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American Motorcyclist Association Congratulates 2017 MotoAmerica Series Champions

Published on October 18, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association Congratulates 2017 MotoAmerica Series Champions
Five champions crowned in 2017 season PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize and congratulate the 2017 AMA Superbike Champion: Toni Elias of Spain. Elias wrapped up the AMA Superbike Championship at the penultimate round of the MotoAmerica Series in Millville, N.J., on Sept. 9. "Toni is an incredibly skilled and accomplished racer, and we were honored to have him as a competitor in the AMA Superbike Championship this season," AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. "The AMA is pleased to congratulate him on his championship win, and we are eager to see him defend…
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American Motorcyclist Association congratulates record breakers who competed at 2017 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship

Published on October 17, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association congratulates record breakers who competed at 2017 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship
New national and world land speed records await certification PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Racers from around the world took to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah, for the 2017 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship in hopes of setting AMA national and Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme world records. "Racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats is the pinnacle of land-speed racing," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "Not only do competitors race against others in their class for AMA National No. 1 plates, they compete against world records set before them. Congratulations to the many racers who were successful in securing…
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Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

Published on October 17, 2017 under Blog
Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results
U.S. Market Share Up, Improved U.S. Dealer Inventory MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17, 2017 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) third quarter 2017 diluted EPS decreased to $0.40 from $0.64 in the third quarter of 2016. Third quarter net income was $68.2 million on consolidated revenue of $1.15 billion versus net income of $114.1 million on consolidated revenue of $1.27 billion in the third quarter of 2016. “The continued weakness in the U.S. motorcycle industry only heightens our resolve and the intensity we are bringing to the quest to build the next generation of Harley-Davidson riders,” said Matt Levatich, president and CEO, Harley-Davidson, Inc. “Launching…
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KRAWIEC EXTENDS NHRA CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEAD WITH BIG PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN IN DALLAS

Published on October 16, 2017 under Blog
KRAWIEC EXTENDS NHRA CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEAD WITH BIG PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN IN DALLAS
Harley-Davidson Street Rod Carries Krawiec to His Sixth Win of the Season ENNIS, Texas (October 15, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stretched his Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs with a final-round win at the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals at the Texas Motorplex. Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson Street Rod competition motorcycle to his sixth win of the season and now holds a 107-point Countdown points lead. “This was a perfect weekend for our championship run,” said Krawiec, a three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion who last won…
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His Peace Becomes Our Peace

Published on October 13, 2017 under Blog
His Peace Becomes Our Peace
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a biker church service at a motorcycle dealership. It was good to see a lot of old faces, along with a few faces I had not met before. There was a band playing some great tunes, and since it was really hot, there were bottles of cold water being passed out for free, how cool (pardon the pun)! When I pulled in to the event I noticed some dark clouds on the horizon, but I wasn't worried about them as my phone radar said we were clear of the storm. It was a…
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SENA, MOTORCYCLE COMMUNICATIONS LEADER, RELEASES THE FIRST EVER BLUETOOTH INTEGRATED HALF-HELMET

Published on October 13, 2017 under Blog
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…
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19th Annual Motorcycle Industry Council Communications Symposium: Disrupting the Status Quo, Shaking Things Up

Published on October 12, 2017 under Blog
19th Annual Motorcycle Industry Council Communications Symposium: Disrupting the Status Quo, Shaking Things Up
Speakers to Share Ideas, New Approaches to Attract Broader Market   IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2017 – Shaking things up, doing things differently in a fast-changing market will be front and center at the 19th annual Motorcycle Industry Council Communications Symposium, Nov. 15, in Carson, Calif. The packed morning and afternoon programs have several first-time symposium speakers, as well as returning favorites of the industry, sharing new ideas that members can use plus informative market data and the latest sales forecasts. “Everyone knows our world is rapidly changing and we have to be disruptive, embracing new ways and evolving with…
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