Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Team Set to Roll Out All-New NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles MILWAUKEE (June 7, 2017) – The Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork for its Pro Stock Motorcycle competition bikes at the NHRA Summer Nationals, June 8-11, at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J. Powered by the liquid-cooled High Output Revolution X 750 engine with suspension tuned for maneuvering through traffic and gritty urban streets and steeped in tough Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom™ styling, the Harley-Davidson® Street Rod inspires…
Kawasaki history, riders and Hall of Famers will take center stage July 7-9 at Lexington's Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- On July 7-9 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of Kawasaki, will showcase the riders and machines that have made Kawasaki motorcycles famous for more than five decades in America. "Since 1966, Kawasaki has delivered on its promise to provide American motorcyclists high-performance fun, sensible transportation, the keys to two-wheeled adventure and everything in between," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of…
Bryan Smith looks to score seven-straight Sacramento Mile wins; Harley-Davidson's Factory Flat Track Team ready to fire back DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2017) – American Flat Track is approaching Turn 2 on its dash around four Miles in four weeks as the series heads to the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, Calif., on May 20. Located in one of flat track’s traditional hotbeds, the Sacto Mile is rich with Grand National Championship history and has been the site of many thrilling down-to-the-wire battles. The dominant force over the…
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Kenny Roberts Sr.’s famous Yamaha TZ750 also to make a special appearance, ridden by 2000 Grand National Champion Joe Kopp SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 10, 2017) - SDI Racing’s Steve and Vince Delorenzi, promotors of the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear, are proud to announce “King” Kenny Roberts’ return to the “Sac Mile” as the Honorary Grand Marshall on May 20. Sharing Grand Marshall duties with the flat track and road racing legend will be another Roberts - his son and fellow World Champion Kenny Roberts, Jr. “Thrilled would be an understatement,” said Steve Delorenzi, CEO of SDI Insulation/SDI…
Grand opening weekend for the first Ace Cafe in the USA features cool cars and hot bikes, charity ride, motorcycle raffle, special guests, free rock ‘n roll concerts, site-wide giveaways, activities, and more ORLANDO, FL – Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines: Ace Cafe Orlando, the first North American location of the celebrated London-based cafe, makes its world debut on Friday, May 19. Guests are invited to kick-start the grand opening weekend of the all-new, full-throttle, rock ‘n roll destination Ace Cafe with a cuppa coffee and tea when the Ace officially opens its doors to the public on Friday…
Bill would create registry at Library of Congress to preserve records, history, culture PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association supports a federal bill that would create a national register to preserve the records of historic vehicles, including motorcycles, that have made a significant impact on U.S. history and culture. The National Historic Vehicle Register Act (S. 966), introduced by U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), would require the U.S. Department of the Interior to establish a register housed in the Library of Congress to preserve examples of American history and engineering innovation by documenting historically significant…
Bad versus good helmets. The helmet is your most important piece of safety equipment. Is it up to the task of protecting your head? Age, damage, and wear can all affect your lid’s ability to do its job. As you gear up for racing, make sure your helmet is as ready to ride as you are. Step 1 Helmet makers say that lids have a service life of five years from the date of manufacture. Your helmet’s birthday is printed on a label applied to the EPS liner. Arai prints the date of manufacture on one of the chinstrap…
ForCarDrivers.com Introduces its "Driver's Commitment to Safety" Checklist for Use by Car and Truck Drivers New tool helps formalize driving practices that protect vulnerable roadway users The Checklist encourages a serious commitment to driving safely and responsibly The Checklist is available now for download from ForCarDrivers.com, a program of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation IRVINE, CA. May 1, 2017 – ForCarDrivers.com, a program created by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, has introduced a new tool to help novice and experienced drivers stay safe behind the wheel: the ForCarDrivers.com "Driver's Commitment to Safety" checklist. The MSF has previously published a…
Non-riding public urged to use special caution during prime riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal during May, which is Motorcycle Awareness Month, to motorists to be aware of their driving environment, check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and watch for motorcyclists. "With its warmer weather and increased riding, May is an opportune time to educate the non-riding public about the safety issues that motorcyclists face on every outing," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Our hope is that calling special attention to motorcyclists early in the prime riding season…
The Cavalry Half Helmet comes fully equipped with Bluetooth 4.1 technology in a sleek and easy to use half-helmet design. IRVINE, Calif. (February 1, 2017) – Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports and outdoor sports lifestyles, has announced today the release of the new Cavalry Helmet. The Cavalry is a motorcycle half-helmet with Bluetooth technology integrated to meet the connectivity needs of those motorcycle riders who prefer the low-profile helmet style. With its sleek design and simple functionality, the Sena Cavalry is changing the game for riders everywhere. Forget the hassle of installing a…
April 22, 2017 – It is with great excitement to announce the re-opening of Vagabond Choppers. Vagabond was a thriving custom build and full service center for American V-Twins located in Pompano Beach, Florida from 2004 until 2011. Athena “ Chickie” Ransom and her sidekick (husband) Donnie Ransom tagged by Cycle Source Magazine as “ The Bonnie and Clyde” of the South Florida motorcycle scene, created custom builds for customers, charities and corporations alike, as well, serviced the community with many of their motorcycle needs. Due to an unfortunate motorcycle accident Chickie had to close the shop and begin physical…
Harley-Davidson Releases First Quarter 2017 Results Share Gains in the U.S., Reduced Shipments Improved U.S. Dealer Inventory MILWAUKEE, April 18, 2017– Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) first quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased 22.8 percent to $1.05 compared to $1.36 in the same period of 2016. First quarter net income was $186.4 million on consolidated revenue of $1.50 billion versus net income of $250.5 million on consolidated revenue of $1.75 billion in the first quarter of last year. “First quarter U.S. retail sales were in line with our projections and we remain confident in our full-year plan despite international retail sales being down…
The Gulf Coast Diva Angels will be cleaning up their stretch of Lockwood Ridge Road on Saturday, April 22nd on EARTH DAY & Day 2 of Keep America Beautiful / The Great American Cleanup Day as part of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Program. The Divas Angels will meet at Demetrios Pizza on corner of Lockwood Ridge & University Parkway at 8:30 a.m. and head south from there. Come on out and help us! www.divaangels.org
Women’s only festival during The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the legendary Buffalo Chip (Sturgis, SD)- Experience the first-ever all-women’s camping and motorcycle festival at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicking off the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 4-7, 2017 in South Dakota. Women from all over the world will gather in the mecca for motorcyclists to launch the historical event with live entertainment, private campgrounds, exclusive moto-related classes taught by industry experts, all women-led group rides through the landmarks of the country, and various activities including shooting guns on the range and racing on the flat track. “It’s a…