contingency for the 2012 Motocross and Road Race seasons in the United States.
Kawasaki to Give Consumers Chance to Race Rickey Gadson
Kawasaki is giving four consumers a chance to race nine-time AMA Drag Bike Champion Rickey Gadson to win a 2012 Ninja ZX-14R. Kawasaki is asking potential contestants to submit an essay to www.kawasaki.com/zerotohero explaining why they should race Gadson in the “Zero to Hero” promotion, beginning Jan. 1, 2012.
Yamaha Champions Riding Conduct Seminars at Upcoming Motorcycle Shows
The Yamaha Champions Riding School’s group of No. 1 plate holders, class champions, club champions, track record-holders and national champions will step off the track and onto the stage at select upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Shows to conduct advanced motorcycle riding clinics aimed at helping motorcycle riders of all skill levels.
Triumph Reveals 2011 Financials
Triumph Motorcycles Group has announced its financial results for the year to June 30, 2011, demonstrating a solid performance in a difficult global market.
Yamaha Donates $25,000 to Feed the Children, Celebrates Championships
Yamaha made its annual donation to the Feed the Children charity recently at its corporate headquarters in Cypress, Calif. Company officials presented two checks totaling $25,000 along with a truck load of donated items to the organization.
KYMCO USA President and CEO Bondy Resigns
KYMCO USA recently announced that Eric Bondy has resigned his position as president and CEO to pursue a new opportunity. To assist in the transition to new leadership, he will continue with the company until Dec. 15, 2011.
Husqvarna Unveils Concept Strada at Paris Moto Show
Hot on the heels of the Nuda 900R that went on sale worldwide in November, Husqvarna Motorcycles presented another new model for 2012 – the Concept Strada – at the Salon de la Moto show in Paris on November 29.
Pirelli Receives Ducati’s 2010 Best Product Innovation Award
Pirelli has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Best Product Innovation Award. Ducati gives the award to their most innovative supplier of the year. As a way of determining who receives this coveted award, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer utilizes a committee consisting of members of its purchasing, technical, quality and logistics departments, who then analyze the performance of its suppliers from all aspects under evaluation.
BRP Announces Can-Am ATV Facebook Fan Sweepstakes
ATV riders can earn 256 chances to win a brand-new 2012 Can-Am Outlander 1000 XT or Renegade 1000 X xc during the Can-Am 4x4x4x4 Sweepstakes held exclusively on Facebook.