Industry Reports

SENA, MOTORCYCLE COMMUNICATIONS LEADER, RELEASES THE FIRST EVER BLUETOOTH INTEGRATED HALF-HELMET

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…
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ADJUSTABLE DUAL SPORT KICKSTAND FOR DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLES

Pomona, California (March 2017) – PSR has launched brand new Adjustable Dual Sport Kickstand for dual sport motorcycles. PSR's new Adjustable Dual Sport Kickstand is a must have addition for dual sport riders! This kickstand is made from heat treated forged aluminum, making it lightweight and ensuring its durability! All applications come with an encased heavy duty spring, and certain applications have an approximate 1.5” adjustable length! These kickstands are available for most dual sport and off-road motorcycles and retail at $149.95.   PSR has been designing innovative and quality products since 2001. Our products are designed with the precision…
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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET ROD IS TUNED FOR DYNAMIC URBAN PERFORMANCE

High-Output Revolution X Engine and Refined Chassis Deliver More Power and Nimble Handling MILWAUKEE (March 9, 2017) – The new Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ motorcycle is a muscular middle-weight built to blitz the city streets. An addition to the Harley-Davidson® Street™ model family, the Street Rod is agile, powerful and tuned for maneuvering through traffic and congestion. Steeped in tough Harley-Davidson® Dark Custom™ styling, bearing a stance that’s poised and aggressive, the Street Rod always looks ready for action. “The Street Rod will put the thrill in any urban commute,” said Mathew Weber, Harley-Davidson Chief Engineer for the Street Rod. “We’ve…
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H-D Florida Bike Build Off

BY ERIC VICIAN It began as a simple idea from business partners Gary Bang and Preston Farrior with very modest parameters: Build a bagger and mid-sized cruiser, using 90 percent Harley Davidson parts that would be cool enough for the VP and Prez of The Florida Harley Group to enjoy riding. Wow how a fun, little notion turned into a bold, huge event just five years later. The Florida Harley Group invites you to its Annual Bike Build Off March 2 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Brandon Harley Davidson, located at 9841 E. Adamo Dr., where it will…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING SPECIAL DELIVERS ALL-NEW STYLE AND ATTITUDE POWERED BY THE MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 9, 2017) – Swapping chrome for black and powered by the muscular Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 engine, the new Road King Special motorcycle pushes Harley-Davidson’s touring line in a dramatic new styling direction, expressing a contemporary perspective on the classic Road King model. “The Road King Special pounds down the boulevard like a gleaming locomotive rolling through a train yard at midnight,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice-President of Styling and Design. “The Road King has always reflected the purity of the Harley-Davidson FL riding experience. By exchanging chrome surfaces for black and lowering the bike’s profile, we’ve moved the traditional…
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American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff

Office of U.S. Trade Representative hearing slated for Feb. 15 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. "We object to this proposed tariff because it would harm American motorcyclists," Dingman said. "Significantly raising the cost of European motorcycles through a tariff could price thousands of families out of the motorcycle market." The tariff would affect motorcycles with engines displacing 51cc to 500cc from Aprilia, Beta, BMW, Ducati, Fantic, Gas Gas, Husqvarna, KTM, Montesa, Piaggio,…
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VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN

VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Over the past four months, Indian Motorcycle dealers across North America have been meticulously working to build the world's most legendary custom Chieftain yet. Determined by your votes, three winners will be announced at Daytona Bike Week 2017. Vote now and you are entered to win a 2017 Indian Chieftain of your own. VOTE Visit http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-chieftain
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AIMExpo Creates Strategic Partnerships with Iconic Local Dealers in New Host City of Columbus, Ohio

Local Involvement To Boost Consumer and Dealer Initiatives, Showcase Region IRVINE, Calif. (January 31, 2017) – Following the announcement that the 2017 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) would be relocating to Columbus, Ohio, for the fifth annual event, two of the most iconic dealerships in the country - A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson (A.D. Farrow) and Iron Pony Motorsports (Iron Pony) each expressed a desire to lend their local expertise to make AIMExpo’s move to the heartland of powersports a greater success. Both dealerships call Ohio's capital home and will be working together with the AIMExpo team to help communicate the…
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Madison, Wisconsin Police Story

It was the spring of 2014. A regular customer who worked as a police officer came into my shop complaining bitterly about the excessive heat that his 2013 Police motorcycle was generating. Although all V-twin engines run hot, especially when riding at slow speeds, a police motorcycle is a serial offender because of all the slow riding officers must do. I had heard this type of complaint many times before, but I had never heard of a good solution to the problem. I thought of several partial solutions such as an oil cooler or the costly option of rerouting the…
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Polaris Industries to Wind down Victory Motorcycles Operations Strengthening its Position in the Powersports Industry

MINNEAPOLIS (January 9, 2017) — Polaris Industries, Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it will immediately begin winding down its Victory Motorcycles brand and related operations. Polaris will assist dealers in liquidating existing inventories while continuing to supply parts for a period of 10 years, along with providing service and warranty coverage to Victory dealers and owners. Today’s announcement does not affect any other Polaris business units. “This was an incredibly difficult decision for me, my team and the Polaris Board of Directors,” said Polaris Industries Chairman and CEO Scott Wine. “Over the past 18 years, we have invested not only…
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New Year’s Offer for Harley-Davidson Touring, Trike and CVO Models

Panama City Beach, Florida – Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach has a special offer to help ring in the New Year! Effective now through February 28, 2017, low rate financing applies to any new, untitled 2016 and earlier Harley-Davidson® Touring, Trike and CVO™ Models (excluding 2017 motorcycles, police, fleet, special editions and all other models), with approved credit. Rates include: .99% Rate for Tier 1 for up to 60 months with 0% Down Payment 1.99% Rate for Tier 2 for up to 60 months with 0% Down Payment 4.99% Rate for Tier 3 for up to 60 months with 10%…
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WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE

  When you twist the throttle you feel and hear the performance you desired. Everyone here at Two Brothers Racing - TBR is grateful for where we are and are excited for where we will be. Go with us, be heard, and be proud that you are part of the TBR community. BMW LEARN MORE   LEARN MORE LEARN MORE MORE TO COME FOR 2017!!!
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Meet the 2017 Zero Lineup

We’re excited to announce our most advanced, adrenaline pumping and longest traveling line of motorcycles ever. The 2017 Z-Force® powertrain delivers up to 19% more asphalt shredding torque and 11% more power. As a first for the industry, we now offer a production electric motorcycle capable of exceeding 200 miles in the city or 100 on the highway. Ride farther; we have you covered. Every 2017 model comes with a complimentary one-year AMA membership that includes roadside assistance, and Z-Force® power packs are now backed by a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. Introducing the world’s best motorcycles for navigating the dense…
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Camping World in Bartow, Florida Honors Active-Duty Military and Veterans by Flying Vast American Flag

 Flag raising ceremony will be held on November 12 and is open to the entire community November 7, 2016 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Camping World, the nation’s largest RV and outdoor retailer, and Good Sam, the world’s largest RV owners’ organization, today announced that they are continuing a tradition of honoring present and past members of our armed forces by installing a massive American flag at their Bartow, Florida RV SuperCenter. The 40x80’ flag which covers 3,200 square feet, will fly on a 130’ pole and is being installed as part of a project that Camping World and Good Sam began…
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Triumph Street Cup – Contemporary Urban Sports Bonneville

The all-new Street Cup - contemporary urban sports Bonneville. Delivering on our ambition to bring riders more choice and build on the Street Twin’s position as the fun and accessible contemporary Bonneville, the new Street Cup joins the Street Twin line up as the contemporary urban sports custom street racer. With a name inspired by the club racing scene, the Street Cup has been designed to deliver all the attitude, personality, presence and style of a contemporary custom cafe racer for today’s riders. As you would expect from its name the new Street Cup is also absolutely loaded with distinctive…
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La Rosa Design Makes Canvas the New Leather

San Leandro, CA - Traditionally, motorcycle saddlebags and seats are manufactured using leather and this is true with most of La Rosa Designs' product line. A few years ago Don La Rosa decided to broaden his product line by introducing canvas into his manufacturing process so he could offer a new line of canvas seats and bags. A great example of the results is the La Rosa Design eye catching Army Green Canvas with Brown Leather Star Collection. Items include Saddle Bags, Front Fork Tool Bag and a Police Style Saddle Seat with matching Passenger Pillion Pad. The whole collection…
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