Industry Reports

HARLEY-DAVIDSON DELIVERS BOLD MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE AND RIDE-ENHANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR 2019 

New Power Cruiser and Infotainment System Top a Full Slate of New Products    MILWAUKEE (August 21, 2018) The all-out performance of the new 2019 Harley-Davidson® FXDR™ 114 model sets the pace for Harley-Davidson's new 2019 motorcycles, accessories and gear that deliver fresh style, thrilling performance and advanced technology.   Less than a month after announcing plans for future product in new-to-the-brand categories and a commitment to advance its heavyweight Touring and Cruiser models, the Motor Company introduces a suite of new products that will continue to inspire people around the world to experience the exhilaration of riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  …
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ACCELERATES STRATEGY TO BUILD NEXT GENERATION OF RIDERS GLOBALLY

MILWAUKEE (July 30, 2018) – To inspire even more people around the world to experience the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle, Harley-Davidson today shared details of its “More Roads to Harley-Davidson” growth plan through 2022. In a fast-changing world with new consumer demands, these accelerated actions support Harley-Davidson’s 2027 objectives with increased focus and strategic investment to reinvigorate the U.S. business while accelerating the pace of international growth. “The bold actions we are announcing today leverage Harley-Davidson’s vast capabilities and competitive firepower – our excellence in product development and manufacturing, the global appeal of the brand and of course, our…
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Game Over Cycles Press Release

During last weekend's official celebrations of Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary, which took place in the capital of Czech Republic Prague, Polish company Game Over Cycles (GOC) won the prize in a competition organized at the event. The Recidivist – built by GOC world’s first tattooed motorcycle won the Special Prize at the Prague Custom Gallery 2018. Custom Gallery is a bike show as well as the most prestigious global exhibition of motorcycle customization whose heart is the American V-Twin engine and its derivatives. Organized as part of the H-D brand anniversary, the competition was conducted in an unusual way. The rules…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S 115TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA SITE

MILWAUKEE (June 25, 2018) – Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary media site is now live! The site will include a press credential form that all media planning on attending the event should submit prior to the anniversary weekend. Registration on-site will be available, but it is highly encouraged to register in advance. The site also includes information on the media center located at the Harley-Davidson Museum that will be available during the celebration for media use and registration. The media center will be open August 28 – September 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and September 2 from 6 a.m. to…
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Summer Internship at Harley-Davidson

This summer, Harley-Davidson is turning a mundane rite of passage – the summer internship – into the experience of a lifetime. Eight social media savvy interns were selected to inspire new riders by taking to the road on a Harley-Davidson and documenting their journey, including: learning to ride at H-D Riding Academy, attending events ranging from motorcycle rallies to music festivals, and of course, experiencing the freedom of riding. Some will even take part in the Motor Company’s 115th Anniversary celebrations in Milwaukee and Prague – and all eight will of course get to keep their bike at the end…
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Motorcycle Artists, Artwork Featured During 2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Three-day event is a must-do for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Two artists whose work showcases motorcycles and motorcycling will be on hand at 2018 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 6-8, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Makoto Endo, a New York artist who travels to motorcycle shows and rallies and takes part in live solo painting performances, is attending for the second straight year. And Atomic Dice Studio Arts is making its second visit to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. "Each of these artists has a unique approach, but they both produce cool work that emphasizes the motorcycle lifestyle," said…
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ATV Safety Institute Unveils New Logo as Its Fifth Annual ATV Safety Week Launches Across the Nation This Week

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2018 – The ATV Safety Institute today introduced a new logo to coincide with the launch of its annual ATV Safety Week that will run June 1-10 at free ASI ATV RiderCourses across the nation. “The new logo retains the Americana red and blue colors that are so familiar to our licensed instructors and students during the past four decades, but now it graphically depicts our focus as a safety organization, which is on the rider and the safe and proper use of an ATV,” said Erik Pritchard, president of the ATV Safety Institute. “The logo…
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Love Jugs Coolmaster Harley-Davidson V-Twin Cooling Fans

Love Jugs Coolmaster Harley-Davidson V-Twin Cooling Fans Get them at www.love-jugs.com
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Craig Paints Bikes … and Repairs Tanks Too!

Craig Paints Bikes … and Repairs Tanks Too! The heart and soul of your bike is the fuel tank. Originally, the tank was new and clean, but over the years that all has changed. If you are tired of cleaning carburetors or think you need a new tank because yours is too rusty or it leaks, I have the solution. We clean tanks and preserve the metal – even permanently stop leaks! The high-grade epoxy coating we use is second to none; we can even remove most Kreem and Red-Kote liners. We have a fast turn-around time; it’s the easiest…
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Brian Harlow’s Minnow-’58 H-D FL

  Brian Harlow's Minnow-'58 H-D FL This 1958 Harley-Davidson FL will always be parked at the lodge for so many reasons. The reliability and pure enjoyment of this bike is undeniable, followed by the amount of friends that have played a part in its coming together on the cheap. The bike doesn’t test me or tempt me—it’s just a harmonious relationship between man and machine. There is nothing more than I can ask for! So as the paint fades and the cases start to drip there will be no love lost but rather stories to tell and miles to go.…
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Cycle Rama-It’s All About Horsepower!

At Cycle-Rama we have been porting cylinders heads and building hi-performance motors since 1976. We have set numerous national records in drag racing in many classes for our customers and ourselves. In 1995, Cycle-Rama started working on Harley-Davidson's. Our research and development program on EVO motors has allowed us to work with some of the top manufacturers in the country, testing and evaluating new products. Cycle-Rama cylinder head porting is second to none. Our heads are designed with a flow curve to optimize velocity and port volume for true high-performance street riding. Our performance packages speak for themselves, on the street…
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Cardo Systems Announces Availability of PACKTALK BOLD – The World’s First Natural

Voice-Command Operated Motorcycle Communications System Advanced Voice-Command System Combined with Dynamic Mesh Communication™ Technology Takes Motorcycle Communication to A Higher Level Plano, Texas (May 7, 2018) – Cardo Systems, the global market leader in wireless communication systems for motorcyclists, today announced the availability of the next generation of its ground-breaking PACKTALK system at specialty retailers and Cardosystems.com. The world’s first natural voice-command-operated motorcycle communications system, PACKTALK BOLD utilizes Cardo’s proprietary Dynamic Mesh Communication™ technology to create the industry’s most sophisticated and dynamic motorcycle communications system. Introduced in Milan last November at EICMA, PACKTALK BOLD represents a new standard in ease-of-use…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ADDS ADRENALINE-PULSING HILLCLIMB & MORE TO 115TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVITIES IN MILWAUKEE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Harley-Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues, All Packed Into Five Days MILWAUKEE  (May 3, 2018) Harley-Davidson is set to take grass-roots racing over the top with the addition of Hillclimb Motorcycle Racing to a slate of wide-open competition, moto-culture-centric activities and street  parties during the Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Celebration in  Milwaukee August 29-September 2. The Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Hillclimb, which will offer a taste of Harley-Davidson heritage while showcasing the heart-pumping excitement of today’s racing action, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1 at Little Switzerland, a 200-foot-high ski hill in Slinger, Wis. “It will be rider and…
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American Motorcyclist Association Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw to address Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally

June event also includes an AMA Road Captain Workshop PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Maggie McNally-Bradshaw, chair of the American Motorcyclist Association, will give a presentation during the 26th Mid-Atlantic Women's Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for June 21-23 in Front Royal, Va. McNally-Bradshaw will be part of a story-telling event during which women will discuss survivorship, triumph and success, with the twist of how motorcycling helped them. "I am looking forward to sharing my story about the impact that motorcycling has had on my life," McNally-Bradshaw said. "And I hope that through this event and others like it, more women are encouraged to…
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Tifton Harley-Davidson Dealership receives Gold Bar & Shield Award

If you are riding south toward events in South Georgia and Florida, or north toward Atlanta on I-75, once you get into Tifton, Ga., you may have seen the two-story Harley dealership at exit 61. Even though this dealership spot had been around for almost 16 years, the latest owners, Eric Sternberg and Eddy Soberon have transformed this dealership into a friendly customer-oriented stopping place. Even though his dealership is only 1 1/2 years old, through the efforts of the owners and their staff, as well as customer support, garnered the dealership with the prestigious Gold Bar & Shield Circle…
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FREEDOM FROM CUBICLES AND COFFEE RUNS: HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Global #FindYourFreedom Internship Offers College Students, Recent Grads Cash, Riding Lessons, and a Motorcycle to Hit the Road this Summer MILWAUKEE (April 20, 2018) – No cubicle will cage these interns: to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson, the Motor Company is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into the experience of a lifetime. Instead of a key card, eight social media savvy collegians will get the opportunity to learn to ride via Harley-Davidson’s Riding Academy. Upon successful completion, they’ll receive the keys to their very own Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the mission of sharing…
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