Industry Reports

Las Vegas BikeFest® 2016 – Big Four Day Party

LAS VEGAS (October 17,2016) - The 16th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest Rally was four days filled with motorcycles, entertainment, contests, bike shows, vendors - overall one big party. Over 33,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from 36 states and 21 countries came out for this year's rally. With a new layout, riders were treated to an expanded Rally Central with everything from motorcycles, parts, accessories, leathers, jewelry, food and more. Victory and Indian Motorcycles returned offering up free demo rides on their newest models. "This year, the rally was all about the party - the atmosphere was one of live music, contests, bike…
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Video Recap from AIMExpo 2016

Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world converged on Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center last week for AIMExpo 2016, North America’s largest powersports trade show. Nearly 500 exhibitors took advantage of the four-day showcase featuring the latest and greatest products coming to the powersports marketplace, which was highlighted by a large number of both global and North American debuts of new motorcycles, gear, and aftermarket products during two exclusive trade days. The weekend welcomed an endless stream of consumers, who came in droves to see the newest products first hand and also put a wide selection of two,…
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Video Recap from AIMExpo 2016

Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world converged on Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center last week for AIMExpo 2016, North America’s largest powersports trade show. Nearly 500 exhibitors took advantage of the four-day showcase featuring the latest and greatest products coming to the powersports marketplace, which was highlighted by a large number of both global and North American debuts of new motorcycles, gear, and aftermarket products during two exclusive trade days. The weekend welcomed an endless stream of consumers, who came in droves to see the newest products first hand and also put a wide selection of two,…
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Warm up with the new Ignite Jacket and Winter Gloves

Victory’s new Ignite jacket is the brand’s most stylish yet – with a performance inspired design and perforated leather across the chest. A twin set of silver diagonal zips standout from the black leather, giving access to two separate pockets. There’s a removable quilted vest, zippered ventilation panels, CE approved shoulder and elbow protectors and side adjustment zips. A colored Victory logo is on the right sleeve and a faint Victory shield logo is embossed on the back. The leather used for the men’s Ignite jacket has a sheen finish while the women’s has matte black leather. WINTER GLOVE Victory…
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Outdoor BikeCapsule–the Ultimate Bike Cover…A Convenient, Attractive Option for Outdoor Storage

Outdoor BikeCapsule--the Ultimate Bike Cover Indianapolis, IN - The 9' outdoor BikeCapsule is an inflatable storage bubble that seals and protects motorcycles from damage even in the worst environments. Designed to prevent heat and condensation build up, the BikeCapsule is kept inflated by a high-pressure fan that also provides continuous airflow which keeps the vehicle inside cool and dry. The key is the fact that the air inside the bubble is exchanged with filtered air from the outside 3-4 times every hour keeping the temperature inside consistent while eliminating any moisture from condensing inside the bubble and on your ride.…
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Piaggio Group Becomes Newest Exhibitor at 2016

Piaggio Group Becomes Newest Exhibitor at 2016 America International Motorcycle Expo Marquee Brands Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa will Showcase Latest Collection of Motorcycles and Scooters IRVINE, Calif. (October 10, 2016) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced that Piaggio, the globally renowned Italian manufacturer with multiple brands of powersports vehicles, is the latest addition to the largest collection of OEM exhibitors for the 2016 event. Piaggio will make its AIMExpo debut when the show kicks off in just a few short days, October 13-16, from the North Hall of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC),…
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Fourth Annual American International Motorcycle Expo

Fourth Annual American International Motorcycle Expo Headlined by Hundreds of Exhibitors and Strong List of North American Debuts New North Hall Location Sets Stage for Most Memorable AIMExpo to Date ORLANDO, Fla. (October 11, 2016) – The Fourth Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) will commence from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in just a matter of days. Highlighting North America’s premier powersports trade show in 2016 is a move to the North Hall of the OCCC, which will host nearly 500 exhibitors and serves to enhance the overall AIMExpo experience thanks to its convenient location. Of the hundreds…
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FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLE

FIN® ASSISTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLE Miami, FL - At 1:01AM on Sept. 29, 2016, the Find It Now GPS theft recovery team received notice of a stolen 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle. Utilizing the FIN® GPS security device installed at the time of motorcycle purchase from Gables Motorsports of Miami, a FIN® recovery expert was able to immediately track the stolen motorcycle, which was discovered to be moving. Specific details were relayed directly to responding law enforcement. It became apparent that once the thief was aware that the police were chasing after him, he immediately attempted to…
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Suspension Technologies Ships Hooligan Racing Shocks®

Suspension Technologies' Hooligan Shocks Transforms Harley's Sportsters into a New Motorcycle Suspension Technologies U.S.A. announced today that they are shipping their Hooligan Racer Shock® for the Harley-Davidson® Hooligan-class race bikes.   Whether you're Hooligan racing or just want more performance, the Suspension Technologies U.S.A.'s Hooligan Shocks for 2000-2017 Harley-Davidson Sportsters models delivers a real performance edge for street bikes and dirt track racers. A Hooligan Racer Shock® is built with premium components in a technically-advanced design so that it will significantly increase the capabilities of the bike, including stopping, accelerating and turning. In addition, because it is designed for racing…
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Heartland USA Chooses V-Twin Marketing as Their Agency of Record

Heartland USA Chooses V-Twin Marketing as Their Agency of Record Heartland USA has been known for their E-Z Rear Fender Conversions and quality accessories for the American V-Twin marketplace for the last 20 years has recently had a change in ownership. The founder and owner Jim Grove has announced he Is embarking on a new chapter and that he wants to slow his life down and retire from the motorcycle industry. With that said, he has announced the sale of Heartland USA to his Previous Director of Sales and Marketing and V-Twin industry veteran Lonny Spiva. Lonny Spiva is a veteran of…
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Check Out the Three Coolest Locations in Daytona Beach … Love Jugs!

Check Out the Three Coolest Locations in Daytona Beach ... Love Jugs! And Now Available for Indians Too! Love Jugs Cool Master System for Indian Motorcycles Going to Daytona Beach? Get ready for the time of your life ... The weather conditions will vary from hot to cold, windy to rainy and back to hot as hell. Two or more hours in stop and start traffic will catch your attention ... if not 2nd degree burns to your thighs. NOW AVAILABLE FOR INDIAN MOTORCYCLES! Given the huge success in cooling Harley's V-Twin engines, Hammerhead has responded to the demands of…
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FIN® Exhibits at AIMExpo for 4th Consecutive Year – Booth #1772

FIN® Exhibits at AIMExpo for 4th Consecutive Year - Booth #1772 Find It Now USA, LLC, the market leader in Motorcycle and Powersports GPS Security since 2008, is pleased to announce its continued participation in the 4th annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo). AIMExpo is the powersports industry's largest trade and consumer show in North America, set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida from October 13-16, 2016. FIN® is proud to be one of the driving forces behind the addition of the "American Made" section. For prospective dealers, we're excited to have the…
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Foldable Bike Helmet Made From Paper

This Foldable Bike Helmet is Made From Paper The popularity of bikesharing is booming among city commuters, thanks to the convenience -- and affordability -- of renting a bike on the go. But it has one glaring drawback. There's no easy way to rent a helmet. This 28-year-old industrial designer Isis Shiffer was tired of lugging around her own helmet, so she took matters into her own hands. Called the EcoHelmet, Shiffer created a unique foldable helmet designed to be purchased from a vending machine at a bikeshare station. "You could buy a helmet for $5 or less, and when…
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Victory Motorcycles Unveils its Apparel & Gifts Line-up for 2017

Victory Motorcycles unveils its Apparel & Gifts Line-up for 2017 Victory introduces more contemporary styles fitting in with the Modern American Muscle brand positioning New streetwear has a theme of ‘Victory Performance’ A ‘Man Cave & Garage’ category has been added Expect to see a rip-roaring new range of apparel and gifts in dealerships over the coming months as Victory Motorcycles launches its 2017 line-up. For 2017 there’s a strong theme of ‘Victory performance’ stretching over many of the products from new leather and textile jackets to t-shirts, caps and car window stickers. There’s even a new category of ‘Man…
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American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Move to New to Host City for 2017 in Columbus, Ohio

American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Move to New to Host City for 2017 in Columbus, Ohio 41 Percent of U.S. Dealerships within 500 Miles of New Venue, Greater Columbus Convention Center IRVINE, Calif. (September 16, 2016) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has revealed its plan to move North America’s premier powersports trade show to a new host city in 2017, with Columbus, Ohio, set to welcome the industry next fall. The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) will open its doors to hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dealer and consumer attendees next September 21-24, 2017 for the landmark…
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DISCOVERY CHANNEL REVS UP ITS RATINGS WITH ‘HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS’

DISCOVERY CHANNEL REVS UP ITS RATINGS WITH ‘HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS’ DELIVERING 4.4 MILLION VIEWERS Scores As the Most Watched Cable Miniseries in 3.5 Years #1 Cable Program Across Top Demos All Three Nights. (LOS ANGELES) – Discovery’s highly-anticipated miniseries HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS scored big across all three nights averaging 2.00 million P25-54 viewers and 4.4 million P2+ viewers, making it the most watched single-network cable miniseries in 3.5 years (since “The Bible”) on P2+. This was also Discovery’s highest-rated rookie series ever among M25-54, as well as our most-watched ever in P2+ (excl. docs). This is the first…
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